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Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar. Enter a specific date range, keywords or location, or simply browse to find festivals, museum exhibitions, professional sports events and much more.
Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
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Oniro
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by… -
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa… -
No Codes
No Codes is a jazz collective formed by four musicians and composers: Benjamin Deschamps (alto saxophone), Frank Lozano (tenor saxophone), Sébastien… -
Comfortably Numb – A Journey Into the Mind of Pink Floyd
Experience the music and spectacle of Pink Floyd with Comfortably Numb – Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Celebrating the band’s greatest hits from 1967 to… -
Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak… -
Canadian Culinary Championship
Join North America’s Best Annual Celebration of National Gastronomy. Ten of Canada's Best Chefs demonstrate their culinary expertise in three intense… -
One Small Misstep
Experience One Small Misstep, a sci-fi musical comedy following a misfit crew stranded on a mysterious planet. With laugh-out-loud moments, catchy… -
613flea
613flea is an ever-evolving marketplace that brings together Ottawa’s creative and sustainable communities. Held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at… -
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated… -
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in… -
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You'll find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals… -
Indigenous Experiences – Winterlude Mini Pow Wow
Experience a mini Pow Wow featuring a Grand Entry or opening ceremony, intertribal dances, and performances by invited drum groups, along with dancers… -
Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show
Shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and… -
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors… -
Behind the Scenes Tour: Bytown Museum Collections
This behind the scenes tour offers a guided look into the Bytown Museum’s collection and curatorial work. Led by the Exhibition and Collections… -
Winterlude at the Bank of Canada Museum
Discover how money has evolved in Canada through engaging objects and hands on exploration at the Bank of Canada Museum. Interactive activities invite… -
Winterlude Triathlon
Watch dedicated winter enthusiasts ice skate for 7-8 km, cross-country ski for 6 km, and run for 5 km.
