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Holiday High Tea
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea experience in our grand hall, upstairs at allsaints. The traditional menu includes scones, sandwiches, sweet treats, and… -
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Series. October 5, 2025: Machines & Myths December 14, 2025: Christmas with the OSO March 29, 2026: A Day at the… -
Baobab
This canonical children’s theatre classic arrives on stage just in time for the holidays, with an array of traditional African instruments… -
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated… -
Stanley’s Christmas Village
Bundle up and head over to Stanley’s Christmas Village for a winter wonderland experience. Snap a photo with Santa, grab some hot cocoa and jump on a… -
NAC Orchestra FanFair
Enjoy the NAC Orchestra's beloved holiday tradition! This festive concert includes favourite classics — it's fun for everyone! Admission to this event… -
Ottawa Christmas Market
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a… -
Originals Christmas Craft Sale
Visit over 200 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers with innovative displays and contemporary designs at this handmade marketplace. Plus… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Art Market
Experience and support the work of talented Indigenous women artists and artisans at the National Arts Centre’s Gail & David O’Brien Atrium. The… -
Thursty Pedaler's Holiday Tours
This 14-passenger party bike will take you on a merry ride from the Ottawa Christmas Market through the Glebe, where you'll sing along to holiday hits… -
Vintage Village of Lights
Make memories to treasure at the Vintage Village of Lights. Enjoy a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s heritage village charmingly decorated for the… -
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern… -
Things which are per se continuous: The Michael Nesbitt Collection, Winnipeg
This exhibition celebrates a major gift to the National Gallery of Canada from Winnipeg collector Michael Nesbitt. Featuring paintings, sculptures… -
OrKidstra Holiday Concert
Bring a friend and celebrate the sounds of the season at the annual OrKidstra Holiday Concerts! Enjoy a wonderful mix of classical, jazz, pop, holiday…
