Ottawa Events Calendar

Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21 | 4750 Fallowfield Road, Ottawa, K2J 4S4, 4750 Fallowfield Road, Ottawa, K2J 4S4
Partake in this annual Easter Egg Hunt while enjoy the company of a wide variety of animals and birds up close, such as alpacas to zebus, goats to geese

Easter at the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21 | 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1
After a long winter, the barns are buzzing with new life. Welcome soft lambs, observe fluffy newly hatched chicks and turkey poults up close, and learn about the transformation of cacao beans into chocolate—complete with a delicious sample.
Visit the All About Eggs room to admire beautifully decorated eggs, and let kids of all ages create a springtime craft to take home. Families can also take a break and enjoy a movie together.
The Beavertails and Amusements Buckingham food trucks will be on site all weekend, weather permitting.

Easter at The Log Farm
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21 | 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean, K2R 1E5, 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean, K2R 1E5
Celebrate Easter with fun activities around the farm. Admission includes an Easter egg hunt in the forest and a scenic wagon ride. Enjoy a visit with the farm animals, including bunnies, and explore the kids’ play areas. Don’t miss this festive weekend filled with springtime fun for the whole family.

Easter Artisans' Market
2025-04-19 | Easter Artisans’ Market, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Hop into Spring at the Easter Artisans’ Market in ByWard! Enjoy face painting, tie-dye T-shirt making, and meet the Easter Bunny! The first 25 kids get special Easter bundles. Free to attend, but shopping is encouraged. Don’t miss this fun-filled outdoor event by Minerva Ottawa!

Bytown Antique & Vintage Show
2025-04-19 | Bytown Antique & Vintage Show, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
Celebrate 50 years of timeless treasures at the Bytown Antique & Vintage Show! Explore antiques, collectibles, nostalgia, vintage finds, art, jewelry & more. Don’t miss this golden anniversary of amazing discoveries!

Atlético Ottawa
2025-04-19 | Atlético Ottawa, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
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!

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
2025-04-19 | Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour is coming to Canadian Tire Centre on April 19.
This is your chance to witness the World Record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their renowned rivals, the Washington Generals.

Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm
2025-04-19 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for both kids and kids at heart! Help the Easter Bunny find all of the lost Easter eggs. Once you have returned the eggs to the Bunnies they will reward you for your help!

Easter at the Bunker
2025-04-19 | 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Hop on over to the Diefenbunker for an annual spring event. Families are invited to explore the bunker as you search for signs of spring that the Easter Bunny has left behind and pick up some treats along the way!
It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance as spots are limited.

Carp Farmers’ Easter Market
2025-04-19
Celebrate spring at the Carp Farmers’ Market’s Easter Market! Browse 45+ local vendors indoors and out, enjoy live music by Zachary Martin, and join the Kids’ Club Colouring Contest. Free parking and admission make it a day of fun for the whole family!

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-20 | 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!

Easter at the Estate
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-20
Celebrate spring at Easter at the Estate with hands-on family activities. Create an Easter craft, test your skills in an egg and spoon race, get creative with a planting activity, and meet adorable animal friends from the Zoo Crew. Best suited for kids aged 3 to 8, with fun for the whole family.
Advance registration is required.

Metcalfe Farmers Easter Market
2025-04-19 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us at the Greely Community Centre for our Annual Easter Farmers Market! Enjoy free entry and parking as you explore over 45 local producers.
Browse fresh veggies, fruits, honey, maple syrup, oils, hot sauces, home décor, preserves, baked goods, and prepared foods. Don’t miss out on beautiful jewelry, soaps, and candles.
It’s the perfect shopping day for the Easter holiday, and best of all, you’ll be supporting local producers.

Hop Into Spring
2025-04-19 10:00 - 16:00
Hop Into Spring with a day of family-friendly fun celebrating the season. Meet baby animals from the Heritage Livestock Club, join a scavenger hunt to help Henrietta Hen find her chicks, race like a bunny or duck, get your face painted, and meet a firefighter. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny and some sweet surprises.
Advance registration is required.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) soccer team takes on an opponent on the home pitch at TD Place Stadium.

Atlético Ottawa vs York United FC
2025-04-19 13:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs York United FC
Atlético Ottawa take on York United in CPL action.

Harlem Globetrotters
2025-04-19 14:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Tickets on sale Monday, Sept. 30!
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour is coming to Canadian Tire Centre on April 19. This is your chance to witness the World Record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their renowned rivals, the Washington Generals.

Shen Yun
2025-04-19 14:30 - 2025-04-20 16:50 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Entirely New Production, accompanied by Shen Yun Orchestra
Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Ottawa
Shen Yun Performing Arts unveils an all-new program every year. Experience the extraordinary depth and breadth of authentic Chinese culture. Savour the magnificence of five thousand years of civilization —the beauty of China before communism—brought to life on stage.
Immerse in a performance of stunning beauty and tremendous energy that leaves audiences uplifted and inspired. Leaving millions in awe!
Visiting 180 cities around the world, Shen Yun’s eight touring companies each consists of some 80 exceptional artists including winners of top international competitions in dance and music.
Secure your best tickets today! The venue has opened “standing room” tickets for sale several times after regular tickets sold out.
Enjoy a unique orchestra that embraces Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion. Be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography, and state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops.
Experience the extraordinary!
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Shen Yun’s performances are recommended for a general audience.
As an advisory to adults who might bring children, the NAC recommends this production for ages 5 and up.

There are no program notes for this event.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-04-20 | 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.

Sounds of Spring
2025-04-20
Experience the uplifting “Sounds of Spring” concert featuring a stunning choir and soloists, including acclaimed performers like Myriam Leblanc and Ian Sabourin. A brass quintet and special guest Emmanuel Solomon will add to the magic. Celebrate with an afternoon of beautiful music and community.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-04-20 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!

SoulRhythms
2025-04-22 | 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
2025-04-22 | 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 David Coletto
2025-04-22 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 our most popular events, 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 Mayor Mark Sutcliffe + Fireside Chat with David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data
9:00AM – Event Conclusion
Special Guest: David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data
Infinitely curious, passionate, and eternally optimistic—these are just a few words to describe David Coletto, the founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data. With a career spanning over two decades, David has devoted his life to exploring what people think and feel about their work, their lives, and their politics. He believes that understanding what motivates and informs people’s worldview, we can create a more understanding, empathetic, and action-driven world.
David is one of Canada’s best known and most respected public opinion analysts, pollsters, and social researchers. He works with some of North America and Europe’s biggest and most respected brands, associations, and unions and is frequently called upon by news organizations, to assess public opinion as events happen. In January 2024, The Hill Times recognized him as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People inCanadian Politics noting, “when David Coletto releases polling numbers, Ottawa listens.”
He speaks to thousands of people in audiences from massive national conferences to intimate briefings in boardrooms across North America and Europe.
“Coletto is the CEO of Abacus Data, and in my opinion the best pollster in the country…He has a knack for knowing exactly what people want and respond to.” – Ottawa Citizen, October 28, 2022
Earning a PhD in Political Science from the University of Calgary in 2010, David is an expert on survey research methodology, corporate reputation, public affairs, voting behaviour, and the intersection of public opinion and public policy. He is a professor in the Graduate Program of Political Management at Carleton University where he teaches courses in polling, political marketing, and designing public affairs strategies.
Outside of Abacus, David is also involved in his community. He’s a member of the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Riverkeeper and on the policy committee of Imagine Canada.
Obsessed with all things cycling, David brings his bike anywhere he can, exploring the landscape, food, and people of places all around the world. He is also active and a sponsor of Canada’s only professional cycling team Toronto Hustle.
He also curates and writes a personal newsletter – inFocus with David Coletto – that is read by thousands of business, political, and community leaders.
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City Building Summit 2025
2025-04-23 08:00 - 16:00 | Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for an inclusive conversation about the future of Canada’s Capital Region. Together, we can create a diverse and vibrant community with a thriving economy and quality of life for all. Connect with city builders, learn about what is on the horizon and share your ideas about the future of our city.
This event is for business and community leaders, economic partners, and especially diverse and young leaders. Everyone will find value in this agenda including:

meaningful connections and networking
inspiring ideas and information from experts
dynamic panel discussion on key issues and projects
a nutritious breakfast and lunch
fresh and exciting perspective on your role in city building

Night Market at Next Door
2025-04-24
Discover the Night Market at Next Door in Little Italy! This indoor market is free to attend and open to all, featuring local vendors, delicious eats, and a vibrant atmosphere. Some special events require exclusive tickets—don’t miss out on the fun!

Dueling Pianos
2025-04-24
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are joined by Todd on guitar to create a dynamic show of timeless classic hits spanning several decades of music. Performing a blend of audience requests, blistering guitar and piano solos, three-part harmonies and spontaneous comedic moments, their show consistently wins over the crowds they perform for.

Festival Transistor
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-26 | Festival Transistor
Transistor Festival is presented by Amazon Music. Festival-goers are invited to take Gatineau to celebrate podcasts and sound creation. Whether it is comedy shows or carte blanche given to emerging creators, the festival wants to provide the public with a unique experience.

Harlem Nights: From Ella to Ellington
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-26 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Join Byron Stripling and the NAC Orchestra for an unforgettable night and a swinging tribute to jazz’s golden age. Featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Carmen Bradford and tap dancer Leo Manzari, this vibrant performance celebrates Harlem’s iconic venues and jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald.

Exhibition No. 20
2025-04-24 - 2025-05-16 | 77 Pamilla St, Ottawa, K1S 3K7, 77 Pamilla St, Ottawa, K1S 3K7
The SPAO Centre for Photographic Arts presents EXHIBITION NO. 20 — a special anniversary exhibition highlighting exceptional work by students enrolled in Canada’s only two-year photographic arts college programme.
Celebrate this milestone with a public reception on April 24.
