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Oh! to Ah! experiences you can’t miss
Ottawa REDBLACKS
Join the roaring crowds at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne as Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team battles for a chance at the Grey Cup.
Weekend Bikedays
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Fall Rhapsody
Discover the magical colours of autumn in greenspaces and urban areas throughout Canada’s capital region during the annual Fall Rhapsody event.
Pumpkinferno
Take a nighttime stroll through a spellbinding outdoor exhibit of more than 7,000 handcrafted pumpkins lit up along a kilometre-long path with a…
Pumpkin Season and FrightFest
The Haunting Season at Saunders Farm promises daytime and nighttime fun for all ages, plus access to fresh food and drink on the farm’s patio!! During…
Day of the Dead Festival
Celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through art, gastronomy, music and dance.
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Each year on November 11, the Royal Canadian Legion hosts the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to commemorate…
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport.
Pumpkins After Dark
Get into the spooky spirit at this family friendly Halloween event held annually at Wesley Clover Parks in the city’s west end.
What’s happening in the Ottawa area
Check out some of the fun events and activities taking place in the Ottawa region this week, including the weekend!
More Oh! to Ah! experiences in Ottawa
Awesome autumn adventures and activities in Ottawa
Be adventurous while enjoying spectacular fall colours this fall in Ottawa by ziplining, caving, bungee jumping, flying, climbing, hiking, cycling, and more.
Best fall flavours in Ottawa
Enjoy sweet and savoury goodies including harvest-inspired beer, baked goods, cold treats and warm drinks while basking in Ottawa’s autumn beauty.
Fun for the whole family - Fall weekend ideas
Fun fall weekend ideas in the Ottawa region for families.
Fall for the perfect pumpkin patch and apple orchard in Ottawa
Visit apple orchards and pumpkin patches at the many farms in the Ottawa region this autumn for pick-your-own or pre-picked goodies, activities, and more.
Girls' getaway in Ottawa: a fall 2024 itinerary
Fall is the perfect time to get away, especially if it’s with your girlfriends. Looking for a girls' getaway itinerary that has something for everyone in your group?
Spooky and fun Halloween activities in Ottawa this fall
Looking to celebrate Halloween with fun, spooky or even terrifying programming? The Ottawa region has options for everyone from young kids to adults.
Shop like a local in Ottawa
Locally-owned shops throughout Ottawa’s vibrant neighbourhoods are the perfect places to get much-needed retail therapy. They carry quality…
Free or nearly free activities in spring, summer and fall in Ottawa
Free or almost free things to do in Ottawa in the spring, summer and fall seasons.
Outdoor family fall activities in the Ottawa region
Have fun outdoors with the kids this fall by walking, cycling, paddling, ziplining, flying, tasting and touring your way through the Ottawa region.
Year-round outdoor activities in Ottawa's Greenbelt
Enjoy seasonal outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, boating, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing and birdwatching all year round in Ottawa’s Greenbelt.
Hiking highlights in the Ottawa area
Looking to explore scenic trails on foot in the Ottawa region? Choose from walking on easy urban pathways, hiking on rugged rural terrain and much more.