Ongoing Events and Activities
This section lists events that do not appear on our monthly calendars because they are longer in duration and don't necessarily take place at a specific date or time.
Listings in this section may include (amongst others) festivals, exhibitions, displays, and weekly or monthly ongoing events and activities with or without fixed start and end dates.
Happening Now
Storytime at the Ottawa Public Library
Movie Screenings at Ottawa Family Cinema 
Movies at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville
Movie Screenings at Rainbow Cinemas, St. Laurent
Concerts by the University of Ottawa's School of Music 
Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at the Ottawa Farmer's Market
Strollercise with Boomerang Kids
| Name: | Storytime at the Ottawa Public Library |
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| Location: | Various branches; see website for details |
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| Dates: | Ongoing |
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| Times: | Various, see website. |
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| Description: | The Ottawa Public Library offers a variety of storytime activities on an on-going basis. These activites include stories, rhymes and songs. Check their website for storytime dates and times at your local branch. REGISTRATION IS SOMETIMES REQUIRED! See website for registration details. Babytime - For babies 0 to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Evening Storytime - For children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Family Storytime - For children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Storytime - For preschoolers aged 3 to 6 and a parent or caregiver. Toddlertime - For babies 18 to 35 months and a parent or caregiver. The library also offers many other programs for children of all ages, including book clubs, homework clubs, and special event programming. Frugal Fun Ottawa will occasionally list some of these events in our One-time Events calendar, but they are just too numerous for us to list every one, and the library website offers a great search engine for finding these activities. |
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http://programmes.biblioottawalibrary.ca/oplevent/events/libraryevent_e.cfm |
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| Event number: | 20014 |
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| Name: | Movie Screenings at Ottawa Family Cinema |
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| Location: | Notre Dame Auditorium, 710 Broadview Avenue (just north of Carling Avenue) |
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| Dates: | Most Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons; see website for current shows. |
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| Times: | Varies, see website. |
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| Description: |
Ottawa Family Cinema is a not-for-profit movie theatre staffed by volunteers. Proceeds from all their shows are donated back to the community. Parking is free, and snack prices are very reasonable (most small items are only $1.50). See the website for their latest movie showings. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for children at the door BUT you can save up to $3.00 per ticket if you buy a membership and purchase your tickets in advance. A family membership is $25.00 and allows immediate family members including grandparents to take advantage of the discount. |
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| Website: | http://www.familycinema.ca |
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| Event number: | 60013 | |||
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| Name: | Movies at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville |
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| Location: | North Grenville Municipal Centre 285 County Road 44, Kemptville |
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| Dates: | Various, see website for current shows. |
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| Times: | Varies, see website. |
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| Description: |
The North Grenville Municipal Centre plays current movies and often has special event movie packages. Visit their website for current listings. Movies are $5/person. |
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| Website: | www.northgrenville.ca/Movies.cfm |
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| Event number: | 20025 | |||
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| Name: | Movie Screenings at Rainbow Cinemas St. Laurent |
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| Location: | St. Laurent Shopping Centre, 1200 St. Laurent Boulevard |
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| Dates: | Most days of the week; see website for current shows. |
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| Times: | Varies, see website. |
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| Description: |
Rainbow Cinemas offers frequent 10 a.m. "Early Bird" shows for $2.00 per person, as well as toonie Tuesdays. And at $4.00 per person, regular admission still qualifies as Almost Frugal.
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| Website: | www.rainbowcinemas.ca |
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| Event number: | 20027 | |||
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| Name: | Concerts by the University of Ottawa's School of Music |
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| Location: | Various locations; see website for details |
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| Dates: | Ongoing; see website |
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| Times: | Various; see website |
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| Description: | The School of Music at the University of Ottawa puts on several concerts and recitals each month; I try to list the orchestra and ensemble concerts in the Frugal Fun Ottawa calendar, but the School of Music also offers master classes, recitals by individual students, and lectures on various musical topics. Admission to most of these events is with a voluntary contribution; some have free admission. See their website for the complete list of this month's events. Thanks to Rochelle for emailing me about these concerts! |
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| Website: | www.music.uottawa.ca/concert.html |
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| Event number: | 50028 |
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| Name: | Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at the Ottawa Farmer's Market |
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| Location: | Lansdowne Park, Parking Lot #4 between the North side of the Aberdeen Pavilion,
the East side of the Horticultural Bldg. and Holmwood Avenue |
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| Dates: | Sundays from May 9 to October 31, 2010 |
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| Times: | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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| Description: | Enjoy a free horse-drawn wagon ride through the Glebe.
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| Website: | www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca |
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| Event number: | 20030 | |||
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| Name: | Strollercise with Boomerang Kids |
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| Location: | Boomerang Kids store locations, see website for details. |
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| Dates: | Ongoing. |
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| Times: | Various, see website. |
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| Description: | Boomerang Kids offers free strollercise with certified fitness instructors and personal trainers. A great way to get exercise and socialize at the same time! Thanks to Mary and Erin for submitting this event! |
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| Website: | www.boomerangkids.ca/strollercize |
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| Event number: | 20033 | |||
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