05/19/2026
What do you get when there's an opportunity for a Chilean Cooking Demo, Mosaic Frames and Pictures for Kids, Library Engagement Activities, Multicultural Bites, Spinning and Weaving Demos, Pride Events, Conversations, Laughter and more?
A Summer Culture Connect across the Valley that is sure to inspire your adventure bug and exercise your learning muscle!
From June 8th–21st, communities across the Ottawa Valley will come alive with food, music, art, culture, storytelling, movement, creativity, and connection during Summer Culture Connect 2026! 💛
For two weeks, we’ll be celebrating the cultures, traditions, and people that make our communities vibrant, welcoming, and beautifully diverse. Whether you’re trying a new food, learning a traditional craft, dancing at a community celebration, creating art, or simply meeting someone new there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s lineup includes:
🥟 A Chilean Empanada Cooking Demo with Alma Sweets & Latino Connections in the Ottawa Valley
🎲 A full-day Games Day at Renfrew Public Library
🌈 Petawawa Pride 2026 celebrations
🍲 A Multicultural Bites Food Fair at The Table Community Food Centre
🏃♀️ The Renfrew Colour Run
🧶 A traditional Spinning & Weaving Demonstration
🥁 Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow
🎨 Mosaic Frames & Pictures for Kids
…and more exciting events still to come!
Culture Connect is more than a series of events it’s a celebration of belonging, community, and the stories that bring us together across Lanark and Renfrew Counties.
✨ Mark your calendars, keep your eyes peeled on our website and our page as we share, list and update you on what's to come.
Also invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable two weeks of culture, community, and summer fun!
