Celebrate spring at Easter at the Estate with hands-on family activities. Create an Easter craft, test your skills in an egg and spoon race, get…
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Fulton's maple season
Watch maple syrup being made and enjoy the results! Activities include sleigh rides, maple taffy and other food products, walking trails, campfires…
Sounds of Spring
Experience the uplifting "Sounds of Spring" concert featuring a stunning choir and soloists, including acclaimed performers like Myriam Leblanc and…
Anime Ottawa
Get ready to celebrate all things anime! Anime Ottawa brings fans together for epic cosplay, artist showcases, gaming, and more. Meet creators…
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors…
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
Stanley's invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the…
Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Partake in this annual Easter Egg Hunt while enjoy the company of a wide variety of animals and birds up close, such as alpacas to zebus, goats to…
Maple Fest
Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store.
Easter at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
After a long winter, the barns are buzzing with new life. Welcome soft lambs, observe fluffy newly hatched chicks and turkey poults up close, and…
Easter at The Log Farm
Celebrate Easter with fun activities around the farm. Admission includes an Easter egg hunt in the forest and a scenic wagon ride. Enjoy a visit with…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern…
Dueling Pianos
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the…
Night Market at Next Door
Discover the Night Market at Next Door in Little Italy! This indoor market is free to attend and open to all, featuring local vendors, delicious eats…
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa…
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks while taking in music and…
Djely Tapa
Appearing at the NAC with a new album under her belt, Djely Tapa will enchant you with her voice and charisma. With Dankoraba, Djely Tapa pursues her…
Ass Catchum: The Spy Who Dragged Me
Step into a world of psychedelic danger with Ass Catchum! Enjoy a groovy mix of drag, burlesque, comedy, and live music as this shagadelic host takes…
