How to brighten up November
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Well, it’s really over. Summer, that is. And October. Here comes November with its dark mornings and very early evenings. It might be easy to feel a bit down, or sleepy, or bored at times.
However, our Lagois team has come up with some delightful activities you can do – so delightful and wholesome they might take you right through the month with a skip in your step.
613flea at Lansdowne Park
Friday Nov. 6, 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday Nov. 7, 10 am to 4 pm
Friday Nov. 27, 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday Nov. 28, 10 am to 4 pm
Horticultural Building, Lansdowne Park
1015 Bank St.
Free admission
A wonderfully eclectic not-for-profit indoor market featuring vintage treasures, handmade goods, antiques, clothing and food. It's a good place to wander with the family on a November Saturday, even if you don’t want to buy anything this time.
Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market
November 7, 9 am to 2 pm
Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive
and Parkway Church, 7275 Parkway Road, Greely
A relaxing country-market time in two places, especially if you enjoy supporting local growers, bakers and makers.
Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial
November 11, 10:30 am
Wellington and Elgin Streets
This is a beautiful opportunity for children and grandchildren to learn about Canada's history and the people who served. The national ceremony includes the traditional two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
Remembrance Day at the Canadian War Museum
November 11, 11 am
1 Vimy Place
The Canadian War Museum is an architectural and historic treasure any day, but on Remembrance Day, at 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall, in a deeply moving event, a beam of natural sunlight shines through a specialized window to illuminate the headstone of Canada's Unknown Soldier.
Ottawa Dog Film Festival
November 8, 6:30 pm, Isle of Dogs (2018) PG-13.
November 15, 3:30 pm, Homeward Bound: The incredible Journey (1993) G.
November 22, 3:30 pm, 101 Dalmatians (1961) G.
Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa
Tickets $7.50–$12
For the dog lovers in your family: Three weekends, three dog-themed movies and three animal shelters benefiting from the proceeds. All ticket proceeds go toward helping dogs in need.
Black Bird Festival of the Arts for Young People
November 12–17
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place
A special and memorable experience for children and their adults. The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse (OCF) presents high-quality theatre, dance, and music from around the world. It is one of the few Ontario festivals showcasing international performing arts for young audiences. Even more special, its Honourary Patron is Madame Diana Fox Carney. A longtime supporter of the arts and of Ottawa’s cultural community, Mme Fox Carney has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Festival over many years, attending performances with her own children and championing the importance of arts experiences for young people and families.
Fairfields Heritage House
Drop-in activities for families
November 22, 1 pm - 4 pm
3080 Richmond Road, Nepean
Play, tinker, and create at Fairfields Heritage House. Activities are best suited for families with children aged 6 to 12, but all are welcome. The activities are inspired by heritage skills and local history. Children will probably enjoy the scavenger hunt the most.
Hope your November is bright, relaxed, and busy with the people you love.
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