Rink of Dreams
2025-12-07 - 2026-04-04 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm.

Winter Lights Across Canada
2025-12-08 - 2026-01-09 | 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5
Starting in December, nearly 300,000 lights are installed in Canada’s Capital Region, highlighting various sites and monuments and creating the Pathway of lights for families and friends to explore.

Ottawa Senators
2025-12-09 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) play against rivals like the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, among other Canadian and American teams. The Sens, as they are colloquially known, are supported by their Sens Army fans and by their friendly hairy mascot, Spartacat, who roams the stands giving high fives. The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre in the west-end suburb of Kanata, which you can reach easily by car or on game-day express buses. Inside the arena, you can fuel up for the game with food and drinks from a wide range of vendors, or dine at one of several on-site restaurants and bars.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-12-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration
2025-12-10 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Join an unforgettable evening featuring the toe-tapping tunes of the Rideau Ramblers and the heartfelt melodies of the Ottawa Celtic Choir. Experience a captivating blend of Celtic Christmas traditions to celebrate the season with lively tunes and cherished songs that are sure to inspire a sing-along.

OrKidstra Holiday Concert
2025-12-10
Bring a friend and celebrate the sounds of the season at the annual OrKidstra Holiday Concerts!
Enjoy a wonderful mix of classical, jazz, pop, holiday favourites, and music from around the world. These family-friendly performances have become an Ottawa holiday tradition and are sure to delight all ages!

December 10: OrKidstra Vanier Hub Holiday Concert at Ottawa Technical Secondary School
December 16: OrKidstra Centre Hub Holiday Concert at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

FREE – Donations to support OrKidstra’s mission to empower kids and build community through music are welcome.

Kid Koala's The Storyville Mosquito
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-13 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
What if a young mosquito left his small town to pursue his musical dreams in the big city? Montreal’s scratch DJ, graphic novelist and director, Kid Koala, has created a theatrical cinema experience telling the story of a humble mosquito with dreams of superstardom. Leaving his small-town home, Mosquito hopes to play clarinet in one of the greatest jazz bands of all time. Watch him flit, falter, and find his footing in the big city.

Originals Christmas Craft Sale
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-14 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Visit over 200 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers with innovative displays and contemporary designs at this handmade marketplace. Plus, attend this in-person event to meet and learn from Canada’s makers and creatives from across country.

Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-13 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the paths, you’ll find space to warm up by a fire before you continue along more than 2km of trails.

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol, Live in Concert
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-13 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra! The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’s classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. Presented in English with French subtitles.

Glebe Glimmer Holiday Shopping Night
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
Spend a sparkling evening in The Glebe at the Glebe Glimmer Holiday Shopping Night — explore your favourite local shops, discover special holiday promotions and tick gifts off your list while you’re here. Wander Bank Street as it comes alive with festive lights, music and holiday cheer. Bring your friends, family or make it a date night and experience holiday shopping the way it should be: relaxed, magical and local — all right here in The Glebe.

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-12-12 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.

613Holiday Night Market
2025-12-12 | PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
Proving once again that holiday shopping can actually be fun!
The 613Holiday Night Market offers an indoor shopping experience filled with festive cheer. Explore over 140 vendors featuring unique gifts, delicious food, and seasonal treats.
Admission is free, and the venue is accessible for all. Plus, friendly dogs are welcome, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.
Come and enjoy the holiday spirit in a warm and vibrant setting!

Ottawa Wine Auction
2025-12-12 | 51 William Street, Ottawa, K1N 1A3, 51 William Street, Ottawa, K1N 1A3
Whether you’re a connoisseur, collector, or a complete beginner, this evening is a unique opportunity to discover amazing vintages and immerse yourself in the realm of fine wines. It is an initiative of the Music and Beyond festival to support annual programming.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 PM.

Oniro
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13 | 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0
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 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.

Vintage Village of Lights
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6
Make memories to treasure at the Vintage Village of Lights. Enjoy a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s heritage village charmingly decorated for the holidays. Explore festive vignettes and light displays, visit with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, take in seasonal heritage demonstrations, and more. Fun for family and friends of all ages.

Ottawa Christmas Market
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere!
Each year on weekends and select additional days leading up to Christmas, the Ottawa Christmas Market takes over the outdoor plaza at Lansdowne in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood. The family-friendly and free event features seasonal food and drink (including alcoholic options), local goods at vendor cabins, glittering displays, and live performances.

Camera and the City
2025-12-12 - 2026-03-15 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life. Divided into three sections, the exhibition explores the city as movement and theatre, as an idea, and as community. It captures the city’s energy and constant change, conceptualizes urban spaces shaped by culture and commerce, and highlights the human connections that bring city streets to life through diverse gatherings and hidden stories.

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
2025-12-12 - 2026-10-25 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie, featuring paintings, sculpture, and video. Her work explores memory, dislocation, and the passage of time, often drawing on natural and human-made materials. Safdie combines these elements in unexpected ways, creating symbolic and transformative meanings. Earth – terra – remains a central and enduring material throughout her practice.

Tidings We Treasure
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30
Please join The Ottawa Carleton Choristers, directed by Laurie Hamilton, for their Christmas concert, “Tidings We Treasure” with guest organist Ian Guenette. Admission by donation – cash only please. If you can’t attend in person, the concert will be live streamed starting at 7:20pm. Donations are warmly accepted if watching online.

Pet Day & Holiday Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses
2025-12-13 | 4228 Navan Road, Navan, K4B 1H9, 4228 Navan Road, Navan, K4B 1H9
Celebrate pets and the holiday season at the 3rd Annual Pet Day & Holiday Market. Browse over 40 pet-themed vendors and 150+ local artisans offering handmade goods, festive décor, treats, and more, all in a lively greenhouse setting. Visitors can create holiday memories with their furry friends, enjoy unique shopping, and capture magical photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
