Community Events

Community Events

Throughout the year, the Manor Park Community Council organizes a number of community events. Whenever possible, these events are designed for participants of all ages. We would like members of the community to be able to participate without having to spend a lot of money. We see events as having fun in your community with neighbours and friends. Community events are made possible by MPCC employees, volunteers, local organizations and businesses.


Garage Sale
Holiday Night Market
Sunset Soiree
Skating Party & Chili Cook-Off
Ottawa Marathon Hydration Station
Pints in the Park
Rock The Block
Manor Park Art Sale
Swaps


Manor Park Garage Sale

Saturday, June 3, 2023
8:00 pm- 12:00 pm
100 Thornwood Road, Manor Park Community Center & Surrounding Neighbourhood

The Manor Park Garage Sale returns on Saturday, June 3 2023! 8:00am to noon!

Rent your table now to be part of the fun at the Manor Park Community Center, 100 Thornwood Road. Renting a table will allow you to set up and sell on site at the community center with other residents. Table Renters will be responsible for transporting and pricing their own goods. Those wishing to sell on-site at the community center must rent a table from MPCC!

We welcome ALL Manor Park residents to set up in their lawns, garages or drive-ways to be part of the excitement!

All revenue generated from table rentals through MPCC will be invested back into the community through programs and special events. Food, treats and coffee will be available for purchase on site at the Manor Park Community Center on the morning of the garage sale. Get your spring cleaning started and get ready for this awesome community garage sale!

Rent your table HERE!
RSVP On Facebook!


Holiday Night Market

Manor Park Community Council and Ottawa Street Markets present: Holiday Night Market 2023!

Join us for a festive evening of togetherness, community - and shopping! Explore all our amazing vendors at this indoor night market. Get your holiday shopping done early - or grab a treat for yourself. You can feel great knowing you're also supporting local businesses this holiday season.

Come hungry and enjoy a tasty meal from one of the prepared food vendors! Cozy up with a warm mulled wine or spiked cider. Nonalcoholic drinks always available. Plus juice boxes for kids - young and old. Beer & wine also available.

Taking place at 1805 Gaspe Ave in Manor Park in the freshly renovated main event space. Lots of free parking available on site.

Bus route #7 - steps from bus stop.
Accessible facility, doors and washrooms.
Free admission.

Bring the kids, neighbours, friends and family. Enjoy a night out in Manor Park, shopping, sipping and socializing!

Featuring:
*20+ local vendors
*Handmade gifts
*Mulled wine and spiked hot cider
*Local food and beverage
*Warm atmosphere
*Music, socializing
*...and more!

Card (credit/debit) payments preferred.
Credit/Debit ONLY at the bar.

Sat Dec 2 2023
5 - 9 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave
Manor Park
RSVP & Details on Facebook!


Sunset Soiree

July 2 2022
3:00 - 8:00 PM
1805 Gaspe Ave

FOOD, DRINK & FAMILY FUN.
LICENSED OUTDOOR EVENT.

Our newest community event! Enjoy an evening of food and beverage, from some of your favourite local restaurants and breweries. This event is licensed, and welcomes guests of all ages. Vendors & makers, community organizations & displays will line the event space, and welcome guests to learn more about what's going on in the community. This fully inclusive event also welcomes residents from all over Ottawa, and places a focus on outdoor fun. Family friendly activities and outdoor games, glitter tattoos, music and more - will make this an exciting evening one you won't want to miss.

Fully licensed, accessible and family friendly. Admission is free - so c'mon out and spend your evening outdoors getting to know new friends and neighbours, right here in Manor Park.


Skating Party & Chili Cook-Off 2024

The two Manor Park rinks come alive with hockey games and pleasure skating during our annual Skating Party & Chili Cook-Off. On the first Saturday in February, the party opens with our 'Manor Park Winter Classic' exhibition hockey games between local teams. Following the games, families take to the ice to build up an appetite for the Chili Cook-off entries, hot dogs and s'mores! Glowing bonfires keep everyone toasty, while twinkling lights overhead in the trees and a light snowfall make the Skating Party the perfect outdoor family event! 

RSVP on Facebook HERE!

Saturday February 3 2024
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Manor Park Winter Classic Exhibition Hockey Games
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Skating Party

ENTER THE 2024 CHILI COOK-OFF!
Could you be the next Chili Champ?  What you need to know.
2023 Chili Cook Off Winning Recipe from the Morales Famile HERE!
Complete the online expression of interest form HERE!

2024 Menu and Prices (prices subject to change without notice)

Chili $5.00
Chili with Cheese $6.00
Hot Dog $3.00
Chili Dog $4.00
Chili Cheese Dog $5.00
Veggie Dog $3.00
Veggie Chili Dog $4.00
Veggie Chili Cheese Dog $5.00
Hot Chocolate $3.00
S’mores Kit and stick  $3.00
Juice Box / Bubly $2.00
Chips / Popcorn $2.00


Ottawa Marathon Hydration Station 2023

Birch Avenue north of Hemlock Road

Tamarack Race Weekend includes the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon, which runs through Manor Park around the 33km marker.  Runners enter our community from the Rockcliffe Parkway and travel south along Birch Avenue.  Cheers greet the wheelchair athletes, elite runners, as well as those out for their personal best or to walk the distance.  Community volunteers -- almost 70 of us -- staff the 'Hydration Station' on Birch just north of Hemlock.  Keeping the runners hydrated is serious business! Come and be inspired!

RSVP to Volunteer HERE


Pints in the Park 2023

We're back for our 4th Annual Pints in the Park for 2023! Manor Park's favourite community event is an outdoor, adult-focused but family-friendly afternoon featuring cold pints served by local craft breweries - plus delicious local eats & treats, and live music. This totally inclusive event welcomes everyone from across city, The event - and community centre - are fully accessible. Admission is free!

Beer Vendors: Good Prospects, Orleans Brewing Co., Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.
Food: Snack O Shack, Dhruvees, and more
Vendors: coming soon
Music: coming soon

July 22 2023
2:00 - 7:00 PM
Beer. Food. Music.
100 Thornwood Road
RSVP on Facebook!

Apply to be a Food and/or Beverage Vendor participant here - applications closed
Apply to be a Not-for-profit or Community Organization participant here - applications closed
Apply to be a Maker, Artisan, Small Business Vendor participant here - applications closed

Request an application directly from event organizer, Stephanie Sears ssears@manorpark.ca

2022 - Good Prospects, Whiprsnapr, and Orlean Brewing were all onsite to keep guests hydrated. Almanac, Snack O Shack and Baccanalle fed the masses! Jason Kokkovas and Randy Frobel were our musical acts.
2021 - Good Prospects Brewing Company and Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. made sure everyone had a refreshing beverage in hand. Food from Josh's Bangin' BBQ Burgers & Dogs. Guests enjoyed multiple bon fires and s'mores.2019 - Dominion City Brewing Company and Broadhead Brewery were on hand to keep everyone hydrated. Along with food from Little Jo Berry's, The Merry Dairy & The Great Canadian Poutinerie. Guests shopped local goods from Grow Studios & Sunflower Soaps! Music provided by Winnie Julot & Patrick Rock. Thank you Sponsors 2019: Natalie Belovic's Urban Ottawa, Perspective Renovations, Align Massage Therapy, Friends' Bingo, Accent Logos & Ottawa Skin Clinic. Thank you to all the volunteers who made Pints in the Park 2019 a great success.


Rock the Block

Friday, September 29, 2023
100 Thornwood Road
Manor Park Community Centre

5:30 - 7:30 PM - food, drinks, music, games, glitter tattoos, community displays, cotton candy, pie baking contest and more!
7:30 - 8:30 PM - Outdoor movie: Hocus Pocus (1993)

Rock the Block returns! MPCC is bringing back this popular outdoor family community event! Gather up your family, friends and neighbours - and head over to the Manor Park sports field on Friday, September 29 at 5:30 PM! Come hungry and enjoy one of our local food vendors for dinner! Or skip to dessert and grab a slice of pie from the pie baking contest entries! Stick around for games, glitter tattoos and an outdoor movie starting at 7:30 PM!

Get ready for an evening of FUN and enjoy:
*outdoor games
*glitter tattoos
*local community displays
*vendors
*food & drink
*cotton candy & popcorn
*annual pie baking contest
*and more!

The outdoor movie starts at 7:30 PM. Don't forget to bring your camp chairs and blankets!
Hocus Pocus, 1993

RSVP HERE: https://fb.me/e/H6LRtSG3

Pie Baking Contest at Rock the Block

Do you have what it takes to become Manor Park's newest Pie Baking Champion? Start testing out your recipes and throw on some Great Canadian Baking Show - we want to taste your pies!
The Annual Pie Baking Contest coincides with Rock the Block. Bakers will submit their pies to the MPCC prior to Rock the Block starting time. Pies will be sampled and judged by a panel of prestigeous judges.
Pies will be rated on appearance, taste, and overall enjoyment. The winning baker will be announced at Rock the Block and will earn bragging rights and win a commemorative apron.
Pies MUST be homemade. Bakers will include a list of ingredients, brief description (150 words), how the pie reflects you. If the pie is coming from a business, a logo may be included.
All pies are donated. Remaining slices will be sold during Rock the Block with all proceeds going back into the community center.

ALL ARE WELCOME to participate. All ages and neighbourhoods are welcome.
Local businesses are welcome. Community organizations are welcome.
We encourage all who are interested to participate!

Simply bring your pie and required info to the community center between 12:00 - 2:00 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023

Pie lovers salute the 7th Annual Pie Baking Champions: Nathan and Aidan Finnie! More teen bakers take the prize. Here is their winning Banana Chocolate Cream Pie recipe.


Manor Park Art Sale 2024

Art created by local artists will be proudly displayed in either the entrance of the Manor Park Community Centre on on the gallery wall of 1805 GASPE. Great viewing for residents and visitors. All pieces will be offered for sale. 

Artists wishing to have their pieces considered must apply.  To apply, submit via email, the following:

  • digital image of art work
  • artist's name and contact
  • medium
  • exact size (including frame, if applicable) 
  • additional info required if selected: artist statement and price

All mediums accepted for consideration (photography, painting, mixed media, textile, sculpture, etc...)
All ages are welcome to submit (child or adult)
All skill levels are welcome to submit

Amateurs and professionals are welcome to submit their work for consideration.
Only those whose work is selected for display will be contacted.

20% of the selling price will be taken by the MPCC as commission. Revenue generated will support recreation programs for residents in financial need through The Opportunity Fund.


Swaps

Women's and Men's Clothing Swap

Postponed.

Last year's swap was a massive success. Join us for the best, most cost effective and eco-friendly way to fill your closet with beautiful, new-to-you clothing items! 

Gather your gently used, clean and bagged clothing items and bring them to the Manor Park Community Centre to receive your entrance voucher to participate in the Clothing Swap. Drop off your items to receive your entrance voucher. The entrance voucher will allow you access to the swap between 11am - 1pm, where you can choose from all types of clothing items and accessories.

Clothing, coats, accessories, shoes, boats and bras are all accepted.  Please, no underwear.

Bring a tote bag to carry home all your new treasures.

Any unclaimed items will be donated to Youville Centre.

Children's Clothing Swap (including snowsuits and boots)
Postponed.

Halloween Costume Swap
Postponed.

Skate & Accessory Swap
Postponed.

Has your child outgrown their skates – again?! Looking for a new-to-you pair for yourself? Save money – and the planet – by bringing in your used hockey or ringette skates, figure skates, skate guards, skate bags, hockey sticks, ringette sticks, to be swapped for new-to-you equipment. Please no hockey or ringette pads, or other winter sport equipment.

Drop-off your items at the Manor Park Community Centre. Upon drop off you will receive a voucher to participate in the Skate & Accessory Swap. The voucher will grant you access to the swap, and allow you to select from items contributed.

Accepted items: hockey or ringette skates, figure skates, skate guards, skate bags, hockey sticks, ringette sticks.

*All swaps take place in the Manor Park Community Centre. Items brought to swap must be clean and bagged. Swap items should be delivered to the community centre on weekdays from 9 am - 4 pm

The Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)  is committed to giving people with disabilities the same oportunities to access and benefit from our services as others, and to provide services while respecting their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and are committted to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner b removing and preventing barrierss to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario's accessibilty laws. The MPCC will provide registrants and employees with written information and other communication in an accessible format, if requested. For our policies or to tell us how we are doing:

mpcc@manorpark.ca
Community Centre office: 100 Thornwood Road, Ottawa, ON   613-741-4776 x4
Before- and After-School in Manor Park office: 100 Braemar Street, Ottawa, ON K1K 3C9 613-741-4776 x1
Manor Park Child Care Centre office:  1805 Gaspe Avenue, ON  613-741-4776 x2
Mailing address: 100 Braemar Street, Ottawa, ON  K1K 3C9