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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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Fall Rhapsody
Autumn is a special time to visit the Ottawa area while vibrant fall colours illuminate the city’s greenspaces and urban areas. Discover the magic of… -
Antiquarian Book Fair
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books of all genres, as well as maps and paper ephemera. Demonstrations and talks on historic book binding… -
Barrhaven Farmers' Market
Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal… -
Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival
Learn from and watch Canada's finest fiddlers and accompanists during this three-day annual festival. -
Darius Rucker Live
Three-time Grammy winner Darius Rucker brings his ‘Darius Rucker Live’ tour to Canada this fall! Get ready for an unforgettable night of chart-topping… -
Halloween Heist
Mischief is afoot at the Billings Estate National Historic Site! Families are invited to explore the museum grounds in a fun, self-guided adventure… -
Ottawa International Writers Festival
Attend the celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada and around the world with a fall and a spring edition. -
Pumpkin Fest
Pack a lunch and bring the whole family down to the Annual Pumpkin Festival featuring a petting zoo, corn maze, wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkin… -
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors… -
Pucker Up! The Lipstick Prints of Joyce Wieland
This exhibition highlights Joyce Wieland’s influential exploration of Canadian identity and feminist themes through innovative prints and mixed media… -
Acres of Terror
A terrifying Halloween attraction with four main parts: The Spooky Wagon Ride, House of Terror, Fog Maze and Spooky Village. Healthy and safety… -
Ottawa Rock N' Gem Show
Calling all rock and nature enthusiasts; discover unique treasures at the Rock N’ Gem Show full of crystals, fossils, gemstones, and more! Invite… -
Halloween Hijinks
Celebrate all things silly, fun, and a little bit spooky at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Perfect for families with young children, this… -
One World Bazaar
Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world. One… -
Noah Derksen
Experience an evening of soulful folk music with Noah Derksen, Canadian Folk Music’s Emerging Artist of the Year and SiriusXM Top of the Country… -
Pumpkinferno
Perfect for all ages, explore the magic of Pumpkinferno, a nighttime walk-through experience where over 9,000 hand-crafted pumpkins come to life in a… -
Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!
