Ottawa Events Calendar

Akoustik at St. Charles
2025-07-30
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St. Charles Market. A celebration of community and culture, open to all.

Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-03
Attend the 2025 Canadian Outdoor Track & Field Championships to experience thrilling athletic performances as Canada’s top athletes compete for a spot in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Organized by Athletics Canada, this event will showcase U20, Open, and Para Athletics categories.
With the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club at the helm, you can expect an unforgettable atmosphere. Feel the excitement as driven athletes push their limits. This is a must-see event for all sports fans and a key moment in Canada’s athletics calendar.

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-07-30 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8, Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8
Come experience the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, a spectacular celebration of fire, art, and creativity! Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday from July 30 to August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec, this event offers much more than just fireworks. Watch stunning pyro-musical displays over the Ottawa River, set to thrilling musical scores, and enjoy an incredible selection of culinary experiences, immersive art installations, and extraordinary performances.
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ByWard Night Market
2025-07-31 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
The ByWard Night Market is back and better than ever! Shop a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans, enjoy delicious food from diverse vendors, and immerse yourself in a lively, vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect evening to eat, shop, and take in the sights of the ByWard Market.
Don’t miss the fun—come out and experience it all!

High tea on the veranda
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-01 | 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Festival Country du Grand Gatineau
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03
More than 40 country music artists perform on outdoor stages under big tops, as well as indoors.

Oniro
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-04 | 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.

Theatre Under the Stars: The Girl With No Hands
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-24
Escape into a darkly comic fantasy where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. Set beneath the stars on the banks of the Rideau River, Odyssey Theatre’s 39th season presents the world premiere of The Girl With No Hands — a bold, imaginative tale where dreams spark transformation. Experience the magic of open-air theatre in beautiful Strathcona Park.

Songs from the Shed
2025-07-31 - 2025-12-04 | Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7, Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7
A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Calgary Stampeders
2025-07-31 19:30 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Thursdays just got rowdy. The Stamps are coming East, and we’re turning up with pre-game $6 + HST Chop ‘n’ Cheers drinks and a live band at Gate 1, and Fans on the Field after the game. Get your crew, grab a drink, and bring the energy — we’ve got a West Division showdown under the lights.

Capital Pop-Up Cinema
2025-08-01
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!

Indigenous Walking Tours
2025-08-01
Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art, and landscapes reflect the presence and histories of Indigenous Peoples in the city. Tours are offered in English and French, and designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.

IRONKIDS
2025-08-01
Part of IRONMAN Canada’s Race Week celebrations, IRONKIDS Ottawa offers a chance for children ages 1 to 17 to take part in fun, age-appropriate runs. Designed to encourage movement and community spirit, this family-friendly event is an energetic way to introduce kids to the excitement of race week.

Glengarry Highland Games
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-02
Witness traditional Scottish events with more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition.

10-Minute Play Festival
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03
Kanata Theatre proudly presents its 5th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival! This exciting event features 7 original short plays, each delivering a fresh dose of laughter or drama every 10 minutes. Don’t miss this dynamic showcase of local talent!

The Big Bounce Canada
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7
The world’s largest touring inflatable event arrives in Ottawa with a surreal, 900-foot-long playground. Featuring custom attractions like The OctoBlast and Air Space, this bold and bouncy experience delivers high-energy fun for all ages.

Rugby Canada Women's 15s vs USA Rugby Women's 15s
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Canada’s capital will play host to an epic showdown on the pitch this summer, with Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team playing the United States in Ottawa. This will be the world number two ranked Canadian team’s only home game of the season and final match on Canadian soil before vying for the 2025 Rugby World Cup trophy in England.

Canada Rugby Women's 15s v USA Rugby Women's 15s
2025-08-01 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Canada’s capital will play host to an epic showdown on the pitch this summer, with Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team playing the United States in Ottawa on August 1.
Kicking off at 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET at TD Place, this will be the world number two ranked Canadian team’s only home game of the season and final match on Canadian soil before vying for the 2025 Rugby World Cup trophy in England.
The rugby community in Ontario and Quebec (and other provinces interested in club travel) will be offered the opportunity to fundraise for their clubs and attend the match together via the Club Ticket Program. Details, including a special ticket link exclusively for club members that will grant access to tickets in a designated section of the stadium and donate 15% of ticket sales back to the club, will be distributed to clubs shortly.

This is the fourth year in a row that Ottawa has hosted international rugby rivalries. Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team last competed at TD Place in 2023 for the Pacific Four Series, playing in front of the largest crowd in Canadian women’s rugby history (10,092) in a loss to New Zealand before beating Australia. In 2022 and 2024, it was Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team who took to the pitch at TD Place.
Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team currently holds a nine-game winning streak over the United States. These sides last met in April 2024 for the Pacific Four Series, with Canada winning 50-7, their first of three consecutive victories en route to winning the tournament. This season, Canada will once again kick off the Pacific Four Series against the USA, meeting the Americans on May 2 in Kansas City.

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-08-02 | W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5, W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience, culture, and community.

Cumberland Farmers' Market
2025-08-02 | 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6, 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture-raised meats, local chicken and mushrooms, maple syrup, honey, berries, garlic, and more.

Don Kwan's Chinatown Walking Tour
2025-08-02 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Explore Ottawa’s Chinatown with local artist Don Kwan, who grew up in the neighbourhood and shares his unique perspective on this dynamic area. Learn about the history, public art, and vibrant culture through stories and personal insight. Each tour ends with a special guest activity.

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-08-02 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the first three weeks of August, the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (formerly known as the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light) presents four hours of special entertainment at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec. Enjoy pyromusical shows of international calibre, open flame culinary experiences, experiential paths, artistic creations and much more. The fireworks are launched from a platform in the majestic Ottawa River, directly below the museum.

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-08-02
Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring your swimsuit, water, and sunscreen. Free event.

Kaleidoscope Kayaking
2025-08-02
Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy fireworks. This two-hour guided tour offers an unforgettable way to enjoy Ottawa’s waterway and spectacular fireworks display.

Beekeeping Experience
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03 | 501 Mac Callum’s Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, 501 Mac Callum's Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper, this hands-on experience includes opening a hive, spotting the queen, and witnessing the intricate life of bees up close. A unique outing perfect for small groups, team building, or a day trip to scenic Vankleek Hill.

See the Bees
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03 | 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9, 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9
Get the buzz on bees during this hands-on weekend experience, running from May 17 to August 17. Watch beekeepers at work, learn how hives function, and if you’re feeling brave, suit up and hold a frame of bees. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Doors Open at Rideau Hall
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-04 | 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0A1, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0A1
Explore the State rooms, greenhouses, and gardens of Rideau Hall at your own pace during special summer weekends. Guides will be available to share stories about the history and role of Canada’s governor general.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-08-02 08:00 - 13:00 | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.
