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Hey Orléans, it’s time for this weekend’s events run down…FRIDAY>>>💃 Double Feature at Legion Branch 632 - Orléans , 7-1...
09/18/2026

Hey Orléans, it’s time for this weekend’s events run down…

FRIDAY>>>

💃 Double Feature at Legion Branch 632 - Orléans , 7-11 PM. Live music upstairs with Snap Crackle Pop and line dancing downstairs with Heel Toe Rodeo. Pick one or enjoy both!

🌬️ Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Breakthrough Experience at Align Holistic Studio in Navan, 7-9 PM. Gentle movement, breathwork and guided meditation. All levels welcome.

SATURDAY >>>

🫜 Cumberland Farmers' Market Annual Harvest Market, 9 AM-3 PM. Up to 130 outdoor vendors.

🛍️ Legion Branch 632 - Orléans 2 Artisan Fall Market, 9 AM-3 PM. Handmade goods and local makers.

🌿 Plantopia Fall Edition SLAY Society Inc at 815 Brissac Way, 9 AM-3 PM. Herbs, veggies, house plants, fall bulbs and DIY bouquets. All proceeds support families battling Glioblastoma or DIPG. This Orléans charity has raised over $400,000!

🎃 PumpkinFest 2026 opens today at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm Wagon rides, corn maze, petting zoo, play structures and pick-your-own pumpkins. Open Saturdays and Sundays (plus Thanksgiving Monday), 10 AM-5 PM.

☀️ Chateauneuf Community Association Family Fun Day at Barrington Park, 12-3 PM. Bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting, performers and crafts.

🛠️ Repair Cafe hosted by the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association at Orleans United Church, 2-5 PM. Bring your broken things!

🎥 Community BBQ and Movie in the Park hosted by Queenswood Heights Community Association and SoapLadz.ca, from 6:30 PM. Showing Spider-Man: Brand New Day with a special visit from Spider-Man himself! Face painting, halal burgers, cotton candy and popcorn.

SUNDAY >>>

🏃 Annual Orléans Terry Fox Run at Cairine Wilson Secondary School, 8-10 AM. Register, fundraise or donate online!

What are you up to this weekend?

Round 1E, 2C,and 3A of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 3,500 votes already cast!Vote by typ...
09/16/2026

Round 1E, 2C,and 3A of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 3,500 votes already cast!

Vote by typing in the name of the pet you think is cuter in the comments, OR vote on our contest page (link in bio).

A huge thank you 🙏 to our incredible sponsors for providing the prizes:

🐾 Mer Bleue Vet Hospital
🐾 Josée Lavoie Photoart
🐾 Crown Pointe Animal Hospital
🐾 Priority Pet Boarding Services Inc.
🐾 Beacon Hill Fur Family Grooming and Training
🐾 Groomer's Touch
🐾 Easy Breezy Dog Training

This voting round is open for 3 days. Any votes cast after 3 days will not be counted.

➡️ This contest is open to Canadian residents who are 18 years of age or older (residents of Quebec are not eligible).

➡️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram). By entering, you release Meta from any and all liability related to this contest. Any questions or comments about this promotion should be directed to Orléans Connect at [email protected], not to Meta.

09/15/2026

This week’s edition of ORLÉANS FROM ABOVE once again takes a look at Petrie Island when the waters were still pretty high after the Spring melt.

What Orléans landmarks should we look at from above next? Leave a comment below. ⬇️

☀️The weekend is HERE and Orléans is absolutely packed! Here’s what’s on 👇FRIDAY TO SUNDAY >>>😋 Orléans Ribfest & Poutin...
09/11/2026

☀️The weekend is HERE and Orléans is absolutely packed! Here’s what’s on 👇

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY >>>

😋 Orléans Ribfest & Poutine at 255 Centrum Blvd! 50 kinds of poutine, 5 award-winning ribbers, market village, kids activities and live music. Fri 11:30 AM-9 PM, Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Sun 11 AM-7 PM.

FRIDAY >>>

🦻 Free Hearing Clinic at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub, 9:30 AM-4 PM. Free screening, hearing health info and Q&A.

💃 Ultimate 90s Dance Club Party at the Legion Branch 632 - Orléans, 7-11 PM. Loud music, packed dance floor, every song a hit. $5 cover.

SATURDAY >>>

🧡 Beading is Medicine hosted by Indigenous Roots Ottawa 9:30-11:30 AM at 240 Centrum Blvd. All skill levels welcome, free (donations appreciated).

🛍️ BeYoutiful Women's Expo - Ottawa at Shenkman Arts Centre, 10 AM-4 PM. Women-owned businesses, beauty and wellness, demos and giveaways. $10 at the door.

🌭 Community BBQ at Barrington Park, 11 AM-3 PM. Burgers, hot dogs, games, local vendors and a visit from Elsa 11 AM-12 PM!

🪇 5th Orléans Multicultural Festival Multiculturel d'Orléans at Aquaview Park, 1-7 PM. Cultural performances, local businesses, artisans and community connections.

🎊 Stray Dog Brewing Company 9th Anniversary Party from 2 PM. Good friends, great food and community celebration, plus a grand opening for new neighbours Privé Spa!

SUNDAY >>>

🏋️‍♀️ No Limits Fitness Hyrox Simulation at the Garneau Dome, first heat at 9 AM. Race day photos included, free for spectators.

📚 Two local authors will be at Indigo Innes, 12-3 PM. Meet Erin Forget (author of Welcome to Margiold Heights or The Unsung Song of a Wren) and Lauren Flynn (author of Wait for Me and For the Story) who will both be signing books.📖

What are you getting up to?

Orléans I know we’ve all waited a LOOOONNGG time for these updates - apparently pre-testing will start “soon”. 🚉 What do...
09/11/2026

Orléans I know we’ve all waited a LOOOONNGG time for these updates - apparently pre-testing will start “soon”. 🚉 What do you think? Will we ride the OTrain from Orléans to downtown before the end of 2026?? ⬇️ Share your thoughts in the comments

Hey Orléans - Round 1D & Round 2B of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 3,000 votes and counti...
09/09/2026

Hey Orléans - Round 1D & Round 2B of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 3,000 votes and counting!

Vote by typing in the name of the pet you think is cuter in the comments, OR vote on our contest page: https://www.orleansconnect.com/p/cutest-pets-of-orleans-contest-2026

As always, a sincere thank you 🙏 to our local sponsors for providing the prizes:

🐾 Mer Bleue Vet Hospital
🐾 Josée Lavoie Photoart
🐾 Crown Pointe Animal Hospital
🐾 Priority Pet Boarding Services Inc.
🐾 Beacon Hill Fur Family Grooming and Training
🐾 Groomer's Touch
🐾 Easy Breezy Dog Training

This voting round is open for 3 days. Any votes cast after 3 days will not be counted.

➡️ This contest is open to Canadian residents who are 18 years of age or older (residents of Quebec are not eligible).

➡️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram). By entering, you release Meta from any and all liability related to this contest. Any questions or comments about this promotion should be directed to Orléans Connect at [email protected], not to Meta.

09/08/2026

Here’s another edition of… 🎥 ORLÉANS FROM ABOVE 🚁 - our new series of aerial videos to show a different side of our wonderful suburb.

Orléans isn’t just some sleepy suburb, it’s a vital part of Ottawa with modern infrastructure for residents like city depots, parks, and schools…

What part of Orléans do you want to see from above? Leave a comment below. ⬇️

Hey Orléans - Round 1C & Round 2A of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 2,000 votes registered...
09/02/2026

Hey Orléans - Round 1C & Round 2A of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Over 2,000 votes registered so far!

Vote by typing in the name of the pet you think is cuter in the comments, OR vote on our contest page: https://www.orleansconnect.com/p/cutest-pets-of-orleans-contest-2026

A massive thank you 🙏 to our amazing sponsors for providing the prizes:

🐾 Mer Bleue Vet Hospital
🐾 Josée Lavoie Photoart
🐾 Crown Pointe Animal Hospital
🐾 Priority Pet Boarding Services Inc.
🐾 Beacon Hill Fur Family Grooming and Training
🐾 Groomer's Touch
🐾 Easy Breezy Dog Training

This voting round is open for 3 days. Any votes cast after 3 days will not be counted.

➡️ This contest is open to Canadian residents who are 18 years of age or older (residents of Quebec are not eligible).

➡️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram). By entering, you release Meta from any and all liability related to this contest. Any questions or comments about this promotion should be directed to Orléans Connect at [email protected], not to Meta.

The weekend is HERE and there’s something for everyone! Here is some of what’s on 👇FRIDAY >>>🚲 Velo-Fridays Coffee Shop ...
08/28/2026

The weekend is HERE and there’s something for everyone! Here is some of what’s on 👇

FRIDAY >>>

🚲 Velo-Fridays Coffee Shop Edition at Millennium Park, 12-2:30 PM. Led by certified coach and ex-pro cyclist Julie Hutsebaut. Discover new routes and coffee shops! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

🎤 Summer Dance Night at the Legion Branch 632 - Orléans, 7-11 PM. Great music, cold drinks, no cover.

SATURDAY >>>

💗 Sips and Singles at Boston Pizza, 7 PM. Ditch the apps for a night! Good drinks, great people.

SUNDAY >>>

🗿 Sculpture and Art Festival at the Humanics Institute in Cumberland, 10 AM-5 PM. Local artists and sculptors, silent auction, food vendors and improvisational storytelling by local author Timm Holmes.

🐴 1930s Fair Day at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 10 AM-3 PM. Heritage village, midway games, ice cream making, dancing and farm animals including mini horses!

💈 Customer Appreciation Day at Joe's Barber Shop - Place d'Orleans at Place d’Orléans, 11 AM-4 PM. Nearly 40 years serving the community! Celebrating with A Foot Above Fitness, Aqua-Tots Swim School Orleans and CutiePai Bakehouse.

🎶 Indie Pop with Jitensha at Stray Dog Brewing Company, 3-5 PM. Chill surfer-soul vibes, original music and covers. No cover.

🎵 Live music is on at Broadhead Brewery and Strst Dog Brewing Co.

What else is happening in and around Orléans this weekend? Feel free to share in the comments ⬇️

Hey Orléans - Round 1B of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Last week we received over 1,000 votes...
08/26/2026

Hey Orléans - Round 1B of voting on who you think is the cuter pet is here. 🐶 🐱 - Last week we received over 1,000 votes!

Vote by typing in the name of the pet you think is cuter in the comments, OR vote on our contest page (link in comments).

A huge thank you 🙏 to our generous sponsors for providing some incredible prizes:

🐾 Mer Bleue Vet Hospital
🐾 Josée Lavoie Photoart
🐾 Crown Pointe Animal Hospital
🐾 Priority Pet Boarding Services Inc.
🐾 Beacon Hill Fur Family Grooming and Training
🐾 Groomer's Touch
🐾 Easy Breezy Dog Training

This voting round is open for 3 days. Any votes cast after 3 days will not be counted.

➡️ This contest is open to Canadian residents who are 18 years of age or older (residents of Quebec are not eligible).

➡️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram). By entering, you release Meta from any and all liability related to this contest. Any questions or comments about this promotion should be directed to Orléans Connect at [email protected], not to Meta.

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