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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.
Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
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Summer Flower U-Pick
Stroll through colourful flower fields and enjoy a peaceful countryside experience at this pick-your-own flower farm near Ottawa. With more than 25… -
The Corn Maze Festival
Celebrate Ottawa’s history through a large-scale outdoor experience that transforms farmland into interactive landscape art. Featuring winding paths… -
Oniro
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by… -
Songs from the Shed
Discover Ottawa’s vibrant local music scene at The Shed on Sparks Street with a lively outdoor concert series that brings the downtown core to life… -
Akoustik at St. Charles
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St… -
Parkdale Night Market
The Night Market welcomes new producers and growers offering unique products, creating an opportunity to connect with the community into the evening… -
Parliament Hill Yoga
Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of… -
Words on Water - Ottawa Riverkeeper Current Conversations
Join Ottawa Riverkeeper at our Learning Lab for our last Current Conversations speaker series event. Hear from 10 incredible local poets, including… -
Black history in Ottawa Streets
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, experience the National Gallery of Canada with music and an artful atmosphere. Take part in free art-making… -
Latin Thursdays
Feel the rhythm of Latin music every Thursday at an energetic dance night filled with vibrant beats and a lively atmosphere. Whether you're an… -
Sunset Party Cruises
See Ottawa from the water with a collection of specialty cruises that pair scenic views with festive and memorable experiences. From sunset party… -
Nature after 5
Enjoy complimentary evening admission to the Canadian Museum of Nature and explore fascinating galleries featuring dinosaur fossils, Arctic ecosystems… -
Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown. The… -
Orléans Farmers' Market
Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared… -
Chef’s Table at Nordik Spa Village Chelsea
Savour an extraordinary culinary experience at Nordik Spa Village Chelsea’s Chef’s Table, an intimate evening that brings together exceptional cuisine… -
Star Party by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Free, family-friendly Star Parties invite everyone to explore the night sky. RASC Ottawa Centre members share telescope viewings and their passion for…
