Ottawa Events Calendar

Animal Helpers
2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Meet animal helpers past and present at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. From therapy dogs to border collies and alpacas, discover how animals support our communities through live demos, special guests, and hands-on fun for all ages.

Ottawa Titans
2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Toronto Argonauts
2025-06-29 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Red. White. Relentless

Celebrate Canada Day the RNation way with a live concert by JJ Wilde before the game and at halftime, $10 +HST pre-game drink deals, and a post-game fireworks show that’ll light up the sky over TD Place. This is the Capital’s party. Don’t miss it.
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Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-06-29 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Canada Day Orléans
2025-07-01 | 717 Tweddle Rd, Ottawa, K4A 3P4, 717 Tweddle Rd, Ottawa, K4A 3P4
Celebrate Canada Day in Orléans with a full day of family fun at Petrie Island. Enjoy cultural performances, beachside activities, water competitions, and entertainment for all ages.

Canada Day Barrhaven
2025-07-01 | 18 Pepperrall Cres, Ottawa, K2J 3V8, 18 Pepperrall Cres, Ottawa, K2J 3V8
Head south to Barrhaven for this annual community-run Canada Day celebration, featuring fun activities for the entire family.
Canada Day Barrhaven is a multi-day event culminating in a full day of festivities on July 1. Leading up to Canada Day, the midway offers games and rides for both children and adults. Pre-Canada Day performances are planned for Multicultural Day (June 29) and the Country Music & Classic Rock Fest (June 30).
On July 1, the schedule features a flag ceremony, anthem singing, official dignitaries, food and non-food vendors, free cake and fireworks. The Canada Day Barrhaven committee, representing diverse communities, ensures an enjoyable and inclusive celebration for all.

Canada Day
2025-07-01 | 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5
Join the celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park and elsewhere in the heart of Ottawa – Gatineau! A number of activities, animations and shows presented by Canadian artists will give you a chance to celebrate throughout the day. Don’t miss the Tim Hortons Canada day fireworks that will light up the sky at night.
Across Canada, you can watch the daytime ceremony and the evening show on the platforms of Canadian broadcasters. All information about the broadcast will follow shortly.
For more information about the programming, visit the Canada Day website.
Join Canadians and visitors dressed in red and white as they take part in the biggest Canada Day party in the country each year on July 1 in Canada’s capital region!
This epic celebration features a variety of free programming at official sites in Ottawa and Gatineau, including interactive activities, appearances by dignitaries and special guests, live performances by top and emerging Canadian musicians, and an impressive fireworks show (weather permitting)!

Stittsville Canada Day Car Show
2025-07-01
Celebrate Canada Day in style at the Third Annual Stittsville Car Show on Main Street. Enjoy classic cars, live music, a local market, and a 50/50 draw for participants. Awards will be presented at 3:30 PM—no registration fee this year!

Fireworks Boat Party
2025-07-01
Set sail on Ottawa’s top boat party with live DJs, rooftop dancing, and fireworks over the water. Enjoy sunset views, a full-service bar, and a high-energy night on the river.

Canada Day in the capital
2025-07-01 | 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M5
Join the celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park and elsewhere in the heart of Ottawa – Gatineau! A number of activities, animations and shows presented by Canadian artists will give you a chance to celebrate throughout the day. Don’t miss the Tim Hortons Canada day fireworks that will light up the sky at night.
Across Canada, you can watch the daytime ceremony and the evening show on the platforms of Canadian broadcasters.
For more information about the programming, visit the Canada Day website.
Join Canadians and visitors dressed in red and white as they take part in the biggest Canada Day party in the country each year on July 1 in Canada’s capital region!
This epic celebration features a variety of free programming at official sites in Ottawa and Gatineau, including interactive activities, appearances by dignitaries and special guests, live performances by top and emerging Canadian musicians, and an impressive fireworks show (weather permitting)!

Canada Day Concert with the NAC Orchestra
2025-07-01 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Happy Canada Day! Join the National Arts Centre on July 1 for a free concert celebrating Canada and Canadians through the diverse artistry and unparalleled creativity of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and special guests.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra shares the stage with a stellar lineup of Canadian artists performing music by great Canadian composers like Oscar Peterson.
Registration required.

Changing of the Guard
2025-07-01 - 2025-08-20
Bring your camera to capture vibrant photos of soldiers in scarlet uniforms and bearskin hats as they perform precise drills to the music of a military band on Parliament Hill.
The impressive—and free—Changing of the Guard ceremony draws crowds to downtown Ottawa. With military precision, the Guards arrive on the Hill at exactly 10:00 a.m. The Band of the Ceremonial Guard provides the music while the Guards are inspected and the Old Guard is replaced by the New Guard. The ceremony, modelled after one in London, England, dates back to 1959.
The full parade takes place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends, while the band performs only on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Ceremonial Guard may cancel the ceremony in the event of inclement weather or conflicting special events.

Songs from the Shed
2025-07-01 - 2025-11-04, 2025-07-03 - 2025-11-06 | 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 BlackJacks
2025-07-01 15:00 - 18:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Ottawa BlackJacks are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Ottawa. They compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
2025-07-01 15:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Winnipeg Sea Bears

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-02 | 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.

Ice Cream Concerts in the Park
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-04
Enjoy a magical Ottawa summer evening with free live music from the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet, performing three ice cream-themed world premieres by local composers. Across six parks, bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs, and treat yourself to sweet moments alongside The Merry Dairy Ice Cream Truck, supporting the OSO’s 60th anniversary.
Performances run every half-hour from 6 to 8 p.m. — drop in anytime for 20 minutes of music, community, and summer fun.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-06 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Cirque du Soleil – OVO is coming to Canadian Tire Centre, July 2 to 6, with eight shows. A magnificent ladybug captures the eye of an awkward, unusual insect who has just moved into this lively neighbourhood, 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 work, eat, crawl, flutter, feast, fight, and court among each other in an ongoing explosion of energy and movement.

Summertime science!
2025-07-02 - 2025-09-01 | 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3
Summertime science! is a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and exploration—all summer long! From immersive dome films and outdoor experiments to vintage train rides and behind-the-scenes tours, visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of science-themed activities, indoors and out.

Cirque du Soleil
2025-07-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

ByWard Night Market
2025-07-03 | 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
2025-07-03 | 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.

High tea on the veranda
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-04 | 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Gatineau Comedy Festival
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-05
A humour festival featuring comedians such as Laurent Paquin, Les Grandes crues, Patrick Groulx, Mehdi Bousaidan and more. The presentations are in French.

The Chef’s Table
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-05 | 450 Churchill Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 5E2, 450 Churchill Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 5E2
The Chef’s Table is an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience featuring curated menus from top Canadian chefs, presented alongside live music on the elegant patio of the National Arts Centre’s 1 Elgin Restaurant. Hosted by the Ontario Festival of Small Halls and the NAC’s Resident Chefs Program, this limited summer series offers refined three-course dinners in a stunning canal-side setting. Perfect for special occasions or intimate gatherings.

RBC Summer Tournaments
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-06 | 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1, 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1
Experience two weeks of top-tier show jumping competition offering unforgettable moments for horse lovers, families, and adventure seekers. Alongside thrilling equestrian events, local vendors provide food and shopping, while family-friendly activities on weekends keep kids entertained. Admission is free for children 12 and under, making it an ideal outing for all ages.

Oniro
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-07 | 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.

Movies in the Park - Zathura Space Adventure
2025-07-03 20:45 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
