Ottawa Events Calendar

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s Visionaries Breakfast
2025-03-26 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
QCH Foundation is hosting the third annual Visionaries Breakfast – an inspirational morning raising important funds for the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Hosted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., doors open at 7:00 A.M.) at the Brookstreet Hotel, guests will enjoy a delicious (and healthy) breakfast and have the opportunity to network with community leaders and medical professionals from QCH. Throughout the morning, we will pay tribute to three individuals, honoring each with a Luminary Award in recognition of the tremendous impact they have had on local healthcare.
Additionally, guests will learn more about the herculean efforts of the QCH team as they provide exceptional, exemplary, and compassionate healthcare to you and your loved ones. The past few years have shown us the importance of investing in local healthcare to better prepare for the future.
Together, we are providing world-class care, close to home.

Laugh For The Cure
2025-03-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Get ready for a night of laughter and surprises, where five local business and community leaders (the Joes) step out of their comfort zones and take the stage to deliver their own five-minute stand-up routines! With the help of professional comedian coaches (the Pros), these fearless individuals will use humor to entertain and connect with the audience.
But the fun doesn’t stop there.
After the Pros and Joes bring the laughs, the night will culminate with a performance by headliner Julie Kim. Known for her sharp wit and hilarious perspectives, Julie will share her side-splitting takes to top off this unforgettable evening.

Indulge Ottawa
2025-04-04 06:30 - 22:30 | Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R7R1, Canada
On April 4th, 2025, Special Olympics Ontario – Greater Ottawa will be presenting the return of the annual Indulge Ottawa event at Sala San Marcoin Ottawa, Ontario, featuring all-inclusive sampling of food and beverages, live entertainment, auctions, and more.

Maddy's Gala
2025-04-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sunday July 15th, 2007 was a beautiful sunny day at the lake where we were building our family cottage. Maddy went for a nap and when she woke up her speech was slightly slurred and physically there was something about her that we could not put our finger on. We made the decision to take her to CHEO. What we would learn later was that she had a seizure during her nap.

On the drive back to Ottawa, Maddy’s condition worsened. Upon arrival at CHEO we had just been admitted when Maddy started to seize again. The staff rushed her to the trauma unit where they put her in an induced coma to run tests.

We were helpless – what was happening to our little Maddy? The results of a CT scan followed by an MRI brought our world to an abrupt halt – our beautiful 5 year old had a tumor on her brainstem. It was inoperable and terminal.

Our lives changed forever in that moment. How could this be possible? Had they made a mistake? We were forced into decisions that no parent should ever have to make. Would we like to donate Maddy’s organs? Do we want to put her on life support? Would we like to take her to Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice? We had no idea what Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice was.

We took the short walk from CHEO to view Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. Instantly the warmth of this facility and its’ incredible staff were a comfort to us, and we knew this is where Maddy would spend the rest of her short life. Around 3 PM on Tuesday, July 17th, 2007, while the rest of the world continued as normal, we walked with Maddy in our surreal world along with our family and friends through the park, to Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. We settled in quickly thanks to the caring staff so all we had to do was focus on our little girl. We reassured her it was okay to let go of this world.

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice supported us through this horrific ordeal and they still do to this day. The bereavement counselling and group therapy was instrumental to us surviving the first stages of what we refer to as “our new life”. We are now a part of a very different family. Our darkest days were to come but we had a safe and special place that we could go and this was vital to our survival.

We wanted to dedicate part of “our new life” to Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. It was six short weeks after Maddy passed away that “Maddy’s Superheroes” was born! The largest team at that time to register for the Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice Walk, Roll & Run event and we raised close to $26,000 in honour of our Maddy! This achievement made us feel like we had a purpose again and we could do more. A simple idea over a glass of wine – a gala in Maddy’s honour. There was a small and intimate evening on February 1st, 2008 that raised almost $10,000. Feeling rejuvenated we decided this should be an Annual event, so Maddy’s Gala was born, and it continues year after year to exceed the success of the previous year!

Our Angel Maddy gave us wings and we are using them to soar. We miss you every day Maddy Moo. xoxo

Spark Soirée
2025-05-02 06:00 - 22:00 | Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V2L9, Canada
Join the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE), in partnership with Capital Prosperity Foundation, for the 2025 Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG – a night to celebrate ONFE’s 40th anniversary as a registered charity while making a lasting impact on the lives of Ottawa’s children and youth.
This milestone event, hosted by Sam Laprade and Jamie Scott, will celebrate four decades of community support while also raising funds for local children, including ONFE’s School Breakfast Program, which provides over 22,000 meals and snacks every school day to students across Ottawa in all four public school boards.
To mark this year’s special occasion, Canadian producer and television personality, Ben Mulroney, will be joining us as a guest speaker.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening while fueling kids and igniting learning!

37th Annual Gold Plate Dinner
2025-05-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V2L9, Canada
For over 36 years, the Gold Plate Dinner has been one of our city’s most successful fundraising events. We have raised well over $2.5 million for various highly deserving charities and as hosts, we see this success as being a true reflection of the generosity of our community-minded guests and sponsors.
This event is an opportunity to take part in an evening of passionate community building, networking and fundraising. Connect with leaders from every industry in your community, including building owners & management, financial institutions, law firms, real estate brokerage firms and local business owners.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. as we support The University of Ottawa Heart Institute and The Hellenic Community of Ottawa’s cultural and language programs. From our amazing networking reception to our exhilarating $30,000 elimination draw and our grand after-party, you do not want to miss this exquisite evening.

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala
2025-05-21 05:30 - 22:30 | NCC River House, 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pwky, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K7, Canada
The watershed’s best party is back! This year’s Riverkeeper Gala will be held on May 21st, 2025. This is the National Capital Region’s premier fundraising event to support a clean and healthy river.
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Join the party and enjoy all the highlights, including excellent networking opportunities, special musical performances, fine cuisine, premium beverages, spectacular auction items and a killer dance floor.

2025 ALS Awareness BBQ
2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
On June 28, 2025, the third annual ALS Awareness BBQ takes place at Stray Dogs Brewery. The is a BBQ for everyone and live music to follow with proceeds donated to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and ALS Clinic.
Last year of this event had a great turnout! In total the events raised $12,790 for ALS Canada and we hope to grow bigger, create more awareness, reach more people, and raise more funds for research to help find a cure for ALS.
ALS Awareness BBQ – Starts at 1 pm at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, located at 501 Lacolle Way, Orleans for everyone This event will consist of live music, a silent auction, and will be powered by the brewery, with delicious cuisine from Angry Dragonz and the Valley Sausage Co.!

Race for Wishes
2025-08-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Race for Wishes, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, ON, K1X 1A3
Join us on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Racetrack Area of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa for Race for Wishes — a high-energy, family-friendly fundraiser aiming to raise $30,000 to help grant three life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses. The event will feature live music, a DJ, harness racing, kids’ activities, BBQ and refreshments, silent auctions, raffles, and moving ”Wish Moments” honouring families supported by Make-A-Wish® Canada.
Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. All event-day proceeds (excluding food costs) will go directly to Make-A-Wish® Canada. For more information, visit https://makeawishca.donordrive.com/events/1462

Ottawa Corporate Cup
2025-08-12 08:00 - 21:00 | Loch March, 1755 Old Carp Rd, Kanata, ON, K2K 1X7, Canada
Compete. Network. Impact.
The Ottawa Corporate Cup is the premier competitive corporate networking event for golfers in the Ottawa business community.
Businesses compete against one another on the course and money is on the line: each firm chooses a charity to play for and the better the performance on the course, the more funds to their partner charity.
Field a team of two golfers to represent your firm and chosen charity.. Your team must consist of members of your firm OR a board member of your partner charity.
Entry fee is $2,000 and receive a $1,500 charitable receipt (via Ottawa Community Foundation).
– $1,000 directly to your partner charity
– $500 to prize pool
– $500 for tournament cost
Fees cover golf, cart, lunch, dinner, range balls, open bar, and media/website exposure before and after the event.
Limited to 64 teams.

Ottawa SuperWalk
2025-09-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Ottawa SuperWalk, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 8J8
SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, an important and ever-expanding resource for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Every September, Canadians from coast-to-coast unite by walking – either as part of a local team, a national team, or as a virtual walker – to fuel research, support tools, and advocacy for People living with Parkinson’s.

Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village
2025-10-05 13:30 - 16:30 | Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village, 40 Baywood Dr, Stittsville, ON K2S 2G2
The 4th Annual Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village happens Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Baywood Drive in Stittsville. 1500 Guests Expected!
Join Canada’s largest accessible Halloween celebration featuring house-to-house trick-or-treating, entertainment, and inclusive fun for all abilities. Made possible by Canadian Tire. Children and Parents with and without disabilities are welcome to come together for fully accessible Halloween experience.
Event Highlights
• House-to-house trick-or-treating with accessible treat stations for all children, with and without disabilities.
• Live DJ entertainment with family-friendly music.
• Magicians and costumed performers bring Halloween magic to the streets.
• Daytime event designed so families can enjoy Halloween festivities before the evening.
• Edible and Non-Edible Treats
• Fully Accessible
• Free Accessible Street Parking Nearby
• All Service and Kid-Friendly Pets Welcome
• Outdoor Event
• Kids and Parents with and without disabilities welcome
• Greater Ottawa Families and beyond are all invited to come.
This family-friendly gathering brings neighbours together to ensure every child can fully experience the joy of Halloween, during the day and in warmer weather.
Treat Accessibly is a grassroots movement that began in Toronto in 2017 when 6-year-old Siena Padulo asked how a child using a wheelchair could trick-or-treat at their home. What began as one family making their home accessible has grown into a nationwide movement, with more than 250,000 homes across Canada now participating in barrier-free Halloween. And 9 Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages are happening coast to coast. This is the one and only in Halifax officially run by the Treat Accessibly Founding Family.

Pop-Up Shop | Homes For The Holidays
2025-11-14 10:00 - 2025-11-16 15:00 | Pop-Up Shop | Homes For The Holidays, 1818 Farm and Cidery, 1811 Richardson Side Road Ottawa
Join us at 1818 Farm and Cidery (1811 Richardson Side Road, Ottawa) for a weekend of shopping with purpose. The Pop-Up Shop runs November 14–16, 2025, with extended hours on Friday (10 a.m.–8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.–6 p.m.), and Sunday (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). It’s the perfect way to shop local, connect with your community, and make a difference this holiday season.
Get into the holiday spirit at our Homes for the Holidays 2025 Pop-Up Shop — a festive and heartwarming shopping experience open to everyone, whether or not you’re part of the Home Tour! Browse a beautifully curated selection of local artisans and vendors offering unique, handcrafted items perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Enjoy the cozy holiday ambiance, sip on warm refreshments or local cider, and soak up the joy of the season — all while supporting Hospice Care Ottawa.

The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
YWCA CANADA PRESENTS
The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence
Reception Sponsored by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, Travel Sponsored by Uber
Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It disproportionately affects women, girls and gender diverse people, impacting over half of Canada’s population and costing lives.
Canada is at a critical turning point in how it responds to gender-based violence. The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence brings together activists, advocates and experts to examine pressing policy gaps and cultural shifts that can reduce and prevent gender-based violence. This timely event will highlight lived experience, evidence-based solutions and the need for coordinated, cross-sector action.
Join us in Ottawa for this urgent discussion, part of YWCA Canada’s annual Rose Campaign and just ahead of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Connect with fellow advocates, policymakers, and engaged Canadians as we work toward a future free from violence.
Featuring
Keri Lewis, Executive Director, Interval House of Ottawa
Samira Mohyeddin, Founder and Managing Editor, On The Line Media
Yamikani Msosa, Gender Justice Organizer
Aline Nizigama, CEO, YWCA Canada
More speakers to be announced soon
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30 p.m. ET Doors Open
7 p.m. ET The Walrus Talks
Join us for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation.
Can’t make it in person? Register for the livestream and watch online.
Tickets
General Admission: $20
Student/Senior: $12
Livestream: Free with registration

Aurora Ball: Celebrating Milestones
2025-11-22 18:00 - 23:00
A dazzling night of dancing, dining, and drinks, featuring a performance by a surprise musical guest. Join us in celebrating The Ottawa Cancer Foundation’s 30th anniversary, uplifting our community in milestones big and small.

Dinner Party-in-a-Box: Canada Coast to Coast to Coast 2025
2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Dinner Party-in-a-Box: Canada Coast to Coast to Coast 2025, Ottawa
Join us for the 6th annual Dinner Party in a Box, a fine dining experience for two, curated by Beckta. This year’s box celebrates Canada from coast to coast to coast, and includes signature cocktails by Dunrobin Distelleries, beer by Kichesippi Beer Company, premium wine, luxury gifts, a curated playlist, and a step-by-step video to help you finish your restaurant-quality meal in under 15 minutes.
Enjoy it with family, friends, or colleagues, and set the mood with a themed playlist and optional kids’ meals.
Dinner Party in a Box raises enough to provide 600 brand-new, high-quality snowsuits for Ottawa children in need.
* Free local delivery (within 25 km of downtown) by Trexity or pick up at Beckta between 12–5 PM.

SnowBall: A Cool Winter's Eve
2026-03-04 18:30 - 22:00 | SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, 50 Sussex Dr.
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve is an all-inclusive and luxurious cocktail party returning to 50 Sussex on March 4, 2026. Guests will wander through a series of unique and immersive experiences, each featuring chef stations, bars, live music by The Start, DJs, auctions, and other experiential surprises.
All proceeds support the purchase of brand-new snowsuits for underserved children in our community.
Indulge in chef stations from Barrio, Beckta, Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, Tulips & Maple, Madahoki Farm, Essence Catering, Heart & Crown, Social, E18hteen, Pelican Seafood, and Andaz Ottawa Byward Market, paired with curated bars from Dunrobin Distilleries, Casa Dea Winery, 1818 Farm & Cidery, Overflow, and Fin Soda. All proceeds support the purchase of brand-new snowsuits for underserved children in our community.
Tickets: https://snowsuitfund.com/snowball-2026/

Laugh For The Cure
2026-03-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Laugh For The Cure, 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
Get ready for a night of laughter and surprises at The Westin Ottawa, where five local business and community leaders (the Joes) will step out of their comfort zones and take the stage to deliver their own five-minute stand-up routines! With the help of professional comedian coaches (the Pros), these fearless individuals will use humor to entertain and connect with the audience.
But the fun doesn’t stop there.
After the Pros and Joes bring the laughs, the night will culminate with a performance by headliner Rory Gardiner. Known for his dynamic, no-stress approach and high-energy comedic keynotes, Rory blends humor with insight to inspire organizations to embrace agility and turn discomfort into opportunity. Audiences will leave both entertained and equipped with actionable strategies for shifting perspectives and navigating change.

Move for Youth 2026
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 | Move for Youth 2026, NA
Get active and support youth in your community
May 1–15, 2026
Move for Youth is a free activity challenge with a goal to reach 1,500 participants, 75,000 kilometers, 150 million total steps, and $150,000 dollars! Every step you take creates opportunities for local kids to thrive.
By participating, you’ll make sure more kids have safe spaces to play, learn, and grow. From homework clubs to mental health services, you can help children in your community get what they need to succeed.
Get ready to move with us in May. Plus, if you or your team climb to the top of our fundraising and step leaderboards, you can win great prizes!

motionball Marathon of Sport
2026-05-09 08:30 - 14:00 | motionball Marathon of Sport, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa,
Get ready to move, play, and make an impact! Registration for Marathon of Sport Ottawa presented by PCL is officially open – and we can’t wait to welcome you to the field for an unforgettable day of fun and inclusion in support of Special Olympics Canada Foundation.
Gather your team, set your fundraising goals, and prepare for a day packed with friendly competition, teamwork, and inspiring stories from our Special Olympics athletes.
Don’t wait, spots fill up fast! Questions? Contact our team at ottawa@motionball.com
WHAT IS MARATHON OF SPORT?
Participants of all abilities join in teams of 10 for a full day of fun and inclusive sports all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Sign up as a Team Captain and recruit up to 10 participants to join your Team! When you arrive onsite at Marathon of Sport, you will be joined by 1-2 local Special Olympics athletes from the community!
Together you will participate in a variety of sports and activities throughout the day including soccer, football, ultimate, bocce, giant pong and benchball, all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!
HOW TO REGISTER
There are 2 ways that you can register to participate in Marathon of Sport Ottawa:
Standard Team: As a Standard Team, you and your teammates will each donate $50 to register and work together to reach your Team fundraising goal of $1,500. Refund your registration and play for free when you reach your individual fundraising goal of $150!
Corporate: As a Corporate Team, your organization will donate $1,500, waiving the $50 registration fee and inviting your employees to participate at no cost. This is a great employee engagement and Team Building activity while supporting an important cause. Your organization will also receive online and onsite logo recognition, along with all of the items listed above for your entire Team!
Included in the $50 registration, each participant will receive:
a motionball hat
a motionball t-shirt
a healthy lunch
opportunity to earn motionball incentives!
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT:
Become an Event Sponsor! In addition to registering a Corporate Team, there are many other ways for your organization to support with custom Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact ottawa@motionball.com.
Join us onsite as an event-day volunteer! motionball Ottawa is looking for volunteers to support onsite at the event and we need your help! Roles can include registration, raffle ticket sellers, sports refs and more! Click here to register as a volunteer. Questions? Contact ottawa@motionball.com
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES
If you are a Special Olympics athletes interested in participating at the 2026 motionball Marathon of Sport Ottawa, please connect with Special Olympics Ontario directly for more info on how to sign up! We hope to see you there!
Questions? Please click here to connect with the motionball Ottawa Team!
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
This day not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.
By making a donation to motionball or by entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics can continue to participate in the sport programs they love.

Evening in the Maritimes
2026-05-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Evening in the Maritimes, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEAING YOU ON MAY 14TH, 2026 AT THE WESTIN HOTEL OTTAWA!
This unique event is a sell-out every year bringing together hundreds of high-profile guests from many sectors, including the most prominent business and community leaders, government, media, and prestigious social figures in Ottawa/Gatineau.
Over the last 29 years, Evening in the Maritimes guests and sponsors have helped to raise funds to support people with disabilities in Ottawa. Support from event attendees, donor and sponsors empower people with disabilities to build lives of meaning and joy.

An Evening of Warrange™
2026-05-19 17:30 - 20:30 | An Evening of Warrange™, Hellenic Event Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Nepean, ON, K2C1N2
Step into a vibrant night of celebration, impact, and a whole lot of orange. An Evening of Warrange™ honours Warren Creates and his extraordinary legacy of community leadership and global humanitarian work. Taking place on May 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hellenic Event Centre, this unforgettable event supports the Can-Go Afar Foundation and the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation.
Enjoy an elevated evening featuring gourmet cuisine from some of Ottawa’s top chefs, live entertainment, a tribute presentation, and exciting silent and live auctions.
Dress code: Cocktail, business, or smart casual with a hint of orange.
More info: https://warrange.ca/

The Grand Parade Westboro
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Grand Parade Westboro, 20 Clearly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 19, 2026!
📅 Date: September 19, 2026
📍 Location: 20 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, ON
🕙 Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.
🚶 Walk starts at 11:00 a.m.
🍽️ BBQ lunch and mingling!
You can register, donate, create a team, or volunteer here:
https://thegrandparade.org/register/ottawawestboro
The event supports Unitarian House’s programs for seniors and is a family-friendly community fundraising walk.
Unitarian House of Ottawa is a charitable not-for-profit organization located along the Kichi Zībī Mīkan and Ottawa River, providing affordable retirement housing, quality care, and support for older adults.
Together, residents, staff, volunteers, and families create a vibrant community where people can live with dignity, wellbeing, and connection.
