Ottawa Events Calendar

Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market
2025-05-03 | Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market
Don’t miss out on bargain prices on all things sewing-related: quilting cotton, notions, buttons, wool, patterns, tools and so much more.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-05-03 | 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!

VE Day 80 Ottawa
2025-05-03
Honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a powerful tribute in downtown Ottawa! Watch pipers fill Wellington Street with music, leading to a stirring finale with drummers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Experience this moving celebration of history and heroism.

AI Tinkerers: Vibe Code-a-thon (hackathon)
2025-05-03
Vibe coding has taken the world by storm!
Bring your idea to life in one day with 200+ other people just like you in Ottawa. Leverage vibe coding tools like Loveable, Bolt, v0, Cursor to rapidly prototype your project and win prizes from AI companies like Solace, LangChain and DashQ.
Hosted by AI Tinkerers Ottawa.
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Jane’s Walk Ottawa
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04
A coordinated series of free neighbourhood walking tours given by locals who care passionately about where they live, work, and play.

ORAPEX
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
Ottawa’s national stamp show, with 40 stamp dealers and many philatelic exhibits.

OC Transpo Free Service Weekend
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | 1500 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 0Z8, 1500 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 0Z8
Ride buses, trains, and Para Transpo for free during OC Transpo’s Free Transit Weekend. Explore the New Ways to Bus network and O-Train Lines 1, 2, and 4, and stop by Hurdman Station on May 3 for interactive activities and service updates. Fare gates will be open and no payment is required when boarding.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-05-03 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-05-03 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 Pacific FC
2025-05-03 13:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs Pacific FC
Atlético Ottawa take on Pacific FC in CPL action.

CPL Preview

Golden Girls
2025-05-03 14:30 - 17:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! There will be a 20-minute intermission. Presented by Murray & Peter. Get tour info at GoldenGirlsTour.com.
Recommended for ages 18+. Mature content.

There are no program notes for this event.

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
2025-05-03 14:30 - 21:30 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings TV’s sassiest seniors back to the stage with a brand-new show. Relive the heartfelt hilarity and iconic moments in this laugh-out-loud production starring an all-male cast. Recommended for audiences 18 and older.

Voices of the Earth
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:00
Let music inspire and move you at Voices of the Earth! Experience an unforgettable evening featuring powerful works from Canadian and Indigenous composers, weaving stories of beauty, hope, and resilience. Let each note and silence spark emotion in this captivating celebration of sound.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
2025-05-04 | Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Celebrate Mexican heritage at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in ByWard Market! Dance to live music, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and admire vibrant folkloric art beneath dazzling “papel picado.” A fiesta full of color, culture, and fun awaits—don’t miss it!

CN Cycle for CHEO
2025-05-04 | CN Cycle for CHEO
Cycle along fully supported, traffic-free urban routes (15K, 35K and 70K) and enjoy Ottawa’s scenic beauty and top landmarks while raising money for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-04 | 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.

Spring Craft Market - Mother’s Day edition
2025-05-04 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Celebrate the 10th year of the Spring Craft Market at the NAC and shop a curated selection of handmade goods, makers, and artists. Support local businesses while finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Admission is free with onsite parking and an accessible venue.

Lansdowne Outdoor Farmers' Market
2025-05-04 00:00 - 2025-10-26 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square 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!

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-04 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!

Ottawa Doll Show and Sale
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00
Discover a treasure trove of dolls, teddy bears, and miniatures—new and vintage finds for both kids and collectors. Find Barbie, American Girl, Maplelea, Monster High, as well as antique and international dolls. Proceeds from the door will go to Ottawa Youville. A fun event for all ages!

Ottawa Pickleball Classic
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 2N6, Canada
The UOHIF Pickleball Classic is back!

The wildly popular tournament is returning for its third year.
Join over 200 players and their guests at the EY Centre on Sunday, May 4th, all in support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.
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This year’s Pickleball tournament transforms the EY Centre into a vibrant reimagining of Central Park.
Experience the charm of Central Park with themed décor and iconic park-inspired elements—all while supporting the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.

Superheroes ​
2025-05-04 15:30 - 17:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Superheroes abound in an afternoon of movie and classical favourites, with a super-sized 120-member orchestra. The NAC Orchestra and Ottawa Youth Symphony Orchestra combine forces, performing music celebrating the men and women who’ve inspired historical and fictional legends, from Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade to John Williams’s Superman.
Come dressed in your favourite superhero costume for an afternoon filled with superhero excitement!
We hope you will enjoy the giant images on the NACOtron screen as they capture and magnify the magic of these fabulous concerts!

Obscura, Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth, Fractal Universe
2025-05-04 17:30 - 23:00 | 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa, K1V 8B9, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa, K1V 8B9
Get ready for a night of extreme metal as Obscura headlines the stage, delivering its signature blend of technical death metal mastery. Joining the lineup are the legendary Atheist, pioneers of progressive and technical death metal, along with the relentless intensity of Origin, the crushing brutality of Decrepit Birth, and the intricate soundscapes of Fractal Universe.
Don’t miss this powerhouse lineup. Prepare for an unforgettable night of shredding riffs, intricate compositions, and unrelenting energy.

Les lundis des tout-petits
2025-05-05 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Visit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through magical worlds where they will meet enchanting characters. All accompanied by crafts and games.
Free admission!

Special exhibit on the Supreme Court of Canada’s history
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-26 | 301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0J1, 301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0J1
This year marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary. Explore the Court’s early history through original documents, including original copies of the proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982 and the Supreme and Exchequer Court Act until May 26.

SoulRhythms
2025-05-06 | 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
2025-05-06 | 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.

Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
2025-05-06 | 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5
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.

Mayor’s Breakfast with Bob Dyce, REDBLACKS Head Coach
2025-05-06 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 City Hall + Fireside Chat
9:00AM – Event Conclusion
Special Guest: Bob Dyce, Head Coach, Ottawa REDBLACKS
Bob Dyce enters his third season as Head Coach of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, after leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 last season, and to their best ever home record of 7-1-1. He was named interim Head Coach last in the 2022 campaign and was officially given the position ahead of the 2023 season.
A native of Winnipeg, Dyce arrived in the nation’s capital in 2016 as Special Teams Coordinator and helped the club to their first Grey Cup championship that season. He entered the CFL coaching ranks in 2003 as Receivers Coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and his resumé includes seven years in Winnipeg (2003-09) as Receivers Coach, six years with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2010-15) as Passing Game Coordinator/Receivers Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator, as well as a stretch in 2015 as the team’s interim Head Coach. Dyce won his first Grey Cup with the Riders in 2013.
A respected career coach and avid motorcycle enthusiast, Dyce and his wife Amanda have 3 children: daughters Brooklyn and Ava, and son Trysten. Trysten is currently the running backs coach with the Edmonton Elks while Brooklyn played on the 2022 Canadian Women’s National football team, and Ava is a gymnast who has attended a game in every CFL city.
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Bush
2025-05-06 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
