Rainbow Loom Bracelet Bash at Staples Store 225
Free hands-on Rainbow Loom bracelet event hosted by Staples Store 225 in Barrhaven.
Community Calendar
Everything happening across Barrhaven, in one place.
Library programs, recreation, community-association events, business markets, and the city-council and school-board meetings that shape Barrhaven, Stonebridge, Half Moon Bay, and South Nepean: gathered each week from official and community sources, every entry linked back to where it came from.A calendar of Barrhaven-area events, gathered from official and community sources.
31 upcoming events
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Tomorrow · August 8
Sunday, August 9
Barrhaven Farmers' Market
Weekly Sunday market with local vendors, running at Nepean Woods Park and Ride.
Monday, August 10
Free Table Play at Wizard's Tower
Wizard's Tower runs an open Free Table Play session every Monday at 6 p.m., bring your own cards or tabletop games and pull up a chair. The Barrhaven card and hobby shop also runs a Magic: The Gathering tournament most weeknights, with entry fees as low as $5; check wizardtower.com/calendar for that night's format and time.
Tuesday, August 11
OC Transpo customer information session at Nepean Sportsplex
OC Transpo holds a customer information session Tuesday, August 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex. The City says staff will discuss the Customer-First Action Plan and planned service enhancements for the expected increase in ridership this fall, and that residents can ask questions and share comments. Register through Engage Ottawa.
Thursday, August 13
OC Transpo customer information session by Zoom webinar
OC Transpo holds the same customer information session as a Zoom webinar Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for residents who cannot attend in person. The City says staff will discuss the Customer-First Action Plan and planned service enhancements for the expected increase in ridership this fall. Register through Engage Ottawa.
Saturday, August 15
The Log Farm Farmers' Market
Monthly farmers' market with local vendors; The Log Farm lists August 15 as a 2026 market date, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family Storytime + Stay & Play
Drop-in family storytime with stories, rhymes and songs, followed by time for children and caregivers to socialize and play with toys and books.
Sunday, August 16
8th Annual Classic Car Show (Art on Wheels)
The 8th Annual Classic Car Show, also billed as the Art on Wheels Show, runs Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clarke Fields, the same grounds as the Canada Day celebration at 93 Houlahan St.
Barrhaven Farmers' Market
Weekly Sunday market with local vendors, running at Nepean Woods Park and Ride.
Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and Festival
The Ottawa Torah Centre hosts the Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and Festival, a Jewish cultural festival featuring a kosher BBQ competition, live music, a kosher food court, and children's activities. General admission is free. Tickets and information are available at the link above.
Friday, August 21
Indian Food Festival of Ottawa
The free Indian Food Festival of Ottawa runs all three days at Clarke Fields Park in Barrhaven, Friday August 21 through Sunday August 23, 2026. Organizers promise 150+ Indian dishes, live performances and a DJ all three days, a marketplace, and a family activities and kids' zone. Free admission.
Saturday, August 22
Barrhaven Annual Carnival for Kids
Free entry to the Barrhaven Annual Carnival for Kids on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1 to 6 p.m. at Larkin Park (76 Larkin Drive). Enjoy Arjunia the Magician, local entertainers, games and prizes, bouncy castles, food and treats, and a visit from CHEO Bear. The event raises money for CHEO, and visitors can bring a donation for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard for a chance to win a prize.
Live music on the patio at Kelsey’s Barrhaven: LeDuo
Kelsey’s Barrhaven says its bi-weekly patio music series continues Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. with LeDuo. In case of rain, music moves inside to the bar.
Tuesday, September 1
First day of school for OCSB students
The OCSB key-dates calendar lists Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as the first day of school for students.
Wednesday, September 2
Accessible Ottawa Award nomination deadline
Deadline to nominate an Ottawa resident, business or organization for the City of Ottawa’s 2026 Accessible Ottawa Award. The City lists nominations as due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2.
Saturday, September 19
West Barrhaven Community Association Corn & Wiener Boil
The West Barrhaven Community Association's free annual corn and wiener boil at Larkin Park, Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with games, crafts, face painting and music. Donations to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard welcome.
Sunday, September 27
Stonebridge CA Atlético Ottawa match day
The Stonebridge Community Association lists an SCA match day for Stonebridge residents at Atlético Ottawa vs. Calgary Cavalry, with a group discount and community match-day activities.
Sunday, October 4
Barrhaven Scottish CIBC Run for the Cure team
Barrhaven Scottish RFC has created a club team for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure on October 4 and is inviting members to join or support the fundraiser for breast-cancer research.
Saturday, October 17
Household hazardous-waste depot at Strandherd snow dump
The next household hazardous-waste depot near Barrhaven is listed for Saturday, October 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Strandherd snow dump, with entry via Dealership Drive. Check Ottawa.ca/HHW for accepted items and updates before going.
Saturday, November 28
BUC Christmas Bazaar
Barrhaven United Church’s events calendar lists the BUC Christmas Bazaar for Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Ongoing & multi-week · by what ends soonest
Holly Acres culvert repairs and closures
Culvert repairs close the northbound Highway 416 off-ramp to Holly Acres Road from 7 a.m. August 4 until noon August 10. Holly Acres traffic and sidewalks are restricted, with three bus stops temporarily closed and several OC Transpo routes detoured or bypassed.
City fall recreation registration dates
Fall activities, PA Days and winter camps can be viewed online July 28. Fall swimming registration opens August 11, and registration for all fall activities opens August 13.
Ottawa outdoor swim season
Supervised swimming at Ottawa beaches continues daily from noon to 7 p.m. through August 30. Check the City schedule before visiting an outdoor pool or wading pool.
Canadian Red Cross recovery case support, weekdays
Canadian Red Cross case management teams offer virtual and in-person support to households affected by the July 1 extreme weather event, starting Friday, July 31 and continuing until at least the end of August. In-person support runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second floor of Ben Franklin Place, with no support on Colonel By Day, Monday, August 3. Appointments by calling 1-800-863-6582 or emailing NavigationSupportON@redcross.ca; walk-ins are also welcome. Insurance and construction guidance is virtual only.
OC Transpo summer service schedule
OC Transpo’s summer service schedule is in effect. Check the Travel Planner before leaving for current route times and service changes.
City flood-recovery support measures remain available
City and partner support measures for residents affected by the July 1 extreme weather event remain available, subject to each program’s eligibility rules.
Riverside Drive westbound lane closure near Bank Street
One westbound Riverside lane is closed for the Bank Street Renewal Project. One lane in each direction uses the eastbound side, and left turns remain prohibited at Bank Street and Riverside Drive.
OC Transpo free youth summer rides
Youth aged 11 to 18 ride OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo free through August 31 with an eligible Presto or Student transit pass.
Police office hours at Walter Baker are paused through August
Councillor Wilson Lo says Ottawa Police office hours at Walter Baker are paused through the end of August because of space conflicts.
River Run Avenue closure for Greenbank realignment work
River Run Avenue closes between Celestial Grove and Burbot Street for first-phase Greenbank Road realignment work.
Baseline and Greenbank transit-priority construction continues
City reconstruction and transit-priority work at Baseline and Greenbank continues through 2026.
Every event links to its official or community source. Spot something wrong? corrections@barrhavenbugle.ca. This calendar feeds the Bugle's weekly Community Pulse.
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