Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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

Bush
2025-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa stop on the Loaded – The Greatest Hits Tour CANADA with special guests Rival Sons and Filter.

Bush: Loaded Greatest Hits Tour
2025-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Bush: Loaded Greatest Hits Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
With over 24 million records sold, 1 billion streams, and a string of No. 1 singles, the band—Gavin Rossdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Traynor (guitar), Corey Britz (bass) and Nik Hughes (drums)—stands tall as a force in music.
Their first-ever greatest hits collection, Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994–2023 (Round Hill Records), celebrates their incredible legacy with 21 tracks spanning nearly three decades, including classics like “Everything Zen,” “Glycerine,” “Swallowed” and their most recent single, “Nowhere to Go But Everywhere.”
Gavin shared about the tour, “Canada has always been one of our favourite countries to play. We’ve had so much support over the years. This summer, we had a brilliant show in Toronto, and we had to come back and play everywhere in Canada. We can’t wait to see you. It’s been too long.”

Powwow Workout
2025-05-07 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. The Pow Wow Workout is 45-minute high-intensity exercise program that will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple, follow-along workout. Amanda Fox will introduce Pow Wow’s history and cultural context throughout the program and respond to questions throughout the session.

I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-17
Set in John Barrymore’s untouched 1930s-era apartment in New York City, I Hate Hamlet follows television star Andrew Rally as he wrestles with the challenge of playing the role of Hamlet on stage.
Already facing pressure from the weight of Shakespeare’s iconic character, Andrew also finds himself clashing with a girlfriend committed to chastity — and unexpectedly hosting the ghost of John Barrymore, summoned during a séance led by a well-meaning but unqualified friend.
This clever and comedic play explores the timeless tug-of-war between ambition, legacy and love.

And Then There Were None
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-24 | And Then There Were None, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7
Ten strangers are mysteriously summoned to a remote island. Bound by their shared dark secrets, they soon realize they have been condemned to death. Trapped by a violent storm, the guests are killed one by one, each demise eerily following the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
This chilling stage adaptation, penned by Dame Agatha Christie herself, is based on her world-renowned novel—the best-selling mystery of all time.
Described as “a dark, twisted tale: a tribute to the author’s genius” by Review Hub and “certainly one of Christie’s cleverest mysteries” by WhatsOnStage, this gripping whodunit promises suspense and intrigue from start to finish.
Please note: this performance contains scenes of violence.

ABRA Cadabra - A Tribute to ABBA
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:30
ABBA tribute group ABRA Cadabra is coming to Ottawa for the first time. This all-ages, family-friendly stage extravaganza has received rave reviews from coast to coast.
Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, dancers, dazzling costumes, and engaging multimedia, this interactive show will have audiences smiling, dancing, and singing along to favourite ABBA hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance, SOS, Waterloo, Fernando, and more.
ABRA Cadabra, from Vancouver, British Columbia, has been touring the world for over 20 years, bringing the timeless music of ABBA to audiences of all ages and cultures. Past performances include shows for the Malaysian Royal Family, as well as performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Universal Studios in Florida, the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria, the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, the Dalhousie Arts Centre in Halifax, Théâtre Capitol Moncton, Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, and more.

Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That
2025-05-07 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Acclaimed comedian Gerry Dee announce that he’ll embark on a new standup comedy tour across Canada throughout 2025. Gerry will debut all new material full of stories and observations from how he sees the world.
Gerry Dee was the star and co-creator of the hit CBC comedy â€œMr.Dâ€ for 8 seasons.
He is currently the host of â€œFamily Feud Canadaâ€. He currently plays the role of â€œTempleton Dudgeâ€ in the sitcom â€œAnimal Controlâ€ on FOX Television.
His first book, â€œTeaching: Itâ€™s Harder Than It Looksâ€ was released in 2012 and was a National best seller. He released his second book in October 2023.
For more information visit www.gerrydee.com.

Urban Art Collective Hintonburg Night Market
2025-05-08
Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local musicians, buskers and entertainers.
All markets are carefully curated to bring you new vendors and the best of the best each week!
Situated at the gateway to Hintonburg, in the Wellington West food and shopping district.

Jukebox Lunch Concerts
2025-05-08 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Stop by the NAC on Thursdays this spring for the third season of Jukebox Lunch Concerts! Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the sunny Peter A. Herrndorf Place. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible live performances by talented Canadian artists — it’s the perfect way to refuel your energy for the rest of the day!

Empowering Women in the Music Industry
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-11
Axé WorldFest’s fifth annual conference, Rise, Connect, Create – EWIMI5, brings three days of panels, workshops, mentorship, performances, and networking to venues across Ottawa. Focused on inclusion and equity in the creative industries, this dynamic event highlights the voices of women while welcoming all. Presented in partnership with the National Arts Centre and supported by arts and cultural funders.

Ottawa Children’s Festival
2025-05-08 00:00 - 2025-05-13 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
40th Annual Ottawa Children’s Festival
From May 8-13, celebrate our 40th anniversary at the Ottawa Children’s Festival’s vibrant new main site at Lansdowne! Experience thrilling performances in the beautiful Horticulture Building and soak up the festival magic under a lively big-top tent on the Great Lawn. It’s a dynamic, family-friendly space bursting with energy, creativity, and unforgettable moments!

This year’s lineup features incredible shows from around the world including:
✓ The hilarious & insightful BULLYBULLY (Netherlands)
✓ The heartwarming tale of Polar Bear & Penguin (Ireland)
✓ Missy D’s bilingual musical adventure (Canada)
✓ Architects of Air’s mesmerizing Arborealis (England)
And so much more!

Ottawa Children's Festival
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-13 | Ottawa Children’s Festival, , Ottawa
Every year, the Ottawa Children’s Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in our community. We create programs for children of all ages focused on enriching school curriculum and promoting the arts as an integral part of children’s education. Join us for an amazing performing arts experience that will excite and amaze the whole family!

Last Voices of the Second World War
2025-05-08 - 2026-01-18 | 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8
Marking 80 years since the war’s end, this moving exhibition features new interviews with surviving veterans and their families, revealing personal stories of service, sacrifice and resilience.

Blossom Banquet: Feast of Foraged Flavours
2025-05-08 17:00 - 21:00 | 4547 Mohr’s Road, Arnprior, K7S 3G7, 4547 Mohr's Road, Arnprior, K7S 3G7
Celebrate spring at the annual dining experience hosted by family-run Farmgate Cider. Enjoy a four-course fine-dining meal expertly paired with sparkling ciders.
This year’s event features a collaboration with local Indigenous chefs, highlighting foraged and wild ingredients alongside traditional culinary practices. The evening promises a celebration of what matters most — local, sustainable and flavourful.

Next Chapter Expo
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
The Next Chapter Expo is the ultimate event for adults looking to embrace new opportunities and live life to the fullest. Featuring a diverse range of exhibitors and experts, the event showcases travel, finance, health, wellness, hobbies, home improvement, and more—including exciting displays of ATVs, cars, and RVs. Held at the scenic Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, the expo offers engaging keynote speakers and interactive demonstrations to spark ideas and inspire future adventures. Whether seeking a new passion, fresh perspectives, or practical advice, the Next Chapter Expo has something for everyone.

Canadian Tulip Festival
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-19 | Canadian Tulip Festival, , Ottawa
Welcome spring at the world’s largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more.
Over 11 days each May, the Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates the seasonal flower’s beauty and its historic ties to Canada’s capital. The outdoor event takes place at Commissioners Park, where over 300,000 tulips bloom alongside the Rideau Canal’s picturesque Dows Lake. Access to the site and select programming is free!
Tulips (day and night), kids fun and souvenirs
Take photos and selfies amongst the dozens of multicoloured garden beds; visit the heritage display to learn about the historic gift of tulips which led to the festival’s creation; shop for fresh cut flowers, crafts, art and more at the tulip boutique; take the kids to the Tulip Town activity area; and enjoy lit garden beds and a blacklight boardwalk experience after dark.
Tours, workshops and movie
Enjoy a Self-Guided Legacy Tour that conveniently uses QR codes. Additional free programming includes daily outdoor movies at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as well as a new sound and light show every evening on the blacklight boardwalk at 9:15 p.m.
Royal roots
The festival began with a special gift. The Royal Family of the Kingdom of the Netherlands took refuge in Ottawa during the Second World War, and Her Royal Highness, Princess Margriet was born here in 1943. Two years later, Canadian troops played a key role in liberating the Netherlands. In gratitude, the Dutch government has sent Canada a gift of tulip bulbs every year since 1945, inspiring what has become the Canadian Tulip Festival.

MOMIX
2025-05-09 20:00 - 2025-05-10 23:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
For almost 45 years, MOMIX has captivated audiences of all ages and has developed a worldwide following with its inimitable productions. As a company of dancer-illusionists, its works artfully fuse dance, lighting, musical effects, costumes, and video projections. Artistic Director Moses Pendleton is interested in how the human body can investigate non-human worlds, and Lewisâ€¯Carrollâ€™s classic tale Alice in Wonderland is a natural fit to let oneâ€™s imagination run wild.â€¯
A magical dream world takes the stage, bursting at the seams with surprising ingenuity and playful fantasy. In her search for Wonderland, our heroine Alice ventures into the burrow of the Whiteâ€¯Rabbit. There, she is thrown into a universe where the usual laws of space, time and language are subtly transformed through increasingly madcap imagery. In the scenes that follow, she meets extraordinarily strange creatures with exceptional abilities. Here, the stage is MOMIXâ€™s rabbit hole, and you wonâ€™t want to miss this fascinating adventure!â€¯

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Ottawa Flower Market
2025-05-10 | Ottawa Flower Market
Your local farmer-florists are bringing an array of beautiful blooms from the Ottawa Valley to the Parkdale Public Market.
Stop by and create your own stunning bouquet at the build-your-own bouquet bar! Or choose from a selection of ready to go bouquets carefully crafted by our florists.
