Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring…
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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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Black history in Ottawa Streets
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop… -
Beechwood Market
Shop local at the Beechwood Market every Saturday from June through October. Explore a wide range of local products, including fresh produce, farm… -
Metcalfe Farmers' Market
Farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture and more including the Sunflower Café. -
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… -
Live from the Booth
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa's electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series… -
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… -
Glengarry Highland Games
Witness traditional Scottish events with more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition. -
Cumberland Farmers' Market
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture… -
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts. -
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… -
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set… -
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… -
Main Street Farmers' Market
Support your local farmers' market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot… -
Ottawa BlackJacks Professional Basketball Club
Catch professional basketball action and family-friendly entertainment in Canada's capital! Don't miss the fast breaks, big dunks and impressive… -
Always a Bridesmaid
Four lifelong friends made a pact on prom night to always stand by each other—as bridesmaids. Now, more than 30 years later, these Southern besties… -
Yoga at the Gallery
Start your weekend with Pure Flow yoga on the patio at Tavern at the Gallery. Join Brittany Bryden every Saturday morning this summer for an… -
Kaleidoscope Kayaking
Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of…
