Ottawa Events Calendar

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-03-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 16:00 UTC and 6 more dates | 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.

VERSeFest
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-30
This year’s festival, as part of their ongoing rebuilding year, will feature a wide range of award-winning performers in English and French.
A mix of readings and performances will allow participants and poets to gather once more under the roofs of some iconic Ottawa establishments. Read on for full location details.
At this year’s festival, poets and performers will have copies of their books, chapbooks and CDs on hand to sell. Please support them directly!

Footloose : The musical
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-29 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Greely Players present Footloose, the high-energy musical inspired by the iconic film, live at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa. Featuring a talented local cast, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable songs, this production brings the spirit of the 1980s to the stage. Audiences can expect an entertaining evening celebrating music, dance, and youthful rebellion.

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.

bol, brown boy, bol
2026-03-26 19:00 - 2026-03-27 20:30 | bol, brown boy, bol, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 5K7
bol, brown boy, bol is a cheeky, heartfelt solo show about Nawaaz’s journey of reclaiming his voice and cultural inheritance through learning tabla, a northern Indian percussion instrument.
Twenty years of being a “coconut” has caught up to Nawaaz, who’s crashed into a dual crisis of identity and faith. Divine intervention sends him a musical Guru, who guides him on a journey towards self-acceptance and love. Directed by Tiffany Wu, bol, brown boy, bol offers a rich musical landscape merging Indian classical music with 90s Bollywood nostalgia, grunge, rap, and hip hop. Weaving storytelling with the rhythms of tabla, creator and performer Nawaaz speaks up about the impact of Canadian racism on his identity and shares his story of finding his way back to himself.

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2026-03-27 | Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Chelsea, J9B 1R5, 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.

Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
A two-day sale with 120 booths of toys, artisans, video games, trading cards, and entertainment. Check out the gaming zone with arcade machines, racing simulator, virtual reality, game tournaments, and more!

Ottawa Wedding Show
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Plan the wedding of your dreams with this event that allows you to connect with vendors, photographers, planners, and more! Gather new inspiration for your décor, hairstyle, or ideal wedding cake through samples and presentations. Come ready to learn, meet new friendly faces, and have a blast while you plan your perfect day!

Canadian Ringette Championships
2026-03-29 - 2026-04-04
Get Ready for the 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships!
Ottawa will host this prestigious event, where the best women ringette athletes from across Canada will compete for national glory!

Disruptive Dialogue 2026: Learn. Lead. Give to Gain
2026-03-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Disruptive Dialogue 2026: Learn. Lead. Give to Gain, Bayview Yards
Disruptive Dialogue 2026: Learn. Lead. Give to Gain.
Grow your leadership skills, connect with like-minded changemakers, and support local women-led initiatives.
Join Women United this International Women’s Month for a hands-on leadership experience featuring an interactive workshop, a fireside chat with senior leaders, and real stories of local impact. Discover how giving your time, knowledge, and influence strengthens women’s leadership and creates measurable gains for individuals, organizations, and communities.
Event details
– Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
– Time: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
– Location: Bayview Yards, Ottawa
– Cost: 35$ ($30 for Women United members)
– Donations to Women United welcome!
Featured Speakers (More to come!):
• Frances McRae, Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality and Youth
• Rachael Wilson, CEO, United Way East Ontario
Ideal for leaders, professionals, and changemakers looking for more than inspiration—this event delivers practical tools, meaningful connection, and a clear path to impact.
All proceeds support Women United programs advancing gender equity across East Ontario.

Ravel & Shostakovich
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-02 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Composed as First World War raged across Europe, Maurice Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin reaches across time to honour the popular dances of 18th-century composer François Couperin.
Dmitri Shostakovich’s Third String Quartet takes on new life as a chamber symphony—featuring strings, harp, and solo woodwinds—arranged by the composer’s close friend Rudolph Barshai.
And Darren Hicks, the NAC Orchestra’s Principal Bassoon, steps into the spotlight to perform André Jolivet’s haunting concerto for solo bassoon and orchestra—a work of devilish difficulty that showcases the full range of the instrument’s character, which alternates between operatic lyricism and florid feats of virtuosity.

Rose
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-04 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
From Tomson Highway, award-winning Indigenous playwright of The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, comes the musical Rose, the deeply moving and fiercely funny third chapter in his acclaimed “rez” cycle. NAC Indigenous Theatre is honoured to bring to the stage the professional world premiere!

Anime Ottawa
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-05 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Get ready to celebrate all things anime! Anime Ottawa brings fans together for epic cosplay, artist showcases, gaming, and more. Meet creators, explore the Exhibition Hall, and dive into the best of anime and pop culture. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, this is the place to be!

Easter Egg Hunt at the Travellers Lane Family Farm
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-05
Celebrate spring with a family-friendly Easter experience on the farm. Visitors can enjoy seasonal activities such as crafts, wagon rides, scavenger hunts, and opportunities to meet baby farm animals. Indoor and outdoor programming creates a welcoming environment for families to explore, play, and celebrate the season together in a rural setting.

Easter at The Log Farm
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean, K2R 1E5, 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean, K2R 1E5
Celebrate Easter with fun activities around the farm. Admission includes an Easter egg hunt in the forest and a scenic wagon ride. Enjoy a visit with the farm animals, including bunnies, and explore the kids’ play areas. Don’t miss this festive weekend filled with springtime fun for the whole family.

Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | 4750 Fallowfield Road, Ottawa, K2J 4S4, 4750 Fallowfield Road, Ottawa, K2J 4S4
Partake in this annual Easter Egg Hunt while enjoy the company of a wide variety of animals and birds up close, such as alpacas to zebus, goats to geese

Easter at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1
After a long winter, the barns are buzzing with new life. Welcome soft lambs, observe fluffy newly hatched chicks and turkey poults up close, and learn about the transformation of cacao beans into chocolate—complete with a delicious sample.
Visit the All About Eggs room to admire beautifully decorated eggs, and let kids of all ages create a springtime craft to take home. Families can also take a break and enjoy a movie together.
The Beavertails and Amusements Buckingham food trucks will be on site all weekend, weather permitting.
