Ottawa Events Calendar

Fulton's maple season
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-20 | Fulton’s maple season, 399 Sugar Bush Road, Pakenham, K0A 2X0
Watch maple syrup being made and enjoy the results! Activities include sleigh rides, maple taffy and other food products, walking trails, campfires, tobogganing, maple spa products, and more!

Maple Fest
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-21 | 1865 O’Toole Road, Ottawa, K4C 1N2, 1865 O'Toole Road, Ottawa, K4C 1N2
Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store.

Seedy Saturday Ottawa
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 1N7, Canada
Seedy Saturday Ottawa is a yearly seed sale with a focus on heritage, open-pollinated seed from local growers. It also includes supportive sustainable, local businesses and groups related to local food and gardening.

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
2025-03-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 01:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-09 01:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1R5, Canada
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You will find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals have to survive the harshness of winter.
Reservations required:

Saturdays, in French at 10:30 am, in English at 1:30 pm
Sundays, in English at 10:30 am, in French at 1:30 pm

Ottawa I ❤︎ Beer & Taco Festival
2025-03-01 18:00 - 22:00 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 2N6, Canada
Join in for a fun filled day or night of beer, cider and spirits sampling, games, dancing and tacos!

Ottawa Senators
2025-03-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-08 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa Senators face off at home.
Schedule can be found here:
https://www.nhl.com/senators/schedule
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.

Ottawa 67's
2025-03-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.

March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-14 | March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1A 0G9
Bring the kids for engaging crafts and free activities focused on currency and counterfeiting. Learn how to spot the differences and understand the fascinating world of money.

Byward Beerfest
2025-03-07 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Lowertown Brewery, 73 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5T2, Canada
Join in at Lowertown Brewery, located in the vibrant ByWard Market, for a night of beer-filled fun and excitement. Get ready to indulge in a variety of craft beers, delicious food, and live entertainment!

Our Lady Peace - Collective Soul - Wintersleep
2025-03-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
In celebration of their 30-year career, iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace (OLP) has announced their highly anticipated OLP30 Tour, kicking off in February 2025 with shows across Canada. Following the release of OLP30 Vol. One—featuring the new single “Sound The Alarm”—this tour will be a powerful tribute to the band’s three-decade legacy and an unforgettable experience for fans both old and new.
The OLP30 Tour kicks off in Calgary, AB on February 19, 2025, taking Our Lady Peace through major cities like Edmonton, Ottawa, and Halifax as they revisit their biggest hits and introduce new tracks. Each performance will celebrate the band’s evolution while delivering an energetic, one-of-a-kind show.
Joining OLP across Canada will be Georgia-born rock band Collective Soul, who are also celebrating three decades of making music together. From March 4 to March 12, Canadian rock band Wintersleep will support the tour, with Ash Molloy making a special appearance at the Halifax show on March 13. Support acts for the Western Canada dates will be announced soon.

March Break at the Diefenbunker
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-16 | March Break at the Diefenbunker, 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.

GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection
2025-03-08 - 2026-02-08 | 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5
Grotto features a selection of artworks donated by Bill Staubi to the OAG in 2024, honoring his support for queer artists and Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition explores themes of queer identity, community, and activism, inspired by Staubi’s iconic, personal grotto installation. This collection offers a powerful exploration of human connection.

Femme Fest
2025-03-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Next Door Market & Event Space, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3E5, Canada
A vibrant celebration of empowerment, creativity, and community in honour of International Women’s Day!

Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-15 | Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival
Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival features an all-local lineup at a stunning art deco venue with a cozy vibe. From roots to rap, experience an eclectic mix of rising stars and headliners like Juno winner Angelique Francis and Americana queen Lynne Hanson. Purchase a single ticket or bundle shows for the best deal.

March Break at Tanger Ottawa
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14 | March Break at Tanger Ottawa, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5
Join Tanger Outlets Ottawa for a fun-filled March Break! Enjoy a fantastic lineup for the whole family, including crafting, yoga, and dance fit to get you moving and grooving! Don’t miss the grand finale on Friday—a meet & greet with Paw Patrol’s Chase & Skye!

Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa Valley HOTRAK Club, this HO-scale display brings railways to life. Play “I Spy” and take a closer look at the small but mighty magic of railroads.

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | 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!

International Film Festival of Ottawa
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-23 | International Film Festival of Ottawa
This event was founded by the Canadian Film Institute in response to the City’s growing production industry.

44.4 Mother/Artist Collective
2025-03-13 - 2025-06-01
44.4 Mother/Artist Collective presents Don’t Worry, I’ll Only Show You the Good Parts, an intimate exploration of the ambitions, challenges, and realities of motherhood and artistry. Featuring 12 local artists, this thought-provoking exhibition opens April 17. Admission is free.
