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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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The Chef’s Table
The Chef’s Table is an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience featuring curated menus from top Canadian chefs, presented alongside live music on… -
Metcalfe Farmers' Market
Farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture and more including the Sunflower Café. -
Black Out Loud | Ottawa Afro-Folkloric Festival
Noir à tue tête, Ottawa’s Afro-Folklore Festival presented by Black Out Loud, is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates Black culture through… -
Westboro Farmers' Market
Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest… -
Don Kwan's Chinatown Walking Tour
Explore Ottawa’s Chinatown with local artist Don Kwan, who grew up in the neighbourhood and shares his unique perspective on this dynamic area. Learn… -
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… -
Alta Vista Market
Explore the Alta Vista Market every Saturday from June through October. Discover a variety of local products like fresh produce, farm eggs, yogurt… -
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… -
Latin Sparks Festival
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… -
Cumberland Farmers' Market
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture… -
Art in Strathcona Park
Spend a day at the park and enjoy one of the area’s most enjoyable fresh-air event featuring many talented artists and artisans. Established artists… -
Indigenous Walking Tours
Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art… -
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts. -
Metcalfe Plaza
From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy… -
Rooted - A South Asian Block Party
Rooted is a genre-blending, culture-rich dance party that celebrates the music of the South Asian global diaspora. Showcasing styles from chutney, UK… -
Skyla Tylaa Live in Ottawa
Join us for a night of vibes, pretty girl energy, and great music at EXIT LOUNGE, located at 1101 Baxter Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 1M1. Special guest and… -
Wakefield Market
Experience the charm of the Wakefield Market, a lively outdoor market happening every Saturday from May to October. Each week, around 30 passionate…
