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 2024
Saturday, June 1 2024
8:00 pm- 12:00 pm
100 Thornwood Road, Manor Park Community Center & Surrounding Neighbourhood
The Manor Park Garage Sale returns on Saturday, June 1 2024! 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!
Have your own table and just need space? We have that too!
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 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 or space 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!
Tartan Ottawa International Marathon Hydration Station 2024
NEW LOCATION! Birch Avenue at Aviation Parkway
Ottawa Race Weekend includes the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon which runs through Manor Park around the 33km marker. Runners enter our community from approximately 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 staff the 'Hydration Station'. Keeping the runners hydrated is serious business! Come and be inspired! Perfect for higschool volunteer hours, families or all ages looking to get involved! Join the EXCITEMENT!
Pints in the Park 2024
We're back for our FIFTH Annual Pints in the Park for 2024! 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!
Free admission. All welcome.
Accessible site (flat grass) and washrooms.
Credit & debit card only for beverage sales.
Government issued photo ID required to purchase alcohol.
Please drink responsibly. Don't drink & drive.
2024 Beer Vendors: Original Local Lager, Orleans Brewing Co., Reif Estate Winery & Cider
2024 Food Vendors: Firebox Pizza, Snack O Shack, Edinburger
2024 Vendors: The Good Shit, Meeple & Sheep, Artwork by Emilie, Boujee Baubles, Holly Hogan Decor, Doggo Cakes & Treats, Nat's Bread Co., Jenn & Jenn Shop, In Stitches Headbands, Backyard Peddler's Daughter, Market 13, Social Harvest, RAL purses, Tread Forward Mental Health Apparel, Bike Ottawa.. and more!
2024 Music: Leo Rodriguez (2:30 - 3:30 PM) & Jason Kokkovas (4:30 - 6:30 PM)
July 20 2024
2:00 - 7:00 PM
Beer. Food. Music.
100 Thornwood Road
RSVP on Facebook!
Beer/Wine Vendor Applications now closed
Food/Restaurant Vendor Applications now closed
Vendor, Maker, Artisan, Small Business, Not-For-Profit Applications now closed
Request an application directly from event organizer, Stephanie Sears ssears@manorpark.ca
2023 - Good Prospects, Whiprsnapr, Orleans Brewing on site. Fire Box Pizza, Snack O Shack, Valley Sausage fed our guests! Mat Flavai and Jason Kokkovas entertained guests.
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 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
100 Thornwood Road
Manor Park Community Centre and Sport Field
6:00 - 7:30 PM - food, drinks, music, games, community displays, cotton candy, pie baking contest and more!
7:30 - 9:00 PM - Outdoor movie: film TBD7
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 6:00 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, fun and an outdoor movie starting at 7:30 PM!
Get ready for an evening of FUN and enjoy:
*outdoor games
*local community displays
*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!
RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/u6xUsvEYo7fmd8UG/
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 27, 2024.
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