Easter weekend is the perfect excuse to enjoy early springtime activities and special events in Ottawa. With hands-on activities and egg hunts at museums, baby animals and playtime at farms and tasty local markets and brunch spots, you can get lots of quality time with family and friends. Hop on over to the Ottawa region this Easter!
Easter events
Easter Artisans' Market
Hop into Spring at the Easter Artisans' Market in ByWard! Enjoy face painting, tie-dye T-shirt making, and meet the Easter Bunny! The first 25 kids…
Easter at The Farm
Bring your own basket to collect colourful plastic eggs scattered along the forest walking trail, then exchange the eggs for an Easter treat.
Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Spring 2025, dates to be announced
Partake in this annual Easter Egg Hunt while enjoy the company of a wide variety of animals and birds up close, such as alpacas to zebus, goats to…
Maple Fest
Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store.
Metcalfe Farmers Easter Market
Join us at the Greely Community Centre for our Annual Easter Farmers Market! Enjoy free entry and parking as you explore over 45 local producers…
Weekend inspiration
Maple syrup fun in the Ottawa region
Experience maple magic from late winter into spring! Visit local sugar bushes, see how syrup is produced, eat sweet treats and enjoy the atmosphere!
Family-friendly restaurants and places to eat in Ottawa
See some of the restaurants, diners, pubs and self-serve options the whole family will love.
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.
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.
