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Welcome to the first annual Bunny Run! An Easter weekend race with a 5km and 2km course in the heart of Arnprior. Open to all ages and skill levels, run the course to find some Easter treats at the end.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
Time: 11:00am Registration Starts, 11:45am warm-up, 12:00pm Race Starts
Location: Robert Simpson Park
Course Route: See photos below.

Course:

• The 2km race starts on grass before switching to a paved trail followed by sidewalk and roadside running back to the grass space in the park at the finish line.
• The 5km race starts on grass before switching to a paved trail followed by sidewalk and roadside running, in to the Gillies Grove Nature Trail, back to roadside/sidewalk and then back to the grass space in the park at the finish line.

Included in Registration:

• Finishing medal
• Race timing
• Personalized race bib*
• Recovery snacks/drinks
• Finish line photo
• Group warm-up/stretch
  * Personalized bibs are only available if you register by March 31, 2025

Optional Add-Ons:

• Performance t-shirt (unisex, women's and children's sizes available)

Course Features:

• Festive course markers (directional and distance)
• Volunteers at turns/intersections
• First-Aid services available at start/finish with the ability to mobilize

Purchase an event t-shirt online prior to the event and save! A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase at the event. When purchasing online you will be prompted to a questionnaire that allows you to choose colour and size.

The Bunny Run is also proud to partner with local businesses. Each registrant will receive a medal and if you visit their establishment on race day, you will receive a certain item or discount. Full details to follow. Participating businesses include:

• Cold Bear Brewing Co.
• PJs Restaurant
• Ottawa Valley Air Paddle
• Jim's Restaurant
• King of Munchies

If you're a business that wants to partner, please contact Lucas at lpower@arnprior.ca

Do you have a ripped piece of clothing or sheet? Don’t toss them into the landfill! Learn how to fix a variety of clothing at Arnprior + District Museum’s Textile Repair Café. Carry out a repair yourself or ask for help. We’ll have sewing experts, sewing machines, patches, and supplies on site to help you problem-solve your repairs.

Together we can:

•             patch holes in clothing

•             sew a button

•             sew/repair a pouch/pocket

•             carry out visible mending/ embroidery

•             hem pants/skirt/dress

•             re-attach straps

•             darn socks

Registration Info:

No need to sign up beforehand. Everyone is welcome!

The work carried out at the Repair Café is done free of charge on a voluntary basis by the menders available. Repairs are not guaranteed. We won’t be able to help with complex repairs or alterations, but we can refer you to folks who can help.

If you enjoy repairing things and helping others learn how, we invite you to join us as a volunteer mender for this event.

Trade your unused clothing, accessories, and plants for new finds that fit your style and your space! Bring what you no longer need, then shop sustainably for free, fresh fashion and greenery. Fashion for the Earth—where your closet and home flourish together! Entry is free, with a registration set up to know the number of expected visitors. Clothing donations will be collected April 7-18 at CRL Buildings 1565 and 700. Public donations can be brought to the Minwamon Building (B1565), the first building by the Entrance gate at 286 Plant Road.

Youth Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under the supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends to play themed games. In this program, staff start off the activity and then allow the kids to take the program in whichever way they choose. 
To register for Youth Nights, click here.

These programs are for ages 8-13 and free with the Youth Club membership.

Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) Mini-Workshop

April 26 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Arnprior and District Museum

Ages 12+

Arnprior and District Museum invites the community to join in an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) mini-workshop.

AVP workshops have the goal of empowering people to live non-violent lives through experiential exercises guided by facilitators.

AVP workshops show participants how to navigate conflict, and can give participants a deeper understanding of themselves to make them more empathetic, resilient, and self-possessed members of a community

AVP emphasizes that the participants bring in their own experience to a workshop, the workshop itself does not provide answers on how to grow and solve conflict. The people participating provide that for themselves and for each other through the exercises in the workshop.

Please come out to this important and unique event.

Refreshments provided.

Craft Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends as they do crafts. The craft will be lead by staff but kids are more than welcome to provide their own creative spin on the project. 

To register for Craft Programs, click here.

This is for ages 4-13 and free with the Youth Club membership

This interactive workshop is focussed around making your home eco-friendly is also economical! There's a lot we can do, whether we're tenants or homeowners. Discover best practices and reduce your bills without losing comfort. Whether it's energy consumption, your material footprint or water consumption, this participatory workshop will provide you with concrete, easy-to-follow tips and economical solutions. Let's put the spotlight on our best tips for combining ecologically and economically friendly practices at home, at our own pace.