Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, February 26. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
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, February 28 | Enjoy APRÈS SKI 2026, a high energy rooftop ski themed celebration at Porch on Preston brings alpine inspired atmosphere to the heart of Ottawa. Guests can enjoy live DJs, ski themed activations, seasonal beverages, chalet style fare.
- Saturday, February 28 | 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.
- Saturday, February 28 | Get ready to experience the electrifying world of Daft Punk like never before at Daft Punk Night at the 27 Club.
- Saturday, February 28 | Taste amazing craft beers, dance at our silent disco, and snack on delicious local food—all in one epic day at the Ottawa I ❤︎ Beer Festival at the EY Centre.
- 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 1 | Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market every Sunday. FREE!
- Sunday, March 1 | Megadeth storms into the Canadian Tire Centre, joined by Anthrax and Exodus.
- Wednesday, March 4 | Rising star in vocal jazz and double JUNO Award winner, Dominique Fils-Aimé is a Montreal singer-songwriter who puts the history of African-American musical culture into the heart of her work.
- Wednesday, March 4 | enjoy all-inclusive premium cocktails, decadent chef stations, and captivating entertainment, including DJs, live music, auctions, beauty bars, and surprise experiences at SnowBall: A Cool Winter's Eve.
For sports fans…
- Thursday, February 26 | Cheer on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Saturday, February 28; Wednesday, March 4 | Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team at TD Place.
- Saturday, February 28 | Cheer on the Ottawa Black Bears, the city's Canadian professional box lacrosse team.
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.