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…
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Capital Pop-Up Cinema
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!
Melanie C - DJ Set Tour
Spice Girl and global superstar Melanie C, also known as Mel C or Sporty Spice, is bringing her electrifying DJ set tour to Ottawa's Bronson Centre on…
Swing on the Hill
Enjoy Ottawa's beloved free summer swing dance event at Parliament Hill! Step into the 1920s -'40s with music, dance and laughter against Parliament's…
Open NCC
Curious to see what the National Capital Commission does? Open NCC is back for a second year! Join them for a behind-the-scenes peek into the day-to…
613flea
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa.
Taste of Manotick
Local businesses will line Main Street showcasing all that the Vibrant Village of Manotick has to offer, from fantastic specialty/gift stores, stylish…
Butter Tart Festival Market
The Barn is pleased to be hosting the Annual Butter Tart Festival Market. There will be 16 butter tart bakers bringing you even more delicious Butter…
Black and Bluegrass Fest
A full day on the farm of the most beautifully, baddest bluegrass from around the whole country featuring two stages with non-stop music! Enjoy…
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…
Honduran Art Exhibition
This September, the Embassy of Honduras invites you to an exclusive art exhibition at the SAW Club, featuring the vibrant and diverse works of…
Heating Up the Capital
Meet the makers, sample their sauces and buy some to take home with you! Quench your appetite with adult beverages, food and quench the heat with ice…
Cheerfully Made Fall Market
Enjoy the handmade (and some vintage!) shopping fun featuring a well curated and eclectic line up of 100 Canadian makers.
Light at Night Kayaking
Join in for an enchanting "Light at Night" kayaking experience in downtown Ottawa. This 2.5 hour, 5.5km paddle along the Rideau Canal offers a perfect…
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!
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…
