Move for Youth
From May 1-15 get your steps in! Join United Way and National Bank to support kids across our communities. Many kids across our region are struggling with their mental health. By participating in Move for Youth, you’ll make sure more kids have safe spaces to play, learn, and grow: from homework clubs to summer camps. Every step you take will help youth get the tools they need to succeed. For details/register, visit moveforyouth.ca.
Summary: Get active and support youth in your community. Website: https://www.moveforyouth.ca/.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Evening In The Maritimes
Where Good Food Meets a Good Time for a GREAT Cause!
This unique event is a sell-out every year bringing together hundreds of high-profile guests from many sectors, including the most prominent business, medical, political, government, diplomatic and community leaders, media, and prestigious social figures in Ottawa/Gatineau.
Over the last 27 years, Evening in the Maritimes guests and sponsors have helped to raise $3.5M to support ABLE2’s programs and resources. We count on our event attendees, donors and sponsors to support our mission to provide the tools, choices and connections that empower people with disabilities to build lives of meaning and joy.
We looking forward to SEAing you on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Westin Hotel Ottawa!
Reserve your tickets here.
Ticket Web Link: https://www.able2.org/evening-in-the-maritimes-home/eitm-tickets-tables/. Website: https://www.able2.org/evening-in-the-maritimes-home/.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Westin Hotel, Ottawa.
The Country Mixtape Tour
The Country Mixtape Tour featuring Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin, and Andrew Hyatt at Algonquin Commons Theatre.
Summary: featuring Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin, and Andrew Hyatt. Ticket Web Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005F87C92736BA.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:00 PM – Friday, May 3, 2024, 12:55 AM.
Algonquin Commons Theatre.
CN Cycle For CHEO
The CN Cycle for CHEO is a fantastic way to get active all while supporting oncology care and research.
The event will be taking place on Sunday, May 5th this year.
Every year an average of 500 children and youth are in treatment at CHEO.
The routes start and finish at the Canadian War Museum, with 70km, 35km and 15km bike route options, and 2km and 5km walks.
For more information and to register your team, head to Cncycle.ca .
Website: https://cncycle.ca/.
Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Ottawa.
9th Annual Wonderland Tea Party for Youth Mental Health at CHEO
Did you know that the past decade’s crisis in youth mental health meant that CHEO saw a 75% increase in teens seeking support and treatment leading to a reorganization of resources? This event is to help support the goal of strengthening services for younger children in need.
Visit www.wonderlandteaparty.ca.
Website: http://www.wonderlandteaparty.ca.
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Blu Legacy Convention Centre
3750 N Bowesville Road, Ottawa.
The Canadian Tulip Festival
From May 10th to 20th, celebrate the RCAF’s Centennial with exciting events for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss 11 days and nights of free movies, a NEW live immersive sound & light show featuring true heroic tales from the RCAF in the Second World War. Plus talk a walk down the blacklight boardwalk and check out the hundreds of thousands of tulips! For details visit tulipfestival.ca, .
Website: http://www.tulipfestival.ca.
Friday, May 10, 2024 – Monday, May 20, 2024.
Ottawa, Ont.
'The Will They Or Won't They Tour' with Jann Arden and Rick Mercer
Don't miss two of Canada’s most notable voices in a free wheeling, unscripted, and unrehearsed discussion that will have audiences cheering on the two Canadian icons, "The Will They Or Won't They Tour" with Jann Arden & Rick Mercer is coming to Ottawa at the National Arts Centre Southam Hall on May 11th! Tickets on sale: Friday, Mar. 1 at 10 a.m. ticketmaster.ca.
Website: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/jann-arden-rick-mercer-the-will-ottawa-ontario-05-11-2024/event/31006056A81D34C4.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Southam Hall @ National Arts Centre, Ottawa.
Taste for Hope
#TasteforHope2024 – Ottawa’s best foodie fundraiser for Shepherds of Good Hope.
28 of Ottawa’s best chefs & beverage providers will create a feast for the eyes and taste buds!
Impacting lives never tasted so good!
Get your tickets: https://tasteforhopesgh.ca.
Website: https://tasteforhopesgh.ca.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
55 Colonel By Drive - Ottawa, ON K1N9J2.
Boys & Girls Club - Morning Social
The BGC Ottawa Morning Social is the in-person networking event of the season.
Start your day off right on May 16 as we celebrate children and youth who show resilience, determination, and appreciation for their BGC Ottawa Family, while highlighting the positive impact of community groups, local business and philanthropic leaders in our city who help transform thousands of young lives.
We’ll also share a cup of coffee and a light breakfast – not to mention countless smiles and a few good laughs – while raising funds to support the important work of BGC Ottawa.
Website: https://www.bgcottawa.org/events/morningsocial.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse, 1770 Heatherington Road.
Cole Swindell's 'Win the Night Tour'
Cole Swindell's 'Win the Night Tour'with special guests Dylan Scott & Meghan Patrick.
Summary: with special guests Dylan Scott & Meghan Patrick. Ticket Web Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/cole-swindell-win-the-night-tour-ottawa-ontario-05-18-2024/event/31005F7DBFEE3825?_gl=1*4a35fw*_gcl_au*MjA1Njk0OTQxMi4xNzAyNDg1MzY4*_ga*NTc3NzQ0MTAxLjE3MDI0ODUzNjg.*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*MTcwMjQ4NTM2OC4xLjEuMTcwMjQ4NTM4NC4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.244601601.569375554.1702485369-577744101.1702485368. Website: https://www.livenation.com/event/G5d7Z9MUTDNOP/cole-swindell-win-the-night-tour-2024.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Canadian Tire Centre | Kanata, ON.
Riley's 5km Walk for Cancer Care
Riley’s Walk will raise important and life saving funds for all Cancers with 100% of the funds raised by participants remaining in our community to support the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Need additional info? Email: Rileyswalk21@gmail.com.
Website: https://ottawacancer.akaraisin.com/ui/rileyswalk2024. Email: Rileyswalk21@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Maloughney Park – 30 Wessex Road.