Community Events
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Polaris is pleased to be hosting its annual Starlight Fair on November 15th, 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm A seasonal celebration for the whole community. You won't want to miss this magical event for the young and young at heart. This family friendly event will have a variety of children's and craft activities, including the popular crystal boat, cookie cavern, and beeswax candle dipping just to name a few. There will be a puppet show, a holiday marketplace, music and delicious homemade food. All proceeds go to support Polaris' accessible to all financial model. Please help spread the word and bring friends and family. Come create memories, whether it is crawling into the cookie cavern, waiting to see what the fairies have left for you in the crystal boat or making your own candle - there is something for everyone. Note that we still have a couple of spots left in our holiday market place. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. |
Past Events:
A special Thank You to our sponsors who make this community event possible!
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Annual Sunshine Fair
Join us for a family friendly event filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family. Saturday May 31st, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM (Tickets available at the door) 11AM: Opening and Tree Planting Ceremony Puppet Show (12:15 and 2 PM) Performance by Chris Marlow Liv's Theatre (1PM) Children's Activities:
NEW: A Meadow is a Neighbourhood*: interactive exhibit & seed ball activity in partnership with yarrowcollective.ca and playwhereyoulive.ca NEW: Seedling Sale - In partnership with Ottawa Farm Fresh (More info below) *A MEADOW IS A NEIGHBOURHOOD Through poetic invitations to listen and create. we will explore and imagine, and then get our hands dirty, by planting micro-meadows where future generations of people and pollinators can thrive. Those who participated in this installation at the Ottawa Children's Festival, are invited to follow the journey of their seed balls, and plant them onsite at Polaris, creating a native garden for people, animals, bees and butterflies to enjoy. |
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Seedling Sale & Fundraiser – Growing Together! Mark your calendars! On May 31st, during our annual Sunshine Fair, Polaris is excited to launch its first Seedling Sale Fundraiser! Polaris has partnered with a fantastic local organic farm to bring you a wide selection of organic vegetable, herb and flower seedlings - just in time for summer planting. Even better? Every purchase helps us grow a more inclusive school for all. 15% of all sales will be donated to the school’s Assistance Program, helping ensure that all families in need of an alternative education have that option. This is more than just a plant sale — it’s a chance to support local agriculture, the Polaris Community and bring home some amazing seedlings for your garden. Additionally, Ottawa Farm Fresh, will also donate 15% of any new CSA Basket subscriptions. Click here to learn more. |
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Benefit Concert in support of Polaris School and Centre
HARMONY IN WINTER A concert of classics and fold traditions An evening arranged for voice, cello, and guitar December 14th, 7PM Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church 100 Main Street, Ottawa All proceeds go to Polaris’ Financial Adjustment Program, supporting families in the Ottawa area. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the school's online store; |
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Polaris is pleased to be hosting its annual Starlight Fair on November 16th, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm A seasonal celebration for the whole community. You won't want to miss this magical event for the young and young at heart. This family friendly event will have a variety of children's and craft activities, including the popular crystal boat, cookie cavern, and beeswax candle dipping just to name a few. There will be a puppet show, a holiday marketplace, music and delicious homemade food. All proceeds go to support Polaris' accessible to all financial model. Please help spread the word and bring friends and family. Come create memories, whether it is crawling into the cookie cavern, waiting to see what the fairies have left for you in the crystal boat or making your own candle - there is something for everyone. Note that we still have a couple of spots left in our holiday market place. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. Tickets will be available for presale shortly. |
