Open Mic at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

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.

CCC Board of Directors Meeting
2026-05-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-10 20:00 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Meetings of the CCC Board of Directors are held on the second Wednesday of every month at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse. Meeting times, dates and locations may vary to accommodate the availability of CCC Directors or guests.
Please contact us by email if you would like to attend the meeting, if there is a topic you would like to discuss with the CCC’s Directors, or if you are interested in joining us as a volunteer. (Please be advised that meeting details noted in this event calendar may not be updated to reflect changes to a meeting time or location made to better accommodate the CCC’s Directors in the hours before a regular meeting.)

NECA Board Meeting
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
All New Edinburgh residents are welcome to attend the board meeting of the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA).
This will be an in-person meeting at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse.
If you can’t make it in person, feel free to join virtually via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ezn-hdtx-gab. To join by phone, dial +1 226-214-5367 and enter this PIN: 413 625 476#. To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/ezn-hdtx-gab?hs=5.
Agenda

Almyr Jules - Music at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2026-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
The Crichton Community Council (CCC) proudly presents Almyr Jules at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse (203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa) on Saturday, May 23.
Doors at 7:30. Music at 8:00.
$15 tickets available at Eventbrite.
Licensed drinks and snacks available.
Building is wheelchair accessible.
Tickets are general admission and non refundable.
Almyr Jules is a rising voice in Canada’s Ballad Soul and R&B scene, hailing from Ottawa, Ontario. His music is a lush fusion of smooth, heartfelt ballads and timeless R&B groove—delivering velvety vocals, soul-baring lyrics, and melodies that wrap around listeners like a warm embrace.
Drawing inspiration from soul icons like Leon Bridges and Allen Stone, and the pop-soul sensibility of artists like Bruno Mars, Almyr crafts songs that are deeply emotional yet universally relatable. Each performance is a moment—honest, intimate, and captivating—anchored in the power of storytelling and a vocal presence that commands attention.
With growing momentum and a clear artistic vision, Almyr has already graced stages like Canadian Music Week and City Sounds Festival, and is gearing up for an even bigger 2024. His music connects across cultures and generations, making him a standout choice for festivals and venues seeking soul-stirring artistry that leaves a lasting impression.
https://almyrjules.ca/

Annual General Meeting of the Crichton Community Council (CCC)
2026-06-10 20:00 - 21:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m (AGM)

8:30 p.m. (regular meeting of the Directors)
Annual General Meeting of the Crichton Community Council (CCC)
Agenda:

Opening Remarks
Approval of the last Crichton Community Council AGM Minutes
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Comments by Members of the Board of Directors
Election of Officers
Adjournment

The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a regular meeting of the CCC’s Directors.
Crichton Community Council meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the New Edinburgh Park Field House at 203 Stanley Avenue. All meetings are open to the public. Occasionally meeting times and dates are rescheduled to accommodate the availability of CCC Directors and guests. Please contact us if there is a topic you would like to discuss with the Board of Directors.

Canada vs. South Africa World Cup Watch Party (CCC)
2026-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Canada vs. South Africa World Cup Watch Party
Wear your colours. Bring your own refreshments and snacks.
Apologies for the late notice… lots of volunteers away this weekend. Let us know if you are interested in being added to our volunteer list.
Let’s go Canada!

Canada Day Fireworks & Park Party - CANCELED (CCC)
2026-07-01 19:30 - 22:30 | New Edinburgh Park Field, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
7:30 pm Good Ol’ Canadian Park Party
9:30 pm Fireworks Display CANCELED DUE TO AN INABILITY TO OBTAIN INSURANCE
Finish your July 1 celebrations in New Edinburgh Park with a park party and 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), 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 or the inability to obtain insurance.

Canada vs. Morocco World Cup Watch Party at the Fieldhouse (CCC)
2026-07-04 12:45 - 15:30 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Canada vs. Switzerland World Cup Watch Party

New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse (now with air conditioning!)
Wear your colours. Refreshments, snacks, nets and balls will be available.
Let’s go Canada!

Art Camp for Young Artists
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Art Camp for Young Artists
July 27-31, 2026 and August 17-21, 2026
New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave, Ottawa
Join Jana from Marigold Art Studio for a full week of colourful creativity and hands-on fun where imagination takes the lead! (This program is offered in collaboration with the CCC)
Designed for young artists ages 5–12, this creative Summer Camp invites children to explore painting, drawing, crafting, and mixed media through exciting projects and creative play. Young artists will learn new techniques, build confidence, and make wonderful new friends along the way.
Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of personal attention and guidance.
Save your spot early and get ready for a camp filled with art, laughter, and creativity!
Full Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Ages 6-12
Half Day Morning 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / Ages 5-8
Half Day Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm / Ages 5-8
10% Discount will be applied automatically for multiple siblings.
Register on the Marigold Art Studio website: https://marigoldartstudio.ca/summercamp

A Midsummer Night’s Dream - in Stanley Park
2026-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Stanley Park, 183 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, Canada
For more information go to: https://www.fools.ca/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2026
Pack your picnic blankets and prepare to sail away as a Company of Fools brings you to the shores of the Greek islands! This year the Fools are setting Shakespeare’s most famous comedy against a backdrop inspired by seaside revelry, moonlit dances, and the toe tapping energy of your favourite 70’s disco (you may feel an inexplicable urge to clap along, and we encourage you to follow that feeling!).
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of love, magic, and mischief. The story follows four young lovers who flee into the woods, where they encounter a feuding fairy king and queen, a playful fairy named Puck, and a group of well-meaning amateur actors from the village. With a splash of love potion and a lot of confusion, hearts are tangled, identities are mixed up, and nothing goes quite according to plan. Dream is a celebration that reminds us that love can be unpredictable, absurd, and beautifully transformative.
Imagine the musical stylings of ABBA and David Bowie, the passion of Love Island, and the cobblestone streets of coastal Greece all coming together to bring you one fantastical evening in your local park! From the costumes, to the sets, to a retro bike or two, this production is sure to provide audiences with 90 minutes of laughs, excitement, and maybe even a group dance number… Audiences can expect to leave with their cheeks sore from smiling and humming a tune all the way home.

End of Summer Park Party (CCC)
2026-08-29 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Join us in the park for some end of summer fun… BBQ + beer + music + face paint + bouncy castle + field sports + neighbours = good times
Enjoy an 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.
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
2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
The New Edinburgh Neighbourhood Sale will take place this year on Saturday, September 19 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

Halloween Howl (CCC)
2026-10-31 14:00 - 16:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, Canada
Saturday, October 31th
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)
2026-11-28 16:00 - 19:00 | New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P2, 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 28th 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!
