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Solstice Picnic in Strathcona Park

Saturday, June 20. Potluck supper at 8:00 p.m. (rain or shine, bring your own dishes) to celebrate the solstice, hosted by Sabrina and Claude. A time of flowers, light and magic, so dress in your floweriest most magical outfits. Note: consumption of alcohol is okay until 9:00 pm. At the circle, Range and Osgoode.

Cirquonscient’s Faerie Picnic Popup

June 23, July 14 & August 18, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Strathcona Park. Free but donations appreciated. Follow Cirquonscient on Facebook, Instagram or at www.cirquonscient.com

A Company of Fools Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

June 28 to August 10, Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Strathcona Park. Pay what you can; recommended donation $20. www.fools.ca

ISKON’s Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival

Saturday, July 18, parade starts at 11:00 a.m., corner of Templeton & Marlborough. Festival starts at 12:00 p.m. in Annie Pootoogook Park. Free vegetarian buffet, children’s activities, cultural performances. www.iskonottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026

Odyssey Theatre – Mirandolina

July 23 to August 16, Tuesdays to Sundays, 8:00 p.m. (plus Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.) in Strathcona Park. Tickets: www.odysseytheatre.ca

Art in Strathcona Park

Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Organized by National Capital Artisans and supporting the Mental Illness Caregivers Association (MICA). www.nationalcapitalartisans.ca

Sandy Hill Yard Sale Day

Saturday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Put your home on the online map! Contact Action Sandy Hill at: actionsandyhill@gmail.com

 Sandy Hill Food Truck Festival

September, date to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more details! Follow Stephanie Plante on social media or subscribe to her newsletter to be kept informed of upcoming events. www.Stephanieplante.ca