New Edinburgh

Chief Pinesi Day
2025-07-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chief Pinesi Day is held annually on July 1 in New Edinburgh park to celebrate the Algonquin Anishinaabe history of the area. It is an opportunity for learning and reconciliation.
The event is led by the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and begins with a sacred fire at 9 am, followed by a land tour beginning at 10:00. There will also be drumming, dancing and singing.
Chief Pinesi Day is organized by the Kichi Sibi Trails group in partnership with the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA) and the Crichton Community Council. Funding for this year’s event came from the City of Ottawa and NECA.
For the most up-to-date information on the event, please visit the kichi sibi trails website.

Canada Day Fireworks and Park Party (CCC)
2025-07-01 20:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Field, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
8:00 pm Good Ol’ Canadian Park Party

9:30 pm Fireworks Display
Finish your July 1 celebrations in New Edinburgh Park with a neighbourhood scale fireworks display close to home. (Alternatively you could head off to LeBreton Flats to celebrate with 50,000 of your closest friends.)
Wear your red and white (…or other colours that celebrate the diversity of our country). Wave your flag. Bring a snack, a blanket and some bug repellant.
Visit the licensed kitchen bar inside the Fieldhouse for free frozen treats. A variety of refreshments (featuring beer from Local Brewery on St. Laurent), as well as some very basic snacks will be available for purchase.
A collection of audio and video Canadiana will be played on the playground side of the Fieldhouse.
Fireworks will be launched from the gravel infield of the baseball diamond. Please view the display from the outfield.
This event may be postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather.

Summer BBQ (CCC)
2025-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us in the park for what is sure to be a good ol’ field-house party… BBQ + beer + music + face paint + bouncy castle + field sports + neighbours = good times
Enjoy a Friday evening at New Edinburgh Park – one of the few before the leaves and temperatures fall! Come say hello to your neighbours and share your stories from the summer and the start of a new school year.
The Crichton Community Council (CCC) will be hosting a community barbecue, with, hamburgers, hot-dogs, including options for vegetarians. Refreshments, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will also be available.
Live music will fill the air. Game play areas will be set up on the lawns. Talented face-painters will be on site. Bouncy castles will keep the little ones busy, in addition to the playground and splash pad.
We hope to see you there!

New Edinburgh Neighbourhood Sale (CCC)
2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
The New Edinburgh Neighbourhood Sale will take place this year on Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Homeowners, condominium groups, religious congregations, businesses, non-profit organizations and artists are encouraged to hold sales on private property throughout New Edinburgh.
The area around the Fieldhouse will be a busy sales centre since the weekly market coincides with the neighbourhood sale. The Fieldhouse washrooms and water fountain will be open for everyone’s convenience.
Neighbourhood sale vendors are encouraged to sell from private lands in front of their own homes. Unlike past years, the CCC will not be renting vendor spaces on the lawn of the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse to enable those without public facing properties to participate.
Non-resident vendors and resident vendors without public facing properties are encouraged to sell from the public lands around the Stanley Avenue bend to create a cluster of activity, in cooperation with the Beechwood Market’s vendors. Please note that market vendors have a permit for the use of the triangular east lawn bounded by the Fieldhouse, the asphalt multi-use path and the riverside pedestrian path. All vendors must respect any applicable bylaws and are wholly liable for any infractions.
The Crichton Community Council (CCC) gratefully collects donations to support neighbourhood events and for the purchase of equipment. Donations of 10 per cent of sale profits earned by neighbourhood vendors is suggested. Financial contributions can be made by depositing a cheque in the mailbox near the front door of the Fieldhouse, or online using this link: https://square.link/u/I1bTGw6g

Comedy At The Fieldhouse (CCC)
2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Live standup comedy at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse.
Join your neighbours on Saturday, September 20th for an evening of gut-busting entertainment featuring some of Ottawa’s best professional and up-and-coming comics.
Headliner: Brendan McKeigan (Just for Laughs, Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Sirius XM)
Host: Hart Shouldice (CBC, Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy)
Featuring: Heather Hurst, Joe Laniel, Ryan Watson
Beer, hard seltzers, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks will be available.
This event is recommended for ages sixteen and up.
These shows sell out in advance. Get your tickets now!

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.. Laughs at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20. This show will sell out in advance. Buy your tickets from Eventbrite: https://NewEdinburghFieldhouse.eventbrite.com

Halloween Howl (CCC)
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Saturday, October 25th
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The annual Halloween party at the New Edinburgh Park Field House! This longstanding tradition is an opportunity for our littlest neighbours to dress up and participate in Halloween themed activities, crafts and games inside the Fieldhouse.
Would you like to volunteer your time to help make this even happen? Let us know by emailing: CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com

Holiday Lights Gathering (CCC)
2025-11-29 16:00 - 19:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Warm up for the holiday season with your neighbours at the Fieldhouse! The Crichton Community Council will be welcoming the community at the annual Holiday Lights Gathering on Saturday November 29th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Listen to festive music performances by the Christchurch Cathedral Choirs and the New Edinburgh Choir.
Hang out by the cozy outdoor fire.
Make an ornament for your tree.
Ride the horse drawn wagon to view the Holiday lights.
Warm your soul with some hot chocolate or mulled wine for sale.
A white bearded man in a red suit all ready to hear gift requests will arrive by horse drawn wagon at 5:00 pm. A picture taking elf with a tripod for your camera will be on hand.
In the spirit of giving, bring finger foods to share with neighbours and non-perishable food items for those who are less fortunate.
The Crichton Community Council encourages you to light up the neighbourhood by the end of November. Residents are put additional effort every year into illuminating their homes, garages, fences, and yards facing the back lanes. Let’s brighten up the long nights with some bright holiday magic for everyone to enjoy!

Craig Cardiff - Saturday Afternoon Music at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2025-12-27 14:30 - 16:30 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Crichton Community Council (CCC) proudly presents two Craig Cardiff concerts at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse (203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa) on Saturday, December 27.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.. Music at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10-20 from Eventbrite for the afternoon concert.
This event will sell out in advance.
Licensed drinks and snacks available.
Building is wheelchair accessible.
Tckets are not refundable.
Craig Cardiff is a Canadian singer-songwriter. With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair. Infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today’s production-heavy climate. Craig is a songwriter and troubadour who builds landscapes of sound using live digital loops, bringing the room to a hush. Edged, folk, beautiful, melancholy and left leaning, one song breaks your heart, and the next one puts it back together. Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. (www.craigcardiff.com)

Craig Cardiff - Saturday Evening Music at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2025-12-27 18:30 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Crichton Community Council (CCC) proudly presents two Craig Cardiff concerts at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse (203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa) on Saturday, December 27.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Music at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 from Eventbrite for the evening concert.
This event will sell out in advance.
Licensed drinks and snacks available.
Building is wheelchair accessible.
Tickets are not refundable.
Craig Cardiff is a Canadian singer-songwriter. With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair. Infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today’s production-heavy climate. Craig is a songwriter and troubadour who builds landscapes of sound using live digital loops, bringing the room to a hush. Edged, folk, beautiful, melancholy and left leaning, one song breaks your heart, and the next one puts it back together. Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. (www.craigcardiff.com)

Open Mic at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bring your senses to be entertained or your talent to share at New Ed’s open mic at the Fieldhouse.
Admission is free, but donations (to help pay for our new PA system) are appreciated.
The kitchen bar will be open offering a variety of refreshments including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Performers have two songs or about 8-10 minutes at the mic.
Two microphones, a mixer and speakers are available.
Performers can register at CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com or in person at 6:00 pm. First come, first to fill the bill.
Sign up at the door or let us know what you are preparing by emailing: CrichtonCommunityCouncil@gmail.com

Family Skate Day - Olympic Edition (CCC)
2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come join us for a day of winter fun at the Fieldhouse.
Snacks and drinks will be available and we will have games, skating, and play some hockey.
Don’t miss…
Doors open (10am)
Bake sale, snacks, and drinks will be on offer throughout the event. The Olympics will be put up on the big screen, and the ice will be open to all for skating and hockey.
Raffle (tickets on sale at 10am; draw at 4pm)
An Olympic-themed gift basket centred with a 2010 Sydney Crosby Olympic Hockey Jersey will be raffled off to raise money for the CCC.
Canada VS France Hockey – Mens (10:45am to 12:45pm)
Don’t miss your chance to see all your favourite NHL stars suit up for Canada. We will have this up on the big screen!
1:00pm to 3:00pm – Hockey Skills Challenge
For all ages and abilities – come test our obstacle course before going in on a breakaway in search of glory over a local neighbourhood goalie.

Comedy at the Fieldhouse
2026-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Live standup comedy at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse.
Join your neighbours on Saturday, March 7th for an evening of gut-busting entertainment featuring some of Ottawa’s best professional and up-and-coming comics.
Headliner: TBD
Host: Hart Shouldice (CBC, Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy)
Featuring: TBD, TBD, TBD
Beer, hard seltzers, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks will be available.
This event is recommended for ages sixteen and up.
These shows sell out in advance. Get your tickets now!

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.. Laughs at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20. This show will sell out in advance. Buy your tickets from Eventbrite: https://NewEdinburghFieldhouse.eventbrite.com

Flamenco for Food (CCC)
2026-03-28 18:30 - 23:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Flamenco For Food and Fun Project : Supporting the Partage Vanier Food Bank
Join us for an evening of passionate music and dance hosted by Sueños Flamencos at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse!
Program:
– Welcome
– Flamenco presentation by Sueños Flamencos (and students)
– Mini flamenco lesson: palmas, cante, baile y guitarra (clapping, singing, dancing, and guitar)
– Juerga (flamenco party for all)

When: Saturday March 28th
Where: 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Admission: NO FEE!
But if you are able, please bring:
* Non-perishable food items for the food bank
* Your reusable travel mug for FREE tea!
Enjoy an unforgettable night of flamenco music and dance, while giving back to the community. Your food donation will help support those in need in Vanier.
Mark your calendars for March 28th and get ready to experience the energy and passion of flamenco!

Bike Day in New Edinburgh (CCC)
2026-05-02 09:30 - 13:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
The New Edinburgh Bike Day event is back!
Join our community of people who love to bike on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00am -2:00pm on a closed section of Stanley Avenue and inside the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse.
Bike sale | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (drop off May 1st, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Buy or sell a used bicycle (or other non motorized wheeled thing… scooter, trailer) with the help of a volunteer. 10% of all proceeds to support the CCC. Bikes for sale should be dropped off at the Fieldhouse on Friday, May 1st between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm for pricing. Sellers can opt to donate unsold bikes to Vélo Vanier.
Family Friendly Kidical Mass Bike Ride | gather at 9:30 am, ride at 10:00 am
Participate in a family-friendly bike ride around the neighbourhood led by Kidical Mass (All children participating must be accompanied by an adult). A bike ride with a purpose: safe streets for kids. Perfect for families or anyone looking to enjoy a slower ride. Gather starting at 9:30 am, ride departs at 10:00 am.
Full Cycle adjustments | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Have your bicycle checked and minor adjustments made on site at no cost by a Full Cycle mechanic. (First come first served. Repairs can be scheduled at a later date.)
Showing of the award-winning film MOTHERLOAD | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This film captures a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of modern life, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.
Coffee Treats Tacos & Beer | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Local businesses On Union Street Cafe, Taco Bout It, and Manor Park Brewing serving delicious coffees, treats, tacos and local beers!
Ottawa Bicycle Club | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stop by the OBC pop-up tent to chat with representatives about cycling in Ottawa and learn more about the club’s programs
New Edinburgh BIKE DAY 2026 poster

Plant Sale (CCC)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Crichton Community Council in New Edinburgh invites you to the New Edinburgh Plant Sale on Saturday May 9th, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New Edinburgh Park at 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa.
For more than 20 years New Edinburgh residents have purchased their plants on the Fieldhouse’s front lawn the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
The Crichton Community Council will be selling unique hanging baskets and planters from Les Serres Oli-Ève. Proceeds support neighbourhood events and community initiatives, as well as for the purchase of equipment for public use.
Ferme Lève-Tot will be selling edible plants for your gardens and answering questions about Community Supported Agriculture.
Our community garden leader Adrian will share plans for the community garden project in New Edinburgh Park. Come learn more at an information table.
Volunteers will be leading crafts for kids and local children selling cold homemade lemonade for charity.
The CCC will be looking for help to dig a couple holes for new trees to be planted in the park. Bring your kids, some small shovels and gloves!
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from the Union Street Cafe.
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The CCC is a volunteer organization that provides seasonal programs and ongoing community service in New Edinburgh. Since its establishment in 1974, the CCC has worked to enhance New Edinburgh’s sense of community by activating the public spaces New Edinburgh Park on the bank of the Rideau River. The CCC acts as the steward of the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse and the surrounding public spaces, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, in the interest of New Edinburgh residents.
