Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 60th edition of Orléans Connect. As always, welcome new subscribers! 👋
As we approach this Mother’s Day weekend, make sure to check out all the events around that day happening in Orléans below including the Orléans Fun Fair. And also, if you’re willing to venture out a bit further, the annual Canadian Tulip Festival begins on May 8th and runs till the 18th at Commissioners Park in Ottawa.
We’ve also got a new food spot review of one of Orléans most popular bar and grills 🥩 where friends, families and neighbours can come together to feel at home. Make sure to check that out.
And of-course, don’t miss this week’s poll ⬇️ - today we’re asking: What is the best place for 🏊Kids Swimming Lessons in Orléans?
Here’s what’s happening in Orléans over the next 7 days…
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🎡May 8th - May 18th The Orléans Fun Fair gets started this weekend! 🎟️ Admission $25 (weekdays), $30 (weekends/holidays) - per person - includes UNLIMITED RIDES!. Age 3 and under free. Cash only - ATM on-site. Hours range by day - check the Facebook event page for details. In the parking lot of Ray Friel Recreation Complex.
📍1585 Tenth Line Rd
🧘♀️ May 8th - Nine Pilates is hosting a Breathwork Session from 6:30-8:30 PM. Breathwork is an amazing way to release stress and find clarity. This session will start with gentle movement, then you’ll be guided through rhythmic breath patterns, followed by a calming meditation and quiet time to rest, reflect or just be.
📍511 Lacolle Way, Unit A2
🎶 May 8th - Head over to the Orléans Legion for Live Music with Hey Neighbour, on from 7-11 PM. From feel-good classics to crowd-pleasing hits, it’s the perfect mix for a night out with friends. No cover, open to everyone.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🪴 May 9th - The Gloucester Horticulture Society is hosting their annual Plant Sale from 9 AM-12 PM at the Orléans Fruit Farm. Rain or shine!
📍1399 Saint Joseph Blvd
🐾 May 9th - Fetch Local Markets are back for another season! This pup-friendly market is on from 10 AM-3 PM, and includes wonderful things like photo ops, nail trims, and a range of local businesses, including pet and dog-themed, handmade and crafts, home and body, and food and drink options!
📍Place d’Orléans Park and Ride
🚲 May 9th - Helping with Bikes is teaming up with Dominion City for their 5th Annual Bike Drive! Spring is here, so it’s the perfect time to tune up your ride, OR give one a new life! Event is on from 10 AM-4 PM.
📍5510 Canotek Rd, Unit 15
🌱 May 9th - Seedling Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM - Just Food Community Farm is hosting an event with local seedling vendors, information booths, gardening workshops, seed & seedling exchange tables, music, food vendors and more!
📍 2391 Pepin Court
🫖 May 9th - The Orléans United Church is holding a Mother’s Day Tea and Quilt Show from 2-4 PM. There will also be a silent auction. 🎟️Tickets are $15.00 - seating is limited - reserve by calling the church office - 613-837-4321 Mon-Fri, 9 AM-12 PM.
📍1111 Orléans Blvd
🌮 May 9th - Food Without Borders is hosting a Birria Taco Pop Up at Stray Dog Brewing Company from 3-7 PM. Bring your dogs, grab a beer and enjoy fresh tacos!
📍501 Lacolle Way, Unit 4
🧠 May 9th - The Orléans Legion is kicking off their 100th Anniversary celebration with a Pub & Legion Trivia Night, on from 4-11 PM. Pub food menu by Prestige Catering.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
💛 May 10th - Slay Society presents Plantopia, a Botanical Block Party on Mother’s Day, from 10 AM-3 PM at Broadhead Brewery. There will be local crafters, a Mother’s Day Brunch, mimosas, live music, activities for kids and DIY flower bouquets. All proceeds support families battling a glioblastoma or DIPG diagnosis. Can’t make, but want to support this important cause? Make a donation here.
📍1680 Vimont Ct, Unit 106
🃏 May 11th - Brewchre Tournament at Stray Dog Brewing Company. Pizza served at 6 PM, cards dealt at 6:30 PM. Play euchre in a cool spot, have some laughs and drink some beer. Send an email to [email protected] to get on the list!
📍501 Lacolle Way, Unit 4
🎶 LIVE MUSIC IN ORLÉANS THIS MONTH 🎶
🎸 Stray Dog Brewing Company features a great line-up every week of local musicians. Check out this week’s schedule. And check out their lineup for May!
🎵 The Barley Mow on Tenth Line has live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Check out their lineup for May.
🎤 Broadhead Brewery has live music on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Explore the upcoming schedule.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️
🍦Orleans Wood Elementary School’s Advisory Council is hosting a Merry Dairy Ice Cream Fundraiser on Fri, May 15th from 5-7 PM in the school yard. You can pre-order pints here (orders due by May 14th at 2 PM).
🧩 Puzzle Sale - presented by the Orleans Area Puzzle Group - Sat, May 23rd - 10 AM - 2 PM - Navan Curling Club. New, Gently Used Puzzles + More.
The Original Navan Market is back on Sun, May 24th! This highly popular local market is on from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM at the Navan Fairgrounds.
🏡 Join for the Greater Orléans Community Garage Sale on Sat, May 30th - 8 AM start! This community-wide garage sale will allow you to explore participating neighbourhoods, follow the map and plan your day! Multiple Community Associations are coming together to plan this event, including Avalon Encore, Bradley Estates, Chapel Hill North, Chatelaine Village, Convent-Glen Orléans Wood, Greater Avalon and Queenswood Heights!
🗺️ Click here to access: an interactive garage sale map, register your household to participate, and more!
The Heart of Orléans Market is back for a second season! Held on Sun, May 31st from 9:30 AM-2 PM, at the Orléans Town Centre, 250 Centrum Blvd.
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
🗞️ NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: 🗞️
☀️ The City of Ottawa’s Summer Activities Registration opens soon! Browse programs now! Swimming registration opens May 12th at 9 PM, All other activities registration opens May 14th at 9 PM
🗳️ Candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections begin on May 1 (City of Ottawa)
💙 Ontario colorectal cancer screening droppoing to 45, survivors say it’s a ‘huge’ change (Global News)
🗞️Recent Newsletters / Updates from our City Councillors:
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … Chuck’s Roadhouse located at 2010 Trim Rd📍
Chuck's Roadhouse Bar and Grill isn't just another restaurant, it's a gathering place where families, friends, and neighbours can kick back and feel like they belong. The team there gets it: a night out should be something everyone can enjoy without stressing over the bill. That's why they've made a point of keeping both the food and drinks high quality without the high price tag. Whether guests are passing around appetizers and sharing a few laughs or raising a glass to mark a special occasion, Chuck's believes those moments should always be within everyone's reach.
As always, if you wind up visiting them, make sure to tell them Orléans Connect sent you.
In a seasonal wrap-up report published on May 1, the Ottawa Riverkeeper noted that Orléans recorded the largest increase in road salt usage this past winter (2025-2026) compared to the last five years across the National Capital Region. Environmental advocates are using this data to raise awareness about the lingering impact of high chloride concentrations on local urban creeks and streams.
Many thanks to Andi C. for submitting Kiwi, a gorgeous fur-ball with distinctly green emerald eyes. 🐱
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
What is the best place for Kids 🏊 swimming lessons in Orléans?
Last week’s poll results: Are you cheering for the Montreal Canadiens in the 🏒 NHL Playoffs?
🥇- Yes! Let’s go Habs - 46.4%
🥈- Any Canadian team will do at this point - 30%
🥉- I don’t watch Hockey - 11%
No, I’m a Senators diehard - 7%
No, I want to see the Oilers win - 4%
No, I’m a Leafs fan- 0.8%
