Step into a time machine and celebrate the holidays with your family in retro style! Enjoy the nostalgic charm of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s with vintage…
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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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Holiday High Tea
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea experience in our grand hall, upstairs at allsaints. The traditional menu includes scones, sandwiches, sweet treats, and… -
Naija Market Christmas Bazaar
If you close your eyes at Naija Market Day, you could swear you’re back home in a bustling Nigerian market. The chatter of vendors calling out their… -
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 Christmas Village
Bundle up and head over to Stanley’s Christmas Village for a winter wonderland experience. Snap a photo with Santa, grab some hot cocoa and jump on a… -
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in… -
Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa - Filipino Christmas in Ottawa
The Philippine Centre Canada (PCC), in partnership with the National Arts Centre, invites you once again to join us for a festive holiday market – the… -
Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival
The leading filmmakers’ festival in Ottawa, valuing artistic achievement and excellence. -
Mochitsuki
Mochitsuki Market will be packed with exciting Japanese cultural performances and martial arts demonstrations. Try your hand at mochi pounding. -
Magic on Set at CINÉ+
Watch Magic on Set in a theatre at the Canadian Museum of History's CINÉ+! Included with museum admission. This holiday romcom filmed on location… -
Ottawa Christmas Market
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a… -
Explore tracks and trains: railroads in miniature
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa… -
Nutcracker - Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet with the NAC Orchestra
The many cultural references in this beloved Canadian-themed production are sure to bring a smile to viewers’ faces. A hockey game on a frozen pond… -
Rendez-vous de la bande dessinée de Gatineau
Activities for all comics fans: live drawing performances, round tables, workshops, and conferences. Come see and participate! Presentations are in… -
Thursty Pedaler's Holiday Tours
This 14-passenger party bike will take you on a merry ride from the Ottawa Christmas Market through the Glebe, where you'll sing along to holiday hits… -
Vintage Village of Lights
Make memories to treasure at the Vintage Village of Lights. Enjoy a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s heritage village charmingly decorated for the… -
Les lundis des tout-petits
Visit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through… -
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…
