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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.
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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… -
Mario Kart Tournament
Join A Company of Fools for a high-speed, high-fun Mario Kart Tournament at the Mayfair Theatre — all in support of a great cause. Compete on the big… -
Volleyball Nations League - Women
Join the excitement in Ottawa for Women’s Week 1 of the Volleyball Nations League. Watch six of the world’s top teams — Canada, Bulgaria, the… -
Blackburn Fun Fair
For over five decades, Blackburn has hosted its annual Funfair during the first weekend of June, drawing thousands from both the town and surrounding… -
Doors Open Ottawa
During this early June event, you can visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are… -
Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown. The… -
Barrhaven Farmers' Market
Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal… -
Ottawa Ferrari Festival
Every June, Ottawa’s Preston Street transforms into a showcase of luxury, speed, and Italian flair as the Ferrari Club of America Ottawa Chapter… -
Beekeeping Experience
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert… -
Dickinson Days
A weekend event celebrating the birthday of Manotick’s founder, Moss Kent Dickinson, with a parade, fireworks, street market, old fashioned games, and… -
Loretta Ave. Block Party
Kick off summer with the lively Loretta Ave. Block Party in Wellington West and Hintonburg. Dance to live music, snack on local bites, browse vintage… -
Weekend Bikedays
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend… -
Guitars and Gasoline
Rock out at Guitars and Gasoline, the ultimate fusion of music and motorsports at Calabogie Motorsports Park! Catch high-energy live performances… -
Nepean Night Market
Soak up the good vibes at Nepean Night Market! Every Sunday from 5–9 p.m., enjoy amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks and fantastic live music… -
Art in the Park
More than 150 artists showcase their work in a beautiful park setting, with painters, photographers, collage artists, sculptors, potters, clothiers… -
Ottawa Italian Festival
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy at the Ottawa Italian Festival in Little Italy. Enjoy live street performances, patio dining, and… -
Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
Join the community for a fun-filled day at the Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show, a free event for all ages. Explore 100+ vendor tables featuring…
