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🆓 Volunteer Ottawa is holding its Fall Volunteer Expo from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Nepean Sportsplex. This is a free, in-person event where you can speak with dozens of local charities about volunteer opportunities. Venue: 1701 Woodroffe Ave. (Nepean Sportsplex)
The first full day of the 180th Richmond Fair gets underway with the gates opening at 10:00 am. Check out the results of the Home Craft judging in the Richmond Curling Club Arena.
Drop in to the Hustle for all + Strictly Hustle Social at the Bronson Centre ($30).
🆓 Wander through the Quilt Path, a magical display of 100 modern and traditional quilts. See what can be done with some creativity and small pieces of fabric. Today through Sunday (September 20-22). It’s free to attend but donations are welcomed for Quilts for Survivors, Quilts of Valour, and Victoria’s Quilts.
Cranium Festival’s All Ages show starts with a pre-party from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the courtyard outside Club SAW (67 Nicholas St).
Take a beginner lesson and then dance the night away at the Friday Swing Dance Night. $12 cash or square.
ROAD TRIP: Pick your own pumpkin at Seven Acres Family Farm. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. 14747 Neville Rd, South Stormont, ON K0C 1M0, Canada
ROAD TRIP Slip into the Autumn Equinox Sound Bath for a calming seasonal experience brought to you by Mystical Elements and Happy Tree Yoga. Galilee Centre Beach, Arnprior. $70
Go techno at City at Night’s Factory Friday, with DJs from Ottawa and beyond. Ticket from $18.37
Art Haven’s Kids Night Out is all about the Ps: PJs, pizza, and pottery, with a movie thrown in. Tickets start at $45. Art Haven is located at 124 - 150 Katimavik Road in Kanata.
ByTowne Cinema: The Critic, 1995, The Substance
Mayfair Theatre: Coup!, Will & Harper, The Room
Gigs
Blingo Night. Pour Boy
Switchfoot. Bronson Centre
Russell Howard Live. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
80s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale and Party Seargeant. House of TARG
Queers and Beers. Queen St. Fare