Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, April 9. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For maple season fun…
- Ongoing | Watch maple syrup being made and enjoy the results at Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop. Activities include sleigh rides, maple taffy and other food products, walking trails, campfires, tobogganing, maple spa products, and more!
- Until Sunday, April 12 | Ongoing | Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store at the Maple Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm.
- Until Sunday, April 12 | Take a wagon ride out to the sugarbush at the Log Farm. See how maple syrup is made. Then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples.
For sports fans…
- Thursday, April 9| Cheer on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Friday, April 10 | Support the Ottawa Black Bears, the city's Canadian professional box lacrosse team that competes in the National Lacrosse League. Held at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Saturday, April 11 | United Championship Boxing presents an evening of professional boxing at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa.
- Tuesday, April 14 | Enjoy Ottawa 67’s games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Ongoing | Experience the Outaouais Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of national and international auteur cinema! Enjoy 100+ screenings of feature films, shorts, animations, and documentaries from around the world.
- Fridays and Saturdays | Dance the night away at Club Aléa in the Casino du Lac-Leamy with its lineup of talented DJs!
- Saturday, April 11 | Explore Alone in the Dark at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Designed for curious participants, this small-group experience offers a quiet, atmospheric alternative to conventional tours.
- Saturday, April 11 |The Crescendo Concert Series at Rideau Hall features performances by musicians from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Saturday, April 11 |Join music enthusiasts at Ottawa Record Fair for a day of crate-digging and rare vinyl finds.
- Saturday, April 11 | Ten improvisational comedians compete in a fast-paced live competition presented by Westboro Improv Theatre. Held at Arts Court.
- Until Sunday, April 12 | Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market every Sunday. FREE!
- Until Sunday, April 12 | Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy.
- Tuesday, April 14 | Jazz Night Out is an evening of live music supporting Ottawa’s vibrant jazz community.
- Tuesday, April 14 | Come join the National Arts Centre for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. FREE!
- Wednesday, April 15 | The Y Embassy Chef Showcase brings together chefs representing international embassies in Canada’s capital for a unique culinary experience. Held at Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park.
