From family-friendly outings to brewery tours, fancy meals and chic VIP parties, you’ll find the perfect way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Canada’s capital region. Options even include free events, daytime gatherings and outdoor activities! We’ve gathered just some of the great ways you can celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 this December in the Ottawa region.
Ring in 2025!
Alight at Night
This all-ages event invites you to unwind in a 19th-century village lit by over a million lights. Enjoy activity stations and visit St. Nicolas, stop…
Bell Capital Cup
More than just a children’s hockey tournament: a festival celebrating the game of hockey in Canada’s capital, with teams from across Canada, the…
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…
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…
Illuminating Curiosity: Explore the Wonders of Light and Glow!
Celebrate the winter season with engaging, light-inspired activities at the Canadian Children’s Museum in Ottawa. Take part in hands-on experiments…
Other NYE ideas in the Ottawa region
Wonderful outdoor winter activities in Ottawa
Looking for fun things to do outside this winter by yourself, with friends or with loved-ones? Stay active by skating, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and more.
Hot brunch spots in Canada’s capital
Browse a few of the tastiest brunch places in the Ottawa area that serve classic egg breakfasts, inventive dishes, mimosas, Caesars and much more.
