O-YA's 8th Annual Block Party
Sat June 13, 2026
11 am - 2 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 am - 2 pm
11 am - 12 pm: Performances featuring local youth from Kemptville Infinity Spirit Team and Osgoode Public School Cheer Team!
12 pm - 1 pm: Enjoy the musical talents of Copper Strings. Learn more at Copper Strings website.
1 pm - 2 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
Councillor Skalski's Free Hot Dogs & Rock Painting: 11 am - 2 pm
Stop by for a free hot dog courtesy of Councillor Isabelle Skalski and enjoy a fun, hands-on rock painting activity perfect for kids, families, and creative community members of all ages!
Free Cotton Candy: 11 am - 2 pm
O-YA staff and volunteers will be handing out free cotton candy on the front patio (as long as supplies last)
Yard Games: 11 am - 2 pm
O-YA has a ton of fun yard games including tug of war, giant connect 4, giant jenga and more in the back field!
Ally's Hair Braiding ($): 11 am - 2 pm
Choose from different hairstyles and get your hair braided in under 15 minutes by Ally's Braids. (Cash only)
Airbrush Tattoos ($): 11 am - 2 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. $10/design
Mr Sundae Ice Cream Truck: 11 am - 2 pm
Sweet Sips Dirty Soda Truck: 11 am - 2 pm
Sit With Me Puppy Cuddles: 11 am - 2 pm
Donate to Sit With Me Rescue and enjoy cuddle time with adorable puppies.
Laser Tag: 11 am - 2 pm
Team up, strategize, and battle it out in an action-packed laser tag experience perfect for kids, teens, and families!
Full of Beans Bounce House for toddlers and Tippy Ladder: 11 am - 2 pm
Little ones can enjoy safe bouncing fun while older kids & adults test their balance and skills on the exciting Tippy Ladder challenge!
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 11 am - 1 pm
Be mesmerized by the magical illusions of Kevin Smith, Ottawa's rising magician. Learn more at Kevin Smith Magic's website.
11 am - 12 pm: Performances featuring local youth from Kemptville Infinity Spirit Team and Osgoode Public School Cheer Team!
12 pm - 1 pm: Enjoy the musical talents of Copper Strings. Learn more at Copper Strings website.
1 pm - 2 pm: Live Set by Alex Sinclair 🎶Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Canadian pop artist Alex Sinclair! With over 1 million YouTube views and a signature sound blending pop, country, hip hop, and R&B, Alex brings high-energy vocals and turntable magic to the stage. Don’t miss this rising star from Cold Lake, Alberta! Check him out at www.youtube.com/@AlexSinclairMusic
Councillor Skalski's Free Hot Dogs & Rock Painting: 11 am - 2 pm
Stop by for a free hot dog courtesy of Councillor Isabelle Skalski and enjoy a fun, hands-on rock painting activity perfect for kids, families, and creative community members of all ages!
Free Cotton Candy: 11 am - 2 pm
O-YA staff and volunteers will be handing out free cotton candy on the front patio (as long as supplies last)
Yard Games: 11 am - 2 pm
O-YA has a ton of fun yard games including tug of war, giant connect 4, giant jenga and more in the back field!
Ally's Hair Braiding ($): 11 am - 2 pm
Choose from different hairstyles and get your hair braided in under 15 minutes by Ally's Braids. (Cash only)
Airbrush Tattoos ($): 11 am - 2 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
Mr Sundae Ice Cream Truck: 11 am - 2 pm
Sweet Sips Dirty Soda Truck: 11 am - 2 pm
Sit With Me Puppy Cuddles: 11 am - 2 pm
Donate to Sit With Me Rescue and enjoy cuddle time with adorable puppies.
Laser Tag: 11 am - 2 pm
Team up, strategize, and battle it out in an action-packed laser tag experience perfect for kids, teens, and families!
Full of Beans Bounce House for toddlers and Tippy Ladder: 11 am - 2 pm
Little ones can enjoy safe bouncing fun while older kids & adults test their balance and skills on the exciting Tippy Ladder challenge!
Kevin Smith Magic Strolling Magic Show: 11 am - 1 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🌍🍰 O-YA’s annual Baking Contest is back at the Summer Block Party — and this year we’re revisiting a fan favourite theme from 2018: International Desserts! ✨
That's it! If you have questions, please email [email protected]. Prizes for the winners!
Judges Choice Winner selected by The 'Goode Baker Tracey Nesrallah & Fan Favourite winner will be announced at 1:00 pm
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.
- Sign up on Zeffy (link below)
- Create your best international baked good! (everything comes from somewhere, right?!)
- Bring your finished baking to O-YA on Saturday, June 13 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!
Judges Choice Winner selected by The 'Goode Baker Tracey Nesrallah & Fan Favourite winner will be announced at 1:00 pm
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.
