Queers & Beers returns to Lowertown Brewery for a casual community gathering in the heart of the ByWard Market. Enjoy craft brews in a welcoming space…
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Beechwood Market
Shop local at the Beechwood Market every Saturday from June through October. Explore a wide range of local products, including fresh produce, farm… -
Don Kwan's Chinatown Walking Tour
Explore Ottawa’s Chinatown with local artist Don Kwan, who grew up in the neighbourhood and shares his unique perspective on this dynamic area. Learn… -
Metcalfe Farmers' Market
Farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture and more including the Sunflower Café. -
Westboro Farmers' Market
Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest… -
Music on the Canal
Celebrate summer with Music on the Canal, the NAC’s floating concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays in July. Featuring artists such as Miguel de… -
Yoga at the Gallery
Start your weekend with Pure Flow yoga on the patio at Tavern at the Gallery. Join Brittany Bryden every Saturday morning this summer for an… -
Alta Vista Market
Explore the Alta Vista Market every Saturday from June through October. Discover a variety of local products like fresh produce, farm eggs, yogurt… -
Live from the Booth
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa's electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series… -
Ottawa Flower Market
Your local farmer-florists are bringing an array of beautiful blooms from the Ottawa Valley to the Parkdale Public Market. Stop by and create your own… -
Fetch Local Markets
Celebrate local love (and pups!) at Fetch Local Markets, a monthly dog-friendly event featuring 30+ local makers, great vibes, and free entry. From… -
Summer Volley & Salsa
Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring… -
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts. -
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… -
Wakefield Market
Experience the charm of the Wakefield Market, a lively outdoor market happening every Saturday from May to October. Each week, around 30 passionate… -
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… -
Lock & Paddle
Join Parks Canada and hundreds of your fellow paddlers for this free mass paddling event on the Rideau Canal. Paddlers of all skill levels and… -
613flea
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to…
