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Free things to do in Kanata this week

Everything free in Kanata this week, day by day, each checked against its source. Updated Sunday, November 15.

Next weekend1

Sun Nov 22, 10 am

Out of the Archives: queer history art show in Stittsville

West Side Pride art exhibition on 200 years of 2SLGBTQIA+ stories in Ottawa. Free admission and everyone is welcome.

CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, 1500 Shea Rd, Stittsville, ON · Everyone

Checked Nov 15 · West Side Pride

Later this week4

Tomorrow, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Knitting circle at Beaverbrook library

Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and chat with others. All skill levels.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Adults

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tomorrow, 7 to 8:30 pm

French book club at Beaverbrook library

Monthly book club in French. This month: La porteuse de lettres by Francesca Giannone. All are welcome.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Adults (in French)

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tue Nov 17, 5:30 to 8 pm

Board games and brain teasers at Centennial library

Drop in with friends and family to play board games, card games, puzzles and Rubik's cubes. Bring your own or use theirs.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Everyone

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Fri Nov 20, 10:30 to 11:30 am

STEM drop-in for families at Beaverbrook library

Science, tech, engineering and math activities, crafts and games. Just drop in.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Families

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Every week20

Regular free programs.

Tuesdays 11 am to noon (Nov 17, 24)

Baby storytime at Beaverbrook library

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months with a parent or caregiver.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Babies 0 to 18 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 17, 24)

Baby storytime at Centennial library

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months with a parent or caregiver.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Babies 0 to 18 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 10:15 to 10:45 am and 11:30 am to noon (Nov 17, 24)

Baby storytime at Hazeldean library

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Two sessions each Tuesday.

Hazeldean branch, Ottawa Public Library, 50 Castlefrank Rd, Kanata, ON · Babies 0 to 18 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:15 am (Nov 17, 24)

Baby storytime at Stittsville library

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months with a parent or caregiver.

Stittsville branch, Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON · Babies 0 to 18 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 2 to 4 pm (Nov 17, 24)

Crafting circle at Centennial library

Bring your craft project and chat with others who share the hobby. All skill levels.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Adults

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm (Nov 17, 24)

English conversation group at Beaverbrook library

Practise speaking English in a relaxed, friendly group. All levels, just drop in.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Adults learning English

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 3 to 4:30 pm (Nov 17, 24)

Teen video gaming at Beaverbrook library

Drop in to play PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2 games with other teens.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Teens 13 to 17

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tuesdays 10:15 to 10:45 am (Nov 17, 24)

Toddler storytime at Beaverbrook library

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers (19 to 35 months) with a parent or caregiver.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Toddlers 19 to 35 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 5:15 to 6:15 pm (Nov 18, 25)

English conversation group at Stittsville library

Practise speaking English in a relaxed, friendly group. All levels, just drop in.

Stittsville branch, Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON · Adults learning English

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 10:15 to 11:15 am (Nov 18, 25); Saturdays 10:30 to 11 am (Nov 21, 28)

Family storytime at Beaverbrook library

Stories, rhymes and songs for kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Wednesdays are bilingual.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Kids of all ages with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 18, 25); Saturdays 10:30 to 11 am (Nov 21, 28)

Family storytime at Centennial library

Stories, rhymes and songs for kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Kids of all ages with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 18, 25); Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 19, 26); Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 21, 28); Sundays 10:30 to 11 am (Nov 22, 29)

Family storytime at Stittsville library

Stories, rhymes and songs for kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Runs most days this week.

Stittsville branch, Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON · Kids of all ages with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm (Nov 18, 25)

French conversation group at Beaverbrook library

Practise speaking French in a relaxed, friendly group. All levels, just drop in.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Adults learning French

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 pm (Nov 18, 25)

Knitting and crochet circle at Stittsville library

Bring your craft project and chat with others who share the hobby. All skill levels.

Stittsville branch, Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON · Everyone (aimed at adults)

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 10:15 to 10:45 am (Nov 18, 25)

Toddler storytime at Hazeldean library

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers (19 to 35 months) with a parent or caregiver.

Hazeldean branch, Ottawa Public Library, 50 Castlefrank Rd, Kanata, ON · Toddlers 19 to 35 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Wednesdays 10:30 am to noon (Nov 18, 25)

Wednesday storytime and play time at Carp library

Half an hour of stories, rhymes and songs, then an hour of toys and play. For kids 0 to 5 with a grown-up.

Carp branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3911 Carp Rd, Carp, ON · Kids 0 to 5 with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Thursdays 10:15 to 10:45 am (Nov 19, 26)

Bilingual family storytime at Hazeldean library

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French for kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Hazeldean branch, Ottawa Public Library, 50 Castlefrank Rd, Kanata, ON · Kids of all ages with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am (Nov 19, 26)

Toddler storytime at Centennial library

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers (19 to 35 months) with a parent or caregiver.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Toddlers 19 to 35 months with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Thursdays 6:30 to 8 pm (Nov 19, 26)

Write with Us writing workshop at Beaverbrook library

A friendly drop-in writing workshop with a new prompt each time, run with the Writers Collective of Canada. Any genre, positive feedback only.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Adults

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Sat 10:30 to 11 am (Nov 21); Sun 10:30 to 11 am (Nov 29)

Weekend family storytime at Hazeldean library

Stories, rhymes and songs for kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Hazeldean branch, Ottawa Public Library, 50 Castlefrank Rd, Kanata, ON · Kids of all ages with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Coming up9

Mon Nov 23, 10 to 11:30 am

LEGO block party at Beaverbrook library

Build with LEGO with library staff: take on a challenge or free-build. Ages 4 and up with family.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Families with kids 4+

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Mon Nov 23, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Mystery Mondays family activity at Beaverbrook library

A new self-guided activity each week to explore together. For families with kids 4 and up.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Families with kids 4+

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Tue Nov 24, 6 to 8 pm

Free family movie: Despicable Me 4 at Beaverbrook library

Drop in to watch Despicable Me 4 (95 min). You can bring a light snack and a covered drink.

Beaverbrook branch, Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON · Families

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Thu Nov 26, 2:15 to 3 pm

Homeschool social club at Hazeldean library

An afternoon of LEGO, chess, games and crafts for home-schooled kids and their families. 45 minutes, drop in.

Hazeldean branch, Ottawa Public Library, 50 Castlefrank Rd, Kanata, ON · Home-schooled kids and families

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Fri Nov 27, 2 to 4 pm

Keep your passwords safe: drop-in talk at Centennial library

The Ottawa PC Users' Group shows how to use a free password manager and protect your accounts.

Centennial branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3870 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON · Adults

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Fri Nov 27 to Sat Nov 28

Carp Farmers' Market Christmas Market, free entry

Two-day Christmas market with 70+ local vendors at the Carp Fairgrounds. Entry and parking are free; bring a non-perishable for the food drive if you can.

Carp Fairgrounds, Agricultural Hall, 3790 Carp Rd, Carp, ON · Everyone

Checked Nov 15 · Carp Farmers' Market

Sat Nov 28, 10:30 am to noon

Saturday storytime and play time at Carp library

Half an hour of stories, rhymes and songs, then an hour of toys and play. For kids 0 to 5 with a grown-up.

Carp branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3911 Carp Rd, Carp, ON · Kids 0 to 5 with a grown-up

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Sat Nov 28, 1 to 2 pm

Kids food science workshop at Carp library

Learn about nutrients and make and taste a snack, with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Ages 6 to 12.

Carp branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3911 Carp Rd, Carp, ON · Kids 6 to 12

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

Sat Nov 28, 3 to 3:40 pm

Meet real hens at Carp library

The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum brings hens to the library: listen, touch their feathers and learn about them. Ages 4 and up.

Carp branch, Ottawa Public Library, 3911 Carp Rd, Carp, ON · Families with kids 4+

Checked Nov 15 · Ottawa Public Library

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