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International Film Festival of Ottawa
This annual festival showcases the best of contemporary Canadian and international cinema from prestigious film festivals around the world. This event… -
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… -
Capital Sessions
Capital Sessions and the NAC are bringing you a series of free community house dance workshops. It's family and beginner-friendly. The DJ plays deep… -
No Place at Corridor 45|75
No Place is an exhibition by Ottawa-Gatineau artist Shannon Whittle featuring a series of reproduced and reconfigured paintings of imagined landscapes… -
Paint your Own Chocolate
Looking for a fun (and yummy) Easter activity? Come and paint your own chocolate! Personalize an award-winning 70% dark chocolate egg filled with… -
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 Count: Embracing the Cold
Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150… -
Cantata Singers of Ottawa: Magnificat: The Canticle of Mary
The Cantata Singers of Ottawa present Magnificat: The Canticle of Mary, an exploration of musical interpretations of Mary’s biblical hymn across… -
Ottawa StoryTellers' Signature Series
The Signature Series has something for everyone, with shows ranging from classics to personal and contemporary stories. You can enjoy them in person… -
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… -
March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum
Families are invited to explore hands-on crafts and interactive activities during March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum. Programming focuses on… -
Bert Kreischer - Permission To Party
Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer brings his high-energy Permission to Party World Tour to TD Place Arena. Known for his larger-than-life personality… -
Ottawa Home and Garden Show
A vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project… -
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… -
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… -
Mehdi Cayenne
A free spirit of the international Francophonie, Mehdi Cayenne pulls us into an irresistible whirlwind of feel-good new songs that radiate charm. His… -
Ottawa Black Film Festival
Experience powerful stories at the Ottawa Black Film Festival (OBFF)! Celebrating Black voices in cinema, OBFF showcases must-see films from around…
