Bring your chairs, refreshments and the whole family to enjoy the last days of summer with four free outdoor concerts in the park! Please note that…
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Ottawa Flower Market at Parkdale
A collective of local flower growers organizing pop-up flower markets! The market brings together local growers and the community, in the midst of the…
613flea
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa.
Chamberfest Concert Series
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s…
Ottawa REDBLACKS
Join the roaring crowds at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne as Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team battles for a chance at the Grey Cup.
Resident Chef Culinary Event featuring Jenni Lessard
Chef Jenni Lessard and NAC executive chef, Kenton Leier, have collaborated on an exceptional dining experience drawing inspiration from Chef Lessard’s…
Remember Me: A National Day of Remembrance
Stand with the Canada-wide Indigenous community through this first National Day of Remembrance created to inform, reconcile, and unite all Canadians.
Oméga by Night
Discover nature’s spirit and beauty by night on this new illuminated trail!
Panda Game
The battle of Ottawa’s universities is back! Book your seats to watch the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees vs the Carleton Ravens in this iconic…
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.
Whisky Ottawa
More whiskies under one roof than ever seen before in Ottawa! Enjoy samples and cocktails, as well as light snacks.
Cranium Festival
Hang out with friends at this three-day R&B and hip hop music festival with a lineup of more than 15 artists!
Legends of Motown
The group’s 16-piece cast of singers and musicians perform live look-a-like/sound-a-like tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations…
Ottawa Doll and Miniatures Show
Tons of dolls and miniatures for sale. Door proceeds going to the Ottawa Food Bank. Kids under 16 are free. Free parking. Lots to see, a treasure for…
Rekindled – Tradition, Modernity and Transformation in Indigenous Cultures
Witness this special cultural display created by the Canadian Museum of History’s 2019 participants in the Indigenous Internship Program. This exhibit…
Fall in Love with Maple
Who says maple syrup is just for spring? It’s easy to fall in love with maple all year long. This fall we invite you to discover what’s so amazing…
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.
Tagwàgi Festival
Celebrate authentic Indigenous activities through interactive workshops, delicious cuisine, and a farmers' market with local vendors. Meet the rare…
