Cultural events

This exhibition highlights a selection of works of art by First Nations and Métis artists from the Canada Council Art Bank collection. The Art Bank, which has proudly featured works  … Read more

44.4 Mother/Artist Collective presents Don’t Worry, I’ll Only Show You the Good Parts, an intimate exploration of the ambitions, challenges, and realities of motherhood and artistry. Featuring 12 local artists,  … 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

 The SPAO Centre for Photographic Arts presents EXHIBITION NO. 20 — a special anniversary exhibition highlighting exceptional work by students enrolled in Canada’s only two-year photographic arts college programme.Celebrate this  … Read more

Set in John Barrymore’s untouched 1930s-era apartment in New York City, I Hate Hamlet follows television star Andrew Rally as he wrestles with the challenge of playing the role of  … Read more

Ten strangers are mysteriously summoned to a remote island. Bound by their shared dark secrets, they soon realize they have been condemned to death. Trapped by a violent storm, the  … Read more

Every year, the Ottawa Children's Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in our community. We create programs for children of  … Read more

The Next Chapter Expo is the ultimate event for adults looking to embrace new opportunities and live life to the fullest. Featuring a diverse range of exhibitors and experts, the  … Read more

Welcome spring at the world's largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more. Over 11 days each May, the Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates  … Read more

On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend Bikedays (previously Sunday Bikedays) creates additional space and time  … Read more

Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Walk or run 1K (for kids under 12) or 5K past hundreds of thousands of blooming tulip beds and the Rideau Canal / Dows Lake and raise funds for the  … Read more

Get moving at the BougeBouge Outaouais Festival! Run 1km, 2km, 5km, or 10km, then enjoy a magic show, sports demos, and fun in the Youth, Zen, and Family Zones. With  … Read more

Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday.Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The  … Read more

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