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Music on the Canal
Celebrate summer with Music on the Canal, the NAC’s floating concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays in July. Featuring artists such as Miguel de… -
Dueling Pianos
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the… -
Orléans Farmers' Market
Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared… -
Urban Art Collective Hintonburg Night Market
Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks while taking in music and… -
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… -
Ice Cream Concerts in the Park
Enjoy a magical Ottawa summer evening with free live music from the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet, performing three ice cream-themed world… -
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… -
Pirate Fest
Yo ho ho there mateys! There will be fun family-friendly pirate themed activities throughout the day and crafty local vendors on site. Learn how to… -
Fetch Local Markets
Celebrate local love (and pups!) at Fetch Local Markets, a monthly dog-friendly event featuring 30+ local makers, great vibes, and free entry. From… -
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… -
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… -
VegOttawa Fest
Celebrate plant-based living with delicious food, inspiring speakers and local vendors at VegOttawa Fest. Whether you are vegan or veg-curious, enjoy… -
Ottawa On Tap Beerfest
At Ottawa On Tap Beerfest, you'll have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of local craft beers plus enjoy live music, games for kids and adults… -
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts. -
The Chef’s Table
The Chef’s Table is an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience featuring curated menus from top Canadian chefs, presented alongside live music on… -
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…
