Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, May 29. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
This weekend | “Money that Almost Was” at the Bank of Canada Museum. Explore a fascinating exhibit of proposed bank note designs from 1935 to 1999. FREE!
For foodies…
- Friday, May 30 | Support over 50 small businesses including restaurants, bakeries, ice cream, self-care products, flowers, art, clothing and more at the Vegans Who Snack Food & Art Festival! FREE!
- Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 | Check out the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market, with a wide variety of non-stop multicultural performances, such as dragon and lion dance, live music, martial arts and of course local favourites and out-of-town vendors! FREE!
- Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 | Don’t miss the Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market at Tanger Outlets, from K-pop dancers to musicians and street food chefs specializing in the most unique and trendy Asian dishes. FREE!
- Sunday, June 1 | Come see the kitchens at C’est Bon Ottawa and join in for an open house featuring baking demos and tastings from gluten-free and vegan pastry chef Kelly DeMarinis of Life's What You Cake It. FREE!
- Sunday, June 1 | Get ready for Shawarma Fest in the ByWard Market! Savor the best local shawarma vendors, from classic recipes to exciting twists.
- Until Sunday, June 1 | Sample some of the best BBQ chicken and ribs you’ll ever taste at the Ottawa Ribfest on Sparks Street! FREE!
- Until Sunday, June 1 | Check out Le Grand Poutinefest in Gatineau! FREE!
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Ongoing |During NCC Weekend Bikedays, you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. FREE!
- Ongoing| Show your support for the Ottawa Titans Baseball Club at the Ottawa Stadium.
- Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 | See the very best dressage competitors at the Ottawa Dressage Festival, featuring over 200 competitors from Canada and beyond.
- Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, May 31 | Get ready to laugh and have fun as you witness hilarious comedy created on the spot at the Ottawa Improv Festival.
- Thursday, May 29 | Shop from a roster of local artists at the Urban Art Collective Night Markets happening at 1088 Somerset Street! FREE admission!
- Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 | Come to City of Om, the largest health and wellness festival to deepen your passion for yoga, fitness and wellness and enjoy live music, local artisans and food vendors.
- Friday, May 30 | Show your support for the Ottawa REDBLACKs as they go head-to-head with the Montreal Alouettes at TD Place.
- Wednesday, June 4 | The Parkdale Night Market welcomes new producers and growers offering unique products, creating an opportunity to connect with the community into the evening. FREE!
- Sunday, June 1 | Soak up the good vibes at Nepean Night Market! Every Sunday from 5–9 p.m., enjoy amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks and fantastic live music. FREE!
- Various dates throughout the week | Find the best fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, hot meals and more from friendly producers in different neighbourhoods at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne, Main Street, Westboro, Barrhaven and Orléans! FREE!
