Ottawa Corporate Cup
2025-08-12 08:00 - 21:00 UTC | Loch March, 1755 Old Carp Rd, Kanata, ON, K2K 1X7, Canada
Compete. Network. Impact.
The Ottawa Corporate Cup is the premier competitive corporate networking event for golfers in the Ottawa business community.
Businesses compete against one another on the course and money is on the line: each firm chooses a charity to play for and the better the performance on the course, the more funds to their partner charity.
Field a team of two golfers to represent your firm and chosen charity.. Your team must consist of members of your firm OR a board member of your partner charity.
Entry fee is $2,000 and receive a $1,500 charitable receipt (via Ottawa Community Foundation).
– $1,000 directly to your partner charity
– $500 to prize pool
– $500 for tournament cost
Fees cover golf, cart, lunch, dinner, range balls, open bar, and media/website exposure before and after the event.
Limited to 64 teams.

City Hall Salsa
2025-08-13 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Join the summer Latin dance event, free of charge at Ottawa City Hall on Wednesdays in July and August. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, everyone is warmly welcome!

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-08-13, 2025-08-16 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the first three weeks of August, the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (formerly known as the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light) presents four hours of special entertainment at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec. Enjoy pyromusical shows of international calibre, open flame culinary experiences, experiential paths, artistic creations and much more. The fireworks are launched from a platform in the majestic Ottawa River, directly below the museum.

Kaleidoscope Kayaking
2025-08-13
Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy fireworks. This two-hour guided tour offers an unforgettable way to enjoy Ottawa’s waterway and spectacular fireworks display.

Cat Video Fest
2025-08-13
CatVideoFest returns to the ByTowne Cinema with a 75-minute, family-friendly reel of the internet’s best and newest cat videos. From original submissions to viral classics, this compilation is a celebration of feline fun — all while supporting local cats in need.

Akoustik at St. Charles
2025-08-13
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St. Charles Market. A celebration of community and culture, open to all.

Ventanas
2025-08-13 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas deliver a vibrant performance blending fiery flamenco, Sephardic, Greek, Turkish, and Balkan traditions, performing music in over 20 different languages. Their dynamic mix of dance, rich instrumentation, and diverse vocals creates a captivating journey through cultures and time. Audiences experience an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, melody, and movement.

Experience Fireworks over the River
2025-08-13 | 67 Tapadero Avenue, Stittsville, K2V 0C9, 67 Tapadero Avenue, Stittsville, K2V 0C9
Witness a dazzling display of fireworks from the front row! Sail side-by-side on luxurious twin yachts for a truly unforgettable fireworks extravaganza.
Immerse yourself in the magic as music sets the mood, drinks are served and the city shimmers with twilight’s enchanting glow. Don’t miss this spectacular experience!

Parliament Hill Yoga
2025-08-13 | 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0A4, 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0A4
Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of Parliament Hill. Expect movement, breath, and community — all under the open sky. Free.

Love You Wrong Time
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-16 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Love You Wrong Time delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred song cycle featuring two friends looking for love while contending with the fetishization of Asian women. Using music, true stories, bar games, and stand up, Maddie Bautista and Deanna H. Choi’s inventive, interactive show serves as a battle cry in the wake of mass violence against Asian femmes, creating a space for rage, grief, tenderness and ruthless comedy. It’s a good time, with teeth.

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-08-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8, Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8
Come experience the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, a spectacular celebration of fire, art, and creativity! Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday from July 30 to August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec, this event offers much more than just fireworks. Watch stunning pyro-musical displays over the Ottawa River, set to thrilling musical scores, and enjoy an incredible selection of culinary experiences, immersive art installations, and extraordinary performances.
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Odyssey Theatre: The Girl With No Hands
2025-08-13 20:00 - 2025-08-24 22:15 | Odyssey Theatre: The Girl With No Hands, 25 Range Rd, Ottawa, ON K1N 8J4
Escape to an imaginative world under the stars where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. On the lush banks of the Rideau River in beautiful Strathcona Park, Odyssey’s 39th season presents the world premiere of The Girl With No Hands — a darkly comic fantasy where dreams awaken new realities.
The Girl With No Hands runs from August 3-24, 2025 in Strathcona Park. Performances are Tuesdays – Sundays at 8pm, with pay-what-you-wish Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Dueling Pianos Cruise
2025-08-14 | 206-B Dallaire, Rockland, K4K 1K7, 206-B Dallaire, Rockland, K4K 1K7
Set sail on the Ottawa River Queen for a night of music and landmarks with Dueling Pianos Ottawa. Enjoy high-energy hits, audience requests, and hilarious moments from Tyler Kealey, Dave Kalil, and Todd Huckabone as you cruise past Parliament Hill and more. Drinks available at the full-service bar.

High tea on the veranda
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-15 | 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Ottawa Greek Festival
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
This annual festival showcases live Greek music, traditional dances, excellent Greek cuisine, language lessons, and demonstrations of all sorts!

Masters Indigenous Games
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) offers Indigenous adults (20+) the chance to compete in various sports.
It’s a platform for lifelong physical activity and community engagement. Thousands of Indigenous athletes from around the world will come together to celebrate wellness and showcase their diverse cultures and traditions.
Besides sports, MIG features a Cultural Village, open to the public, with Indigenous artists, performers, storytellers and vendors.
This event fosters dialogue, promotes understanding and celebrates the power of sport and culture.

Russell Agricultural Fair
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
Agricultural heritage on display, accompanied by fantastic entertainment.

RBC Ottawa International CSI5* CSI2*
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17 | 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1, 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1
Experience four days of world-class equestrian sport, featuring the thrilling $340,000 USD 5* RBC Grand Prix on Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. Watch top riders and horses compete for the championship title at the pinnacle of show jumping. Enjoy family-friendly activities, local vendors, and free admission for kids 12 and under — a perfect outing for all ages!

Vankleek Hill Fair
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society presents the 178th Vankleek Hill Fair – “Blue Jeans & Country Scenes”.

Oniro
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-18 | 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.

Lansdowne Park Movie Nights
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-28
Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in the South Court every Thursday at sunset. Bring your own chair or grab a seat onsite. In case of rain, movies move inside the Aberdeen Pavilion. For updates or rescheduling due to extreme weather, check the event’s Facebook page.

Cinq à sept: A ByWard Concert Series
2025-08-14 - 2025-09-18 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring through the National Capital Region and local musicians at this free concert series! Enjoy an array of musical acts every Thursday night beside the iconic ByWard clock. This is an accessible, free outdoor event.

Dief the Chief: October '62
2025-08-15 | 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, as he navigates the tense Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing the personal and political challenges faced during history’s closest brush with nuclear war. This unique blend of storytelling and history, performed by Pierre Brault and Peter Haworth, offers an immersive perspective on a defining moment in Canadian and global relations.

Capital Fair
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-24 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more!

Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly
2025-08-15 19:00 - 2025-08-16 21:30 | Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly, 60 Waller St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Wayward Improv is proud to host the Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly (GNATA)!
Featuring guests from:
– Oakville Improv Theatre (Oakville, ON, CAN)
– MOPCO (Schenectady, NY, USA)
– Contemporary Theatre Company (Wakefield, RI, USA)
Join us at LabO Theatre for two amazing nights of improv with some of our favorite ITI formats: Maestro and TheatreSports (plus a special performance of Space Cowboy)!

Pride Night Market
2025-08-16
The Pride Night Market returns for its third year, celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This free outdoor event showcases local queer and trans vendors, performers, and small businesses in a joyful evening of connection and community.

Salvadoran Festival of La Pupusa
2025-08-16
Celebrate the independence of El Salvador with Salvadoran and Latin American gastronomy, art, culture, and sport. Family-friendly.

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-08-16
Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring your swimsuit, water, and sunscreen. Free event.
