This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., explore animal barns, exhibitions, and the Demonstration Kitchen. Each visit features hands-on activities and new demonstrations for all ages.

Aviva Chernick and her band reinterpret traditional Judeo-Spanish folk music with emotional depth and intimacy. Their performance features Ladino, Hebrew, Yiddish, and English vocals, accompanied by rich instrumentation including guitar, oud, keys, bass, Persian hand percussion, and harmonious vocals, creating a powerful fusion of cultures and sounds.

Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of Parliament Hill. Expect movement, breath, and community — all under the open sky. Free.

Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, as he navigates the tense Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing the personal and political challenges faced during history’s closest brush with nuclear war. This unique blend of storytelling and history, performed by Pierre  … Read more

Partage Beechwood is hosted under the stars and amongst the trees and souls of historic Beechwood Cemetery, this twilight gathering combines community spirit, beautiful surroundings, and culinary magic.

Queers & Beers returns to Lowertown Brewery for a casual community gathering in the heart of the ByWard Market. Enjoy craft brews in a welcoming space — indoors or outdoors, weather permitting — designed for queer and trans pub lovers to connect, chat, and feel at ease. All genders and sexualities are welcome at this  … Read more