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Welcome to Petawawa!

Petawawa is a community in Renfrew County, Ontario, with over 18,160 residents. Known for exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities, we offer activities like canoeing, fishing, hiking, and biking, with easy access to Algonquin Provincial Park. Petawawa is also home to Garrison Petawawa, one of Canada’s largest military bases. Whether you’re seeking adventure or a peaceful retreat, Petawawa provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

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Town of Petawawa

PW-03-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing

PW-05-2026 Line Painting Services

PW-04-2026 Street Sweeping

PW-02-2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Patching

PW-01-2026 Concrete Works

Cancelled: Family/Senior Skate

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What can I do in Petawawa?

The possibilities and adventures are endless here in Petawawa, from miles of flat water to swim, canoe and fish or world class whitewater to get your adrenaline going!

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Water Tower Refurbishment Project Update

Potential Water Pressure Fluctuations – McGuire Subdivision

Winston Avenue Sewer Connection – Update

Winston Avenue Closed Between William Thomas Drive and Industrial Avenue – November 17 to 19, 2025

2025 Water Financial Plan Available

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Witches Paddle
Witches Paddle
October 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Witches Paddle is a whimsical and festive event where participants dress up as witches, warlocks and other spooky characters to paddleboard or kayak on [...]
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Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
October 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank. [...]
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Forest Bathing - Nature & Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing - Nature & Forest Therapy
October 3, 2025
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Experience the restorative power of nature on a slow, gently guided walk with Andrea Prazmowsky, certified in Forest Therapy from the Association of Nature and [...]
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Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
October 3, 2025
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
October 4, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
October 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Civic Centre
The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Civic Centre Hall.  Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club's website.  Please contact the club [...]
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Council Meeting
Council Meeting
October 6, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetings are live streamed starting at 6:30pm on the Town’s YouTube page:  click here to view To obtain copies of meeting agendas or minutes, please [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 7, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Social Media for Your Business
07 Oct
October 7, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding how to [...]
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Recreational Pickleball
07 Oct
October 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: Adults Cost: $55.00 + HST This recreational pickleball league is designed for participants who want to enjoy the game in a relaxed and social setting. The [...]
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Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
October 8, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Add a personal touch to your fall decor! Join Julie from Artsy Phartsy Ceramics for a fun, creative session where you'll paint your own ceramic [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 9, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Crayons and Coffee
Crayons and Coffee
October 9, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Do you have small children and are looking for an adult conversation? Parents enjoy coffee and chat while kids do crayon crafts. Coffee will be [...]
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Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
October 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank. [...]
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New to You - Thrift Market
New to You - Thrift Market
October 10, 2025
12:00 am
Civic Centre
The New to You Thrift Market is a community sales event offering a unique opportunity for residents and individuals to sell high-quality, gently used, or [...]
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Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
October 10, 2025
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
October 12, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Civic Centre
The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Civic Centre Hall.  Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club's website.  Please contact the club [...]
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
October 13, 2025
12:00 am
Residents of Petawawa can place their leaf and yard waste, in proper containers or bags, curbside the weeks of: May 5, 2025; May 19, 2025; [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 14, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
October 14, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn how to read a map, use a compass and navigate the outdoors with confidence in this 3-session beginnner-friendly program. Each weekly session includes simple [...]
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Recreational Pickleball
14 Oct
October 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: Adults Cost: $55.00 + HST This recreational pickleball league is designed for participants who want to enjoy the game in a relaxed and social setting. The [...]
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Council-In-Committee Meeting
Council-In-Committee Meeting
October 14, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
October 15, 2025 - October 17, 2025
6:00 am - 10:00 am
Residents of Petawawa can place their leaf and yard waste, in proper containers or bags, curbside the weeks of: October 13, 2025; October 27, 2025; and [...]
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2025 Petawawa Ramble - Harvest Festival
2025 Petawawa Ramble - Harvest Festival
October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
All Day
Planning is Underway for the 2025 Petawawa Ramble! Mark your calendars for October 16–19, 2025, as Petawawa transforms into a festive celebration of fall! The [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 16, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
October 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank. [...]
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Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
October 17, 2025
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Algonquin Trail Run
18 Oct
October 18, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Algonquin Trail
The ALGONQUIN TRAIL RUN - PETAWAWA is the fourth annual official trail run hosted on the beautiful Algonquin Trail through the heart of the picturesque [...]
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Folk & Fork
Folk & Fork
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
15 Norman St
Folk Music, Dessert & Drinks! New to the Petawawa Ramble in 2025 is the Folk & Forks event. Featuring music by Craig Cardif. Experience live [...]
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Harvest Portrait Walk
Harvest Portrait Walk
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Petawawa Terrace Park
Thanks to the generous sponsorship by Mount Molson Dairy Bar we have three local photographers who will be setting up photo vignettes for our community [...]
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Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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October 18, 2025
10:45 am - 4:45 pm
Royal LePage Edmonds & Associates Brokerage Petawawa
op aboard the Thursty Pedaler and pedal your way to four destinations serving curated beverage and dessert samplings! New for Petawawa Ramble 2025! Hop onto [...]
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Pints and Gourds
Pints and Gourds
October 18, 2025
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Dog House Brewing Company
Pints and Gourds is back! Join us for an evening of delightful flavors and festive cheer at Pints & Gourds! Immerse yourself in the best [...]
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Farm to Trail
Farm to Trail
October 19, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Quality Inn and Suites
Kicking off at the Quality Inn & Suites ticket holders will receive an event passport with coupons to be redeemed at the various vendors along [...]
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Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
October 19, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Civic Centre
The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Civic Centre Hall.  Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club's website.  Please contact the club [...]
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Council Meeting
Council Meeting
October 20, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Town Hall
Held at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 1111 Victoria St.  Meetings are live streamed starting at 6:30pm on the Town’s YouTube page:  click here [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 21, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Pumpkin Pals
Pumpkin Pals
October 21, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore pumpkins through smell, texture and fine motor. Get hands slimy, create art and do some sensory play. Ages: Babies/Toddlers & Parent Cost: $15.00 / pair REGISTER [...]
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Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
October 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn how to read a map, use a compass and navigate the outdoors with confidence in this 3-session beginnner-friendly program. Each weekly session includes simple [...]
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Recreational Pickleball
21 Oct
October 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: Adults Cost: $55.00 + HST This recreational pickleball league is designed for participants who want to enjoy the game in a relaxed and social setting. The [...]
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Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail
Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail
October 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A fun, self-guided pumpkin carving session where participants can enjoy the creative process of carving pumpkins at their own pace while sipping on a pumpkin [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 23, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Spooky Tots
Spooky Tots
October 23, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Halloween-themed toddler craft program focuses on the fun, simple, and safe activities that encourage creativity and fine motor skills. Ages: Toddler & Parent Cost: $12.00 / [...]
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Lunch & Learn: Fire Safety
Lunch & Learn: Fire Safety
October 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Enjoy a light lunch while learning important fire safety tips tailored for seniors. Presented by the Town of Petawawa's Deputy Chief / Chief Fire Prevention [...]
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Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
October 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank. [...]
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Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
October 24, 2025
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
October 25, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Container Market
Enjoy the Petawawa Container Market! Open every Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM throughout the season! [...]
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Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
October 26, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Civic Centre
The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Civic Centre Hall.  Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club's website.  Please contact the club [...]
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
October 27, 2025
12:00 am
Residents of Petawawa can place their leaf and yard waste, in proper containers or bags, curbside the weeks of: May 5, 2025; May 19, 2025; [...]
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Council-In-Committee Meeting
Council-In-Committee Meeting
October 27, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Canvas Creations (Ages 8-14)
Canvas Creations (Ages 8-14)
October 28, 2025
6:30 am - 8:00 am
Join local artist Rachel Reavie for a comprehensive, step-by step instructional session on painting with acrylics. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 28, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
October 28, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn how to read a map, use a compass and navigate the outdoors with confidence in this 3-session beginnner-friendly program. Each weekly session includes simple [...]
More Info
Recreational Pickleball
28 Oct
October 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: Adults Cost: $55.00 + HST This recreational pickleball league is designed for participants who want to enjoy the game in a relaxed and social setting. The [...]
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
October 29, 2025 - October 31, 2025
6:00 am - 10:00 am
Residents of Petawawa can place their leaf and yard waste, in proper containers or bags, curbside the weeks of: October 13, 2025; October 27, 2025; and [...]
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Monster Mash Pizza Bash
Monster Mash Pizza Bash
October 29, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween pizza party that will have everyone dancing, laughing, and munching on delicious slices - it's the Monster Mash Pizza [...]
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Curling
Curling
October 30, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Put your name on a tag and place it in the position you would like to play. Play on a new team every week. A [...]
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Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
October 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn measurements, chopping, mixing, kitchen safety and more, while giving back to your community. Prepared food will be donated to the Petawawa Pantry Food Bank. [...]
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Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
November 2, 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Civic Centre
The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Civic Centre Hall.  Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club's website.  Please contact the club [...]
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Events on October 1, 2025
Witches Paddle
Witches Paddle
1 Oct 25
Events on October 2, 2025
Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
2 Oct 25
Events on October 3, 2025
Forest Bathing - Nature & Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing - Nature & Forest Therapy
3 Oct 25
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
3 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 4, 2025
Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
4 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 5, 2025
Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
5 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 6, 2025
Council Meeting
Council Meeting
6 Oct 25
Events on October 7, 2025
Curling
Curling
7 Oct 25
07 Oct
Social Media for Your Business
7 Oct 25
07 Oct
Recreational Pickleball
7 Oct 25
Events on October 8, 2025
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
8 Oct 25
Events on October 9, 2025
Curling
Curling
9 Oct 25
Crayons and Coffee
Crayons and Coffee
9 Oct 25
Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
9 Oct 25
Events on October 10, 2025
New to You - Thrift Market
New to You - Thrift Market
10 Oct 25
Petawawa
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
10 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 11, 2025
Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
11 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 12, 2025
Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
12 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 13, 2025
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
13 Oct 25
Events on October 14, 2025
Curling
Curling
14 Oct 25
Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
14 Oct 25
14 Oct
Recreational Pickleball
14 Oct 25
Council-In-Committee Meeting
Council-In-Committee Meeting
14 Oct 25
Events on October 15, 2025
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
15 Oct 25
Events on October 16, 2025
2025 Petawawa Ramble - Harvest Festival
2025 Petawawa Ramble - Harvest Festival
16 Oct 25
Curling
Curling
16 Oct 25
Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
16 Oct 25
Events on October 17, 2025
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
17 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 18, 2025
18 Oct
Algonquin Trail Run
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
Folk & Fork
Folk & Fork
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
Harvest Portrait Walk
Harvest Portrait Walk
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
Pints and Gourds
Pints and Gourds
18 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 19, 2025
Farm to Trail
Farm to Trail
19 Oct 25
Petawawa
Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
19 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 20, 2025
Council Meeting
Council Meeting
20 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 21, 2025
Curling
Curling
21 Oct 25
Pumpkin Pals
Pumpkin Pals
21 Oct 25
Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
21 Oct 25
21 Oct
Recreational Pickleball
21 Oct 25
Events on October 22, 2025
Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail
Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail
22 Oct 25
Events on October 23, 2025
Curling
Curling
23 Oct 25
Spooky Tots
Spooky Tots
23 Oct 25
Lunch & Learn: Fire Safety
Lunch & Learn: Fire Safety
23 Oct 25
Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
23 Oct 25
Events on October 24, 2025
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
Friday Night at the Petawawa Container Market
24 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 25, 2025
Petawawa Container Market
Petawawa Container Market
25 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 26, 2025
Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
26 Oct 25
Petawawa
Events on October 27, 2025
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
27 Oct 25
Council-In-Committee Meeting
Council-In-Committee Meeting
27 Oct 25
Events on October 28, 2025
Canvas Creations (Ages 8-14)
Canvas Creations (Ages 8-14)
28 Oct 25
Curling
Curling
28 Oct 25
Introduction to Orienteering
Introduction to Orienteering
28 Oct 25
28 Oct
Recreational Pickleball
28 Oct 25
Events on October 29, 2025
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
29 Oct 25
Monster Mash Pizza Bash
Monster Mash Pizza Bash
29 Oct 25
Events on October 30, 2025
Curling
Curling
30 Oct 25
Cooking It Forward
Cooking It Forward
30 Oct 25
Events on November 2, 2025
Civitan Club Bingo
Civitan Club Bingo
2 Nov 25
Petawawa
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