Enjoy the sounds of Ottawa’s best big bands at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, in Britannia Park. No dance experience necessary; singles and couples welcome! Dress is casual, but if you are celebrating a special event, black tie is optional! We have lots of room for dancing plus we are wheel chair accessible.
Doors open at 6:30 pm with the band playing from 7 to 10:30 pm.
Reasonably priced alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by the Newport Restaurant, cash only please. Keep up your energy for dancing with a light dessert, tea and coffee halfway through the evening.
Register now!(link is external)
Want to learn or brush up on your ballroom dancing skills? Browse our classes(link is external).
Baja Burger Shack, Newport Restaurant, Main and Abbott Dance Band.
Ottawa residents 50+ can enjoy a variety of virtual programs designed to promote learning, wellness, and community engagement—all from the comfort of home! Programs cater to a wide range of interests, including fitness classes, educational workshops, and creative arts. Whether you're looking to stay active, develop new skills, or connect with others in the community, there's something for everyone. Best of all, these programs are funded, making them accessible to all. If your preferred class isn’t available right away, simply join the waitlist for updates on new openings! For a full list of virtual programs available, visit register.ottawa.ca(link is external). Enjoy your class!
| Start date | Time | Activity code | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing – Coloured Pencils | Thursday, April 3 | 10 am to 12:15 pm | 134022(link is external) |
| Drawing and Painting | Thursday, May 1 | 10 am to 12:15 pm | 134023(link is external) |
| Zen Doodling | Tuesday, June 5 | 10 am to 12:15 pm | 134024(link is external) |
| Nature sketching | Thursday, April 3 | 1 to 3:15 pm | 134025(link is external) |
| Zen Doodling | Thursday, May 1 | 1 to 3:15 pm | 134027(link is external) |
| Art Journalling | Thursday, June 5 | 1 to 3:15 pm | 134028(link is external) |
| Strong and Steady! | Tuesday, April 8 | 10 to 11 am | 130373(link is external) |
| Book Club | Monday, April 28 | 7 to 9 pm | 134037(link is external) |
| Socializing Series | Sunday, April 6 | 11 to 11:45 pm | 119415(link is external) |
Tony Graham Automotive Group is entering their second year of a ten-year partnership with Ottawa!
A portion of this partnership goes towards investing in recreation programming for youth in communities across our city. The Tony Graham youth workout pass offers a free weight and cardio-room membership to Ottawa youth between the ages of 13 and 17 that will be valid from July 2 to August 31.
To qualify, participants must:
Orientation session registration(link is external) begins May 16.
Note: The free youth workout pass is for weight and cardio-rooms only. This pass does not include access to drop-in sport or fitness classes.
Visit a participating facility to sign up for a free Try It fitness pass. No appointment needed. Your free pass gives you three visits to participating facilities.
The Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft show has been a fixture in our community since 1973. The event gives local and Canadian vendors the chance to showcase their hand-crafted products including clothing and accessories, jewelry, wood products, artworks, leather goods and more!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Email the organizers(link opens email application).
Application deadline is Monday, March 31.
Note: Vendors must be available for all four days of the Christmas craft show to be eligible to participate.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your unique creations at the Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show!
November 6 to 9
Skip the work and plan your next birthday party with the City of Ottawa. Our recreation facilities offer a fun, safe and affordable place to party with friends and family. Private rooms, well equipped kitchens, and at some locations, even event coordinators are available. All your birthday parties can be simple and stress free. Contact your neighbourhood recreation centre for more information.
Splish! Splash! Under the watchful eye of well trained lifeguards, our indoor swimming and wave pools offer group rates for the perfect spot to host a birthday party. Select pools have rooms to rent to complete the party with your snacks and cake. Contact your neighbourhood pool for more information.
Slip on your skates for a private rental or join a public skating session! After enjoying your ice activity, rent a room at select arenas to serve your hot chocolate and cake. To book ice time contact our City Wide Allocations(link opens email application) staff.
Many recreation facilities offer themed or specialized parties to make your child’s birthday a special one! Qualified staff will customize games, sports and crafts for a perfect celebration! Our Arts Centres offer creative workshops such as multi-media, drama, jazz dance, pottery and even clowning! Contact your neighbourhood recreation centre for more information.
With such a huge variety of recreation and cultural offerings, a City of Ottawa gift certificate is a great choice for everyone. Use them for registered programs, like courses and camps, drop-in activities and memberships.
They are not sold online, but they can be applied to an online account to be redeemed for use when registering for a program on our registration website.
Gift certificates for events at City of Ottawa's theatres can be purchased through Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe (link is external)and Shenkman Arts Centre(link is external) websites or in-person during box office hours.
Tickets purchased last year for Trick or Swim or Skate campaign have been extended from January 31, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Tickets are valid for ages three to 15 years.
Not valid for wave swims or specialty skating sessions.
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