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Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar. Enter a specific date range, keywords or location, or simply browse to find festivals, museum exhibitions, professional sports events and much more.
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Caribbean Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Join WIYA Ottawa as for the 3rd year in a row we celebrate October as Caribbean Heritage Month in Ottawa.
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…
Fall Colours Chairlift Rides
Get the best bird-eyes view of the changing leaves this fall when you take the Lakeview Chairlift to the top of Dickson Mountain in Calabogie, ON…
Metcalfe Fair
Enjoy this major agricultural fall fair that began 11 years before Canada's Confederation.
Rocket Adventures
Climb onto an imaginary rocket ship and launch into space! In space, put on your jetpack and embark on a spacewalk to conduct ship repairs. Enjoy a…
We do not dream of labour exhibit
Through explorations of motherhood, nature, music and bare emotional and physical truths, this exhibition addresses the effects of capitalism, and…
24hr Yogapalooza
Come raise money for CHEO at this event and participate in a 24 hour yoga marathon!
CIBC Run for the Cure
A 5k or 1k walk or run to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, which invests these dollars into groundbreaking breast cancer research…
Ottawa Fall Home Show
Discover the latest in home decor, design, landscaping, and more.
Symposium Gatineau en Couleurs
Admire the fall colors of Aylmer and meet 70 painters and sculptors at the largest visual arts event in the Outaouais.
Stories of Regeneration
Regeneration Canada is pleased to present the final field-to-fork event of the season! Gather your friends and family on October 1 at Just Food…
Annual Biology Butterfly Show
The Annual Butterfly Biology Show looks forward to welcoming you to the 24th Annual Biology Butterfly Show. Reservations required.
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…
Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
A two-day sale with 120 booths of toys, artisans, video games, trading cards, and entertainment. Check out the gaming zone with arcade machines…
Oktoberfest at the Tavern at the Gallery
Join Tavern at the Gallery for their Oktoberfest Ottawa Festival! Come enjoy traditional German delicacies, steins of cold bier and polka! No…
Ottawa Gluten Free Show
Visit the Ottawa Gluten Free Show, where you’ll discover a world of delicious gluten-free products and services! This is the ultimate event for…
Parkdale Night Market
Expanding the offerings of the market to new producers and growers with distinct products, the Night Market is an opportunity to interact with the…
