Meet Dylan Playfair, star of Letterkenny, during an exclusive meet-and-greet at Fan Fest during the 2025 World Juniors! Don’t miss this chance to chat…
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Hunt For Gold
Join the Hunt For Gold during the 2025 IIHF World Juniors in Ottawa. Solve hockey trivia, snap selfies, and complete fun challenges in a downtown…
Thursty Pedaler's Holiday Tours
This 14-passenger party bike will take you on a merry ride from the Ottawa Christmas Market through the Glebe, where you'll sing along to holiday hits…
Winter Wonders at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Get ready for out-of-this-world holiday fun at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Join us for a special reading of The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy…
Domino Effect by Ingrid Ingrid
Join in a dynamic and creative experience designed to foster collaboration and inspire innovation. Participants will set up giant dominos across…
Fan Fest
Experience the excitement of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Fan Fest in Ottawa. This bigger than ever free event, hosted at Aberdeen…
Oh Crap! Rethinking Human Waste
A surprising exhibition that will take visitors on an unexpected journey into the environmental and social issues surrounding human waste. Oh Crap…
Elf's Pub Holiday Pop-Up
Welcome to the holiday spot at the Château — Elf’s Pub on Gingerbread Lane! Immerse yourself in the festive season with specially curated cocktails…
Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House
Renowned illusionists Ted & Marion Outerbridge are back to perform Mysteries of the Keyhole House, perfect for the entire family. The show is inspired…
ByWard Winter Market
Step into the festive spirit at the ByWard Winter Market! This outdoor winter wonderland offers something for everyone. Wander through rows of outdoor…
The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime
Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other with The Humbug Hustle, OttawaMusicals' 8th annual family musical, which has become a beloved…
Winter Wonders at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Celebrate the season at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Savor festive treats in the Demonstration Kitchen, admire holiday trees, and craft a…
IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship will be played in Ottawa, Ontario, bringing the World Juniors back to Canada's capital for the first time…
Ottawa Christmas Market
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a…
Outside the Lines
Featuring some 70 paintings, drawings, photographs, textiles and sculptures, Outside the Lines explores how more than two centuries of women artists…
Winter Wonders at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Dive into the world of sound this holiday season at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Explore hands-on activities that transform everyday…
Canada’s Game: Snap a Photo with the $5 Bill!
Celebrate the World Juniors 2025 with a special photo opportunity at the Museum. Capture a moment with the iconic $5 bank note from the Canadian…
Christmas Outdoor Adventure with YOW tours
Prepare for the most festive mission of the season! YOW Tours invites you to experience an interactive, family-friendly Christmas Adventure through…
