106.9K This week’s lineup of events is a bit lighter than usual, likely because many local communities and groups are focused on their Canada Day celebrations! But there’s still plenty of excitement to enjoy after July 1, including a beer festival in Bells Corners, an art tour in the Glebe, comedy shows in Gatineau, a cycling event in Killaloe, a Celtic celebration in Almonte, two night markets, three theatrical performances, and free yoga sessions. Keep reading for all the information.
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Have fun at a free festival in Rockland
The Clarence-Rockland Festival (June 23 to July 4) has lots of free activities lined up. The schedule includes stand-up comedy, a kids’ area and plenty of live music.Experience Japanese culture in Sandy Hill
Natsu Matsuri is an annual event celebrating everything Japanese. It takes place at the Sandy Hill Community Centre and the nearby Annie Pootoogook Park on Saturday, July 4. You can enjoy live performances throughout the day while learning about ikebana and aikido, tasting ramen and other Japanese snacks, admiring kimono and yukata attire, shopping for Japanese goods, and much more.Embrace your Celtic side in Almonte
Almonte Celtfest (July 3 to 5) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Head over to Gemmill Park for an exciting lineup of live Celtic music along with food options, Gaelic sports events, Celtic College workshops, an artisan market and more fun activities.Enjoy some drinks in Bells Corners
Photo by Bence Boros on Unsplash. On Saturday, July 4, Ottawa on Tap Beerfest gives you the chance to sample beverages from 11 local craft breweries. There will also be live music entertainment, line dancing sessions, karaoke contests, soccer screenings (don’t miss the Canada-Morocco match!), games for all ages and food offerings from Suzy Q Donuts, The Prep Kitchen , Rude Pizza , Athens Grill and Nona’s Deli Restaurant. Tickets cost $20 if purchased ahead of time or $25 at the gate (plus HST).Rev up your engines in Smiths Falls
The second Downtown Smiths Falls Bike Night of this season is taking place on Wednesday, July 1. Plenty of motorcycle parking will be available so you can check out vendor stalls while visiting stores that will stay open late just for this event-enjoying live music along with delicious food trucks too!Explore multiculturalism at Brewer Park
The African Canadian Association Ottawa is hosting a Multicultural Festival on Saturday, July 4 at Brewer Park located across Bronson Avenue from Carleton University in Old Ottawa South. Kicking off at noon, you’ll find live music featuring drumming and dancing as well as global cuisine offerings, a vendors’ market, and fun activities suitable for families. Guests are encouraged to wear their country’s soccer jersey or their “finest cultural attire.”Take a walk or bike ride through Killaloe
During Tour de Beaver Tails® happening in Killaloe (Sunday July 5), choose between biking distances of either 50 km 63 km or 94 km or take it easy with a one-hour guided historical walk around town. Proceeds from this event benefit the Killaloe and Area Food Bank.Try quillwork at Billings Estate
As I type this early Tuesday morning, a few spots remain open for an introductory workshop on quillwork set to take place among the gardens at Billings Estate located in Alta Vista on Saturday July 4. Participants will have guidance from Anishinaabe artist Christine Toulouse as they create birchbark keychains. They’ll learn how porcupine quills are prepared, dyeing techniques applied, and understand cultural significance associated with this traditional art form. The workshop comes complete with light refreshments alongside a guided tour around museum’s current special exhibition titled “Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore.” Be sure advance registration!Try fishing without spending money around Alexandria , Carleton Place & OntarioFlickr/Creative Commons photo taken in Lanark by Dave Doe.
Wanting give fishing ago but hesitating due license fee? This week allows you try! From June27 until July5, fishing freely possible within lakes rivers Ontario(while adhering regulations).
On Saturday July4, kids can participatein complimentary Kids’ Fishing Derby Riverside Parklocated Carleton Place. Event includes hotdog lunch& prizes each child receive!
Then followingsunday July5, Fishing Autism fundraiser focuses children autism-related causes occurringat Alexandria Island Park.
Kick offyourdaywithsomeyoga Hullfreeofcharge
Throughout summer , every Fridaymorning hostsoutdoor yoga classes completelyfree Place Laval Hull. This week’s sessiontakesplace8amto8:50am Friday July31st.
Check outart inthe Glebe
Check outart inthe Glebe
Glebe Artinthe Garden Tour(July4and5 ) offers opportunity see buy artworks25artists across18locationsoutdoorsglebe. Additionallyyoucan fill ballot each sitechancewin vouchersfor purchasing displayedpieces.
Discover beesbutterfliesin Odessa Bath
Buzz Flutter & Fly ! Pollinator Partyisfreeeventkidsparentswillshine lightonworld butterflies bees. It heads Babcock Mill Odessathursday Julytwo, Bath Museum Bathfriday Julythree. No need register.
Enjoyjazz Montreal
Jazzenthusiastsmightwant drive Highway417 Montreal where TD Festival Internationalde Jazzde Montréal(June25to Julyfour)features Lionel Ritchie(with Earth Wind&Fire), Diana Krall Patrick Watson Anginede Poitrineothermusiciansperformingtoo.
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