The annual Blackburn FunFair celebrates community spirit in the first weekend of June. The fair features a carnival style midway, music, local vendors, a used book fair, beer garden and fireworks! For more information visit the FunFair website at blackburnfunfair.ca.
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free
Get your kids ready for safety while home alone ahead of the summer! Your child will learn how to be responsible and safe while staying home alone. They will also learn how to build a safety plan including house rules , emergencies, street proofing, common lures and much more. This 2 hour Ménard Safety Course
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Topic: The Making of a Podcast: “The Interview Dudes” Speaker: James Charron Join podcast producer James Charron as he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a wonderful podcast: The Interview Dudes. In June 2019, James`s son
This event is for kids and youth ages 3 to 17. Families and youth are invited to come to the community hall to have some fun while enjoying a light brunch. There will be many board games available to play, but feel free to bring your own! Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by
Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? We are pleased to announce that Heather Vos, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months.
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
While enjoying the annual Blackburn Community Garage Sale, don’t forget to stop by the Community Hall for a good cause! In collaboration with the BCA Director of Youth, grade 12 students from Louis-Riel will be hosting an outdoor BBQ with hotdogs, chips and drinks. Inside the Hall you can expect more garage sale items, vendor
Along with many other communities of the Ottawa area, the Blackburn Community Association holds an annual Spring Clean-Up. Please volunteer to help us out; we will assign you a small area of Blackburn for litter pick-up plus provide you with garbage bags and latex gloves. The litter and recyclables can be brought back to the
Electric Vehicle 101 When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Electric Vehicles are increasing in popularity and are a good choice for those who need personal transportation. This presentation will cover the basics of EV ownership including charging, long distance travel and performance in hot and
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free