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1860s Fall Fair Weekend & Quilt Show
Participate in the excitement of a wonderfully re-created 1860s Fall Fair, using 1860s fair categories and rules as a guideline. Public entries are…
Memories of Childhood
Revisit your favourite childhood memories and pastimes with a special celebration of heritage, arts and culture at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum…
ByWard Barket
ByWard Barket makes the ByWard Market a must-visit destination for your furry friends! This pet-friendly extravaganza features a variety of pet-themed…
Ottawa Bonsai Society annual show
Come admire around 40 of the most beautiful bonsais in the region! Ottawa Bonsai Society members will be available to answer all your questions. The…
Social Sundays
Join in each Sunday, from May 26 to September 15 for a Sunday filled with fun, community and discovering local gems! Social Sundays will spotlight a…
Viva Mexico Festival @ Sparks St.
The second edition of the Viva México on Sparks St, a street festival celebrating the culture, food, music and traditions of Mexico, as part of the…
Orléans Ribfest & Poutine
Feast on some of Ottawa's best ribs at Orleans Ribfest & Poutine! Mark your calendars for September 13-15, 2024 and prepare to get saucy.
CityFolk
This four-day September celebration of music, dance and community at Lansdowne Park and throughout the Glebe area features an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages.
York Street Market
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!
Ottawa Chinatown Bazaar
Ottawa Chinatown is traditionally the cultural hub where a variety of cultures blends and grow. To enhance Chinatown’s attractiveness as a…
City Sounds Live
Enjoy outdoor musical performances in various vibrant neighbourhoods of Ottawa!
Full Moon Yoga
Open to all levels: free public yoga classes on the lawn under the moonlight. Grab your mat, water bottle, and your yoga buddies!
Twilight Cinema
Enjoy outdoor film screenings under the stars, to watch with family or friends. Cost: $5 / Adult. Free for children 12 and under. *The profits will be…
Harvest - A Feast of Fall
Harvest - A Feast of Fall is a multi-chef food and beverage experience celebrating Ottawa’s amazing culinary community of award-winning chefs…
Mo Kenney
On their fifth studio album, From Nowhere, Mo Kenney embraces the textures of ambiguity and the rich blur of being, failing, and becoming. As they…
SPHERE Festival - Listening to the Earth
Listen to the Earth and attend this festival launching a year-long exploration of listening as humankind navigates the climate crisis and biodiversity…
Serial Killer Cruise
Ottawa Boat Cruise presents Serial Killer Cruise: Unmasking The Rideau Canal Ripper. Please gather here. Step aboard an electrifying Electric Boat for…
