Canada: East Regional events

Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.

Greater Halifax Mingle (April 2026)

Apr 18, 2026

1 event

Unlimited seats

Oxford Taproom. 6418 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A8

Gather in person with SCBWI members in the Greater Halifax area. (Please register by April 14).

Free

Greater Toronto Mingle (April 2026)

Apr 18, 2026

1 event

Available seats 6

Hot House, 35 Church Street, Toronto, ON. M5E 1T3

Join Ann Marie over brunch at the Hothouse! (please register by April 17, 2026)

Free

Greater Toronto Sketch & Scrawl (April 2026)

Apr 21, 2026

1 event

Unlimited seats

A roving sketch-and-scribble party for illustrators and writers in the GTA.

Free

Montreal Mingle (April 2026)/Rencontre de Montréal (Avril 2026)

Apr 25, 2026

1 event

Available seats 7

Toi Moi et Café Bistro Laurier, 244 Avenue Laurier West Montreal, QC H2T 2N8

Gather with fellow members of SCBWI in Montreal's Mile End (please register by April 24).

Free

Ottawa-Gatineau Mingle (April 2026)

Apr 30, 2026

1 event

Unlimited seats

Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro, 418 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON. K2A 4H1

Gather in person with SCBWI members in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. (Please register by April 28).

Free

BIPOC Talk (May 2026)

May 07, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join us for our monthly BIPOC talk.

Free

Illustrator Shop Talk (May 2026)

May 14, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Gather online with fellow illustrators and our chapter's Illustrator Coordinator!

For Premium Members Only

Free

Translator Shop Talk (May 2026)

May 16, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Whether you are a pre-published or seasoned kidlit translator looking for a supportive community, or are a kidlit creator/reader curious about global literature and literary translation, you're welcome to attend! All SCBWI regions and time zones are welcome!

Free

The Write Idea: A Writers' Critique Group (May 2026)

May 21, 2026

1 event

Online event

Available seats 23

Join fellow Premium members online for this bimonthly writers' critique group.

For Premium Members Only

Free

Ottawa-Gatineau Mingle (June 2026)

Jun 06, 2026

1 event

Available seats 9

Northwest One Regina Tower, 2625 Regina Street, Ottawa, K2B 5W8

Gather in person with SCBWI members in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. (Please register by June 06).

Free

PAL Shop Talk (June 2026)

Jun 08, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

An opportunity to talk shop with other PAL members.

For Premium Members Only

Free