Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, November 20. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For your next big holiday find…
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 |Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere! FREE!
- Saturday, November 22 | Join Come see Santa Claus and friends at the Help Santa Toy Parade in downtown Ottawa. FREE!
- Saturday, November 22 | Join the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub for a festive celebration! Discover unique products and gifts from over 20 local Indigenous vendors, perfect for your holiday shopping. FREE!
- Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 | Complete your Christmas shopping with a unique local touch at the annual Watson Mill’s Christmas Market. FREE!
- Sunday, November 23 | Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Farmers’ Market every Sunday. FREE!
- Until Sunday, November 23 | Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world at One World Bazaar. FREE!
For arts, culture, and a good time…
- Fridays and Saturdays | Dance the night away at Club Aléa in the Casino du Lac-Leamy with its lineup of talented DJs!
- Ongoing | Catch first-rate musical performances in unique and quaint venues across Eastern Ontario, near Ottawa at the Ontario Festival of Small Halls.
- Ongoing | This winter, Sparks Street transforms into a festive wonderland in downtown Ottawa! Stroll beneath sparkling lights, explore holiday-themed installations, and capture memorable moments.
- Ongoing | The European Union Film Festival presents 27 films from all 27 European Union member states.
- Friday, November 21 | The ByWard Market will shine brighter than ever as they’re kicking off the 2025 holiday season with the lighting ceremony of the tallest holiday tree in Ottawa.
- Saturday, November 22; Wednesday, November 26| Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team!
