Events
The Main Event
The biggest party of the year in Old Ottawa East!
Saturday, June 16 – rain or shine!
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The front lawns of Saint Paul University,223 Main Street (near Main and Clegg)
Community Stage
Live music including Stan Clark’s Capital Swing Band and Samba Ottawa.
Arts and Crafts Sale
We know there are lots of very talented artists and crafts people in Old Ottawa East. If you want to be part of this year’s event, please register online at www.ottawaeastCAG.ca/registration or in-person at the Old Town Hall, 61 Main Street (Hours: Monday to Thursday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.). Registration is ongoing and is $25. Vendors must provide their own table and items for sale must be vendors’ own work. For more information call 613 230 0076 or email info@ottawaeastCAG.ca
BBQ
Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers (including vegetarian and Halal) at the community association “political” BBQ.
Kids’ Zone featuring Let’s Talk Science will present hands-on science fun for kids from 10:00 a.m. until noon. KidsCreate will present crafts for children from noon until 2:00 p.m.
Free Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Course
Free Wagon Rides
The horses will do one pickup at Springhurst Park at 11:00 a.m. to make the trip to the event. From 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. the wagon will take passengers out from Saint Paul University to circle the streets of Old Ottawa East. Return ride to Springhurst Park is at 1:45 p.m.
In conjunction with the Main Event community party…
The Annual Main Event Garage Sale
Saturday, June 16
8:00 a.m. – noon, rain or shine!
From Rideau Gardens Drive to Greenfield Avenue and from Echo Drive to the Rideau River.
Residents are welcome to participate on their own premises, businesses are invited to set up sidewalk sales and our institutions and organisations are encouraged to take part.
Want to participate but don’t have a yard? There will be tables for rent at the Old Town Hall Community Centre, 61 Main Street. Tables must be reserved in advance at www.ottawaeastcag.ca/registration or in-person at the Old Town Hall, 61 Main Street (Hours: Monday to Thursday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.). Registration is ongoing and is $10 a table.
Outdoor Movie Night
The Lorax
Friday, June 15
Rain date: Saturday, June 18
9:00 p.m. (or dusk)
Springhurst Park, 160 Lees Avenue
(west of the apartment buildings)
Rated: G (86 minutes)
Cost: Free, Free, Free!!
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Movie presented by Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.