Engagement opportunities

Join us in the George Street Plaza (55 Byward Market Square) from 5-9pm as we soak in the sounds of some of Ottawa's finest local artists at the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition's weekly free outdoor concert series in the historic Byward Market. 

Learn more here: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition | Cinq à Sept: The Extended Sessions

Future Paths Network will be on-site collecting vox pops and interviews at the annual Fall Festival at Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre brought to you by the Hunt Club Community Association and Riverside Park Community Association. The event runs from 11:00-4:00 and includes a corn roast, performances, a zumba demo and games for the whole family!

Full event schedule here: Fall Festival - Hunt Club Community Association

The culture plan team is coming to Ward 9 Knoxdale-Merivale on September 13th to join the Fisher Heights & Area Community Association for their much-loved Corn Boil at Fisher Heights Park (31 Sutton Place) from 11:00-2:00pm. We're looking forward to talking to residents of all ages at this family-friendly event featuring lawn games, activities and - of course - lots of corn!

Learn more here: Corn Boil – Fisher Heights & Area Community Association

The Culture Plan team is excited to join the Osgoode Township Museum for their annual Community Corn Roast on September 13 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 

Held at 7814 Lawrence Street, this family-friendly event features heritage demonstrations, games, live music, and plenty of fresh local corn! We’re looking forward to connecting with residents and celebrating Osgoode's rich rural culture and agricultural heritage. 

Learn more here: Community Corn Roast 2025!

From 12-1:30pm on September 16th the Culture Plan team will be joining the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition's Songs from the Shed on Sparks Street, presented in partnership with the Downtown BIA. 

Share your thoughts on the future of culture in Ottawa as you enjoy live performances by multi-instrumentalist Nawfel Djari and singer-songwriter Kenny Hayes. 

Learn more here: Songs from the Shed - September 16

If you missed us last time, you'll get a chance to connect with us from 12 to 1:30pm at OMIC's Songs from The Shed event in collaboration with the Downtown BIA.

As you enjoy a bilingual selection by artist Chanté + Kev, and the Ottawa-born artist Kaiday, be sure to check us out and tell us more about what you think of Ottawa's Culture!

Learn more here: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition | Songs from the Shed September 23

Feel like chatting about Ottawa's culture? If you're in the Gloucester-Southgate neighborhood, here's your chance! 

On September 25 the Culture Plan Team will be at the Diane Deans Community Center all throughout the day! Whether if it's for a quick hello or if you have some time to sit down and talk, we want to hear what you have to say!

Learn more about the Dianne Deans Greenboro Community Centre.