Barrhaven Annual Carnival for Kids (B.A.C.K) 2026

FREE EVENT with 100% of the donations Supporting CHEO and food donations supporting Barrhaven Food Cupboard.

🎉🎠 GET READY, BARRHAVEN! 🎠🎉

The Barrhaven Annual Carnival for Kids (B.A.C.K.) is back; and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and more magical than ever!

📅 August 22, 2026 · 1–6 PM
📍 Larkin Park, 76 Larkin Drive, Barrhaven
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — bring the whole family!

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💜 WHY THIS CARNIVAL IS DIFFERENT

This isn’t your average community event. It was conceived, planned, and is being run by three incredible brothers; Nihaal (14), Akaal (11), and Dayaal (9), along with their army of young neighborhood volunteers. These kids aren’t just showing up; they’re leading the charge.

Their mission? Raise $5,000 for CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) AND collect non-perishable food items for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. 💚

🍎 Bring a food donation to win a prize!

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🎪 WHAT’S IN STORE – AN EPIC LINEUP!

🎩 Entertainment
✨ Arjunia the Magician with two live magic shows!
💃 Acrobatic Dancers from Pirouette with two spectacular performances
🤖 Meet an award-winning robot designed by Ottawa’s own young innovators

🏰 Rides & Inflatables
🏆 The famous “Rat Race” – a monstrous 65 ft long, 25 ft high inflatable obstacle course!
🏰 Medieval bouncy castle and giant slide
🐾 Special Animal Playland toddler zone

⚽ Sports & Games
🏒 Interactive hockey net
⚽ 3v3 Soccer Tournament
🎯 25+ games including:
• Mini Golf
• Bocce
• Connect 4
• Giant Jenga
• Kids’ Axe Throwing
• …and SO many more!
🏆 Win prizes at most games!

😄 Can’t-Miss Moments
💦 Dunk Tank! – take your shot at City Councillors Hill and Lo, and MPP Tyler Watt!
🚓 Meet Ottawa Police – check out the cruisers!
🚒 Visit INSIDE a fire truck (1–2 PM only – don’t miss it!)
🧸 Meet the CHEO Mascot Bear
🎁 Raffle draws with amazing prizes from local businesses

🛒 Local Vendors – support Barrhaven’s own!

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🌭 FOOD & TREATS (To buy and support the cause)

🌭 Hot Dog Combos
🍕 Pizza Combos
🍿 FREE Popcorn by Councillor Hill
🍭 Fresh Cotton Candy
…and more being added every week!

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📲 REGISTER
https://bit.ly/BACK2026Register

DONATE
https://bit.ly/BACK2026Donate

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🤝 OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

💎 Platinum Sponsor: Francis Lawyers (Francis Mehr LLP)

🥇 Gold Sponsors:
• DFSIN Ottawa (Desjardins Financial Security)
• Zoho Financial – Save | Invest | Insure
• Referral Mortgages – Paras Bhasin
• The Perhar Team – Realtors & Brokers

🥈 Silver Sponsors:
• Diamond Insurance – Gurvinder Basi
• Tyler Watt, MPP
• CSMA Martial Arts Academy

🌟 Community Supporters:
• BMO Bank Barrhaven
• Oxford Learning Barrhaven
• West Barrhaven Community Association
• City Councillor David Hill
• Chiromax Chiropractors Manotick
• The Ottawa Mortgages

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💚 TWO CAUSES. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY.

Every dollar raised goes directly to:
🏥 CHEO Foundation – supporting children’s health & mental health right here in Ottawa
🥫 Barrhaven Food Cupboard – fighting food insecurity for local families. Neighbours helping Neighbours

100% of proceeds support CHEO. And your food donation at the gate? That supports kids in your own neighborhood.

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🗓️ Mark your calendars. Bring your family. Bring your neighbors. Bring a food donation.

This is community at its finest, led by kids who prove that you’re never too young to make a difference. 💪

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