This all-ages event invites you to unwind in a 19th-century village lit by over a million lights. Enjoy activity stations and visit St. Nicolas, stop…
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Vintage Village of Lights
Create treasured memories at the Vintage Village of Lights! Enjoy a postcard-perfect heritage village from the 1920s and '30s, beautifully decorated…
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…
Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the…
FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco
Created by Ron Pederson & Alan Klifferdirected by Alan Klifferstarring Rob Baker, Jan Caruana & Ron Pedersona Klif Entertainment production. This show…
Christmas Gems with Seventeen Voyces
Join Ottawa chamber choir Seventeen Voyces for a Christmas-themed concert. A delightful mixture of early music and festive favourites. Saturday…
Annual Evergreen Trees & Decor Sales
Branch out this season! Explore the beauty of Canadian-grown trees in a variety of species and sizes, perfect for your home. Enhance your décor with…
Ottawa Kwanzaa Celebration
The Ottawa Kwanzaa celebration will include a dynamic showcase of cultural dancers, drumming, singing, music and authentic African and Caribbean…
A Country Christmas
Experience A Country Christmas at Saunders Farm! Enjoy festive family fun with the Elf Academy Stage Show, Santa visits, snow-covered hedge mazes, and…
Flights with Santa
Sit in Santa’s new sleigh as you fly over Ottawa this Christmas with up to 3 passengers!
Bell Capital Cup
More than just a children’s hockey tournament: a festival celebrating the game of hockey in Canada’s capital, with teams from across Canada, the…
Glebe Spree
Enter to win big this holiday when you shop in the Glebe! For every $15 spent at a participating Glebe business, you will receive a sticker for your…
New Year's Eve Comedy Night
Ring in the new year with great Canadian comedians. This is the ultimate way to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in the new year.
New Year's Run
Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle. The start line and fast & flat race begin at Lansdowne…
Magic of Lights
Experience the dazzling Magic of Lights drive-through display this winter. Lined with two kilometers of sparkling LED light displays, this event is…
IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship will be played in Ottawa, Ontario, bringing the World Juniors back to Canada's capital for the first time…
Fan Fest
Experience the excitement of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Fan Fest in Ottawa. This bigger than ever free event, hosted at Aberdeen…
Oh Crap! Rethinking Human Waste
A surprising exhibition that will take visitors on an unexpected journey into the environmental and social issues surrounding human waste. Oh Crap…
