Get ready for summer fun at the Mayor’s Annual Community BBQ | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 31, 2026 - 10:07

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Get ready for summer fun at the Mayor’s Annual Community BBQ

July 31, 2026
A free event with a BBQ lunch, activities and live entertainment.

Ottawa residents are invited to join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on Saturday, August 15 for the Mayor’s Annual Community BBQ at the Richcraft Recreation Complex- Kanata.  

This sponsored event with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will include a free barbecue lunch, served until 2 pm or until quantities last, and a fun-filled afternoon featuring a carnival ride, swimming, airbrush tattoos, a display of City vehicles, a magic show by Eric Leclerc and much more!

Donations to the Kanata Food Cupboard will be accepted at this event.

 

Event details

Date: Saturday, August 15

Time: 11 am to 3 pm

Location: Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata, 4101 Innovation Drive

Visit the event page for more information and parking directions.

For those using public transit, you can take OC Transpo Routes 63 or 165 to Innovation Station. From there, it is approximately a 5-minute walk to the site. Customers are encouraged to use the Travel Planner or Transit app to plan their trip.



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