O-YA's 7th Annual Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 14; 11 am - 3 pm
O-YA's Summer Block Party is BACK and better than ever! Working in partnership with O-YA's Youth Advisory Committee, we've got LOTS of fun activities planned for all ages. Keep reading for details!
O-YA's Summer Block Party has joins forces again with Osgoode PorchFest (OPF)! Combining these two amazing events makes for a truly spectacular day in Osgoode Village! Learn more about PorchFest on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/osgoodeporchfest
O-YA's Summer Block Party has joins forces again with Osgoode PorchFest (OPF)! Combining these two amazing events makes for a truly spectacular day in Osgoode Village! Learn more about PorchFest on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/osgoodeporchfest
2026 O-YA's Summer Block Party Schedule of Events
Live Entertainment Stage: 🎵 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
11:00 - 11:30 pm: Performances featuring local youth from Kemptville Infinity Spirit Team and Osgoode Public School Cheer Team!
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm: Enjoy the musical talents of Copper Strings. Learn more at Copper Strings website.
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Live Set by Alex Sinclair 🎶Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Canadian pop artist Alex Sinclair! With over 1 million YouTube views and a signature sound blending pop, country, hip hop, and R&B, Alex brings high-energy vocals and turntable magic to the stage. Don’t miss this rising star from Cold Lake, Alberta! Check him out at www.youtube.com/@AlexSinclairMusic
Carnival FUN! 🎪: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Check out our variety of yard games in the back field provided by the Yard Game Guy! Don't forget to stop by our craft table for carnival themed activities.
Ally's Hair Braiding: 💇♀️ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Choose from different hairstyles and get your hair braided in under 15 minutes by Ally's Braids. (Cash only)
Airbrush Tattoos: 11:00 - 3:00 pm
Airbrush tattoos with a combination of stencils and freehand. Everyone chooses their own design from hundreds of available designs! The tattoo is waterproof and lasts 2 - 7 days. $10/design
Zoo Crew Petting Zoo 🐐: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This roaming setup lets guests explore at their own pace while enjoying up-close encounters with adorable and exotic animals! The experience includes a cozy pen featuring bunnies, guinea pigs, and often a tortoise or duck. Meanwhile, friendly staff circulate the event with a variety of fascinating small mammals and reptiles such as chinchillas, hedgehogs, bearded dragons, geckos, and more!
Mr Sundae Ice Cream Truck: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sit With Me Puppy Cuddles: 🐶 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Donate to Sit With Me Rescue and enjoy cuddle time with adorable puppies.
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 🎩 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Be mesmerized by the magical illusions of Kevin Smith, Ottawa's rising magician. Learn more at Kevin Smith Magic's website.
11:00 - 11:30 pm: Performances featuring local youth from Kemptville Infinity Spirit Team and Osgoode Public School Cheer Team!
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm: Enjoy the musical talents of Copper Strings. Learn more at Copper Strings website.
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Live Set by Alex Sinclair 🎶Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Canadian pop artist Alex Sinclair! With over 1 million YouTube views and a signature sound blending pop, country, hip hop, and R&B, Alex brings high-energy vocals and turntable magic to the stage. Don’t miss this rising star from Cold Lake, Alberta! Check him out at www.youtube.com/@AlexSinclairMusic
Carnival FUN! 🎪: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Check out our variety of yard games in the back field provided by the Yard Game Guy! Don't forget to stop by our craft table for carnival themed activities.
Ally's Hair Braiding: 💇♀️ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Choose from different hairstyles and get your hair braided in under 15 minutes by Ally's Braids. (Cash only)
Airbrush Tattoos: 11:00 - 3:00 pm
Airbrush tattoos with a combination of stencils and freehand. Everyone chooses their own design from hundreds of available designs! The tattoo is waterproof and lasts 2 - 7 days. $10/design
Zoo Crew Petting Zoo 🐐: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This roaming setup lets guests explore at their own pace while enjoying up-close encounters with adorable and exotic animals! The experience includes a cozy pen featuring bunnies, guinea pigs, and often a tortoise or duck. Meanwhile, friendly staff circulate the event with a variety of fascinating small mammals and reptiles such as chinchillas, hedgehogs, bearded dragons, geckos, and more!
Mr Sundae Ice Cream Truck: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sit With Me Puppy Cuddles: 🐶 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Donate to Sit With Me Rescue and enjoy cuddle time with adorable puppies.
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 🎩 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Be mesmerized by the magical illusions of Kevin Smith, Ottawa's rising magician. Learn more at Kevin Smith Magic's website.
🎪 Block Party Baking Contest
Theme: Carnival! 🍭
It’s time to get creative and whip up something sweet for O-YA’s annual Baking Contest at the Summer Block Party!
🎉 This year’s theme is Carnival, so think outside the (cupcake) box—cotton candy Rice Krispies, popcorn cupcakes, candied apple slices... anything that screams carnival fun!
🧁 Details:
Enter in 4 easy steps!
That's it! If you have questions, please email [email protected]. Prizes for the winners!
The Osgoode Youth Association gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Osgoode Youth Association remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.
Theme: Carnival! 🍭
It’s time to get creative and whip up something sweet for O-YA’s annual Baking Contest at the Summer Block Party!
🎉 This year’s theme is Carnival, so think outside the (cupcake) box—cotton candy Rice Krispies, popcorn cupcakes, candied apple slices... anything that screams carnival fun!
🧁 Details:
- ✨ FREE to enter
- 🍬 Make approx. 100 bite-sized samples for community tasting & voting
- 🎪 Drop off your carnival-themed treats on event day under the Contest Tent
Enter in 4 easy steps!
- Sign up on Zeffy (link below)
- Create your best carnival themed snack!
- Bring your finished baking to O-YA on Saturday, June 14 no later than 11 am. Please display your baking on a tray for viewing / sampling. Please
pre-cut into 100 small samples for the community vote and guest judge! - Create and bring a card with your baking name and description on a paper measuring 4" x 6" (be creative!)
That's it! If you have questions, please email [email protected]. Prizes for the winners!
The Osgoode Youth Association gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Osgoode Youth Association remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.
