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. 

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $40.00

Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (16 Civic Centre Rd. Petawawa ON)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Unwind and recharge with Yoga at the Market, a free outdoor yoga series held at the Petawawa Container Market! Join us from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the following Fridays:

May 9
June 6
July 4
August 8
September 5
October 3

Bring your mat, water bottle, and good vibes for a relaxing hour of movement in a unique outdoor setting. All levels welcome – no registration required and FREE to attend! In the green space next to the Kin Hut and Container Market, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa ON

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

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. 

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $40.00

Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

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 provided. 

Ages: Toddler & Parent

Cost: $15.00

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

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 great way to stay active and meet new people. No experience is needed! 

Ages: Adults 18+

Cost: $185.00 per season or $8.50 Drop-In

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 7, 2025 - March 26, 2026

• No curling on December 25th, 2025 or January 1st, 2026. 

Time: 9:00 AM

REGISTER FOR THE SEASON HERE

or visit the office inside the civic centre to pay your drop-in fee before playing. 

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email sdament@petawawa.ca

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

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 Forest Therapy Guides. Through a series of mindful invitations, you'll awaken your senses, calm your mind and reconnect with the natural world. This evidence-based practice supports lowered stress, improved heart health and enhanced well-being, leaving you refreshed, grounded and re-energized. 

Ages: Adults

Cost: Free (registration is required)

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email activeaging@petawawa.ca

Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (16 Civic Centre Rd. Petawawa ON)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

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 brand-new items. Each date for the Thrift Table is theme-based, ensuring a focused shopping experience tailored to seasonal needs and interests. Whether you're looking for great deals or looking to clear out your closet, this event series is the perfect place to buy and sell nearly new finds!

The New to You Thrift Market is an outdoor open-air market and will run 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on these dates

Friday, May 16th – Kids Clothing and Accessories 
Friday, May 30th – Women & Men's Apparel
Friday, July 25th – Home Goods including Christmas items (Christmas in July)
Friday, August 29th – Back-to-School 
Friday, September 12th – Fall Essentials for the Family 
Friday, October 10th – Cold Weather and Cozy Finds

Tables are available for $15.  Tables are limited, and individuals looking to secure an opportunity must register and pay for their table. 

Register and pay for your table (We use Eventbrite for this purpose)

• August 29th Back-to-School Essentials: Essentials New to You Thrift Market - Petawawa Container Market event Tickets, Fri, Aug 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
   
• September 12th Fall Essentials for the Family: New to You Thrift Market - Petawawa Container Market event Tickets, Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
   
• October 10th Cold Weather and Cozy Finds: New to You Thrift Market - Petawawa Container Market event Tickets, Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

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. 

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $40.00

Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner & Dance. This festive fall event is for adults ages 50+ and includes great food, lively music, and even better company!

Location: Silver Threads Community Centre

Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Times: 

• Doors open at 5:00 PM
• Dinner served at 6:00 PM
• Dancing until 10:00 PM

Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and dance the night away as we celebrate the season together!

Tickets must be purchased in advance by October 8th, 2025. See Joanne at the Silver Threads main office to purchase your tickets.
 

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 Petawawa Ramble is your chance to savour the season, sample local flavours, and experience the unique offerings of our vibrant community.

VIEW THE PETAWAWA RAMBLE MAP & FALL SHOPPING GUIDE HERE

DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF PETAWAWA RAMBLE PUMPKIN FOLK MAP

What to Expect:

Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of local events including business showcases, workshops, tastings, family activities, and more. It's a weekend full of discovery, connection, and community spirit.

Pumpkin Folk Displays:

Explore the town with our self-guided Pumpkin Folk tour! These whimsical, handcrafted characters are proudly displayed at local businesses and public spaces—each one a unique celebration of fall and community pride.

Where: Across the Town of Petawawa
When: October 16–19, 2025
Come Ramble with Us!

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;
• October 13, 2025;
• October 27, 2025; and
• November 10, 2025.

The leaf and yard waste will be collected, during this designated time, on your regular collection day. Leaf and yard waste is collected separately from the green cart (a different truck is used). 

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 great way to stay active and meet new people. No experience is needed! 

Ages: Adults 18+

Cost: $185.00 per season or $8.50 Drop-In

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 7, 2025 - March 26, 2026

• No curling on December 25th, 2025 or January 1st, 2026. 

Time: 9:00 AM

REGISTER FOR THE SEASON HERE

or visit the office inside the civic centre to pay your drop-in fee before playing. 

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email sdament@petawawa.ca

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

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 Petawawa Ramble is your chance to savour the season, sample local flavours, and experience the unique offerings of our vibrant community.

VIEW THE PETAWAWA RAMBLE MAP & FALL SHOPPING GUIDE HERE

DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF PETAWAWA RAMBLE PUMPKIN FOLK MAP

What to Expect:

Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of local events including business showcases, workshops, tastings, family activities, and more. It's a weekend full of discovery, connection, and community spirit.

Pumpkin Folk Displays:

Explore the town with our self-guided Pumpkin Folk tour! These whimsical, handcrafted characters are proudly displayed at local businesses and public spaces—each one a unique celebration of fall and community pride.

Where: Across the Town of Petawawa
When: October 16–19, 2025
Come Ramble with Us!

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;
• October 13, 2025;
• October 27, 2025; and
• November 10, 2025.

The leaf and yard waste will be collected, during this designated time, on your regular collection day. Leaf and yard waste is collected separately from the green cart (a different truck is used). 

Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (16 Civic Centre Rd. Petawawa ON)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Petawawa Container Market – Open May to October!

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! Shop a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and other treats. It's a great way to support small businesses and discover something new. Interested in becoming a vendor? Book your space through our website and be part of this vibrant community market!

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 Petawawa Ramble is your chance to savour the season, sample local flavours, and experience the unique offerings of our vibrant community.

VIEW THE PETAWAWA RAMBLE MAP & FALL SHOPPING GUIDE HERE

DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF PETAWAWA RAMBLE PUMPKIN FOLK MAP

What to Expect:

Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of local events including business showcases, workshops, tastings, family activities, and more. It's a weekend full of discovery, connection, and community spirit.

Pumpkin Folk Displays:

Explore the town with our self-guided Pumpkin Folk tour! These whimsical, handcrafted characters are proudly displayed at local businesses and public spaces—each one a unique celebration of fall and community pride.

Where: Across the Town of Petawawa
When: October 16–19, 2025
Come Ramble with Us!

Pints and Gourds is back! Join us for an evening of delightful flavors and festive cheer at Pints & Gourds! Immerse yourself in the best of the season with local food, a refreshing craft beer and live music.This year, the event will be hosted at Dog House Brewing Company. Join us on October 18th from great local cuisine from Thai Valley and mexican food from Charro's. Enjoy live music from Matt Haycock, The Valley Drifters and Ryan Ziggs n the Zaggs. Tickets are $35 + HST and fees. The event is sponsored by End of the Leash Pet Boutique. Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of food, drink, and music. We can’t wait to see you there! Limited tickets available. 

• 5:30 PM Doors Open
• 6:00 PM Food Begins Being Served
• 6:00 PM Music Begins
• 8:30 PM Give Away
• 11:00 PM Event Ends

Tickets must be purchased in advance: Pints & Gourds - Petawawa Tickets

• Date: Saturday, October 18th
• Time: 5:30 - 11:00pm
• Location: Dog House Brewing Company, 3067 Petawawa Boulevard

Hop aboard the Thursty Pedaler and pedal your way to four destinations serving curated beverage and dessert samplings!

New for Petawawa Ramble 2025! Hop onto the Thursty Pedaler - a 14 person bike and ride along the Algonquin trail! Along the route you'll stop at four unique stops,and be treated to thoughtfully curated pairings of local fall beverages and desserts. While this is a19+ event non-alcoholic options will be available at every stop.

Tickets are $30+ HST and fees.

DATE: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
TIME: Various start times from 10:45am to 4:45pm
LOCATION: Start at Royal LePage Edmonds & Associates Brokerage Petawawa, 7 Hilda Street Petawawa, ON K8H 1T6

Purchase Tickets Here.

Folk Music, Dessert & Drinks! New to the Petawawa Ramble in 2025 is the Folk & Forks event. Featuring music by Craig Cardif. Experience live folk music, harvest time inspired beverages and FREE s'mores over the campfire for kids. 

DATE: October 18th, 2025
TIME: 10am-2pm
LOCATION: 15 Norman St. Petawawa, ON
COST: Free admission 

Contact tourism@petawawa.ca for more information. 

The ALGONQUIN TRAIL RUN - PETAWAWA is the fourth annual official trail run hosted on the beautiful Algonquin Trail through the heart of the picturesque town of Petawawa in conjunction with the Petawawa Ramble. It is hosted by the Coureurs de Bois Running Club of Petawawa and sponsored by Petawawa's own Dog House Brewery and Hyska's Independent Grocers and features a 3.2km Munchkin Run, a 5.4km trail run and a 10km trail run. Race will be timed using chip timing.

DATE: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
LOCATION: Algonquin Trail in Petawawa
START/FINISH: On the Algonquin Trail at the intersection of Murphy Rd. and Petawawa Blvd., across the street from Kelsey's Restaurant

START TIME:

• 9:00am - 5.4km Trail Run (U-50 and 50+ male and female) $25.00
• 9:00am - 10km Trail Run (U-50 and 50+ male and female) $30.00
• 10:30am - 3.2km Munchkin Run (U-14 boys and girls) $10.00

REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:30am on Saturday, October 18th at the KINHUT beside the Petawawa Civic Centre Mini putt

REGISTER HERE

Registration and bib pick-up opens at 7:30am on Saturday, October 18th at the Kinhut by the Petawawa Civic Centre Mini Putt. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers for boys and girls in the 3.2km Munchkin Run, the top three finishers both male and female in the 5.4km and 10km runs for both U50 and 50+ categories. The medal ceremony will be held at the Kinhut at 12:00pm. All participants in the 5km and 10km race will receive a Dog House Brewery beer glass and those racers aged 19 and over will receive a complimentary Dog House Brewery beverage at the Kinhut post-race. Munchkin runners will receive a complimentary Dog House soft drink. All three races start and finish on the Algonquin Trail at the intersection of Murphy Road and Petawawa Boulevard across the street from Kelsey's Restaurant.

The 3.2km Munchkin Run starts at 10:30am and is for runners U14, it heads west on the Algonquin Trail (crushed limestone surface) and then winds through Kiddyland Park on grass surface before emerging back onto Algonquin Trail where it continues west to Doran Road where runners will then turn around and retrace their steps to the finish line.

The 5km trail run starts at 9:00am and is open to all runners with race categories of U50 and 50+. It heads west on the Algonquin Trail until runners cross a bridge over the rushing Petawawa River and then reach Paquette Road. A quick right through some sandy uneven terrain for 25m brings runners to their return journey along a paved path, crossing another bridge over the mighty Petawawa River until they rejoin the Algonquin Trail at Portage Road for the home stretch back to the finish.

The 10km trail run begins at the same time as the 5km race at 9:00am and follows the same path until Paquette Road where runners will turn left and follow a newly resurfaced section of the Algonquin Trail until they near Highway 17 where the trail veers up a small hill to an uneven trail through a wooded area where there will be a turnaround point at the 5km mark. Runners will then proceed back the same way they came, eventually joining the paved path, back over the Petawawa River to the finish line. It is a scenic run through the town of Petawawa suitable for runners of all ages and abilities.

Come and join us as well for all other events associated with the 2025 Petawawa Ramble. 

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 to enjoy.

Simply "Ramble" around Petawawa Terrace, Mount Molson Dairy Bar and the Petawawa Heritage Village and stop to get your family portraits taken at each location.  Photographers will send photos to you as an electronic file.

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Petawawa Terrace Park, Mount Molson Dairy Bar & Petawawa Heritage Village.
 

Cost: No set fee - Donations accepted

This event is a fun and engaging way to get you and your family out in our dynamic nature. 

Ramble around Petawawa, explore the various activities and get your fall family photos done! 

We are very thankful for our local photographers who have agreed to participate this year.  Please be sure that if you are looking to book family photo sessions you consider these photographers for that service.

Annie Whitfield Photo (Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park)
http://www.anniewhitfieldphoto.com/
905-447-3899

Lifes Little Moments Photography (Petawawa Heritage Village)
https://www.facebook.com/lifeslittlemomentsphotography1 
705-984-7130

Precious Memories Photography by Sarah Labelle (Mount Molson Dairy Bar)
https://www.preciousmemoriesbysarah.com/
preciousmemoriesbysarah@gmail.com

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. 

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $40.00

Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

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 Officer, Simon Brooks, this session will cover everyday fire risks, safe practices and how to stay prepared in case of emergency. 

Ages: Adults 50+

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email activeaging@petawawa.ca

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 / pair

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

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 great way to stay active and meet new people. No experience is needed! 

Ages: Adults 18+

Cost: $185.00 per season or $8.50 Drop-In

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 7, 2025 - March 26, 2026

• No curling on December 25th, 2025 or January 1st, 2026. 

Time: 9:00 AM

REGISTER FOR THE SEASON HERE

or visit the office inside the civic centre to pay your drop-in fee before playing. 

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email sdament@petawawa.ca

Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (16 Civic Centre Rd. Petawawa ON)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

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. 

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $40.00

Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email recreationprograms@petawawa.ca

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;
• October 13, 2025;
• October 27, 2025; and
• November 10, 2025.

The leaf and yard waste will be collected, during this designated time, on your regular collection day. Leaf and yard waste is collected separately from the green cart (a different truck is used). 

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 great way to stay active and meet new people. No experience is needed! 

Ages: Adults 18+

Cost: $185.00 per season or $8.50 Drop-In

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 7, 2025 - March 26, 2026

• No curling on December 25th, 2025 or January 1st, 2026. 

Time: 9:00 AM

REGISTER FOR THE SEASON HERE

or visit the office inside the civic centre to pay your drop-in fee before playing. 

Questions? Visit our program registration page, or email sdament@petawawa.ca

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;
• October 13, 2025;
• October 27, 2025; and
• November 10, 2025.

The leaf and yard waste will be collected, during this designated time, on your regular collection day. Leaf and yard waste is collected separately from the green cart (a different truck is used). 

Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (16 Civic Centre Rd. Petawawa ON)

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free