Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, September 4. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For festivalgoers…
- Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7 | Mirror Mountain Film Festival at ODD Box in Arts Court, showcases 48 original films from some of the world’s most distinctive creative voices.
- Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7 | Don’t miss Ottawa ComicCon, a celebration of pop culture and entertainment featuring celebrities, personalities, fans and exhibitors from the worlds of comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, movies, TV, toys, anime, gaming and more.
- Saturday, September 6 | Don’t just watch as Ottawa turns into a night in Havana - be there! Join the thousands at Latin Sparks Festival for a night entrenched in Latin Culture.
- Sunday, September 7 | The Kanata Multicultural Dance and Music Festival is a family-friendly, admission-free, and packed with fun for all ages that brings together talented artists, performers, and diverse communities to showcase their cultural heritage and artistic talents. FREE!
- Starting Wednesday, September 10 | Don’t miss CityFolk, a four-day September celebration of music, dance and community at Lansdowne Park and throughout the Glebe area features an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages.
For sports fans…
- Friday, August 5 | Support the Ottawa REDBLACKS as they face the BC Lions at the Stadium at TD Place.
- Saturday, September 6 | Support Atletico Ottawa as they go against Pacific FC at TD Place.
- Sunday, September 7| Come together for Ottawa Rapid FC as they face Roses de Montréal 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!
- 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, September 4 to Friday, September 5 | Enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the veranda of the Laurier House National Historic Site.
- Friday, September 5 to Saturday, September 6 | Join special guest and superstar DJ Skyla Tylaa for a night of vibes, pretty girl energy, and great music at EXIT LOUNGE.
- Saturday, September 6 to Sunday, September 7 | Get ready to dance the night away with Laylit, an electrifying party celebrating music from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora.
- Saturday, September 6 | Rooted is a genre-blending, culture-rich dance party that celebrates the music of the South Asian global diaspora.
- Saturday, September 6 | Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during the Indigenous guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. FREE!
- Until Saturday, September 6 | Explore The Chef’s Table is an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience featuring curated menus from top Canadian chefs, presented alongside live music on the elegant patio of the National Arts Centre’s 1 Elgin Restaurant.
- Wednesday, September 10 |Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of Parliament Hill. FREE!
