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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…
Alight at Night
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…
A Hip New Year's Eve Bash at Overflow Brewing Company
Ring in 2025 at Overflow Brewing Company’s Legendary NYE Bash! Enjoy a delicious buffet and live music by Little Bones, a tribute to The Tragically…
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at CRAFT
Countdown to 2025 at CRAFT! Celebrate with a DJ, dance floor, and an unforgettable party. Want to join them earlier? Reserve your dinner spot and…
SBK NYE 2025 - The Latin Ball 2
Step into 2025 with SBK NYE - The Latin Ball 2! Celebrate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown with a night of salsa, bachata, and kizomba to…
New Year’s Party at Casino du Lac-Leamy
Join Casino du Lac-Leamy for an exclusive, immersive and spectacular NYE Party on December 31, to which only ticket holders will be admitted. You won…
Lowertown New Years Eve 2025 Keg Party
Kick off 2025 at the ultimate Lowertown New Year’s Eve Keg Party! Celebrate at Lowertown Brewery in ByWard Market with fantastic vibes and a…
New Year's Eve Ottawa Ball at Preston Event Centre
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at the vibrant New Year’s Eve party at Preston Event Centre! Enjoy three DJs spinning the best hip-hop, R&B, and…
Flights with Santa
Sit in Santa’s new sleigh as you fly over Ottawa this Christmas with up to 3 passengers!
The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime
Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other with The Humbug Hustle, OttawaMusicals' 8th annual family musical, which has become a beloved…
A White Rabbit New Year's Eve 2025
Ring in the new year with A White Rabbit New Year’s Eve at City At Night. Enjoy $4 drinks during Hoppy Hour, then dance to the best house and tech…
New Year's Eve at The Rainbow
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Rainbow Bistro with The Electric Company! Dance into 2025 with a soulful disco vibe, complete with 1970s flair and…
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.
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…
NYE 2025 at the Show
Kick off your New Year in style at The Show—Ottawa's premier nightclub! Join over 500 partygoers for an unforgettable night featuring live DJs, VIP…
Hogman-eh!
Celebrate Hogmanay – a Scottish New Year’s tradition! Join the lively celebration rooted in Scottish history, with great music, dancing, delicious…
Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Party
Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Party is the ultimate celebration! Groove Marmalade takes you from the '50s to today with rock ‘n’ roll…
