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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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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… -
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You'll find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals… -
Indigenous Experiences – Winterlude Mini Pow Wow
Experience a mini Pow Wow featuring a Grand Entry or opening ceremony, intertribal dances, and performances by invited drum groups, along with dancers… -
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated… -
Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show
Shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and… -
Winterlude Triathlon
Watch dedicated winter enthusiasts ice skate for 7-8 km, cross-country ski for 6 km, and run for 5 km. -
Behind the Scenes Tour: Bytown Museum Collections
This behind the scenes tour offers a guided look into the Bytown Museum’s collection and curatorial work. Led by the Exhibition and Collections… -
Winterlude at the Bank of Canada Museum
Discover how money has evolved in Canada through engaging objects and hands on exploration at the Bank of Canada Museum. Interactive activities invite… -
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… -
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced that Ottawa will be a key stop on the team’s… -
DJs Live from the Booth: Winterlude Edition
DJs Live from the Booth: Winterlude Edition is an exciting addition to the annual Winterlude festival on Sparks Street. This outdoor DJ series… -
2026 Winterlude Ice-Carving Exhibition, presented by Tim Hortons
Under a large tent in Confederation Park, watch 12 teams of two professional ice carvers transform 18 blocks of ice into striking sculptural works… -
Pibòn Festival
Pibòn Festival brings Indigenous art, music, and heritage to the ByWard Market during Winterlude. Expect traditional hide tanning and frost scraping… -
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… -
Les lundis des tout-petits
Visit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through… -
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, experience the National Gallery of Canada with music and an artful atmosphere. Take part in free art-making…
