Grande Première
2025-05-10 | Grande Première, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Experience Grande Première, an exciting fashion show showcasing emerging designers from the Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy. Enjoy stunning haute couture and unique collections, all inspired by the theme of surrealism. Dress creatively and be part of this extraordinary celebration.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-05-10 | 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!

613flea
2025-05-10 | 613flea, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to attend event features an exciting (and ever-changing!) lineup of over 140 vendors who offer eclectic goods, hand made treasures, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds. Makers and bakers, artists and artisans, antiques and vintage clothing, records and comics, plus great food too! 613flea is open one Saturday each month except January and December.

Metcalfe Farmers' Market
2025-05-10
Farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture and more including the Sunflower Café.

Heritage in Motion/ the soul of Armenian dance
2025-05-10 | 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1, 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1
Embark on a historical journey through Armenian dance and culture with Heritage in Motion — a spirited and soulful performance by Noraïk Dance Ensemble, Ottawa’s first and only Armenian folk dance studio.
Blending traditional choreography with modern interpretations, the show explores Armenia’s regional dances, each reflecting a unique aspect of the country’s rich history and cultural identity. Set to captivating music and vibrant costumes, Heritage in Motion celebrates the artistry, rituals and enduring resilience of the Armenian people.
Experience an evening that honours the living legacy of Armenian dance and the powerful stories it continues to share.

Weekend Bikedays
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau, Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Weekend Bikedays (previously Sunday Bikedays) creates additional space and time for people to enjoy environmentally friendly outdoor recreation in Canada’s capital. During the warm months, people can safely exercise during select periods on Saturdays and Sundays (as well as select weekdays) on scenic roadways along the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal and in Gatineau Park.
Full details on locations schedules are listed on the National Capital Commission website.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-05-10 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.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-05-10 08:30 - 13:00 | North Gower Farmers’ Market
Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Support your local farmers’ market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live music and special programming while you shop.

613Flea
2025-05-10 10:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Don’t miss the ever-changing 613flea marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds at Lansdowne Park. The 613flea marketplace is always on a Saturday (and always free to attend) but the dates change each month.

Happy Mother's Day
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Happy Mother’s Day, Hazeldean Mall 300 Eagleson Rd, Kanata, ON K2M 1C9
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re thrilled to invite you and your loved ones to a special in-person event hosted by HT Realty! Join us for an afternoon of joy, creativity, and appreciation for all the amazing moms in our lives.
Scan the QR code on the poster to register and nominate the wonderful moms in your life! Limited spots available, first come, first served.
We look forward to celebrating this beautiful day with you. Come make lasting memories with family and friends!

Atlético Ottawa
2025-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 Valour FC
2025-05-10 14:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs Valour FC
Atlético Ottawa takes on Valour FC in CPL action.

The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Get ready for The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan! Enjoy a star-studded lineup of top comedians, including Rick Currie, Mike Paterson, Jim McNally, Alastair McAlastair, and Todd Reid, hosted by Matt Watson. A night of hilarious entertainment you won’t want to miss, all for a great cause!

All Pain No Gain album release show
2025-05-10 19:00 - 23:00
Kingfisher celebrates the release of All Pain No Gain with a high-energy album launch! Experience raw DIY rock with special guests MAJORS (Ottawa/Charleston) and Among Legends (Waterloo). Get ready for a night of 80s and 90s-inspired punk and rock vibes!

Canadian Centennial Choir concert - Music inspired by Nature
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:15
Enjoy a spring selection of nature-themed works, featuring Les chansons des roses by Morten Luridsen, Four Choral Critters by Christine Donkin, and There Will Come Soft Rains by Ivo Antognini. The performance will be directed by Marg Stubington with Nicholas Busch on piano and Gertrude Letourneau on flute.

York Street Market
2025-05-11 | York Street Market
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Mothers Day Flower Fun Run
2025-05-11 | Mothers Day Flower Fun Run, , Ottawa
Walk or run 1K (for kids under 12) or 5K past hundreds of thousands of blooming tulip beds and the Rideau Canal / Dows Lake and raise funds for the Canadian Tulip Legacy.

BougeBouge Outaouais Festival
2025-05-11
Get moving at the BougeBouge Outaouais Festival! Run 1km, 2km, 5km, or 10km, then enjoy a magic show, sports demos, and fun in the Youth, Zen, and Family Zones. With activities for all ages, it’s a morning of action-packed excitement! Your race ticket gives you full access—don’t miss out!

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-11 | 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.

Parkdale Public Market
2025-05-11 - 2025-10-31 | Parkdale Public Market
Experience the joy and excitement of 100 years of Parkdale Market at our grand opening celebration! Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment to delicious treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this historic milestone as we commemorate a century of community and tradition at Parkdale Market. This is a free outdoor event.

Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
2025-05-11 08:00 - 13:30
The Friends of the Farm Annual Plant Sale offers everything you need for your garden, with top regional growers and nursery vendors. Get expert advice from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and enjoy refreshments while you shop. Admission is free, with donations to FCEF gratefully accepted.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-11 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!

Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Airforce
2025-05-11 19:00 - 21:00
The Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Air Force joins forces with vocalist Shirma Rouse for a moving tribute to Canada’s role in the WWII liberation of the Netherlands. It’s All About Freedom blends powerful music with stories of resistance and remembrance. This free performance honours the enduring bond between both nations.

Les lundis des tout-petits
2025-05-12 | 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!

Full Moon Yoga
2025-05-12 09:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Cost: Free – We will be accepting non perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank, no cash. Thanks!

Class description: Join Katrina for an invigorating Moon Salutations flow, outside under the light of the Full Flower Moon. Moon Salutations are a unique, side-to-side, heart-opening mandala sequence. We’ll be flowing through postures that emulate the phases of the moon and that ground, strengthen and lengthen the body, while opening the hips. What a unique alignment of City of Om, City of Ottawa, full moon yoga and the Flower Moon!
Sponsored by City of OM.
Biography: Katrina (she/her) is an ERYT 500, YACEP, and Yoga Therapist Candidate, with over 30 years’ experience in the movement industry, who loves to help people return to their inner light. Katrina loves to combine her extensive training and experience in Yoga, Pilates, Group Fitness, Sound Healing, Meditation and Yoga Nidra to bring people an immersive and transformative experience that creates shifts on and off the mat.

About City of Om: City of OM is Canada’s largest yoga and wellness festival, held annually at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, Ontario. The weekend-long event features yoga, fitness, meditation, and wellness workshops across 7+ indoor and outdoor venues. With a vibrant Vendor Village showcasing 60+ Canadian lifestyle brands, City of Om is a celebration of community, mindfulness, and movement in the heart of the nation’s capital.

SoulRhythms
2025-05-13 | 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
2025-05-13 | 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.

Chamberfest’s City Series
2025-05-13 | , Ottawa, , Ottawa
Chamberfest’s City Series brings chamber music to unique spaces across Ottawa, blending classical music with exciting cross-genre experiences. Enjoy immersive concerts in collaboration with local artists and communities!

Dueling Pianos
2025-05-13
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.
