Get ready for the 3rd annual Neighbourhood Food Week—a week-long celebration of food, fun, and community! All events are free, but some require advance registration.
Registration for all events opens September 2 at noon.
Saturday, September 20 | 12:00–3:00 PM
Location: BCA Main Hall
Registration required for Bake Off only
Start Food Week with a community celebration! Drop in for sandwiches, snacks, and good company—no registration needed. While you’re there, check out the Flavours of Fall Bake Off, where neighbours showcase their best sweet or savoury creations. A limited number of $20 ingredient gift cards are available (email Abby at communityhub@mybowness.com to inquire). The top three entries will each win a Good Food Box!
More Info Here and to Register
Sunday, September 21 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: BCA Landing
Registration required
Join us for How We Break Bread and Build Bonds—a storytelling-driven workshop exploring how food connects us, shapes our identities, and nourishes community. The evening features a screening of The Root of It All mini-documentary, followed by a discussion with its creators, plus a light meal to share.
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Wednesday, September 24 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Location: BCA Main Hall
Registration required
Back by popular demand! Seniors are invited to enjoy a warm, welcoming brunch catered by Leopold’s Tavern. We’re proud to partner with Carya once again to bring this special event to our community.
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Friday, September 26 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Montgomery Community Association Main Hall
Registration required
Come hungry and curious! Enjoy a delicious taco bar from Salt & Pepper while listening to a thoughtful discussion on food sustainability. Curated by two-time Food Week panelist Anna Mandziuk, the panel brings together community leaders to share ideas, challenges, and possibilities for building a more sustainable food future.
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Whether you’re tasting, talking, or learning, Food Week is all about celebrating the ways food brings us together.
We are thrilled to continue our celebration and exploration of all things food through Bits & Bites: A Monthly Neighbourhood Food Week Series. Leading up to our week-long event in September, join us for a community activity every 4th Saturday of the month. We’ll be serving up FREE food-focused workshops, sessions and events (the Bits!) with some snacks along the way (the Bites!) Below is what’s being dished up first. Snacks & refreshments included!
This year’s Neighbourhood Food Week is being made possible by the following local organizations!