Purim 2025 Community Events
Events are listed vertically in columns by date, then alphabetically by the organizer.
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Soloway JCC
Purim Dance & Costume Party
March 1
8 - 11:55 pm
Join us for a lively, adults-only Purim celebration where we’ll dance the night away with DJ Midnight Music, festive Purim treats by Creative Kosher Catering, and local craft Shillow Beer available for purchase. Dress in your favourite costume, and get ready to celebrate Purim like never before!
Tickets
JET Women's Network
Beauty - Inside and Out: Connect with Your Inner Queen Esther
March 2
7 - 8:30 pm
Join us for a special Pre-Purim event. Please email for more info and/or to register. Westboro area - address given upon registration.
Contact: danielle@jetottawa.ca
Kibbutz for Hebrew speakers
Purim Party
March 2
4 - 6 pm
Activities Include: fun games, costume contests, photo booth, treats. Come dressed in costumes (adults, too!) and enjoy a festive atmosphere with activities for all ages. $20 per family + bring a Mishloach Manot (valued at $15) to exchange with another family. Brought to you by HaKibbutz, Soloway JCC, and the Federation of Ottawa.
Contact: yulia.elgin@gmail.com
Russian Speaking Jewish Community
Purim Party
March 3
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and tradition, costume contest with exciting prizes! Megillah Reading, live entertainment & music – dance and celebrate! Delicious hamantaschen, interactive games for all ages! Let’s come together!
Contact: Yulia.elgin@gmail.com
Jewish Federation of Ottawa
Babies & Bagels: Purim Gift Basket Exchange
March 5
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
PJ Library invites parents to a delightful gathering where we celebrate Purim through a special gift basket exchange! Together, we'll create "Misloach Manot", Purim gift baskets, to share with one another and celebrate friends—both old and new—honoring this cherished tradition of giving.
Register here
Temple Israel
Purim Family Fun
March 7
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us at Temple Israel for a fun-filled Purim potluck and service.
Contact Michele Allen admin@templeisraelottawa.com
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Soloway JCC
Summer Camps Purim Carnival
March 9
10 am - 12 pm
Join us at the JCC for a Pre-Purim Carnival. Carnival Style Games, giant blow up obstacle course, moon bounce, face painting and a little nosh on some tasty tashen. Since we are celebrating Purim we hope you remember to dress up in costume both kids and adults. Cost: $25 per family
Register here
AJA 50+
Purim Party for Seniors
March 11
12 - 2 pm
Join Jewish Family Services and AJA 50+ for a Purim Party for Ottawa’s Jewish Seniors and friends. Enjoy a delicious lunch from Cater4U, themed music and entertainment.
Come in costume and bring a non-perishable kosher donation for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank. Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Ottawa Microgrant. Cost $10
Register here
Chabad of Centrepointe
Purim Under the Sea
March 13
6:30 - 9 pm
6:30 - Kids Program featuring a giant bubble show, exciting crafts, costume contest, kid friendly bites including fish & chips and an ice cream bar! / 7:40 - Megillah reading / 8:10 - Festive meal featuring an elegant dinner with sushi bar and l'chaim.
Cost: $18/adult $10/child
Contact Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn at rabbi@sympatico.ca
23 Palisade St.
Chabad of Wellington West
Purim Evening Celebration
March 13
7:30 pm
oin us for an exciting community-wide Purim celebration and interactive Megillah reading! Celebrate the spirit of Purim with music, dancing, great community and more. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim. Register here
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Bonds, Purim Bonds
March 13
7:30 pm
The Young Professional Purim Party, Bonds, Purim Bonds is an exciting, spy-themed celebration where intrigue meets tradition. This “Mossad Purim Mission” is being held and invites guests to dress in their finest attire and step into a night of espionage and festivity. Featuring a Megillah Reading, cocktails & gourmet buffet and a raffle. $18 for early bird price until March 9. $25 after that. Register here
J.O.Y. (Jewish Ottawa Youth)
Purim Party
March 13
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Teens in grades 9 to 12 are invited to join us for a few hours of fun and games at TailGators for unlimited use of pool tables, Fooseball and more. Megillah reading, munchies, and soft drinks will be served. Sponsor: Frosty, USY, Torah High, NCSY, Soloway JCC, JSU
Location: 1642 Merivale Road
Register here
Kehillat Beth Israel
Purim party at KBI
March 13
7 - 10 pm
7 pm - Comedy Show with Bob Alper
8 pm - Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, “beit café”, karaoke
8:45 pm - Ma’ariv and Megillah
Cost: $54.
Register here
Temple Israel
Esther Day - A Beatles Purim Schpiel
March 13
6 - 8 pm
Dig out your 60's gear as we tell the traditional story of King Ahasuargenant Pepper and his advisor Nowhere (Ha) Man. Not to worry, Queen Esther will channel her inner John Lennon and save the day! Our fabulous schpiel written by A.M.Matte, will be accompanied by excerpts of the megillah reading. Cantor David Malecki will lead a classic Beatles favourites sing-along around the piano at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.
Contact Michele Allen at admin@templeisraelottawa.com
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Congregation Beit Tikvah
Women's Megillah Reading
March 14
10 - 11:45 am
Women and girls are warmly invited to Ottawa's 22nd annual women's Megillah reading, soulfully read by women for women and girls only. Costumes welcome. Join us for Hamentashen and light refreshments after the reading.
15 Chartwell Avenue
Contact: katherine.moss@sympatico.ca
Congregation Beit Tikvah
Purim Pi and Pie
March 14
12 - 2 pm
Join us at CBTO for a beautiful Greek themed Purim Meal, with lots of food and good company.
15 Chartwell Ave.
Register here
Chabad of Wellington West
Purim Feast
March 14
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us for an exciting community-wide Purim celebration and a festive Friday night dinner! Come together with friends, family, and community for an evening filled with joy, laughter, and delicious food. Celebrate the spirit of Purim with music, dancing, entertainment, and great community. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! cost: $25 Visit
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Purim in the Palace
March 14
4:15 - 8 pm
Come dine with the Royal Family at Queen Esther's Palace! Megillah reading at 4:15 (no ticket required). At 5:30, ticket-holders will proceed to our Purim Feast Shabbat Dinner, including entertainment, candle-lighting, and a delicious multi-course meal. Prizes for best costumes!
Register here
Ottawa Torah Centre
OTC's Purim in Legoland
March 14
10 am to 12 pm
Join OTC for a delicious brunch, advanced Lego workshop (including Lego Robots) and LEGO Movie - Purim Story Edition! Build your own Lego graggers — fun for all ages! Megillah reading.
Contact Rabbi Leibel Blum at leibel@theotc.org
111 Lamplighters Dr.
Ottawa Torah Centre
Shabbat Dinner Purim Banquet
March 14
5:30 pm
Join OTC's annual Purim celebration!
Megillah reading at 5:30,
Cocktail hour at 6 & Shabbat dinner at 7pm.
Contact rabbi@theotc.org or leibel@theotc.org
111 Lamplighters Drive
Young Israel
Purim Party
March 14
11:30 am megillah reading
12:00 pm meal
12:30 - 2:30 pm magic show
Join us to experience the magic of Purim. Cost: $25/adult, $10/child, $65 max.
Please e-transfer to: YIfinanceoffice@gmail.com
RSVP to Miriam 613-724-8590
1762 Carling Ave.
Kehillat Beth Israel
Kids Purim Carnival
March 16
3 - 6 pm
3 - 3:30 pm optional family-friendly megillah reading
3:30 - 6 pm bouncy castles, games, crafts, and more!
Free for OTT and KBI families, $10 for community
Please come in costume! Register here
1400 Coldrey Ave