Experience the dazzling Magic of Lights drive-through display this winter. Lined with two kilometers of sparkling LED light displays, this event is…
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Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the… -
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… -
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… -
Explore tracks and trains: railroads in miniature
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa… -
Magic on Set at CINÉ+
Watch Magic on Set in a theatre at the Canadian Museum of History's CINÉ+! Included with museum admission. This holiday romcom filmed on location… -
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa… -
Ottawa Charge
Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team! The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is redefining the game… -
Butterflies in Flight
Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho… -
Hansel and Gretel Go West
OttawaMusicals is back at the Great Canadian Theatre Company with their 9th annual panto, a rollicking family musical adventure inspired by the… -
Holiday Brunch & Board Game Bonanza
Start your holidays right with brunch and board games! Gather friends and family for good food, great company, and vintage games—or bring your own… -
Winter Wonders at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Get ready for out-of-this-world holiday fun at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Join us for a special reading of The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy… -
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated… -
Winter Wonders at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Celebrate the season at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Savor festive treats in the Demonstration Kitchen, admire holiday trees, and craft a… -
1912 on Yuletide Lane
Welcome to the holiday spot at the Château! Immerse yourself in the festive season with specially curated cocktails that come with a delightful… -
Winter Wonders at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Experience holiday magic through immersive lights, hands-on activities, music, and a massive miniature railway. -
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… -
Flights with Santa
Sit in Santa’s new sleigh as you fly over Ottawa this Christmas with up to 3 passengers!
