Ottawa Events Calendar

Ottawa Pet Expo
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Whether its a new gold-plated collar or a new pet bed, it will be here! Exhibitors have been holding back product launches to share first at this event: watch for new strollers, treats, toys, pet clothing, and novelty pet-related goods making their Canadian debut!

United Way Ultimate Burger Battle
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle is coming back! This November, 19 local restaurants and eateries across the Ottawa area will be serving up their delicious signature Ultimate Burgers. Join for a month of tasty competition, community spirit, and impact where every burger sold donates $2 to help those living across our communities and make a real difference!

Financial Literacy Month at the Bank of Canada Museum
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 UTC | Financial Literacy Month at the Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a full lineup of free activities for all ages!
🔹 Money Fair – Nov 1: Explore interactive booths on budgeting, saving, fraud prevention, and more. Collect a stamp at each booth to win a prize!
🔹 How to Teach Your Kids About Money Workshop – Nov 8-9: Learn how to help your kids manage money in this engaging workshop led by a chartered professional accountant. (registration required).
🔹 Building Wealth in Canada Workshop – Nov 15-16: Are you a New Canadian? Learn how to manage your money in this practical workshop led by a chartered professional accountant. (registration required).
🔹 Weekend Fun: Join us for four weekends of free games and crafts that help kids learn smart money habits like budgeting, saving, and spending.
🕙 Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 | 🆓 Free admission
📌 Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Nov 22–23

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Chamberfest Concert Series
2025-11-04 | , Ottawa, , Ottawa
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s Concert Series is sure to be one of Chamberfest™’s best series to date.

Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
2025-11-04 12:00 - 12:30 | online, online
Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run.
CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based on a review of programs, processes, and employee feedback.
Great workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook.
You will learn:

Why turnover breaks momentum in lean teams
How to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use
How to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees

Jeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover:

What to buy first
What to add later
How to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews

Expect plain language, concrete examples, and takeaways you can implement this month.
Who should attend: Owners, operators, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention, happier teams, and smarter benefits spend.
REGISTER NOW

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
2025-11-04 19:00 - 23:59 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Experience Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa, celebrating the legendary band’s iconic hits. From Stairway to Heaven to Whole Lotta Love, enjoy a powerful tribute that brings Zeppelin’s music to life like never before.

The Spitfire Grill
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-15
The Spitfire Grill is a heartfelt play set in a small Wisconsin town, exploring themes of redemption, community and second chances. Presented by Kanata Theatre, this moving story highlights the quiet strength found in unexpected places.

Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | The Westin Ottawa, 1 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada, The Westin Ottawa, 1 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada
Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government’s spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the country’s economic health and what it could mean for you, your business, and our city.
Agenda:
7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking
7:40 a.m. – Breakfast
7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks
8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview
8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP
8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion
9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks

Wines by Nature
2025-11-06 | 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4
Ottawa’s natural wine festival is back! Try natural wines from around the world and meet the winemakers!

Outstanding in their Fields
2025-11-06 | 215 Preston Street, Ottawa, K1R 7R1, 215 Preston Street, Ottawa, K1R 7R1
Outstanding in Their Fields is Ottawa’s signature wine experience, bringing together top Ontario winemakers, over 100 carefully curated wines, and local gourmet artisans. Guests can sample exclusive wines, converse with winemakers, and order their favourites straight from the event. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or new to tasting, this immersive “Taste & Buy” format offers a unique opportunity to discover rare bottles you won’t find in regular stores.

Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-08
Recognizing, promoting and celebrating the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian films and filmmakers.

SKATEPARK - Mette Ingvartsen
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-08 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
The theatre stage is transformed into a skatepark, a multifaceted setting where freedom expresses itself through tricks of the parkour, choreographic flow, and countercultural high jinks. In this ode to the nostalgia of her youth, Danish choreographer Mette Ingvartsen explores the speed, power, and energy of movement on wheels, and the music celebrating skater culture’s inclusivity.

Babette's Feast
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-09
Experience a theatrical adaptation of Babette’s Feast, a story of community, generosity, and the transformative power of hospitality. This rich and moving production explores the 19th-century world of two Lutheran sisters and the mysterious French refugee whose lavish feast brings grace, joy, and unexpected change. Audiences are invited into a beautifully crafted performance that celebrates connection, artistry, and the courage of embracing strangers.

Outstanding in their Fields
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre, 215 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R1 Canada, Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre, 215 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R1 Canada
Ottawa’s favourite wine event is back! Join us for Outstanding in their Fields where we bring together Ontario’s top winemakers, 100+ incredible wines & local gourmet artisans for a fun & unforgettable evening. It’s your chance to taste, learn and shop local.
SAVVY TIP: You won’t find the featured wines at this event in the LCBO or grocery stores.
Sip, Sample & Stock up…
With a Savvy tasting glass in hand, chat with the winemakers while sampling their best bottles. When you find new favourites, order them on the spot & we’ll arrange delivery to you soon after the event. It’s the Savvy way to buy Ontario wines.
DATE: Thursday November 6th
VENUE: Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St, Ottawa
TICKET OPTIONS:
Early Access: $75 (doors open at 5pm)
Main Event: $55 (6:30-8:30pm)

Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop
2025-11-07 | 317 Somerset Street East, Ottawa, K1N 6W2, 317 Somerset Street East, Ottawa, K1N 6W2
Under the guidance of Indigenous artist and educator, Ashley Clark, craft your own dreamcatcher in a 2-3 hour session. The materials will be provided; you bring the inspiration.
Dive into Indigenous artistry, learn about the resilience of Indigenous communities throughout history and be part of a hands-on experience that bridges cultures.
With Bougie Birch, it’s more than a craft — it’s a journey into heritage. Come, connect and create.

Orléans Cork & Fork Festival
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08
Gather with friends before the holiday season for an evening of fine wine, craft beer, and gourmet bites. Cozy up with great flavours, live entertainment, and the warm spirit of Orleans.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08 | 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.

Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
International artists, onsite tattooing, live bands and more. This is your chance to have a unique tattoo experience.
