Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, June 4. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
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For marketgoers in search of finds…
- 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!
- Thursday, June 4 |Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pick up local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local musicians, buskers and entertainers. FREE!
- Saturday, June 6 | 613flea is a bustling market full of vintage vendors, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind treasures. FREE!
- Sunday, June 7 |The Indigenous Art Market features the diverse and amazing work of Métis, Inuit and First Nations makers. Happening at the National Arts Centre.
- Sunday, June 7 |Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at the Lansdowne’s Farmers’ Market every Sunday. FREE!
For fans of festivals and performances…
- Fridays and Saturdays | Catch live music at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. FREE!
- Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6 | Kick off the summer with an unforgettable weekend of craft beer, tasty food, and live entertainment at the Orleans Craft Beer Festival.
- Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 | Get ready to dig in at the 10th annual Capital Ribfest, taking place at the RA Centre. Enjoy mouthwatering eats, live music, a bevvy bar, cook-off competitions, and games for all ages. FREE!
- Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6 | Experience two nights of powerful live music at Festival Lourd, a gathering that celebrates the intensity and diversity of the heavy music scene in Ottawa and the Outaouais.
- Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 |The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour attracts up to 1,500 riders for a two-day trip to Kingston and back.
- Saturday, June 6 |Experience Ottawa’s local music scene in an inviting outdoor setting at Bistrofest, a free festival that celebrates original artists and community connection. FREE!
- Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 |Ottawa Tourism invites the local community and visitors alike to drop by the Ottawa Visitor Centre as part of Doors Open Ottawa. FREE!
- Saturday, June 6 | Experience an inspiring evening of performance celebrating creativity, identity, and community expression at Art+ Showcase.
- Sunday, June 7 | Celebrate Ottawa’s love of shawarma at Shawarma Fest 2026, a high-energy cultural festival presented by Giza Entertainment. Don’t miss the Guinness World Record attempt for the longest shawarma sandwich, putting Ottawa on the global stage. FREE!
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Thursday, June 4 | Catch professional basketball action and family-friendly entertainment in Canada's capital from the Ottawa BlackJacks.
- Thursday, June 4 | Enjoy complimentary evening admission to the Canadian Museum of Nature and explore fascinating galleries featuring dinosaur fossils, Arctic ecosystems, Canadian wildlife, minerals, and more. FREE!
- Saturday, June 6 | Join the roaring crowds at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne as Ottawa’s REDBLACKS team battles for a chance at the Grey Cup.
- Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 |Visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are closed to the public—for free at Doors Open Ottawa. FREE!
- Tuesday, June 9 | Catch the Atletico Ottawa action at TD Place, where the crowd roars and every goal fuels the city’s soccer fever.
- Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 11 | Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games with the Ottawa Titans at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown.
