The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Fall Fair 2025
FirstU's 2025 Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025!
Hours: 9:30am - 2:00pm
30 Cleary Ave
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Come enjoy some seasonal and pre-Christmas shopping. You’ll find a great selection of gift items, clothing, books, silent-auction items, toys and games, electronics, linens, knitted goods, home baking and lunch items, and much more!
Please bring your own shopping bags.
Debit and credit cards accepted.
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Note to Local Artisans and Craftspeople: We do not rent tables out at Fall Fair. We hear there may be individuals who are pretending to represent First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, who want to take money for "renting tables", so please don't be fooled.
If you have any questions:
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Where is the Fall Fair?
Find us at: 30 Cleary Avenue, off Richmond Road: 1km west of Westboro Village, 1 km east of Woodroffe Ave.
​Please Note: Whether by car, bus, bike, or on foot, please enter the campus by turning north at the traffic lights at Richmond and Cleary/Redwood Ave, about 150m east of the old detour. (See photo, right).
​Driving? Parking is available in our large parking lot.
Busing? The area is served by the Number 11 Bus with stops along Richmond Road. Check the schedule HERE.
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Fall Fair Needs You!
Fall Fair will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2026!
As usual, our volunteers will take over the church the week before our big event, transforming our 16,000 square foot church into a huge mixed market!
Various tasks are available for volunteers both during the week of November 9th and on the day of the sale, Saturday, November 15th. We need lots of volunteers and we promise - there's a job for you!
Fall Fair is not only our biggest fundraiser, it's also the most fun and engaging event of the year! If you're new to the congregation or have been around for awhile, we'd love to have you volunteer. It's a great way to meet new people and build connections with our wonderful community.
To volunteer or find out more, use the button below to email us!
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​Donate to Fall Fair!
Our Fall Fair’s success depends on your donations of items to sell Decluttering? Please set aside your gently used goods for our next sale, scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2026. We'll be accepting donations at the church, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, November 10-13 (Monday to Thursday only - November 14 is reserved for set-up). ​Thank you in advance!
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FirstU Fall Fair 2026 Donations Guidelines
Please Bring
In containers that one person can carry alone:
​✔ Items over $30 value for the Silent Auction (tax receipts issued for final sale price or Fair Market Value)
✔ Books: Fiction and non-fiction, in good condition
✔ Gear (hobbies, sports, outdoors)
✔ Yarn
​✔ NEW THIS YEAR: Good quality children's and teens' Clothing in nice condition
✔ Select Men's Clothing including:
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Warm and light jackets and sweaters in good condition
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Jeans and T-shirts in good condition
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Quality men's suits, jackets, and pants
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Footwear: casual and dress shoes and winter boots in good condition
✔ High Quality Women's Clothing in good condition, including:
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Fall and winter jackets/coats
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Higher-quality vacation wear, sportswear, dressy clothes
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Designer or fancy jeans / pants
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Dresses and midi (long) skirts
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Sweaters
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Accessories such as high-end purses, belts, and hats
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Winter or leather boots in good condition
✔ Linens in excellent condition
✔ CDs, vinyl records and DVDs
✔ Computers & accessories: quality stereos/speakers, radios, cell phones, flat screen TVs, software, 3D equipment, cables, cameras, laser printers, scanners
✔ Jewelry (including broken pieces – drop off IN ADVANCE all year at the Office) and Scarves including winter
✔ China, crystal, glassware, silver, decor, tableware, gift items, cookware, collectibles
​✔ Puzzles
✔ Children’s toys, games
✔ Small appliances and tools
✔ Baking and Preserves
✔ Flea Market items in good condition
Please DO NOT Bring
✘ Damaged, mouldy, or broken items
✘ Items larger than one person can carry
✘ Fabric
✘ Travel guides from before 2022, textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines;
✘ ​Books that are water-damaged, mouldy/musty, torn or marked up
✘ Children’s equipment (playpens, car-seats, cribs, etc.)
✘ Women's shoes, shorts, skirts, suits, casual / summer clothing, jeans /pants, t-shirts with logos or advertising
✘ Stuffed toys, cushions, or mattresses
✘ Large curtains or drapes
✘ Office supplies, binders, photo albums
✘ Items with advertising or logos
✘ Picture frames and branded cookie tins
✘ Ink-jet printers, old inkjet cartridges, portable cell phone chargers
✘ Helmets of any kind
Donations Accepted:
Monday November 10 to Thursday November 13
10:00am - 7:00pm
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Pack items in labeled boxes small enough to carry
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Group 'like' things together
There are lots of ways for you to help promote Fall Fair to your
friends and neighbours! Word of mouth goes a long way!
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Use the buttons below to download posters and flyers to hang in your
lobby or local community board, and to distribute to friends and family.
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