Ottawa Events Calendar

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-07-05
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.

Beekeeping Experience
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | 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
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | 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.

Relief of the Sentries
2025-07-05 - 2025-08-04 | 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0A1, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0A1
Sentries will be mounted at the front door and front gate of Rideau Hall.
The rotation of sentries between the Guard Room and the sentry posts takes place every hour beginning from 10 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-07-05 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-07-05 08:30 - 13:00 | North Gower Farmers’ Market
Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-07-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Support your local farmers’ market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live music and special programming while you shop.

“Eh I” Summer Vibe Hackathon (Ottawa – July)
2025-07-05 09:30 - 21:30 | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5, Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5
Biggest AI / vibe coding hackathon in the region 🇨🇦
​Prize pool: over $5000, in addition to swags, goodies, credits, food and more.
​Sponsored by Windsurf, Tavily, LangChain, Google and more.
​The “Eh I” Summer Vibe Hackathon is your chance to channel that Canadian spark into agentic tools, wild experiments, and maybe even the next startup. Whether you’re from Ottawa, Toronto, Montréal, or beyond, join us on July 5 for a full day of food, hacking, and fun.
​Ship something cool in a day (with the help of AI), and win! Food will be provided.
Agenda (Tentative):

​9:30 Arrive
​10:00 Talks Begin
​11:00 Hacker Lightning Talks
​11:55 Vibe Coding Begins
​12:00 Lunch Served
​5:00 Dinner
​6:30 Demos & Presentations
​9:20 Judging
​9:30 Celebrate winners & adjourn!

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613Flea
2025-07-05 10:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Don’t miss the ever-changing 613flea marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds at Lansdowne Park. The 613flea marketplace is always on a Saturday (and always free to attend) but the dates change each month.

Cirque du Soleil
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-05 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
Wed July 2nd @ 7 p.m.
Thurs July 3rd @ 7 p.m.
Fri July 4th @ 7 p.m.
Sat July 5th @ 11 a.m.
Sat July 5th @ 3 p.m.
Sat July 5th @ 7 p.m.
Sun July 6th @ 1 p.m.
Sun July 6th @ 5 p.m.
A magnificent ladybug captures the eye of an awkward, unusual insect who has just moved into this lively neighborhood, and the two instantly fall in love. The show plunges the audience into the hidden universe alive at our feet; an ecosystem teeming with life and unseen beings – insects that work, eat, crawl, flutter, feast, fight and court among each other in an ongoing explosion of energy and movement

Live from the Booth
2025-07-05 18:00 - 2025-11-08 20:00
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-07-06
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Marché du Square
2025-07-06
Come to Terrasse du Square and meet Outaouais artisans: florists and artists, jewelers, gourmet food producers, potters, candle makers and much more.
This is a place that brings everyone together. Where food and drinks are shared and memories are created.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-07-06 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!

Wood Terrace Series
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-09 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Spend your sunsets under the stars as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. Access the NAC terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge and take in the best free beats offered in Ottawa this summer.
Outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Limited seating available. Please bring a chair to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment.

Songs from the Shed
2025-07-08 - 2025-11-11 | 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 Titans
2025-07-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown.
The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club plays in the Eastern Conference of the Frontier League, which includes 15 teams from Ontario, Québec, and the U.S. northeast. The team’s mascot, Cappy, is a family favourite. During non-game days and the off-season, the 10,000-seat RCGT Park stadium is also used to host concerts, festivals and other events.
The venue is conveniently located along Ottawa’s main highway, and parking is available. The stadium is also easily accessible by public transportation via the light rail O-Train Confederation Line, which stops at the VIA Rail station just a short walk from the stadium.

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-09 | 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.

City Hall Salsa
2025-07-09 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Join the summer Latin dance event, free of charge at Ottawa City Hall on Wednesdays in July and August. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, everyone is warmly welcome!

Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park
2025-07-09
Enjoy free summer concerts by the Nepean Concert Band at Andrew Haydon Park every second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair and friends for an evening of music in the park.

Wendover Western Festival
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13
A rural festival with music, crafts and more! Everyone is invited to join the fun for a wonderful week!

Sip & Reset at The Vineyard
2025-07-09 15:00 - 18:00 | 1000 Perrault Rd, Navan, K4B 1H8, 1000 Perrault Rd, Navan, K4B 1H8
Unwind with an exclusive afternoon of wine, creativity, and stunning vineyard views at Sip & Reset at the Vineyard. Enjoy a guided tasting and tour at Domaine Perrault Winery, plus hands-on experiences like charm-making and live glass engraving. Each guest receives a curated gift bag—perfect for midweek inspiration and content creation.

ByWard Night Market
2025-07-10 | 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!

Music on the Canal
2025-07-10 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Celebrate summer with Music on the Canal, the NAC’s floating concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays in July. Featuring artists such as Miguel de Armas and DYSTOH perform live as the boat glides between the National Arts Centre and Dow’s Lake, filling the Rideau Canal with joyful sound.

SARĀB / Lívia Mattos
2025-07-10 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
With its unique blend of Arabic music, jazz and rock, SARĀB is one of the leading groups of the Paris music scene. Born from the meeting between the franco-Syrian singer Climène Zarkan and the guitarist Baptiste Ferrandis, SARĀB — mirage in Arabic –is a musical building that combines rock, contemporary jazz and arab traditional music which plays on borders and genres. The duo quickly turned into a six-headed creature, where each became indispensable to musical creation. Robinson Khoury’s trombone links with the voice, and navigates between the Eastern and European scales, between ornamentation and a personal technique. It is with the trombone and the song that we find the horizontality of the Arab music, upset by the rich harmonic verticality of the guitar and the piano.
Bahia-based accordion player, songwriter, vocalist, filmmaker, and visual artist Lívia Mattos has been developing her singular skills as a player and unconventional frontwoman since she started her artistic adventures as a circus performer. Her concerts blend Brazilian Popular Music, burlesque jazz, and circus sensibilities. She has collaborated with renowned artists like Rosa Passos, Badi Assad, and Chico César, as well as the Symphonic Orchestra of Bahia. Mattos released her debut album as a songwriter, Vinha da Ida, in 2017. Its success led to tours in Europe and the Americas, as well as earning her four prestigious Brazilian arts and culture awards. Her adventures continue with her latest album, Apneia. Mattos is now touring with her long-term colleagues Rafael dos Santos (drums) and Jefferson Babu (tuba).
