Ottawa Events Calendar

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | 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!

Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection
2025-03-22 - 2025-07-06
Celebrate 40 years of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program at Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection. Explore 40 stunning reproductions featuring a variety of media, styles, and subjects.
Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Open during O-Train Line 1 operation hours.
Image: Katherine Takpannie, Pushing Through (from the series Our Women and Girls are Sacred), 2016, digital print on paper, 68 x 97 cm, 2018-0053.

Ottawa Film Office 2025 Career Fair
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Ottawa Film Office is delighted to announce that the 2025 Film, Television, and Animation Career Fair is taking place Saturday, March 22 at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall from 9 AM to 1 PM! Attend and meet local production companies, animation studios, and other industry professionals to learn about current and future job opportunities and what they look for in new hires. You’ll also be able to chat with post-secondary institutions, associations, unions and guilds about the industry programs, resources, and training they offer.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can be involved in this fast-paced and exciting industry! This free event is geared to anyone interested in exploring a career in film and television, including:

Secondary and post-secondary students, recent grads;
Current crew members looking for new opportunities;
Professionals working in a different industry and interested in transitioning to an exciting new career in Ottawa’s growing film and television industry.

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Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada
You can expect to find 120 vendor booths FILLED with toys, collectibles, anime, video games, comic books, Lego, and geek inspired art from local artisans and makers!

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa stop on the South of Here Tour

Simon Leblanc
2025-03-22 20:00 - 21:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Simon Leblanc is more eager than ever to hit the road in search of landscapes and laughing faces.
Simon is back on tour with his fourth show, PrÃ©sent. He can’t wait to see you!
See you all soon…
16 and over

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Capital Sessions
2025-03-23 | Capital Sessions, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Capital Sessions and the NAC are bringing you a series of free community house dance workshops.
It’s family and beginner-friendly. The DJ plays deep soulful house music from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the dancer leads two 30-minute workshops at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. You can just dance, learn or listen and vibe out, it’s a beautiful space with amazing music.
No experience required. This event is free.

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-23 | 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.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-03-23 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday.
Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The market is a great place to buy the freshest local products the season has to offer directly from the people who produce them, meet friends, have lunch and enjoy musicians, buskers and special events.
Open all year round at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Farmers’ Market takes place outside the Aberdeen Pavilion during the warmer months and inside the historic building in the winter. In the weeks before Christmas, the market is usually open on Saturdays.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-03-23 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 Black Bears vs. Colorado Mammoth
2025-03-23 15:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-03-23 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!

SoulRhythms
2025-03-25 | 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
2025-03-25 | 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.

Mayor’s Breakfast with Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada
2025-03-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Mayor’s Breakfast is one of the city’s most popular ongoing speaker series, bringing together the region’s top business, community and political leaders. This monthly event features great networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us! Be informed on key issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community.
Agenda:
7:00AM – Networking and Breakfast
8:00AM – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat with Goldy Hyder, President and CEO at the Business Council of Canada
9:00AM – Event Conclusion
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Ottawa Made Launch Party
2025-03-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2C5, Canada
Supporting local is not just a trendy buzzword — it’s become a necessity. That’s why the launch of Ottawa Made is more timely than ever. It’s local people (the incomparable Caroline Phillips (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-phillips-38b47511) and Sam Laprade, CFRE) writing about local inventors, both scientific and artistic, in a book published by Ron Corbett of Ottawa Press and Publishing, selling at a local price — no U.S. dollar conversion fee (phew).
This is the official book launch bash complete with food, drinks and live music!

Social Media Strategy For Business & Professional Networking
2025-03-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Beyond The Pale, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa K1R 6K7, Beyond The Pale, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa K1R 6K7
Join us for the Social Media Networking & Strategy Workshop—a hands-on event designed for marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Learn key strategies for content creation, audience engagement, and promotion while networking with like-minded professionals. Engage in interactive activities, gain valuable insights, and leave with actionable takeaways to elevate your social media game. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow!
Why Attend?
Connect & Collaborate: Network with marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
Boost Your Strategy: Learn content, targeting, and promotion tips.
Get Inspired: Share ideas and success stories.
Stay Ahead: Explore the latest social media trends.
Event Agenda
6:30 PM : Arrival
6:45 PM : Mini Networking Circles by Tom
7:15 PM : Presentation & Workshop by Liza
8:00 PM : Professional Networking
Guest Workshop by Elizabeth Luhova
Founder of @lhv.team, Elizabeth brings 4+ years of marketing expertise, from long-term client success in Ukraine to launching her agency in Canada. Learn how she builds lasting partnerships, adapts to new markets, and invests in team growth — all while navigating a global business journey.
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Ottawa Charge Hockey PWHL Single Game Tickets
2025-03-25 19:00 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Ottawa Charge is a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, whose home ice is The Arena at TD Place. It is one of the six charter franchises competing in the (PWHL) Professional Women’s Hockey League.

Nobu
2025-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Three things to know …

After his acclaimed NAC debut in 2023, Nobu returns for an evening of romantic music that warms the heart and calms the mind.
Blind since birth, the Japanese pianist learns every piece of music he performs by ear or by using a Braille score.
Friends or frenemies? Although FrÃ©dÃ©ric Chopin and Franz Liszt respected each other’s music, they were also fiercely competitive colleagues.

A Nobu concert is as much a musical event as it is a spiritual service. A veteran of the stage since his debut at age 12, the Japanese pianist has been praised by iconic pianists like Van Cliburn, who called his performances “truly divine,” and Menahem Pressler, who was so moved to hear Nobu that “I had to keep from crying.”
And now, you have the chance to experience this inspiring performer in an evening of 19th-century music that warms the heart and calms the mind.
Ludwig van Beethoven‘s “Waldstein” Sonata for solo piano is a work of intense drama and dazzling melodies that pushes the boundaries of the piano. Once referred to as “a heroic symphony for piano,” Beethoven’s sonata will have you at the edge of your seat to watch Nobu’s fingers fly up and down the keyboard.
Although FrÃ©dÃ©ric Chopin and Franz Liszt were friends for years, the music they composed couldn’t have been more different. Explore these contrasting characters when Nobu brings together the passionate poetry of Chopin’s tranquil nocturnes with the demonic energy of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz, which transforms the piano’s elegant voice into a thunderous drum.

Yoga Under the Stars
2025-03-26 | Yoga Under the Stars, 2710 March Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Unwind at Yoga Under the Stars at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory. Enjoy a 60-minute yoga session led by Navjit Kaur in a tranquil tropical water garden oasis. Relax, restore, and revitalize in a glass-enclosed retreat featuring cascading waterfalls.
Savour a light vegan snack, expertly crafted by the executive chef.

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s Visionaries Breakfast
2025-03-26 07:30 - 09:00 | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
QCH Foundation is hosting the third annual Visionaries Breakfast – an inspirational morning raising important funds for the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Hosted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., doors open at 7:00 A.M.) at the Brookstreet Hotel, guests will enjoy a delicious (and healthy) breakfast and have the opportunity to network with community leaders and medical professionals from QCH. Throughout the morning, we will pay tribute to three individuals, honoring each with a Luminary Award in recognition of the tremendous impact they have had on local healthcare.
Additionally, guests will learn more about the herculean efforts of the QCH team as they provide exceptional, exemplary, and compassionate healthcare to you and your loved ones. The past few years have shown us the importance of investing in local healthcare to better prepare for the future.
Together, we are providing world-class care, close to home.

Business After 5: Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa K0A1L0, Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa K0A1L0
Step into history while building your future! Join Ottawa’s business community for a one-of-a-kind networking experience at the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, a fascinating underground landmark built to withstand a nuclear blast.
Create new connections, strengthen relationships, and expand your network in this unique setting, where past meets present.
This isn’t your typical networking event, it’s an adventure! Great conversations, valuable connections, and an unforgettable experience await. Don’t miss out – register now!
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Lenten Meditations: Bach & Buxtehude
2025-03-27 | Lenten Meditations: Bach & Buxtehude, 51 William Street, Ottawa, K1N 1A3
Join L’Harmonie des saisons at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for a soulful Lenten journey through the music of Bach & Buxtehude. Experience German Baroque masterpieces, including Bach’s Cantata BWV 4, in a reflection-filled program with stunning vocals and powerful emotion.

Supersonic Hearts Band at Manor Lounge
2025-03-27 | Supersonic Hearts Band at Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Live music experts, wedding enthusiasts and party starters—Supersonic Hearts Band is a premium 3 to 14-piece band specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and private functions. They infuse every event with energy and fun and pride themselves on filling dance floors.

Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop
2025-03-27 | Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop, 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.

Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
2025-03-27 | Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks to the sound of music by a local DJ. Visitors will also have an opportunity to participate in free art-making activities and themed tours.
Admission is free!
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO.

Youth Infringement Festival
2025-03-27 - 2025-04-03
A free open-access performing arts festival for Ottawa youth ages 16 to 25 to develop and produce original work.

CEO of the Year Breakfast with Andrew Waitman, Assent
2025-03-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Telfer School of Management – Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N6N5, Canada
A breakfast discussion with Andrew Waitman, recently named  2024 Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade CEO of the Year. As CEO of Assent, Andrew plays a critical role in transforming the way companies manage compliance processes in supply chain management.
