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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…
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…
Winter Market Sundays with Solé Day Party
Get ready to shimmy and skate! Join the epic outdoor DJ sets next to the fabulous synthetic ice rink. Let the groovy vibes from DJs Mace, Eazy El Dee…
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…
Vintage Village of Lights
Make memories to treasure with family and friends of all ages at the Vintage Village of Lights. Step back in time and experience Christmas traditions…
Christmas Gems with Seventeen Voyces
Join Ottawa chamber choir Seventeen Voyces for a Christmas-themed concert. A delightful mixture of early music and festive favourites. Saturday…
FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco
Created by Ron Pederson & Alan Klifferdirected by Alan Klifferstarring Rob Baker, Jan Caruana & Ron Pedersona Klif Entertainment production. This show…
Carnegie Cup Blind Hockey Series
The Blind Hockey League (BHL) is excited to announce that the 2024 Carnegie Cup will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, just in time for the World Junior…
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s three-time Impresario Award-winning duo present an outrageously funny…
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…
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…
Family Discovery Day at Nordik Spa-Nature
Escape the holiday rush and unwind with the whole family at Nordik Spa-Nature. This special Family Discovery Day offers a relaxing, festive experience…
Santa's Village at Tanger Ottawa
Visit this December as Santa makes his annual visit to Tanger Ottawa! Bring your holiday cheer and share your wishes with the jolly old man himself…
Annual Evergreen Trees & Decor Sales
Branch out this season! Explore the beauty of Canadian-grown trees in a variety of species and sizes, perfect for your home. Enhance your décor with…
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 to the sound of music by a…
Meet and Greet: Coach Jeremy
Meet Coach Jeremy, the hockey guru behind How to Hockey, during an exclusive meet-and-greet at Fan Fest during the 2025 World Juniors! Don’t miss the…
Stankfest
Get ready for Stankfest! A two-night celebration of funk and jazz featuring the best musicians from Ottawa-Gatineau. Don’t miss out on the groove!
