From Oh! to Ah! - Oh!
From Oh! to Ah! - Oh!

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From Oh! to Ah! - Ah! Desktop Fall
From Oh! to Ah! - Ah!

Oh! to Ah! experiences you can’t miss

Byward Market, fall
Event calendar
Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar.
Ottawa REDBLACKS
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.
Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa
Aero Gatineau-Ottawa
Don’t miss this annual air show featuring awe-inspiring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.
CityFolk
CityFolk
This four-day September celebration of music, dance and community at Lansdowne Park and throughout the Glebe area features an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages.
SPHERE Festival
SPHERE Festival - Listening to the Earth
Listen to the Earth and attend this festival launching a year-long exploration of listening as humankind navigates the climate crisis and biodiversity…
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil: ECHO
With a tale about evolution as well as the symbiotic relationships that our lives depend on, Cirque du Soleil adds fresh and unexpected turns to its…
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Ottawa International Animation Festival
North America's oldest and largest animation festival presents films as well as industry talks and exhibits throughout Ottawa in September each year.
Rideau Canal - cycling
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 in Ottawa
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, Upper Canada Village
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…
Saunders Farm
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
Day of the Dead Festival
Celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through art, gastronomy, music and dance.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
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 Hockey Club
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.
Parliament Hill, Fall
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

Voyageurs Pathway/Sentier des Voyageurs
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.
BeaverTails and pumpkin
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.
pumpkin, family, fall
Fun for the whole family - Fall weekend ideas
Fun fall weekend ideas in the Ottawa region for families.
Pumpkins, fall
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.
Nordik Spa-Nature
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?
Fall in Ottawa
Couple’s Ottawa Getaway: Fall Edition
Fall-inspired activities for a couple’s getaway in Ottawa.
Saunders Farm, Fall
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.
wine
Sip and Savour: Discover Ottawa's Top Wine Bars
Must-try wine bars in the Ottawa area.
Ottawa REDBLACKS
Guys’ road trip: An Ottawa itinerary
What to do in Ottawa for a guys’ trip.
Maker House
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…
Cycling pathways Ottawa
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.
Pumpkinferno, Upper Canada Village
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.
Pine Grove Trail, Greenbelt
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.
Gatineau Park, hiking, fall
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.

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