Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, August 21. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
Thursday, August 21 | Celebrate Pride Week in Ottawa with a special Pride Night at the Gallery. Kick off your evening with DJ Roxysunset in the Scotiabank Great Hall, then join a co-presented 3 to See tour led by queer artist Kim Ferris-Manning and a Gallery interpreter. Don’t miss a spectacular mini performance by Drag Queen Denim.
For Capital Pride celebrations…
- Here are just a few of the many inspiring queer-friendly businesses Ottawa has to offer and to support year-round.
- Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, August 23 |Maggie May Harder presents the BIG DYKE WEEKEND at Art House, a multi-day celebration of Pride 2025 dedicated to not-cis-man queer communities.
- Thursday, August 21 | Enjoy craft brews in a welcoming space — indoors or outdoors, weather permitting — designed for queer and trans pub lovers to connect, chat, and feel at ease at Queers & Beers.
- Thursday, August 21 | Local drag talent competes for the crowns of Mr., Mx., and Ms. Capital Pride 2025 at Capital Pride Pageant at the National Arts Centre.
- Friday, August 22 | Don’t miss Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 23 | Enjoy Capital Pride where you can join in diverse celebrations of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ community in parks, streets, clubs and other sites across the city. On Sunday, don’t miss the Capital Pride Parade where colourful floats, spirited performances and joyful energy fill the streets. FREE!
For sports fans…
- Friday, August 22| Cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS as they go head-to-head with the Edmonton Elks at TD Place.
- Saturday, August 23| Support Altetico Ottawa as they go against Calvary FC at TD Place.
- Sunday, August 24| Come together for Ottawa Rapid FC as they face Vancouver Rise FC at TD Place.
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!
- Saturday, August 23| The Monster Trucks All Out Tour returns bigger than ever to Carp, Ontario.
- Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening |Don’t miss the new Metcalfe Plaza where weekend evenings come alive with energizing DJs, music and food vendors and daytime offers everything from pop-up shops to pilates. Produced by the Downtown BIA, Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA. FREE!
- Thursday, August 21 to Friday, August 22 | Enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the veranda of the Laurier House National Historic Site.
- Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 |Enjoy the sizzling sounds (and tastes) of street food, live music, and community coming together at the Indian Food Festival of Ottawa. FREE!
- Saturday, August 23 | Breakers of all ages take the stage in a high-energy showdown in Shake the Room featuring 2 vs 2 Breaking, 1 vs 1 Kids Breaking, and 1 vs 1 Hip Hop battles. Held at the EY Centre.
- Until Sunday, August 24 | Don’t miss the Capital Fair featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more! Held at Rideau Carleton Raceway.
- Ongoing | Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from the Ottawa Titans at RCGT Park.
- Ongoing | Get lost in the fun at Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm! Explore world-famous mazes, soar on the zipline, and enjoy great food and family fun all summer long.
