Ottawa Events Calendar

SnowBall: A Cool Winter's Eve
2026-03-04 | 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1M 2K1, 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1M 2K1
Guests will enjoy all-inclusive premium cocktails, decadent chef stations, and captivating entertainment, including DJs, live music, auctions, beauty bars, and surprise experiences.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the season in style and start the year with purpose.
Tickets are limited, so secure yours today.

After the Rain
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-07 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
What if music had the power to heal what hurts the most? Suzie is struggling. Her parents are nagging her. And her personal life is flatlining. That is until a mature piano student fixated on mastering Erik Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1. seeks her musical guidance and changes everything. Join Suzie as she tries to forge her own path while her preoccupied parents hover over her, struggling with the uncertainty of their own future. Like all of us, Suzie discovers that life is full of contradictions – it’s happy yet sad, fast yet slow, hard yet soft, and achingly beautiful.
An NAC English Theatre Revival of the Tarragon Theatre / Musical Stage Company Co-production.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-03-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 11:00 - 16:00 UTC and 3 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.

SnowBall: A Cool Winter's Eve
2026-03-04 18:30 - 22:00 | SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, 50 Sussex Dr.
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve is an all-inclusive and luxurious cocktail party returning to 50 Sussex on March 4, 2026. Guests will wander through a series of unique and immersive experiences, each featuring chef stations, bars, live music by The Start, DJs, auctions, and other experiential surprises.
All proceeds support the purchase of brand-new snowsuits for underserved children in our community.
Indulge in chef stations from Barrio, Beckta, Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, Tulips & Maple, Madahoki Farm, Essence Catering, Heart & Crown, Social, E18hteen, Pelican Seafood, and Andaz Ottawa Byward Market, paired with curated bars from Dunrobin Distilleries, Casa Dea Winery, 1818 Farm & Cidery, Overflow, and Fin Soda. All proceeds support the purchase of brand-new snowsuits for underserved children in our community.
Tickets: https://snowsuitfund.com/snowball-2026/

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2026-03-06, 2026-03-13 | 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.

Byward Beerfest
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | 73 York Street, Ottawa, K1N 5T2, 73 York Street, Ottawa, K1N 5T2
Byward Beerfest at Lowertown Brewery, in the heart of the Byward Market. Get ready to indulge in a variety of craft beers, delicious food, and live entertainment!

A Street Photography Series
2026-03-07 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Explore the art of street photography in a dynamic three-part series inspired by the exhibition Camera and the City. Presented with the SPAO: Photographic Arts Centre, the series offers a tour of the exhibition, a ByWard Market photo walk, and a photo critique session. Attend one, two, or all three events to engage creatively with the urban landscape. A unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts of all levels.

Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park
2026-03-07
This is a vibrant and colourful Holi Celebration at Walter Baker Park in Stittsville!
Get ready to experience the joy of this traditional Indian festival filled with music, dancing and of course, lots of colours.
Whether you’re a Holi enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and laughter.

Seedy Saturday Ottawa
2026-03-07
Swap seeds, shop local vendors, and get expert gardening tips. Enjoy talks on water management, bird-friendly yards, and more. Meet fellow green thumbs, support local artisans, and savour local bites. Free admission and parking.

Femme Fest
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08
Join Femme Fest — a vibrant celebration of empowerment, creativity and community in honour of International Women’s Day. This one-of-a-kind event brings together local artisans, entrepreneurs and changemakers committed to advancing gender equality and supporting women-led initiatives.
Family-friendly activities and crafts will also be available, creating a welcoming space for all to celebrate. Come together to honour, empower and inspire this International Women’s Day.

Magic at the Manor
2026-03-11 | 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Get ready to experience an intimate and interactive 90 minute magic and mentalism show with feats you never thought were possible; you don’t just watch the show – you become a part of it!
This presentation will highlight moments that are unexplainable and simply unbelievable! Michael presents mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals and devious deceptions blended with non-stop audience participation (don’t worry, nothing embarrassing) and plenty of laughs.
By the end of the show, you’ll be left questioning if it was fate, destiny, luck or coincidence…

Yoga Under the Stars
2026-03-11 | 2710 March Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0, 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.

Queen of Soul: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin with the NAC Orchestra
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Featuring Aretha Franklin’s biggest hits from her megawatt, 60-year career—including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”—the NAC Orchestra honours the Queen of Soul. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy-nominated singer Ryan Shaw take to the stage to celebrate one of the brightest icons in American music and the artists who inspired her.

East Coast Experience
2026-03-14 | 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, K1R 6H5, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, K1R 6H5
Get ready for one of Ottawa’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day concerts. East Coast Experience takes over the Bronson Centre for a high-energy night of Celtic and East Coast tunes. This 19+ event promises an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

Great Bowls of Fire
2026-03-14
Select a beautiful hand-crafted pottery bowl, then choose your favourite soup and breads from some of Ottawa’s best restaurants and bakeries for a delicious take-home meal.

Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive bar crawl through Ottawa’s vibrant ByWard Market district. Participants visit multiple popular venues, enjoy live DJs, and soak in lively entertainment throughout the evening. With themed attire and an energetic atmosphere, this event offers a spirited way to experience one of the city’s most festive celebrations.

March Break at the Diefenbunker
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-22 | 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Go underground for an unforgettable March Break adventure. Explore Canada’s Cold War history in a four-storey bunker, take a guided tour, crack secret codes, create crafts and hunt for clues. Try to beat the escape room challenge. Fun for all ages — plus, free parking.

Multicultural Eid Bazzar
2026-03-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Multicultural Eid Bazzar, 1701 Woodroffe Ave
Celebrate culture, community, and the joy of Eid at Ottawa’s Grand and Biggest Eid Bazaar!
Join us on Saturday, March 14th, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Nepean Sportsplex for a full day of shopping, food, and family‑friendly fun.
This vibrant multicultural marketplace brings together local vendors, artisans, and food businesses offering clothing, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and delicious traditional treats. Families can enjoy free entry, free parking, and free face painting for kids, making it the perfect weekend outing for all ages.

Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
2026-03-15
Many similiar shows operate in Southern Ontario but the Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show is the only major show of its kind in Eastern Ontario.
More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find memorabilia. Dealers include Ed Locke, former appraiser from the Antique Roadshow, Ken Aubrey filmed with his store on Canadian Pickers, and Doug Stroud filmed on Pawnathon Canada.
