Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, March 5. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For maple sugar fun…
- Ongoing | 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.
- Ongoing | Experience a sweet slice of history at the Stanley's Olde Maple Lane 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993.
- Ongoing | Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store at the Maple Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm.
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Friday, March 6 | Make sure to catch an incredible music show from the Chamberfest Concert Series.
- Fridays and Saturdays | Dance the night away at Club Aléa in the Casino du Lac-Leamy with its lineup of talented DJs!
- Saturday, March 7 | GRAMMY® Award-nominated musician Wolfgang Van Halen brings his solo project Mammoth to the stage with unmatched energy and musical mastery at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa.
- Saturday, March 7 | Check out an exciting lineup of over 140 vendors who offer hand made treasures, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds at 613flea in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. FREE!
- Friday March 6 and 7 | The Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo will feature local golf courses, golf destinations, live auctions, two large retailers.
- Saturday, March 7 | Experience the legendary sound of Journey live in Ottawa during their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR.
- Saturday, March 7 | Celebrate Irish pride in Ottawa with the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, transforming downtown into a vibrant sea of shamrocks, music, and community spirit. FREE!
- Saturday, March 7 | Get ready to experience the joy of this traditional Indian festival filled with music, dancing and of course, lots of colours at the Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park. FREE!
- Ongoing Wednesdays through Sundays |At Le Petit Chef, guests enjoy a playful animated chef who appears on their plates between courses, adding whimsy to the meal.
- Sunday, March 8 | Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market every Sunday. FREE!
- Starting Wednesday, March 11 | Enjoy Youth Infringement Festival, a free open-access performing arts festival for Ottawa youth age 16 to 25 to develop and produce original work.
- Starting Wednesday, March 11 | Don’t miss the International Film Festival of Ottawa to see the best of contemporary Canadian and international cinema from prestigious film festivals around the world.
For sports fans…
- Wednesday, March 11 | Cheer on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Wednesday, March 11 | Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team at TD Place.
Saturday, March 7 to Sunday, March 8 | Cheer on the Ottawa 67's, for family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne.
