Capital Comic Book Convention
2025-05-24 | 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7
An event designed for both casual comic book fans and serious collectors. The show focuses solely on comic books and graphic novels. You’ll see comics from the Golden Age right up to present day. Vendors will be appearing from Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and Quebec. The best selection of comics at any convention in Ontario or Quebec.

Great Glebe Garage Sale
2025-05-24 | Suite 110-858 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W3, Suite 110-858 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W3
Individual garage sales combine to make one giant neighbourhood sale.

Monster Spectacular
2025-05-24 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
The ultimate sports and entertainment spectacle mixing racing, showmanship, and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible, action-packed show which roars into Ottawa to electrify the crowd.

Bytown Brawl: A Quest For Glory
2025-05-24 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Professional wrestling will return to the TD Place Arena on May 24, 2025. An event presented by Premier Canadian Wrestling, an Ottawa/Gatineau-based promotion. Tickets start at $15.
PCW brings you an old-fashioned, family-friendly wrestling event. A wrestling show featuring spectacular maneuvers, twists and turns and characters that will thrill young and old alike.

Polish Picnic
2025-05-24
Celebrate Polish Heritage Month in the ByWard Market! This event is organized in collaboration with the Polish Heritage Foundation of Canada.

Wakefield Market
2025-05-24 | 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, J0X 3G0, 38 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield, Wakefield, J0X 3G0
Experience the charm of the Wakefield Market, a lively outdoor market happening every Saturday from May to October. Each week, around 30 passionate vendors come together to showcase farm-fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and delicious homemade treats. With live music setting the mood and special events sprinkled throughout the season, the market offers a warm and festive atmosphere.
Since its beginnings in 1997, the market has remained a vibrant hub for local producers and artisans to connect with visitors and neighbours alike. From handcrafted goods to seasonal delights, every visit brings something new to discover. Soak in the lively energy, grab a bite, and make the most of the warm months in beautiful Wakefield!

Ottawa Polish Fest
2025-05-24
Join us for an afternoon of family fun filled with Polish food, folk dancing, fun and so much more! Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, this festival is fun for everyone. With out-of-town guest performers, vendors and a great dance party for all ages to end the night off, it’s sure to be a blast for the whole family!

Pakistani Food Festival
2025-05-24
Enjoy authentic Pakistani food! Live cooking, live music and much more. Free addmission.

Drone Day: Sound Bath
2025-05-24
Celebrate Drone Day with an immersive sound bath featuring L CON, Yolande Laroche and 16:9 ratio. Held in an indoor pool, guests are invited to swim, sweat or relax while enveloped in experimental drones. The evening ends with a participatory group drone—bring an instrument or hum along.

Annual Traditional Pow Wow
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25
Kick off Pow Wow season at the Annual Traditional Pow Wow, hosted by the Odawa Native Friendship Centre! Experience vibrant dancers, powerful drumming, soulful singing, delicious traditional food, and unique craft vendors. A celebration of Indigenous culture for all to enjoy. Free event for all ages!

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | 45-5450 Canotek Road, Ottawa, K1J 9G2, 45-5450 Canotek Road, Ottawa, K1J 9G2
Canada’s most popular multi-day running event sees close to 50,000 participants compete in a variety of challenging races—including the country’s largest marathon—along picturesque downtown routes.
In May, keen runners—including Olympic athletes and champions from around the world—converge on Canada’s capital to compete in one or more of six amazing events: the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K and kids’ marathon.
Tens of thousands of spectators line routes along the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River and other scenic locations to cheer on the competitors. Before and after the race, runners and spectators enjoy live entertainment, a beer garden, and a health and fitness expo, all near the starting area at Ottawa City Hall.
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is one of the only running events in the world to host two World Athletics Gold Label events: the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon and the Ottawa 10K.

Canada’s Unknown Soldier
2025-05-24 - 2026-05-24 | 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8
Marking 25 years since his return, this commemorative panel exhibition reflects on the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its role in national remembrance.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-05-24 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
2025-05-24 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
2025-05-24 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.

Monster Spectacular
2025-05-24 14:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Monster Spectacular
Canada’s Biggest Monster Truck Event is Back in KANATA
at Canadian Tire Centre – Saturday, May 24 at 2 PM
Ottawa, ON (Monday, October 21, 2024) – Monster Spectacular, the ultimate motorsports family show mixing racing, showmanship, and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible, action-packed live show, announced that it will roar into Kanata on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at 2 PM! MATINEE SHOW
Monster Spectacular will electrify the crowd with stunts and the power of the world’s most popular monster trucks competing in incredible side-by-side racing, freestyle competitions, and unique wheelie contests.
Fresh on the heels of sold-out shows across Canada, fans will get the opportunity to see some of the biggest, best monster trucks on the circuit. The adrenaline will be pumping as the drivers execute all kinds of jumps.
The 2024 lineup will feature some of the biggest names of the American and Canadian circuit, including last year Tour Champion Overkill Evolution.
There will also be freestyle motocross doing a backflip contest and BMX performance featuring 3 times X-Games champion Mike Varga.
Tickets will be on sale Thursday, October 24th , 10 am on www.ticketmaster.ca

Jacks Gala: Reaching For The Stars
2025-05-24 17:30 - 2025-05-25 01:00 | The Brookstreet Hotel, Newbridge Ballroom (2nd floor), 525 Legget Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 2W2 Canada, The Brookstreet Hotel, Newbridge Ballroom (2nd floor), 525 Legget Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 2W2 Canada
Come join us for a night of hope and resilience at the Brookstreet Hotel!
“Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars” is a unique fundraising event that will step into an evening of celestial elegance. Enjoy a night out for an exquisite dining experience, captivating entertainment, and exciting auctions! All in support of finding a cure for Jack! Together, let us be inspired and reach for the stars!
The Laidlaw Family
We are Richard and Anna Laidlaw, and we live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with our family. We have 3 beautiful sons who bring so much joy to our lives: Jack who is 7 and in grade 2, Scott who is 5 and in senior kindergarten, and Tom who is 3 and in preschool.
Our eldest son Jack is a bright, happy, friendly and empathetic boy. He has many hobbies ranging from hockey and other sports to playing piano! He dreams of being an astronaut and wants to be the first person to walk on Mars!
Unfortunately In December of 2023, Jack was diagnosed with SPG4. As his parents, we were left feeling devastated and helpless.
What is SPG4
SPG4 is a rare genetic disease and neurological disorder. It is characterized by degeneration of neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The main symptom of SPG4 is muscle weakness and spasticity (stiffness) in the legs. Once symptoms begin, neuron degeneration continues leading to progressive muscle weakness and spasticity.
We need your support
Because a small population is affected by SPG4 (1 in 50,000 people), research for the SPG4 Cure Project does not have funding. It has fallen on families affected by SPG4 to raise money and fund this project so that the cure can reach human clinical trials. We are hosting “Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars” to help raise money to fund research for the SPG4 Cure Project. This will be a night of hope for Jack and the Laidlaw family.
For more information please go to our website!
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Ottawa Titans
2025-05-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
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.

Bytown Brawl: A Quest For Glory
2025-05-24 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
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Pro Wrestling Returns To The Arena At TD Place
ByTown Brawl: A Quest For Glory
Professional wrestling will return to the TD Place Arena on May 24, 2025. An event presented by Premier Canadian Wrestling, an Ottawa/Gatineau-based promotion. An affordable event, with tickets starting at $15.
PCW brings you an old-fashioned, family-friendly wrestling event. A wrestling show featuring spectacular maneuvers, twists and turns, and characters that will thrill young and old alike.
For the occasion, Ottawa will have the honor and privilege of welcoming Harry Smith, son of legendary British Bulldog Davy Boy Smith. This will be one of his rare appearances in Canada, as he has now been working in Japan for several years, following his stint with the world-famous WWE, where he won the tag team championship. Harry Smith is a member of the legendary Hart family (nephew of Bret Hart and grandson of Stu Hart).
You’ll also be able to see the Hartbreakers in action with Mike Hart, also a member of the Hart family, and his teammate, Joey Valentine. Local wrestling fans will be able to catch up with their favorite wrestlers, such as the Stallions with Knightman and Bret MacLeod, Big Daddy D-Roy, Maximum Heat with Randy Berry and Ryan Donavon, Shackles, Melanie Havok, and Kristina Creed, to name a few.
The federation will also pay tribute to the wrestling history that took place in this facility. The Arena at TD Place has hosted the greatest wrestlers, from Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart to Ric Flair and Rick Martel. What’s more, PCW has many surprises and signings in store for you over the coming months.
Get your tickets NOW and don’t miss this unique event in Ottawa! Fall in love with pro wrestling all over again, and enjoy a magical evening with the whole family.

Nepean Night Market
2025-05-25
Soak up the good vibes at Nepean Night Market! Every Sunday from 5–9 p.m., enjoy amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks and fantastic live music. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and pups—dogs are always welcome, and treats are on hand. Glow sticks for the kids, fun for all!

The Original Navan Market
2025-05-25
Come out and support local vendors for the Original Navan Market. Produce, breads, cheese, honey, jams, jellies, wineries/distilleries, jewelers, soapers, crafters and so much more.
Enjoy the delicious food and drinks. Listen to the live entertainment on the stage in the domes. And more!

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-05-25
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Barrhaven Farmers' Market
2025-05-25 - 2025-10-26 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more. Savor a delicious lunch and enjoy live music. Everything is authentic, with no resellers and produced within 100 kilometers of Ottawa.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-25 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 Rapid FC vs. Roses De Montréal FC
2025-05-25 14:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses De Montréal FC
Ottawa’s inaugural professional women’s soccer team, competing in the Northern Super League (NSL) take on Roses De Montréal FC

Atlantic Voices Presents: Shorelines
2025-05-25 15:00 - 17:30
Join Atlantic Voices for Shorelines — a musical journey through the harbours, bays, coves, capes, and riverbanks of the Atlantic Provinces, with visits to a few distant shores along the way. The programme features beloved Newfoundland classics such as Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s and A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach, alongside contemporary works by renowned artists including Stan Rogers, Robbie Smith, Buddy Wasisname, and James Gordon of Tamarack.
Labrador Inuk songwriter Deantha Edmunds offers a moving contribution with Song of the River — a piece that imagines her people’s history as a river flowing through time. The concert also includes The Brass Band of the Cove, the award-winning composition by the late Kurt Walther, originally selected during the ensemble’s inaugural composition contest in 2012.

Les lundis des tout-petits
2025-05-26 | 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!

Chamberfest’s City Series
2025-05-27 | , 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!

AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day: United We Rise
2025-05-27 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2, Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2
Ottawa Chapter Fundraising Day 2025 is to take place in-person on May 27, 2025 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
We rise to the challenge of making a difference, together.
This year’s theme, “We Rise,” celebrates the resilience, passion, and innovation that define Canada’s charitable sector. In an era of rapid change and increasing demand, we rise to the challenges facing our communities—transforming obstacles into opportunities, and dreams into actions.
Fundraising Day 2025 is a call to action for every professional in the sector: to rise together, share knowledge, and drive lasting impact. Through engaging sessions, inspiring speakers, and powerful discussions, we’ll uncover how to lead with courage, adapt with creativity, and rise with determination.
Join us as we celebrate our collective strength, honour the challenges we overcome, and explore how, together, “United, We Rise.”
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