Ottawa Events Calendar

Lara Klaus
2025-11-08 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful energy of Lara Klaus, a Montreal-based drummer, singer-songwriter, and performer originally from Recife, Brazil. Blending Afro-Brazilian percussion with contemporary soul-pop, Lara creates music that moves both the body and the heart. Founder of the acclaimed ensemble LADAMA, she uses her art to celebrate diversity, joy, and resilience through powerful, rhythmic performances.

Ottawa Rapid FC
2025-11-08 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Ottawa Rapid FC is set to ignite the city’s sports scene as they debut in the Northern Super League (NSL) in 2025. Competing at the highest level of Canadian women’s soccer, the Rapid will make TD Place Stadium in Lansdowne their home, promising action-packed matches and unforgettable moments for fans.
Be part of history as Ottawa’s professional women’s soccer team kicks off its inaugural season. Join the excitement, cheer on the Rapid, and celebrate the rise of women’s soccer in Canada!

613flea
2025-11-08 | PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
613flea is an ever-evolving marketplace that brings together Ottawa’s creative and sustainable communities. Held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, visitors can explore a unique mix of makers, bakers, artists, artisans, designers, and entrepreneurs, alongside vendors offering antiques, upcycled and recycled goods, vintage clothing, and one-of-a-kind finds. Add in delicious food, vinyl records, and comics, and you’ve got a market experience like no other. The free to attend community event takes place on Saturdays and features a lineup of 150 vendors.

Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market
2025-11-08
Come and join Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market! All of vendors are local, and make, create, bake or grow all of their products. There’s everything that you need for all of your Christmas holiday needs. There’s free parking and an ATM on site. You’ll also find hot prepared food. It’s a great time to come and shop and support local.

Kanata Art Club Christmas $200 and Under Sale
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09
Beautiful, unique and affordable gifts. The art work for this sale represents many genres, styles and subjects. It includes only original works in watercolour, oil, acrylic, mixed media, coloured pencil and graphite and beyond.
All work is done by Ottawa and area artists (KAC members).
Find one-of-a-kind gifts that are memorable and are good value.
Free admission and free refreshments.

Itty Bitty Artisan and Art Show
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09
Discover original works by some of the region’s finest artists and artisans at this curated showcase presented by Arts Carleton Place and the Town of Carleton Place. Visitors can explore a wide selection of unique, handcrafted creations — all priced under $200 — offering the perfect opportunity to find meaningful art and gifts while supporting local talent.

Indigenous Women's Arts Festival
2025-11-08 09:30 - 2025-11-09 17:00 UTC
Celebrate the season with an energetic marketplace featuring over 70 vendors, art installations, interactive activities, and live performances. Enjoy hoop and jingle dancing, Métis jiggers, and special guests during this lively cultural gathering filled with laughter, music, and community spirit.

National Capital Antiques Art & Design Fair
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00
This curated event brings together a select group of dealers showcasing exceptional examples of 18th- to 21st-century furniture, art, and design. With a focus on quality, authenticity, and timeless craftsmanship, the exhibition offers visitors a refined experience that celebrates the best in decorative arts and design.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Ottawa Police Gala 2025
2025-11-08 18:00 - 23:30 | Ottawa Police Gala 2025, Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J2
Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Rogers Centre Ottawa for the 14th Annual Ottawa Police Gala—an evening of elegance, entertainment, and community spirit. Since its inception, the Gala has raised over $1 million for local charities. This year’s event will support the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, the Capital Prosperity Foundation, and the Ottawa Police Service Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood.
Enjoy a gourmet dinner, inspiring recognition ceremonies, and a night filled with auctions, raffles, and live music by The Derringers. Tickets are $250 per person, with proceeds supporting vital community programs. Be part of one of Ottawa’s most anticipated evenings—where celebration meets purpose.

Sound of Remembrance
2025-11-08 19:00 - 23:00
The Sound of Remembrance is an annual musical tribute held at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, dedicated to honouring Canada’s veterans, first responders, and their families. Featuring performances by celebrated artists, military choirs, and guest speakers, the event fosters healing, unity, and national recognition for those who serve. With proceeds supporting organizations like Soldier On, it’s more than a concert — it’s a powerful community gathering that blends music, remembrance, and gratitude.

After-Work Bubble Tea Mixer for Young Professionals 🧋 Ottawa Social Night
2025-11-08 20:00 - 23:00 | After-Work Bubble Tea Mixer for Young Professionals 🧋 Ottawa Social Night, 1076 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, K1Y 2Y3
Swap screens & burnout for bubble tea & real conversations! Meet other ambitious, friendly young professionals & creatives in Ottawa looking to build friendships beyond work.
Expect:
🧋 Bubble tea welcome social
🧑‍💼 Meet young professionals, grads & creatives
🎯 Networking-without-the-awkwardness
💡 Light conversation games — spark real convos
🤝 Grow your local circle & future weekend plans
Work all week — unwind with good people.

Remembrance Day Memorials Tour
2025-11-09
Take a free walking tour of Ottawa’s military heritage and explore the city’s key memorials. This two-hour experience reflects on the history and significance of monuments that honor those who served Canada, offering a meaningful prelude to Remembrance Day. Visitors of all ages are welcome to learn, pay tribute, and connect with the nation’s wartime stories.

Ottawa Senators
2025-11-09, 2025-11-11 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. 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.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-11-09 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Atlético Ottawa hosts the CPL Final at TD Place on Sunday, November 9. Cheer on Atlético Ottawa and make home-field advantage count!
Experience the passion of Atlético Ottawa, where grit meets glory on the pitch. As Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League team, they bring the energy, heart, and determination of their parent club, Atlético de Madrid. With a focus on developing local talent and delivering thrilling matches, they embody the city’s hardworking spirit and love for the beautiful game.
Catch the action at TD Place, where the crowd roars and every goal fuels the city’s soccer fever. Whether you are a die-hard fan or new to the sport, Atlético Ottawa is the team to support. Wear your red and white, feel the adrenaline, and be part of the movement. Let’s go, Ottawa!

Ein deutsches Requiem (Brahms’ German Requiem)
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:15
Experience Brahms’ German Requiem, a masterpiece of the choral repertoire offering calm, solace, and inspiration. The Cantata Singers of Ottawa perform this moving work alongside soprano Susan Elizabeth Brown, baritone Ryan Hofman, and pianists Jennifer Loveless and Roland Graham, performing on piano four hands.

SoulRhythms
2025-11-10 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 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.

National Remembrance Day Ceremony
2025-11-11
Each year on November 11, the Royal Canadian Legion hosts the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to commemorate the men and women who have served in Canada’s military. The ceremony starts at approximately 10:45 a.m. with the arrival of dignitaries such as the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada, and the Silver Cross Mother – a woman whose child has died while serving in the military. Additional programming includes the national anthem, two minutes of silence, a wreath-laying ceremony and a rousing fly-past (weather permitting). At the end of the National Ceremony and throughout the day, people remove poppies from their coats and place them on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb is covered in red poppies by the end of the day.
Members of the public can also show support by purchasing a wreath. These will be pre-positioned by staff around the National War Memorial for the ceremony to act as a visual symbol during the event. You can also contact your nearest Legion Branch to purchase a wreath which will be placed at a local commemorative event. All proceeds go to the Legion Poppy Fund in support of Canada’s Veterans and their families.

Beechwood Cemetery's Remembrance Day Ceremony
2025-11-11 | 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, K1L 8E2, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, K1L 8E2
As Canada’s National Military Cemetery, Beechwood is a natural gathering place for recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the country’s fallen heroes.
