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Event ticketing closes the Sunday before the event. We highly recommend buying tickets when they are released. If participation minimums are not met the Sunday before the event, the event will be cancelled.

The Month's Events

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30
1
2
3
5:00 p.m.
Air Dry Clay Disco Snails
4
6:00 p.m.
Bread and Butter Party
5
6:00 p.m.
Girl Dinner and Board Games
6
7
8
7:00 p.m.
Quick Pickling Workshop
9
6:30 p.m.
Mini Book Hair Clips & Book Swap
10
11
6:00 p.m.
ACOTAR Group Re-Read: A Court of Mist and Fury
12
4:00 p.m.
Quiet Reading Hours
13
14
7:00 p.m.
Gen 1 Pokémon Trivia
15
16
6:30 p.m.
Fantasy Disco Pixel Art
17
6:00 p.m.
Summer Sleuth Party
18
19
6:00 p.m.
Paddle and Prattle
20
21
7:00 p.m.
Shrek Trivia
22
6:00 p.m.
Seashell Trinket Trays
23
6:00 p.m.
Summer Plant BINGO
24
25
1:00 p.m.
Rooted in Reading Outdoor BINGO
26
6:00 p.m.
Bookish Puzzle Making Contest
27
28
7:00 p.m.
Scooby Doo Trivia
29
6:00 p.m.
Craft Stem Flowers
30
7:00 p.m.
Book Release Bingo - July
31
1
11:00 a.m.
Swiftly Planned Cruel Summer Market
2
3
4
7:00 p.m.
Grey's Anatomy Trivia
5
6:30 p.m.
Arts & Shafts
6
7:00 p.m.
Karaoke Night with Shea Muah and Rip Em!
7
8
10:00 a.m.
Beaded Coffee Keychains at the Made with Love Market
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9
12:00 p.m.
Books & Bites Community Picnic

Upcoming Events

  • Sun, Jul 19
    140 Clegg St
    Jul 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    140 Clegg St, 140 Clegg St, Ottawa, ON K1S 5P7, Canada
    A relaxed summer evening on the water. Join us for Paddle & Prattle, a cozy paddleboarding hangout where you can spend time chatting, floating, and enjoying the summer sunset with fellow attendees.
  • Tue, Jul 21
    Manor Park Brewing
    Jul 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    Get out of my swamp and into trivia night. Join us for a chaotic evening of Shrek Trivia celebrating everyone’s favourite ogre, donkey, fairy tale creatures, iconic quotes, and deeply unhinged movie moments.
  • Wed, Jul 22
    Arlington Five
    Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Arlington Five, 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1, Canada
    A dreamy little summer craft night by the sea. Join us for an evening of painting your own seashell trinket tray with coastal colours, cute designs, and beachy details.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Equator Coffee Westboro
    Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Equator Coffee Westboro, 412 Churchill Ave N, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C6, Canada
    Plants, prizes, and cozy summer vibes. Join us for a night of Summer Plant Bingo where you can play multiple rounds for the chance to win plants, planty goodies, and fun prizes while hanging out with fellow plant lovers.
  • Sat, Jul 25
    Central Park
    Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Central Park, 19 Clemow Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 2B1, Canada
    Join us for Rooted in Reading, an afternoon of outdoor bingo celebrating two of life's greatest joys: books and plants! Sip, socialize, win prizes, and spend time with fellow readers and plant lovers in a relaxed outdoor setting!
  • Sun, Jul 26
    Equator Coffee Westboro
    Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Equator Coffee Westboro, 412 Churchill Ave N, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C6, Canada
    Ready, set, puzzle. Join us for a cozy and slightly chaotic Bookish Puzzle Making Contest sponsored by Villager Puzzles, where teams will race to complete a dreamy bookstore-inspired puzzle filled with cozy details and book-club magic.
  • Tue, Jul 28
    Manor Park Brewing
    Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    Zoinks! Join us for a nostalgic night of Scooby-Doo Trivia filled with spooky mysteries, iconic villains, chaotic chase scenes, Scooby Snacks, and all your favourite Mystery Inc. moments.
  • Wed, Jul 29
    Arlington Five
    Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Arlington Five, 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1, Canada
    A cozy little craft night inspired by tiny blooms and fuzzy stems. Join us for an evening of creating your own stem flowers using colourful craft materials to make adorable forever florals perfect for decorating your space, gifting, or adding a little whimsy to your shelf.
  • Thu, Jul 30
    Manor Park Brewing
    Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    New books, cozy vibes, and a whole lot of yelling BINGO. Join us for a night celebrating fresh releases and bookish luck, every round gives you a chance to win a brand new book that same night.
  • Sat, Aug 01
    Strathmere Country Estate
    Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Strathmere Country Estate, 1980 Phelan Rd W Reception Office, Ottawa, ON K0A 2T0, Canada
    Join us at the Cruel Summer Craft Market & Family Fun Event! We'll be bringing a curated collection of bookish gifts, handmade accessories, stationery, stickers, earrings, tote bags, and more, perfect for treating yourself or finding a unique gift!
  • Tue, Aug 04
    Manor Park Brewing
    Aug 04, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    Grab your person and join us for a night dedicated to one of television's most iconic medical dramas! Test your knowledge of unforgettable patients, heartbreaking moments, legendary romances, quotable one-liners, and all the chaos that is Grey Sloan Memorial!
  • Wed, Aug 05
    Evermore Books
    Aug 05, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Evermore Books, 857b Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W2, Canada
    Join us at Evermore Books for an evening of glitter, rhinestones, and unapologetically chaotic creativity as we bedazzle your very own Cockmark™!
  • Thu, Aug 06
    Manor Park Brewing
    Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    Join us and the fabulous Shea Muah and Rip Em for a night of karaoke, performances, and unapologetic fun at Manor Park Brewing. Whether you're belting out power ballads, screaming pop anthems with your friends, or cheering on the brave souls taking the stage, this is your sign to let loose.
  • Sat, Aug 08
    Equator Coffee Roasters
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Equator Coffee Roasters, 451 Ottawa St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Canada
    Join us at the Equator Made With Love Market for a fun, beginner-friendly beading workshop where you'll create your own coffee-inspired beaded keychain.
  • Sat, Aug 08
    Evermore Books
    Aug 08, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Evermore Books, 857b Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W2, Canada
    Join us for an ACOTAR Group Re-Read of the entire series, right up to the new one, where fans can gather to discuss the books that started it all.
  • Sun, Aug 09
    Central Park
    Aug 09, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Central Park, 19 Clemow Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 2B1, Canada
    Pack your favourite book (or discover a new one!), bring a baked treat to share if you'd like, and join us for a cozy community picnic in the park. With crafts, conversation, book shopping, and plenty of snacks, this is the perfect excuse to slow down and spend a few hours outdoors!
  • Tue, Aug 11
    Manor Park Brewing
    Aug 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Manor Park Brewing, 411 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 2Z6, Canada
    Grab your besties, throw on your finest Disney Channel-inspired outfit, and get ready for a nostalgic night of trivia celebrating the shows and movies that defined an entire generation!
  • Wed, Aug 12
    Evermore Books
    Aug 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Evermore Books, 857b Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W2, Canada
    Join us at Evermore Books to create a completely custom bag charm chain! Mix and match chains, charms, beads, and accessories to design the perfect statement piece for your favourite purse, tote, backpack, or book bag!

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