Ottawa Events Calendar

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1R5, Canada
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You will find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals have to survive the harshness of winter.
Reservations required:

Saturdays, in French at 10:30 am, in English at 1:30 pm
Sundays, in English at 10:30 am, in French at 1:30 pm

March Break at Tanger Ottawa
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14 | March Break at Tanger Ottawa, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5
Join Tanger Outlets Ottawa for a fun-filled March Break! Enjoy a fantastic lineup for the whole family, including crafting, yoga, and dance fit to get you moving and grooving! Don’t miss the grand finale on Friday—a meet & greet with Paw Patrol’s Chase & Skye!

Ottawa Senators
2025-03-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa Senators face off at home.
Schedule can be found here:
https://www.nhl.com/senators/schedule
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.

Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa Valley HOTRAK Club, this HO-scale display brings railways to life. Play “I Spy” and take a closer look at the small but mighty magic of railroads.

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Stanley’s invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the heritage sugarshack to learn how Maple Syrup is made or hop on a tractor-drawn ride to see parts of the sugarbush not accessible on foot. Make sure you bring your appetite — visit the Pancake House for breakfast and have a Maple Taffy for dessert then visit the Farm Shop to take home some of that liquid gold for yourself!
From the young to the young at heart, there is something for everyone at Stanley’s!

International Film Festival of Ottawa
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-23 | International Film Festival of Ottawa
This event was founded by the Canadian Film Institute in response to the City’s growing production industry.

44.4 Mother/Artist Collective
2025-03-13 - 2025-06-01
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, this thought-provoking exhibition opens April 17. Admission is free.

Dueling Pianos
2025-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Manor Lounge, 292-A Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1M3, Canada
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone have been a staple of the music scene in Ottawa known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music. Playing a blend of requests from the audience, blistering guitar and piano solos, three part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments, their show has won over the crowds they perform for time.

Grand Corps Malade: On Tour
2025-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
After a tour of major European venues, Grand Corps Malade is preparing an intimate original show for Quebecâ€”and the NAC, of course. Accompanied by three musicians, heâ€™ll perform a selection of tracks from his latest album, Reflets, as well as several of his classics.
Presented by Jean-Rachid
in association with Spectra Musique and Midiâ€¯20 Canada
And first to the stage, we’re honoured to welcome Yao!
Poetic, groovy, funk by moment and soul as a whole, Yao with his baritone voice, succeeds in charming us with the warm universe of his sweet poetry and his artistic audacity. His pictorial writing â€“ cast in great sensitivity â€“ reminds us of the textual richness of French rap by MC Solaar, Abdel Malik and Oxmo Puccino, with an eclectic pop side â€“ where the musical universes intertwine.

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2025-03-14 | Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park, Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Chelsea, J9B 1R5
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how animals survive winter!
By moonlight, an experienced guide will show you one of four selected trails this winter.
Your starting location will be sent to you in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-15 | Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party
Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Ottawa. Visit 4+ top venues in ByWard Market, enjoy live DJs, exclusive drink specials and nonstop festive vibes. Dress in green, dance the night away and celebrate like never before. Do not miss this lively Irish celebration in the city.

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa
2025-03-14 - 2025-09-30 | Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, K2P 2A6
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 see some of your favourite Canadian pop culture personalities, such as a Mountie, a Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables and Klondike Kitty. They all sing songs by artists like Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and many more. The performances are accompanied by a live band.If you choose to opt into the dining option, performers serve you a delicious Canadian meal during the show. Alcoholic beverages are also available. This show is presented by Totally Legit Productions.

Ottawa 67's
2025-03-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.

67's vs. Oshawa Generals
2025-03-14 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada

Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park
2025-03-15 | Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park
This is a vibrant and colourful Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park in Stittsville!
Get ready to experience the joy of this traditional Indian festival filled with music, dancing and of course, lots of colours.
Whether you’re a Holi enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and laughter.

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-15 | Ottawa Black Bears, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.

Ottawa Black Bears vs. Rochester Knighthawks
2025-03-15 15:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Catch the Ottawa Black Bears at the Canadian Tire Centre – a professional box lacrosse team!

St Patrick's Sunday Stomp at the Rainbow Bistro!
2025-03-16 | St Patrick’s Sunday Stomp at the Rainbow Bistro!
Live Irish and Maritime Pub music by the Hunks and Punks Irish Band to celebrates St. Paddy’s Day!

Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
2025-03-16 | Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
Many similiar shows operate in Southern Ontario but the Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show is the only major show of its kind in Eastern Ontario.
More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find memorabilia. Dealers include Ed Locke, former appraiser from the Antique Roadshow, Ken Aubrey filmed with his store on Canadian Pickers, and Doug Stroud filmed on Pawnathon Canada.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa 67's vs. Kingston Frontenacs
2025-03-16 14:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Ottawa 67’s at The Arena! Join us for a festive night of hockey where the ice meets the Irish spirit. Wear your green, enjoy themed activities, and cheer on the 67’s in this special St. Patrick’s Day game. It’s going to be a lucky night — don’t miss out!

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra & Stewart Goodyear
2025-03-17 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
â€‹Three things to know:

Our friends from the West Coast return to Southam Hall for a canâ€™t-miss performance featuring superstar pianist Stewart Goodyear.
Rachmaninoffâ€™s final concerto for piano and orchestra is so difficult that the pianist for whom it was written never dared to perform it!
A search for hope in a time of oppression, Shostakovichâ€™s Fifth Symphony is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Making music became a matter of life and death for Soviet composers when Joseph Stalinâ€™s Great Terror campaign began a lethal crackdown on artistic dissent. Despite being denounced by the authorities and fearing for his life, Dmitri Shostakovich penned his Fifth Symphonyâ€”a work of artistic heroism in which the composer reacts to the violence, oppression, and cruelty of his time.
Sergei Rachmaninoffâ€™s Third Piano Concerto is adored by music loversâ€”and feared by pianistsâ€”for its marriage of technical fireworks and passionate melodies. From the tolling of distant bells that haunts the opening to the spirited dances of its finale, this rollercoaster ride for solo piano and orchestra is brought to life by Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear, whose performances of Rachmaninoffâ€™s music â€œwould surely have won the composerâ€™s approvalâ€ (Gramophone).
And to commemorate the life of composer Jocelyn Morlock, the VSOâ€™s Composer in Residence before her untimely death in 2023, Otto Tausk and the orchestra open the program with Night, Herselfâ€”a moody and mysterious work inspired by Morlockâ€™s love of birdsong and nature.
Arrive Early for a FREE Pre-Concert Performance!
Start your evening with an inspiring performance by the Sinfonietta, the advanced string ensemble from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music! Experience a fresh take on ancient virtuosity with Max Richterâ€™s bold 2012 re-imagining of one of classical musicâ€™s most iconic â€”Vivaldiâ€™s The Four Seasons. This performance will feature 33 talented young musicians performing Richterâ€™s mesmerizing recomposition of The Four Seasons at 6:30 PM in the NACâ€™s Peter A Herrndorf Place. Donâ€™t miss this captivating prelude before the Vancouver Symphony Orchestraâ€™s main concert!

Learn more in the program notes â€º

SoulRhythms
2025-03-18 | SoulRhythms, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.
From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through an energizing 45-minute group class designed for all levels.
These weekly soul-inspiring and energizing sessions will connect your mind, body, spirit (and hips) to the infectious celebratory rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean.
This event is recommended for ages seven and up.

Toddler Tuesdays
2025-03-18 | Toddler Tuesdays, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the parents/caregivers who love them!
Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter A. Herrndorf Place for a fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play.

Vierge
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-30 | Vierge
Vierge, written by Rachel Mutombo and directed by Dian Marie Bridge, is a GCTC co-production with Black Theatre Workshop that delves into the lives of four Congolese-Canadian girls navigating faith, culture, and adolescence. Sixteen-year-old Divine’s only friend is Jesus until her family joins a new church, revealing complexities in the world around her. With heart and humour, this compelling story explores the pressures of Christianity, virginity, and societal norms as Divine, Bien-Aimée, Grace, and Sarah confront secrets, cultural expectations, and life-changing decisions. As they journey from girls to women, their friendships are tested—will they stand together or be pulled apart? Presented in English, Vierge runs Tuesday to Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Magic at the Manor
2025-03-19 | Magic at the Manor, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Get ready to experience an intimate and interactive 90 minute magic and mentalism show with feats you never thought were possible; you don’t just watch the show – you become a part of it!
This presentation will highlight moments that are unexplainable and simply unbelievable! Michael presents mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals and devious deceptions blended with non-stop audience participation (don’t worry, nothing embarrassing) and plenty of laughs.
By the end of the show, you’ll be left questioning if it was fate, destiny, luck or coincidence…

Mozart, Hewitt & Beethoven's Fifth
2025-03-19 20:00 - 2025-03-20 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Experience the miraculous chemistry that happens when two great musical minds fuse into one, as guest pianist Angela Hewitt interprets Mozart on Southam Hall’s stage.
Montreal-based composer Keiko Devaux loves playing with electroacoustic sounds then translating them into emotional and genre-blurring music, resulting in beautiful and otherworldly effects.
Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the evening’s performance.

Our concert opens with Devaux’s Listening Underwater, which was written especially for the NAC Orchestra and had its world premiere in Southam Hall in May 2023. This magical work, inspired by the communications of whales and other sea life, transports us to an organic underwater environment that is both familiar and mysterious.
Ottawa-born guest pianist Angela Hewitt performs Mozart like no one else, capturing the emotion Mozart put into this timeless work. Do not be surprised if your fellow audience members demand that Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 be played over and over.
The Orchestra will also take on Beethoven’s super-charged Fifth Symphony, a piece that is best experienced live. As one of the most recognized works in music history, it truly has “no predecessor, no successor in composition” (Christoph Eshenbach, conductor). You will walk away covered in goosebumps, more than two centuries after its first performance in 1808.
On March 20, arrive Early for a FREE Pre-Concert Woodwind Performance!
Start your evening with a delightful pre-concert performance featuring young OrKidstra musicians from 7:15pm-7:45pm in the NAC’s Le Salon.

Learn more in the program notes ›
