Events & Festivals - Town of Petawawa

Petawawa offers an amazing variety of recreational programs and activities for people of all ages. Whether you are interested in active pursuits, health and wellness, arts and culture, or just need to keep your kids busy, our Recreation and Culture Department has something for you.

Below are a list of events organized by the Town of Petawawa with our area partners.

Embrace the winter with our annual Cabin Fever, providing engaging activities for all ages. Hosted in February.

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Offering a dynamic schedule of activities, transforming the Civic Centre into a hub of community engagement.

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The Water and Dirt Festival takes place over two weekends in August and offers a wide range of “Water” and “Dirt” experiences.

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A cherished series of festive holiday celebrations, bringing together the community in joyful seasonal activities.

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Celebrating the beauty of autumn and showcasing “Pumpkin Folk” displays with workshops, tastings, and programs hosted by businesses and organizations.

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Looking for a Halloween that’s fun for the whole family? From obstacle-free trick-or-treating to a spook-tacular event at Town Hall, there’s plenty of frightful fun waiting. Click to learn more!

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10:00 AM - Legal Bootcamp with Ownr

6:00 PM - Recreational Pickleball

5:30 PM - Civitan Club Bingo

6:00 PM - Council Meeting

6:00 PM - Mother's Day Paint Class

6:00 PM - DIY Sign Making

1:00 PM - Pottery Workshop

1:30 PM - DIY Melt & Pour Soap Making

3:00 PM - Container Market Season Kick Off

5:30 PM - Civitan Club Bingo

2:30 PM - DIY Sign Making

6:00 PM - Council-In-Committee Meeting

10:00 AM - Digital Discovery Series - From Invisible to In Demand

6:00 PM - Pottery Workshop

6:00 PM - Moose Hide Campaign Walk

12:00 AM - Summer Company Youth Entrepreneurship - Application Deadline

8:30 AM - P.A. Day Camp

5:30 PM - Civitan Club Bingo

10:00 AM - Digital Discovery Series - Unlock SEO Success

6:00 PM - Council Meeting

2:30 PM - Petawawa OPP Detachment Board Meeting

11:00 AM - Entrepreneurs for Change - RCDSB Youth Market

5:30 PM - Civitan Club Bingo

10:00 AM - Digital Discovery Series - Google Ad Basics

10:30 AM - Celebrate National AccessAbility Week

3:00 PM - 2026 Petawawa Para-Cycling Festival

5:30 PM - Civitan Club Bingo

Legal Bootcamp with Ownr

April 28, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Understanding Legal Business Structures in Canada Having a business idea is the first step in your journey as an entrepreneur. Now it's time to determine [...]

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Recreational Pickleball

April 28, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Civic Centre

Ages: Adult Cost: $80.00 + HST *Every Tuesday The recreational pickleball league is designed for participants who want to enjoy the game in a relaxed and social [...]

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Civitan Club Bingo

May 3, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Meetings are live streamed starting at 6:00pm on the Town’s YouTube page: click here to view To obtain copies of meeting agendas or minutes, please [...]

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Mother's Day Paint Class

May 5, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ages: Children 8+ Cost: $25.00 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative painting session led by Rachel. Participants will enjoy a relaxed, guided art experience inspired [...]

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DIY Sign Making

May 6, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ages: Adult Cost: $30.00 + HST Participants will dive into a hands-on creative adventure, learning step-by-step how to apply vinyl designs to wooden signs and choosing favourite [...]

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Pottery Workshop

May 7, 2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ages: Adult Cost: $35.00 In this 3hr workshop, MJ from Bumpy Roads Studio will guide participants in using hand-building methods to make a coffee pour-over. Participants will [...]

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DIY Melt & Pour Soap Making

May 7, 2026

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ages: Adults 50+ Cost: $15.00 Learn the basics of melt-and-pour soap making in this hands-on class. Create your own with colours, scents and natural additives. [...]

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Container Market Season Kick Off

May 8, 2026

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate the start of another exciting season at the grand opening of the Petawawa Container Market on Thursday, May 8 from 3:00–8:00 PM! Join us [...]

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Civitan Club Bingo

May 10, 2026

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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DIY Sign Making

May 11, 2026

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Ages: Adult Cost: $30.00 + HST Participants will dive into a hands-on creative adventure, learning step-by-step how to apply vinyl designs to wooden signs and choosing favourite [...]

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Council-In-Committee Meeting

May 11, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Digital Discovery Series - From Invisible to In Demand

May 12, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Digital Discovery Series May 12, 19, 26 | 10:00 -11:00 AM This webinar series focuses on how customers discover businesses online. Participants will learn how [...]

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Pottery Workshop

May 12, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ages: Adult Cost: $35.00 In this 3hr workshop, MJ from Bumpy Roads Studio will guide participants in using hand-building methods to make a coffee pour-over. Participants will [...]

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Moose Hide Campaign Walk

May 14, 2026

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Petawawa Civic Centre - Kin Hut (16 Civic Centre Road)

Moose Hide Campaign Walk Standing Together to End Violence Against Women and Children Join us for our 2nd Annual Moose Hide Campaign Walk in Renfrew [...]

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Summer Company Youth Entrepreneurship - Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

12:00 am

A training program designed to guide students aged 15-29 in starting their own summer business with grant assistance. Through the Summer Company program, participants receive: [...]

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P.A. Day Camp

May 15, 2026

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Extended hours are available from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Ages: 4-10 Cost: $40.00 per child (+ $5.00 per child for before care, + $5.00 per child [...]

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Civitan Club Bingo

May 17, 2026

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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Digital Discovery Series - Unlock SEO Success

May 19, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Digital Discovery Series May 12, 19, 26 | 10:00 -11:00 AM This series is hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County in partnership with Renfrew County Community [...]

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Council Meeting

May 19, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Meetings are live streamed starting at 6:00pm on the Town’s YouTube page: click here to view To obtain copies of meeting agendas or minutes, please [...]

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Petawawa OPP Detachment Board Meeting

May 20, 2026

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Town Hall Boardroom

The Petawawa OPP Detachment Board meeting is held in the Town Hall Boardroom and begins at 2:30 p.m. 05.20.2026.Petawawa OPP Detachment Board Agenda

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Entrepreneurs for Change - RCDSB Youth Market

May 22, 2026

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come support entrepreneurs at the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) Youth Market on Friday May 22nd, 2026, from 11am to 2pm. Get ready to [...]

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Civitan Club Bingo

May 24, 2026

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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Digital Discovery Series - Google Ad Basics

May 26, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Digital Discovery Series May 12, 19, 26 | 10:00 -11:00 AM This series is hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County in partnership with Renfrew County Community [...]

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Celebrate National AccessAbility Week

May 30, 2026

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Petawawa Container Market

Celebrate National AccessAbility Week with Us! Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Petawawa Container Market Join the Petawawa Accessibility Advisory Committee in celebrating [...]

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2026 Petawawa Para-Cycling Festival

May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026

3:00 pm - 10:00 am

The Town of Petawawa is excited to welcome the 2026 Petawawa Para-Cycling Festival, hosted by the Handcycling Club of Canada and Ontario Cycling. This exciting [...]

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Civitan Club Bingo

May 31, 2026

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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