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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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High tea on the veranda
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the… -
WOW Festival
The WOW Festival is a dynamic day showcasing a fully integrated healthcare system that equally prioritizes mental, physical, and substance use health… -
Capital Pop-Up Cinema
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all! -
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… -
Dief the Chief: October '62
Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister… -
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts. -
Nuits claires
Over the course of a year, 12 playwrights—1 per month—from Vancouver to Caraquet were chosen by 12 theatre companies to join a writing relay with… -
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… -
Cumberland Farmers' Market
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture… -
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… -
Swing on the Hill
Swing on the Hill 2025 brings Ottawa’s beloved free summer swing dance social back to Parliament Hill. Step into the spirit of the 1920s to 1940s with… -
Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show
An exciting event featuring more than 100 exhibitors, celebrity entertainment, and informative presentations. -
Urban Art Collective Saturday Themed Markets
Explore a variety of themed markets at The Art Hub and The Warehouse, each offering a unique shopping experience. The Art Hub will host the Comic &… -
Light at Night Kayaking
Join in for an enchanting "Light at Night" kayaking experience in downtown Ottawa. This 2.5 hour, 5.5km paddle along the Rideau Canal offers a perfect… -
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… -
Butter Tart Festival
The Market at the Barn hosts the 4th Annual Butter Tart Festival, known as Stittsville’s Sweetest Day, celebrating all things butter tart with options… -
613flea
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to…
