Cultural Events in Kanata
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Family Storytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Toddlertime (Thursday Session)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.
Ready, Set, Kindergarden!
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult c…
Job Search Workshop presented by CERC
Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment…
Calm & Creative - Beach Party
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…
Book Banter (2025-2026 Season)
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library. Join us for discussions on the first…
Spring Beauty Mingle
**A beauty event by Shoppers Drug Mart®** Feel great about getting gorgeous! Treat yourself or a friend to a beautiful m…
Saturday Family Storytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Exploratory Writing Workshops - Write With Us
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Ev…
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting…
Babytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Toddlertime (Tuesday Session)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Babytime (Tuesday Session)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Ages 0-18 months. Drop…
Collage Creations - Random Prompts
Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) w…
Opening Chapters Read Aloud
Get comfortable! Sit, stand, or lie down and listen to the first few chapters of an exciting middle-grade novel read alo…
Quilling - Sweet Treat
Join us for an easy-to-follow craft as we create a colourful dessert out of paper strips.
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.…
Toddlertime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Babytime (Wednesday Session)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Ages 0-18 months. Drop…
Kanata United Book Fair 2026
Annual community book fair with over 30,000 gently used books. 100% volunteer-run and donation-based, supporting local o…
Hazeldean Stitches - Spring Sessions
If you are a knitter or a crocheter come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn arti…
Novel Conversations
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welc…
Beaverbrook Writing Group
If you love to write, come and surround yourself with like-minded creative people who love the power of words! This is n…
The Joy Of Learning: Children’s Workshop
Creativity by Quilling - Mini Flower Pots
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling on mini flower pots.
Chigiri-e Landscapes - Torn Paper Art
Bring an idea or a simple image you'd like to recreate and try your hand at the Japanese paper collage technique known a…
Bad Art on Rocks
Adults are invited to get creative and make rock art. Your creations can be used as paperweights or displayed in your ga…
Hazeldean Art club Series: PATIO LANTERNS
Modge podge a decorative patio lantern using a mason jar, tissue paper, flowers and leaves. Perfect for your outdoor eve…
Calm & Creative - Pink Petals
Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | May 16
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Sunday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
Mindful Art of Zentangle - Seed Envelopes (Afternoon Session…
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
Mindful Art of Zentangle - Seed Envelopes (Evening Session)
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
Mindful Doodling for Adults
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.
Cercle littéraire
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venu…
Diamond Painting Workshop
Combine the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers. Diamond painting uses tiny round rhinestones on adhesive to cre…
Reverse Colouring - Spring
Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or sim…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | May 30
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Walk For Dog Guides – Fundraiser
The Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club is working with the Stittsville District Lions to host a fund-raiser for the Lions Found…
Information Session & Parent Workshop | The Peace Tree Learn…
The Peace Tree Learning Centre invites the community to their FREE educational event. Open to parents and community memb…
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages 7-9)
Sail the Seven Seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Create a pirate hat, draw a map, and then go on a mini book hun…
Deep in the ocean where the critters play (Ages 4-6) | Besti…
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore wha…
Dive into Canada’s History (Ages 7-12)
Come discover fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! The box contains Canadian historical ob…
Dive into Discovery (Ages 7-9)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Come join us for an undersea adventure. Build a coral reef with Lego, test object buoyancy,…
Jill Heinerth: The Science of Cave Diving (Family program)
A sport once tagged as the domain of adrenaline junkies, cave divers have become an important asset to scientists explor…
La science du dégueulasse! (7 à 12 ans)
Cet atelier vous permettra de découvrir les fondements scientifiques de trucs un peu dégoûtants! Par exemple, vous aurez…
Parrot Partners
Meet the Parrots Join us for an interactive program presented by Parrot Partners, the only rehabilitation program for pa…
Plongez dans l’histoire du Canada (7 à 12 ans)
Venez découvrir les objets fascinants (et parfois mystérieux) de notre Boîte à histoires ! La boîte contient des objets…
Splish Splash (Ages 7-12)
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Creat…
Talent That Sticks: Pay Transparency, Salary Trends and Evol…
RBC invites you to their event Talent That Sticks: Pay Transparency, Salary Trends and Evolving Benefits June 11, 9am –…
Dief the Chief: October ’62
Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…
Kanata (North) Race Day
## Registration Schedule All participants in the 10K, 5K and 1K must be registered to participate. Register online until…
Hello Summer | Sip, Drizzle & Enjoy
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | June 20
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | June 27
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Sunday Family Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Jill Heinerth: The Explorer's Mindset
More people have walked on the moon than have been to the places Jill Heinerth has explored. Instead of following maps,…
Deep in the Ocean Where the Critters Play / Bestioles des pr…
Seek and Find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore wha…
Drop the Shame Golf Tournament
⛳ Drop the Shame Golf Tournament 📅 Friday, July 10, 2026 📍 The Marshes Golf Club, Kanata This annual event supports yo…
LEGO Party! / Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. For Ages 6-12.Architectes en herbe, vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes.…
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a program that offers: - Dimmed lighting - Sensory toys - A smaller number of participants - An adapted circ…
Rendez-vous à la table de bric’EAU (âges 4+)
Créez votre propre œuvre d’art vous inspirant de l’océan. Inscription requise. Pour les familles (âges 4+).
Mini Makerspace (Ages 4+)
Build, explore, and design in an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Family program. D…
Mindful Art of Zentangle - Mystery Grid
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patten combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditation…
Book Talks: Summer Reads
Share discussions and activities around your favourite books. Who knows, you might find your next top pick! Drop-in prog…
Ocean of Dreams: A Stuffie Sleepover
Do you have a stuffed friend who would like to sleepover at the library? Bring your friend for a craft and storytime. Re…
Drive Forward! Educational Car & Community Event
Creativity by Quilling - Mini Embroidery Hoops
Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling on Mini Embroidery Hoops.
Ottawa Art Gallery - Relief from Everyday Life (Intro to Rel…
Spark your imagination and develop new ways to express yourself together through this 90-minute Relief Printing workshop…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | July 25
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Join us at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewi…
Mindful Doodling for Adults
Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | August 8
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Get Crafty! / Brico en fête!
Get Crafty! Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Fa…
TD Summer Reading Club Closing Party / Fête de clôture du cl…
Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and cake! Let’s wrap up a…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | August 22
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Smile On Us! – Free Dentistry Day
Kemptville: 115 Sanders St. Kanata: 650 Kanata Avenue, Unit K4 (Kanata Centrum) Carleton Place: 6 Costello Drive A denta…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | September 12
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker 2026
The Diefenbunker was an active military base for 32 years throughout the Cold War. We invite you to learn why we remembe…