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Helping International Students supports international students across Canada through practical, social, and spiritual community events. Explore events in and around your city, connect with supportive local communities, and find opportunities to build meaningful friendships. Events marked with the HIS logo are organized by Helping International Students. Other listed events are shared as social, practical, or spiritual opportunities that may be helpful for international students.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesMon, Aug 24Gospel HallFree ESL Classes in Ottawa Enhance your English skills with free ESL classes in Ottawa, in a supportive and engaging environment.
Fri, Oct 02Location is TBDEnjoy a meal with local Canadians, make new friends, and learn more about life in Canada. Join the waitlist today, and we’ll contact you as soon as registration opens.
Multiple DatesWed, Oct 07ART112Weekly Christian gathering on campus at UBCO where different topics of the Christian faith is explored in talks, workshops, and interactive experiences.
Multiple DatesWed, Oct 07Bethel Church KingstonMeet new people, practice your English skills, and learn more about Jesus. Join a community where people feel cared for, valued and part of the family. Cultivate deep relationships of authenticity and accountability.
Thu, Oct 08Host HomesHosted from 8 - 13 Oct 2026. Many international students have never set foot in an Canadian home. We welcome you to open your home, with your family, to offer warm hospitality this Thanksgiving season. A simple meal and quality time means the world to many of our international students.
Thu, Oct 08Host HomesHosted from 8 - 13 Oct 2026. Many international students have never set foot in an Canadian home. We invite you to open your home, with your family, to offer warm hospitality this Thanksgiving season. A simple meal and quality time means the world to many of our international students.
Multiple DatesThu, Oct 08Art Gallery of HamiltonThursdays are FREE all day and tickets are not required. Connect, converse, and appreciate art together without financial barrier.- Thu, Oct 08Location is TBDThanksgiving is a significant celebration for many Canadians, and during this special time, we warmly invite international students to join us in our homes to share a meal. It’s a meaningful opportunity to experience Canadian traditions, exchange customs, and build connections across cultures.
Thu, Oct 08Location is TBDThanksgiving is a significant celebration for many Canadians, and during this special time, we warmly invite international students to join us in our homes to share a meal. It’s a meaningful opportunity to experience Canadian traditions, exchange customs, and build connections across cultures.
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 09University of Ottawa (UCU 215 )Come practice your English conversation skills in a fun and social setting! Plenty of off-campus outings as well. 100% free
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 09Kingston Alliance ChurchJoin a global community where students and young professionals from all backgrounds feel a genuine sense of family and home, fuelled by the spiritual nourishment of Christ, making disciples and impacting the world for His Glory!
Sat, Oct 10Milton Missionary Baptist ChurchJoin us for an interactive career seminar tailored specifically for international students looking to stand out in today's job market. This free, high-profile seminar offers practical guidance and mentorship to help you successfully transition from education to employment.
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 10Lime Ridge MallExperience delectable street foods from all over Ontario as Street Eats Market brings a food experience to Lime Ridge Mall.
Multiple DatesSun, Oct 11McMaster Student CentreAre you a McMaster student looking to get to Hope on Sundays? We have a FREE shuttle every Sunday just for our Mac students!
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 16Cyril ClarkChess Club Enjoy practicing your chess skills with fellow players! All skill levels are welcome. AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
Sun, Oct 18The Laurel PackinghouseMEMORY CAFE is a free event for all those with cognitive decline and dementia, their caregivers, their families and their community who cares.
Sun, Oct 18Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing ArtsJanina Fialkowska in Concert
Past Events
Kingston: 3 Oct, Repair It!Sat, Oct 03130 Johnson St
Kingston Alliance Church MANNA - Global Student Ministry Game NightMultiple DatesFri, Oct 02Kingston Alliance Church
Hamilton Oct 2 - Hamilton Community Dinner: Traditional PiesFri, Oct 02Mission Baptist Church- Hamilton: Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) Free ThursdaysMultiple DatesThu, Oct 01Art Gallery of Hamilton
Hamilton: 26 Sep, Hamilton Welcomes The WorldSat, Sep 26David Braley Health Sciences Centre
West Village Church Presents a Fall Festival: A cultural celebration of the Chinese Fall FestivalFri, Sep 25West Village Church
Kingston: 24 Sep - BBQ at Polson ParkThu, Sep 24Polson Park Free Methodist Church- Kingston: Geneva House (Momentum Campus Ministries)Wed, Sep 23Bethel Church Kingston
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