Step into a world where art and nature intertwine. Thirteen Canadian artists bring the concept of rewilding to life, highlighting the vital role that nature plays in our communities through  … Read more

Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa  … Read more

Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa  … Read more

Nana’s Jamaican Christmas Pudding is a beloved holiday delicacy passed down through generations, connecting family members to their heritage. Made with fruits soaked in rum, port, and sherry, and steamed  … Read more

This exhibition highlights Joyce Wieland’s influential exploration of Canadian identity and feminist themes through innovative prints and mixed media. Featuring her iconic “lipstick” and “lip-synch” series created after her return  … Read more

This exhibition highlights Joyce Wieland’s influential exploration of Canadian identity and feminist themes through innovative prints and mixed media. Featuring her iconic “lipstick” and “lip-synch” series created after her return  … Read more

Grotto features a selection of artworks donated by Bill Staubi to the OAG in 2024, honoring his support for queer artists and Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition explores themes  … Read more

This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal.   During Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, you’ll  … Read more

Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art. Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk have made this possible  … Read more

Explore the life and art of Normee Ekoomiak (1948–2009), whose work celebrates the Inuit way of life and the cultural significance of textile art. From his time in Fort George  … Read more

Marking 80 years since the war’s end, this moving exhibition features new interviews with surviving veterans and their families, revealing personal stories of service, sacrifice and resilience.

Experience the joy and excitement of 100 years of Parkdale Market at our grand opening celebration! Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment  … Read more

This immersive experience, inspired by Jean Giono’s beloved story and adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Quebec animator Frédéric Back, takes visitors through a multimedia journey that showcases how one  … Read more

Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked  … Read more

Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more. Savor  … Read more

This solo exhibition highlights Skawennati’s innovative artistic journey, exploring Indigenous identities and futures through digital media and storytelling. Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her work blends technology, avatars, and immersive visuals  … Read more

This exhibition presents a selection of Erica Rutherford’s works exploring themes of identity, gender, home, and landscape, reflecting her artistic and personal journey.

Nadia Myre: Waves of Want reflects over two decades of the artist’s exploration of Indigenous identity, memory, and nationhood through multidisciplinary works, including recent pieces created in France. Her practice  … Read more

Get lost in the fun at Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm! Explore world-famous mazes, soar on the zipline, and enjoy great food and family fun all summer long.

Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and  … Read more

Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This exhibition explores the complex emotions experienced by diasporic communities living away from their homeland. Artist Abdourahman captures the “second chase,” a haunting longing for home and ancestral connection. Admission  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Summertime science! is a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and exploration—all summer long! From immersive dome films and outdoor experiments to vintage train rides and behind-the-scenes tours, visitors of all ages  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This exhibition celebrates a major gift to the National Gallery of Canada from Winnipeg collector Michael Nesbitt. Featuring paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works, it explores connections between Nesbitt’s transformative  … Read more

This exhibition celebrates a major gift to the National Gallery of Canada from Winnipeg collector Michael Nesbitt. Featuring paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works, it explores connections between Nesbitt’s transformative  … Read more

This pop‐up exhibit by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights speaks to decades of human rights violations against 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians who wanted to serve their country and the brave activists  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This sculptural installation features a funeral procession of genderfluid, otherworldly figures crafted from recycled materials. Created to honour the artist’s pre-transition self, it celebrates transformation and affirms queer and trans  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Escape into a darkly comic fantasy where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. Set beneath the stars on the banks of the Rideau River, Odyssey Theatre’s 39th season  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Explore Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past on a lively walking tour led by local drag king and public historian Morgan Mercury. Discover stories of queer resilience, activism, and joy while visiting historic  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring through the National Capital Region and local musicians at this  … Read more

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in the South Court every Thursday at sunset. Bring your own chair or grab a seat onsite. In case of rain, movies move inside the  … Read more

In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring through the National Capital Region and local musicians at this  … Read more

Featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more!

During the third week of August every year, you can join in diverse celebrations of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ community in parks, streets, clubs and other sites across the city.Highlights of Capital  … Read more

Reconnect with the classic rock songs of your youth at this five day event featuring concerts by the best tribute bands on the planet. Each summer, the Nostalgia Music Festival  … Read more

At the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook-Off in Killaloe, Ontario, Ava Rose is determined to break her 16-year losing streak. With the help of a new assistant, Ava takes  … Read more

Maggie May Harder presents the BIG DYKE WEEKEND at Art House, a multi-day celebration of Pride 2025 dedicated to not-cis-man queer communities. Highlights include a low-stimulus craft and social night,  … Read more

From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy hub of art, music, and culture.  … Read more

Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17  … Read more

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in the South Court every Thursday at sunset. Bring your own chair or grab a seat onsite. In case of rain, movies move inside the  … Read more

In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring through the National Capital Region and local musicians at this  … Read more

Illuminated Seasons invites audiences to reflect on the natural beauty woven into the urban fabric of Ottawa and Gatineau. Through their “ecological reflections,” the exhibition celebrates the quiet wonder of  … Read more

The biggest celebration of Indian cuisine is making its grand return to Ottawa! Enjoy the sizzling sounds (and tastes) of street food, live music, and community coming together to celebrate  … Read more

GAIAFEST returns for 2025 with a weekend dedicated to connection, movement, breath, and music. The festival offers yoga, meditation, workshops, guided movement, acro, breathwork, sports, art, nature, and a diverse  … Read more

This Archaeology Month, take part in public archaeological digs. Help recover artifacts at Leamy Lake Park and learn more about the pre-contact (before the arrival of Europeans) history of the  … Read more

The North Lanark Highland Games is a one day event celebrating the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley. The annual games will be held in the picturesque town  … Read more

Visit the Driven Ottawa Aftermarket Car Show to celebrate Canadian car culture! Featuring over 300 vehicles and displays.

Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring your swimsuit, water, and sunscreen. Free event.

Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art, and landscapes reflect the presence and histories  … Read more

Get ready to go crazy with corn at the festival that's perfect for corn lovers! This event is about everything Corn! There are many booths dedicated to Corn: Corn Relish,  … Read more

Breakers of all ages take the stage in a high-energy showdown featuring 2 vs 2 Breaking, 1 vs 1 Kids Breaking, and 1 vs 1 Hip Hop battles. Winners walk  … Read more

This one-day festival celebrates the creativity and contributions of ethno-cultural seniors through performances and culinary arts. It promotes healthy aging by showcasing cultural expression in vibrant and engaging ways. Organized  … Read more

 Escape the city and experience the charm of rural life with Au cœur du champ, a farm-to-table culinary journey set in the scenic Eastern Ontario countryside. The farm offers a  … Read more

Enjoy music each Saturday in August in the Club SAW courtyard. All ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink. Severe weather location inside Club SAW.

Get ready to dance, Ottawa! Head to the ByWard Market every Sunday with free open-level dance classes at 3 pm, followed by social dancing at 4. No partner or experience  … Read more

Celebrate local heritage with a morning of yoga led by Ellen Bertrand, founder of Yoga Kāla and member of the Bytown Museum’s Board of Directors. This all-levels class offers a  … Read more

The Monster Trucks All Out Tour returns bigger than ever to Carp, Ontario. Experience thrilling nonstop action as iconic Canadian monster trucks compete in an electrifying robot battle and high-flying  … Read more