Experience a dynamic night of live music at Avant-Garde Bar with a high-energy lineup. Fat Bottomed Boys bring Queen-inspired rock with a French twist…
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Comedy at Kichesippi
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy at Kichesippi. Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious performances by five amazing comics. This intimate 100%…
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…
Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop
Under the guidance of Indigenous artist and educator, Ashley Clark, craft your own dreamcatcher in a 2-3 hour session. The materials will be provided…
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks while taking in music and…
Night Market at Next Door
Discover the Night Market at Next Door in Little Italy! This indoor market is free to attend and open to all, featuring local vendors, delicious eats…
Hop Into Spring
Hop Into Spring with a day of family-friendly fun celebrating the season. Meet baby animals from the Heritage Livestock Club, join a scavenger hunt to…
Now and Then
One night in 1981, as Jamie is closing his bar, a last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby a thousand dollars each to have a drink with…
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour is coming to Canadian Tire Centre on April 19. This is your chance to witness the World Record-breaking…
Metcalfe Farmers Easter Market
Enjoy free entry and parking as you explore over 45 local producers. Browse fresh veggies, fruits, honey, maple syrup, oils, hot sauces, home décor…
Bytown Antique & Vintage Show
Celebrate 50 years of timeless treasures at the Bytown Antique & Vintage Show! Explore antiques, collectibles, nostalgia, vintage finds, art, jewelry…
Carp Farmers’ Easter Market
Celebrate spring at the Carp Farmers' Market’s Easter Market! Browse 45+ local vendors indoors and out, enjoy live music by Zachary Martin, and join…
Easter at the Bunker
Spring has sprung at the Diefenbunker Museum, and it's time for some springtime family fun underground! Visitors are invited to explore the four…
Atlético Ottawa
Experience the passion of Atlético Ottawa, where grit meets glory on the pitch. As Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League team, they bring the energy, heart…
Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for both kids and kids at heart! Help the Easter Bunny find all of the lost Easter eggs…
Easter Artisans' Market
Hop into Spring at the Easter Artisans' Market in ByWard! Enjoy face painting, tie-dye T-shirt making, and meet the Easter Bunny! The first 25 kids…
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
Stanley's invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the…
Canadian Improv Games
The Canadian Improv Games National Festival is an immersive educational experience that fosters creativity and camaraderie. Through improvisational…
