VegOttawa Association is here to keep you in the loop about all the vegan events happening around the city. Make sure to check back here for updates including special member-exclusive offers from our partners!
If you’re interested in impromptu casual events, online chats, and seeing what’s going on in our community, check out the Ottawa Veg Community Discord.
January is Veganuary! VegOttawa is proud to lead the Veganuary Canada Coalition and we’ll be hosting a series of special, free events throughout January to strengthen the vegan movement and drive dietary change.
Join us at these events to learn, connect, and inspire! Anyone who attends three or more Veganuary events is eligible to be entered into a draw for a free VegOttawa membership for one year – simply contact info@vegottawa.org to let us know which events you attended in January, by January 31.
Virtual Self-Care Workshop (Bilingual)
The goal of this free online workshop is to help Ottawa’s veg community to feel more connected, empowered and prepared for 2026. The holiday season can be a difficult time for vegans and vegetarians, with family gatherings or other social events often leading to feelings of misunderstanding, judgment or isolation. This post-holiday support workshop will offer veg-minded folks a compassionate space to process and share experiences, build connection, and learn strategies for navigating environments where their values or needs are challenged or not supported. This event will be facilitated by Michelle Petersen, registered psychotherapist, and be bilingual.
Date & Time: Monday, January 5, 2026 from 6:30 – 8 pm Eastern
Location: Online
Registration: Advance registration is required, and spaces are limited. Please sign up here.
Veganuary Workshop with Keepin’ It Vegan
Veganuary is coming soon! 🌱 One of the events we’re hosting is a session focused on how to transition into easy vegan habits. Are you looking for tips on easy vegan swaps you can make? Maybe you want to explore vegan alternatives you can incorporate into your life? We’ll also discuss cost-effective ways to be vegan. Whether you’re vegan-curious, just getting started on your vegan journey, or already vegan and looking for new inspiration, we hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of good company and conversation!
This event is free to attend, and includes complimentary coffee, tea, and small treats. ☕ We will accept donations online and on-site for an organization working to help animals or promote vegan living. If you have any questions, please contact yamini@vegottawa.org.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 1 – 3 pm Eastern
Location: Keepin’ It Vegan Bakery (1 Chartwell Avenue)
Registration: Advance registration is required. Secure your spot here.
Veganic Gardening Q&A
The teachers of the Learn Veganic Online Gardening Course are kindly offering a free virtual Q&A session for Veganuary. They’ll discuss how you can grow a garden that’s vegan and organic (without chemicals, bloodmeal, or manure!). They’ll also answer your questions about how to veganize your garden in any setting, from balconies to backyards to self-sufficient homesteads. The Learn Veganic team has decades of experience gardening the vegan way and looks forward to helping you reach your veganic gardening goals!
Date & Time: January 21, 2026 from 12 – 1 pm Eastern
Location: Online
Registration: Register for the event here.
Documentary Screening
Bring your friends to join us for a free screening of Eating Our Way to Extinction, a documentary that explores the most pressing environmental and health issues of our time: animal agriculture. It invites audiences to question their everyday choices, industry leaders and governments and presents comprehensive, science-based solutions. Narrated by Kate Winslet, the film has over 10 million views worldwide. We will screen the film in English with French subtitles, and follow the film screening with a Q&A with the VegOttawa Board of Directors and volunteers.
Date & Time: January 22, 2026 from 6 – 9 pm Eastern(doors open at 6 pm, the film will start at 6:30 pm, and the Q&A will begin at 8 pm)
Location: uOttawa in Room STM 464, on the 4th floor of the STEM Complex at 150 Louis-Pasteur Private. The room is accessible by stairs or elevator. See the Google map for directions.
Registration: Registration is optional but encouraged. Reserve your seat here.
Virtual Introduction to Vegan Advocacy Workshop
Whether you’re new to veganism or have followed a vegan lifestyle for many years, this free introductory workshop will help guide you into successful advocacy. We’ll review a wide variety of options for becoming more involved in the vegan movement and share top tips for success, with the goal of helping you feel ready to be an advocate for animals in 2026. This session will be in English.
Date & Time: January 28, 2026 from 6 – 8 pm Eastern
Location: Online
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please sign up here.
Community Events
Community Christmas
Join Yamini, a VegOttawa Association member and board director, for a vegan-friendly Community Christmas event – a free and fun in-person event to share holiday cheer and make new friends! This event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, at 330 Kent Street in Ottawa.
Our Community Christmas gathering on December 24 at 12 pm is intended to be an open, welcoming third place for anyone who wants to spend the day in good company. Whether you’re new to Ottawa, away from family, a senior looking for connection, a student far from home, or simply someone who prefers community over solitude — you’re invited!
We expect attendees across ages and backgrounds. The purpose is simple: To strengthen intergenerational connections and ensure no one in our community spends Christmas alone.
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 24, 2026 at 12 pm Eastern
Location: The Royal Canadian Legion at 330 Kent Street
Registration: Advance registration is requested. Please sign up here.
Ottawa Vegan Movie Night
Where: Address provided upon RSVPing
When: Monthly
What: This is a monthly movie night to watch a film, discuss and catch up with fellow vegan cinephiles.
Ottawa Vegan Book Club
Where: National Arts Center (NAC)
When: Monthly
What: Join Ottawa Vegan Book Club for a discussion on this month’s book. Make sure to bring yourself a cozy drink and/or snack!
Ottawa Vegan Drinks
Where: Various local
When: Monthly
What: Come make vegan friends at Ottawa’s various local establishments!
Ottawa Vegan Nature Club
Where: Various Ottawa and Gatineau trails
When: Monthly
What: The club meets once a month to enjoy an outing in nearby nature. The club operates on a drop-in basis and you can choose which meetups you attend.
Join the Facebook Group or the Ottawa Veg Community Discord for event details.
Board Game Events at Studio Staja
Plant-based board games café & store in Lowertown! Check their monthly calendar for upcoming events, located at 507 Rideau Street. VegOttawa members save 10% on food & beverages! (Treats from Little Jo Berry’s & Strawberry Blonde Bakery)
Events Calendar
Plant-based Workshops
Where: Online & In-Person
When: Various dates
What: Plant-based cooking classes and workshops. VegOttawa members save 10%.
Event links
Ottawa Vegan Activism
Ottawa Vegan Activists – Connect and stay in the loop about local activism events. Group Link
Be sure to follow @vegottawa on social media for more events. If you have any events you’d like to add, email us at info@vegottawa.org or tag us on social media and we can share it!
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