Calendar

Email the programs team with the Town of Renfrew to submit a community event on the events calendar: programs@renfrew.ca

All Events

June 11, 2025

Park & Play Trailer

The Park & Play Trailer is coming to a neighbourhood park near you! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, from May 7th-June 25th. The trailer will have sporting equipment and games for free play. 

- Wednesday May 7th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Monday, May 12th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Wednesday, May 14th: Kiwanis Park - 410 Haig Ave.
(No Park & Play Trailer on Victoria Day: Monday, May 19)
- Wednesday, May 21st: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, May 26th: Fortington Park - 285 Jordan Ave
- Wednesday, May 28th: McConnell Park - 224 Patrick Ave. 
- Monday, June 2nd: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 4th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, June 9th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Wednesday, June 11th: Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. 
- Monday, June 16th: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 18th: RCAF Memorial Park - 220 Ready Ave. 
- Monday, June 23rd: Knights of Columbus Park - 704 Sixth St. 
- Wednesday, June 25th: Ma-te-Way Park Splashpad - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 

 

June 13, 2025

Public Skate: Seniors, Parents & Tots 10:30am-12:00pm

All public skates are free! 

10:30am-12:00pm 
BEI Ice Pad #2 - myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. Renfrew

June 13, 2025

Renfrew Legion 50+ Cornhole

Renfrew Legion Seniors (50-plus) cornhole, $5/player each session, with all proceeds to the Renfrew Legion. Everyone is welcome.

- Friday, May 23, 1-3pm 
- Friday, June 13, 1-3pm 
- Friday, June 27, 1-3pm 

June 14, 2025

Colour FUN Run/Walk/Roll!

🌈🏃‍♀️ Get ready to add some color to your run/walk/roll with the Town of Renfrew and Renfrew Public Library’s 3.5 km Colour FUN Run/Walk/Roll!

Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: Registration at 10 am; Hit the trail at 10:30 am
Location: Meet in front of myFM Centre before we hit the trail.

📍 Route: Ma-te-Way Park ➡️ Millenium Trail ➡️ Lisgar Ave/Highway 132 ➡️ Algonquin Trail ➡️ Railway Avenue (where the fun ends!)
🌈 Join Renfrew Pride at Low Square for a Pride Picnic post-event!

You will need to find your own way back to Ma-te-Way Park (if that is where your vehicle is to get home).

💰 Costs: $20 pre-registration; $30 on the day. Pre-register to help us order the right amount of colorful powder. Don’t forget to wear white!

🌈 Proceeds benefit Renfrew Pride and Renfrew Public Library.

🎨Enjoy five color stations along the trail, untimed fun, and easy cleanup with food-grade cornstarch powder. Wear glasses/goggles for your eyes and a bandana/dust mask for your mouth. We do not recommend dogs to participate in this event.

We are looking for sponsors and volunteers! Reach out using the contact information below.

This event will happen RAIN or SHINE! Come prepared for the weather!

❓ Questions? Contact the Programs Team:
📧 programs@renfrew.ca
📞 613-432-3131

June 14, 2025

Renfrew Legion Homeless Veterans Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament

June 14, 2025

PRIDE Picnic 11:00 am-3:00 pm

4th Annual Pride Picnic

Saturday, June 14
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. Renfrew 

Renfrew Pride and Pflag Canada (Renfrew County)

June 15, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

June 16, 2025

Park & Play Trailer

The Park & Play Trailer is coming to a neighbourhood park near you! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, from May 7th-June 25th. The trailer will have sporting equipment and games for free play. 

- Wednesday May 7th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Monday, May 12th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Wednesday, May 14th: Kiwanis Park - 410 Haig Ave.
(No Park & Play Trailer on Victoria Day: Monday, May 19)
- Wednesday, May 21st: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, May 26th: Fortington Park - 285 Jordan Ave
- Wednesday, May 28th: McConnell Park - 224 Patrick Ave. 
- Monday, June 2nd: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 4th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, June 9th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Wednesday, June 11th: Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. 
- Monday, June 16th: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 18th: RCAF Memorial Park - 220 Ready Ave. 
- Monday, June 23rd: Knights of Columbus Park - 704 Sixth St. 
- Wednesday, June 25th: Ma-te-Way Park Splashpad - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 

 

June 17, 2025

Public Skate: Seniors, Parents & Tots 10:30am-12:00pm

All public skates are free! 

10:30am-12:00pm 
BEI Ice Pad #2 - myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. Renfrew

June 18, 2025

Park & Play Trailer

The Park & Play Trailer is coming to a neighbourhood park near you! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, from May 7th-June 25th. The trailer will have sporting equipment and games for free play. 

- Wednesday May 7th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Monday, May 12th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Wednesday, May 14th: Kiwanis Park - 410 Haig Ave.
(No Park & Play Trailer on Victoria Day: Monday, May 19)
- Wednesday, May 21st: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, May 26th: Fortington Park - 285 Jordan Ave
- Wednesday, May 28th: McConnell Park - 224 Patrick Ave. 
- Monday, June 2nd: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 4th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, June 9th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Wednesday, June 11th: Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. 
- Monday, June 16th: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 18th: RCAF Memorial Park - 220 Ready Ave. 
- Monday, June 23rd: Knights of Columbus Park - 704 Sixth St. 
- Wednesday, June 25th: Ma-te-Way Park Splashpad - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 

 

June 20, 2025

Public Skate: Seniors, Parents & Tots 10:30am-12:00pm

All public skates are free! 

10:30am-12:00pm 
BEI Ice Pad #2 - myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. Renfrew

June 22, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

June 22, 2025

Music in the Park with Neil Kennedy

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

June 23, 2025

Park & Play Trailer

The Park & Play Trailer is coming to a neighbourhood park near you! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, from May 7th-June 25th. The trailer will have sporting equipment and games for free play. 

- Wednesday May 7th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Monday, May 12th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Wednesday, May 14th: Kiwanis Park - 410 Haig Ave.
(No Park & Play Trailer on Victoria Day: Monday, May 19)
- Wednesday, May 21st: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, May 26th: Fortington Park - 285 Jordan Ave
- Wednesday, May 28th: McConnell Park - 224 Patrick Ave. 
- Monday, June 2nd: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 4th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, June 9th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Wednesday, June 11th: Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. 
- Monday, June 16th: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 18th: RCAF Memorial Park - 220 Ready Ave. 
- Monday, June 23rd: Knights of Columbus Park - 704 Sixth St. 
- Wednesday, June 25th: Ma-te-Way Park Splashpad - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 

 

June 25, 2025

Park & Play Trailer

The Park & Play Trailer is coming to a neighbourhood park near you! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, from May 7th-June 25th. The trailer will have sporting equipment and games for free play. 

- Wednesday May 7th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Monday, May 12th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Wednesday, May 14th: Kiwanis Park - 410 Haig Ave.
(No Park & Play Trailer on Victoria Day: Monday, May 19)
- Wednesday, May 21st: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, May 26th: Fortington Park - 285 Jordan Ave
- Wednesday, May 28th: McConnell Park - 224 Patrick Ave. 
- Monday, June 2nd: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 4th: Ma-te-Way Park - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 
- Monday, June 9th: Horton Heights Park - 152 Erindale Ave. 
- Wednesday, June 11th: Low Square - 127 Raglan St. S. 
- Monday, June 16th: Legion Park - 123 Munroe Ave. E. 
- Wednesday, June 18th: RCAF Memorial Park - 220 Ready Ave. 
- Monday, June 23rd: Knights of Columbus Park - 704 Sixth St. 
- Wednesday, June 25th: Ma-te-Way Park Splashpad - 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. 

 

June 27, 2025

Renfrew Legion 50+ Cornhole

Renfrew Legion Seniors (50-plus) cornhole, $5/player each session, with all proceeds to the Renfrew Legion. Everyone is welcome.

- Friday, May 23, 1-3pm 
- Friday, June 13, 1-3pm 
- Friday, June 27, 1-3pm 

June 28, 2025

Inaugural Special Olympics Renfrew Golf Tournament

Inaugural Special Olympics Renfrew Golf Tournament 
Brought to you by Chris & Tanya's NoFrills and in Partnership with Renfrew District Food Bank.

Saturday, June 28 
11:00am Shotgun Start (scramble format)
Hosted at Dragonfly Golf Links, 955 Opeongo Rd. Renfrew 

$150.00/Per Person or $600.00 for a team of four. 
Includes: Green fees, cart, breakfast, gift bag, aftergame sit-down dinner and door prizes. 

Register online at www.dragonflygolf.com 
For registration questions contact Kyle Dupperon-Haynes at 519-319-2715 

June 29, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

June 29, 2025

Music in the Park with Alan Wright & James Murray

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

July 02, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

July 06, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

July 06, 2025

Music in the Park with Aliah Nizaha

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

July 08, 2025

Free - Art in the Park

Free Art in the Park! 

Tuesday, July 8 & Tuesday, August 12 
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Ma-te-Way Park  

July 09, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

July 09, 2025

Annie Jr. Presented by Really Cool Initiatives

July 13, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

July 13, 2025

Music in the Park with Denny Welburn

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

July 16, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

July 20, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

July 20, 2025

Music in the Park with Jayson Bradshaw

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

July 23, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

July 27, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

July 27, 2025

Music in the Park with Patience Lost

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

July 30, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

August 03, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

August 03, 2025

Music in the Park with The Blender Project

August 06, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

August 10, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

August 10, 2025

Music in the Park with Jane-Anne Lafont

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

August 12, 2025

Free - Art in the Park

Free Art in the Park! 

Tuesday, July 8 & Tuesday, August 12 
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Ma-te-Way Park  

August 13, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

August 17, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

August 17, 2025

Music in the Park with The Lofters

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

August 20, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

August 24, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

August 24, 2025

Music in the Park with Patti Hass

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

August 27, 2025

FREE Bingo in the Park

FREE Bingo in the Park 

Every Wednesday afternoon from July 2-August 27
1:30-2:30 pm 
Ma-te-Way Park 

For more information, please call Nicole 613-432-6763

August 31, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

August 31, 2025

Music in the Park with Mike Merpaw

Every Sunday from June 22-August 31 
1:00 pm-3:00pm
O'Brien Park (Swinging Bridge) 65 Arthur Ave. Renfrew

September 07, 2025

Renfrew Running Club

Renfrew Running Club

Club Details:

  • When: Sunday's at 10 am
  • Where: We currently start and finish all runs at Ottawa Valley Coffee
  • Who: Everyone, our participants range from walkers to experienced runners
  • Distance: normally we advertise routes of 4-6km but we always provide options for more or less. To keep things beginner/walker friendly we prioritize routes that have multiple options so we can all finish at the same time. (no one left behind!)
  • Cost: FREE! 

We want to bring happy, active, and engaged people into downtown Renfrew to contribute to building a happy, active, and engaged culture! 

For more information, please contact Alexandra at 613-983-0425

September 28, 2025

2025 Unity Run

The Unity Run 2025 

Annual Unity Run hosted by Community Living Renfrew County South 

Date: September 28, 2025 
Registration: 7:15-8:00 am 
Start Time: 8:30 am 

Location: myFM Centre 
1 Ma-te-Way Dr. Renfrew 

Fees: 
1k - $25.00 
5k - $50.00 
10k - $50.00 

Register online at: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/103876/unity-run