Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Calendar
July 4 – October 26, 2026 (Ottawa Municipal Election Day)
A running list of community events, recurring programs, and key election dates for Ward 13 — Rideau-Rockcliffe. This list will be updated as more dates are confirmed. If you know of a community association event that should be here, get in touch.
Ongoing Through Summer
Rideau-Rockcliffe News, Events and Engagement Opportunities Join the TD Summer Reading Club at the Ottawa Public Library - June 29 to August 22
TD Summer Reading Club is back this year with the exciting theme Dive In!
From June 29 to August 22, children aged 4 to 12 can explore fun, water-themed learning activities—both online and in branches. Registration is now open. Explore the program and register your children for activities that will engage, inspire and spark their curiosity!
Teen Staycation: A Summer of Skills, Fun, and Growth: Teens aged 13 and up can look forward to a fun and enriching summer at OPL. Teen Staycation offers a variety of creative and educational opportunities, both online and in-branch, that helps teens develop valuable skills, discover new interests, and thrive. Explore our summer programming for teens!
A Company of Fools presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - June 29 to August 15
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| June 23 – Aug 17 | Pack your picnic blankets and prepare to sail away as a Company of Fools brings you to the shores of the Greek islands! This year the Fools are setting Shakespeare’s most famous comedy against a backdrop inspired by seaside revelry, moonlit dances, and the toe tapping energy of your favourite 70’s disco (you may feel an inexplicable urge to clap along, and we encourage you to follow that feeling!). A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of love, magic, and mischief. Opening night takes place in Strathcona Park on June 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Shows continue at parks across Ottawa including in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward: Strathcona on July 6 at 7 pm Beechwood Cemetery on July 13 at 7 pm Strathcona Park on July 20 at 7 pm Nault Park on July 23 at 7 pm Strathcona Park on July 27 at 7 pm Strathcona Park on August 3 at 7 pm Strathcona Park on August 10 at 7 pm Stanley Park/New Edinburgh Park on August 14 at 7 pm For the full schedule and more details, please visit www.fools.ca/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2026 | 525 Côté Street |
| Pools and Splash Pads Water is spurting out of a City of Ottawa splash pad. The sun is hitting the water and creating rainbows. Looking for ways to beat the heat? Ottawa's supervised beaches are open daily from noon to 7 pm, and outdoor pools, wading pools, and splash pads are opening across the city for the summer season. Before you head out, check opening dates, hours, and locations for beaches, pools, wading pools, and splash pads on the City of Ottawa's website. Wading pools in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward. Alvin Heights Park wading pool - June 29 to August 23 Optimiste Park wading pool - June 30 to August 23 St. Laurent Complex Wading Pool - June 22 to August 15 St. Paul's Park Wading Pool - June 29 to August 23 Overbrook Park Wading Pool - June 29 to August 22 Dogs in Wading Pools: At certain locations, while the wading pools are being drained, dogs are welcome to splash and play in the remaining water. This usually amounts to about 15 to 30 cm (six to 12 inches) of water. Details: ottawa.ca In Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward: Overbrook Park wading pool: Tuesdays from 7 to 7:30 pm St. Paul's Park wading pool: Mondays, from 6 to 6:30 pm June 23 – Aug 23 website. Wading pools in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward.
Splash pads in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward: Eugene Martineau Park - undergoing repairs Veterans' Park - undergoing repairs Wing Officer Willa Walker Park, 305 Lysander Place Thornecliffe Park, 45 Provender Avenue Dr. John Hopps Park, 300 Den Haag Drive Trojan Park, 901 Trojan Avenue Cummings Park, 1060 Cummings Avenue Whiterock Park, 1245 Matheson Road New Edinburgh Park, 203 Stanley Avenue Manor Park, 100 Thornwood Road Lawson Park, 481 Lawson Avenue | ||
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| June 1 to July 31, 2026 FREE Back to School Supplies! Kindergarten to Grade 12 For families living in Ward 13 with a postal code of K1K, K1M and some cases K1G. Registration online only! See poster for computer access details. June 1 to July 31, 2026  Kindergarten to Grade 12 For families living in Ward 13 with a postal code of K1K, K1M and some cases K1G. Registration online only! See poster for computer access detailsRideau-Rockcliffe News, Events and Engagement OpportunitiesFREE Back to School Supplies!
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