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Nature Nocturne
Dance until midnight while DJs fill the castle with awesome sound! Meet artists throughout the galleries. Discover four floors of world-class museum… -
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in… -
Paint your Own Chocolate
Looking for a fun (and yummy) Easter activity? Come and paint your own chocolate! Personalize an award-winning 70% dark chocolate egg filled with… -
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown reunites established and emerging voices in Ottawa’s burlesque community for a high-energy showcase of performance art… -
Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how… -
bol, brown boy, bol
Bol, Brown Boy, Bol is a cheeky and heartfelt solo performance exploring one artist’s journey to reclaim his voice and cultural inheritance through… -
BSA Annual Fashion Show
The BSA Annual Fashion Show presents 26 Noir: Legacy – The Future Is Black, a bold celebration of Black excellence, creativity, and cultural influence… -
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… -
Visages
In Visages, director Alexia Bürger explores identity and perception through the story of a Polish man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Vladimir… -
Remix Wrestling Presents...Broadhead: Last Resort
Experience Ottawa's rowdiest night out! Remix Wrestling returns to Broadhead Brewery for a high-energy showcase. Witness hard-hitting matches and big… -
Anyone can sculpt ice
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving… -
Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak… -
Rose
From Tomson Highway, award-winning Indigenous playwright of The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, comes the musical Rose, the… -
Double Vision
Cabaret Nova presents Double Vision, a theatrical showcase introducing a dual-stage performance format to Ottawa audiences.Set within a single venue… -
2026 U20 Broomball Nationals
The U20 National Championships hosted by Broomball Canada bring together top young broomball athletes from across the country. Teams compete in an… -
Shinrin-Yoku: Guided Nature Walk
Forest bathing is a Japanese practice focused on mindfulness and connection with nature. This activity offers an introduction to the practice through… -
Ottawa Black Bears
Cheer on the Ottawa Black Bears, the city's Canadian professional box lacrosse team that competes in the National Lacrosse League.
