Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, July 25. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
TIP | Highway 417 will close between Thursday, July 25 and Monday, July 29 for bridge replacement. Visit https://bit.ly/3SlEUgu for more information.
Ongoing | Discover art and heritage in the heart of the city! Visit outdoor exhibitions, admire historical monuments, or explore the Rideau Canal promenade on foot or by bike. Don’t miss free guided tours of the majestic Parliament Hill until September 2. Visit the Capital Information Kiosk for services and tools that will help you explore art and culture in Ottawa.
For sports fans…
- Thursday, July 25 | Show your support for the Ottawa BlackJacks they go head-to-head with the Saskatchewan Rattlers at TD Place.
- Friday, July 26 | Cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS as they take on the Calgary Stampeders at TD Place.
- Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28 | Show your support for baseball’s Ottawa Titans at the Ottawa Stadium.
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 | Bring your family and enjoy fun literacy activities at Rideau Hall. FREE!
- Thursday, July 25 | From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through Soul Rhythms, an energizing 1-hour group class designed for all ages and dance levels. Happening at the National Arts Centre. FREE!
- Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27 | Experience the Chef’s Table, a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs; dining on a spacious patio; with live musical entertainment performed from a floating stage on the Rideau Canal.
- Thursday, July 25 | Get ready to laugh the night away with the Ottawa Comedy Cabaret Cruise, set against breathtaking sunset views!
- Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 | Join Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor, playwright and stand-up comedian Pierre Brault in Dief the Chief: October ’62, an immersive play throughout the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum.
- Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28 | Side By Side Weekend is a communal festival with shows curated in collaboration with some of the best regional independent local talent.
- Until Saturday, July 27 | The Gatineau Beerfest is bringing over 150 beers from local breweries and abroad, plus local spirits, a wine bar and even some tasty non-alcoholic drinks.
- Saturday, July 27 | Enter MUDGIRL, A 5km walk/run with 17+ obstacles that's achievable by all.
- Saturday, July 27 | Check out the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Farm Day at the Just Food Community Farm for gardening workshops by local Queer and Trans farmers and gardeners. FREE!
- Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, July 28 | Watch the relief of the Sentries at the front door and front gate of Rideau Hall. FREE!
- Saturday, July 27 | Whether you are an experienced athlete or a novice looking for adrenaline, XMAN is an immersive experience on a thrilling obstacle course, happening at Centre Vorlage.
- Sunday, July 28| Don’t miss the Ottawa Chinatown Bazaar! FREE!
- Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, July 28 | Join Gees Bees for an exciting and educational family experience! Discover the world of bees, one of nature's most fascinating creatures at Gees Bees Honey Company.
- Until Sunday, July 28 | Don’t miss Commissionaires Ottawa Open, an annual PGA TOUR Canada tournament held at Eagle Creek.
- Wednesday, July 31 | Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy offer some spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River.
- Wednesday, July 31 | Witness a dazzling display of fireworks over the Ottawa River from the front row! Sail side-by-side on luxurious twin yachts for a truly unforgettable fireworks extravaganza.
- 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!
