Explore tracks and trains: railroads in miniature
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-22 | 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa Valley HOTRAK Club, this HO-scale display brings railways to life. Play “I Spy” and take a closer look at the small but mighty magic of railroads.

Stanley’s Christmas Village
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-23 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Bundle up and head over to Stanley’s Christmas Village for a winter wonderland experience. Snap a photo with Santa, grab some hot cocoa and jump on a sleigh ride through the winter forest. Play games, sing songs, and warm up around the bonfire before heading home with a freshly cut Christmas tree or goodies from the Farm Shop. Reservations required.

Winter Wonders at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-04 | 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 2X5, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 2X5
Get ready for out-of-this-world holiday fun at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Join us for a special reading of The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy Drop and experience a unique Nunavik tradition, complete with a special sweet treat.

Hansel and Gretel Go West
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-04
OttawaMusicals is back at the Great Canadian Theatre Company with their 9th annual panto, a rollicking family musical adventure inspired by the classic story of Hansel and Gretel, now with a wild west twist! Hidden Valley Ranch is home to a colourful cast of characters: a tough-as-nails sheriff, a whip-smart outlaw called The Kid, a suspiciously charming new farmhand, and a pair of clever kids always ready for mischief.
With slapstick humour, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this musical is perfect for the whole family. Join OttawaMusicals at the GCTC for a wild, heartwarming ride through the west where surprises, silliness, and fun await at every turn!

Holiday Brunch & Board Game Bonanza
2025-12-20 10:00 - 2026-01-04 15:00 UTC
Start your holidays right with brunch and board games! Gather friends and family for good food, great company, and vintage games—or bring your own. Running daily from December 20 to January 4 (closed Christmas and Boxing Day), this festive brunch is the perfect way to celebrate the season together. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 16:00 | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

Gaudete!
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:30
This Christmas marks the Stairwell Carollers’ 48th year of bringing song and joy to the nation’s capital under the direction of Pierre Massie. Blending classics, contemporary favourites and original pieces, the concert promises a rich tapestry of a cappella music sure to lift your spirits and set the tone for the season.

Hansel and Gretel GO West
2025-12-20 14:00 - 2026-01-04 16:00 | Hansel and Gretel GO West, 1233 Wellington St W
OttawaMusicals is back at the Great Canadian Theatre Company with their 9th annual panto—a rollicking family musical adventure inspired by the classic story of Hansel and Gretel, now with a wild west twist! Hidden Valley Ranch is home to a colourful cast of characters: a tough-as-nails sheriff, a whip-smart outlaw called The Kid, a suspiciously charming new farmhand, and a pair of clever kids always ready for mischief.
When a pint-sized bounty hunter with a sweet tooth and a faulty map stumbles onto the ranch, chaos ensues. The kids’ woodland escapades—complete with beavers, bear dung, and plenty of laughs—are just the beginning. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal a shadowy deal between a mysterious new arrival and a certain gingerbread-loving local, whose house might just be the sweetest trap in the valley.
With slapstick humour, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this musical is perfect for the whole family. Join OttawaMusicals at the GCTC for a wild, heartwarming ride through the west—where surprises, silliness, and fun await at every turn!
Visit www.OttawaMusicals.com for a complete list of performance dates and showtimes.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-12-21 | 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.

Christmas with Music and Beyond
2025-12-21 | 51 William Street, Ottawa, K1N 1A3, 51 William Street, Ottawa, K1N 1A3
Join Music and Beyond for their annual Christmas concert. Highlighting a medley of beloved Christmas classics to get you in the holiday spirit.

Les lundis des tout-petits
2025-12-22 | 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!

Ottawa Senators
2025-12-23 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) play against rivals like the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, among other Canadian and American teams. The Sens, as they are colloquially known, are supported by their Sens Army fans and by their friendly hairy mascot, Spartacat, who roams the stands giving high fives. The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre in the west-end suburb of Kanata, which you can reach easily by car or on game-day express buses. Inside the arena, you can fuel up for the game with food and drinks from a wide range of vendors, or dine at one of several on-site restaurants and bars.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-12-26 - 2025-12-27 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 PM.

Ottawa Christmas Market
2025-12-26 - 2025-12-28
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere!
Each year on weekends and select additional days leading up to Christmas, the Ottawa Christmas Market takes over the outdoor plaza at Lansdowne in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood. The family-friendly and free event features seasonal food and drink (including alcoholic options), local goods at vendor cabins, glittering displays, and live performances.

Oniro
2025-12-26 - 2025-12-30 | 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.

Ottawa Black Bears
2025-12-27 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.

Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
2025-12-27 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the paths, you’ll find space to warm up by a fire before you continue along more than 2km of trails.

Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the night before Christmas
2025-12-27 - 2025-12-30
“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas!”, we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer.

Bell Capital Cup
2025-12-27 - 2025-12-31
More than just a children’s hockey tournament: a festival celebrating the game of hockey in Canada’s capital, with teams from across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

Ottawa 67's
2025-12-28 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.
Founded in 1967, Canada’s Centennial year, the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) always provide competitive and fun action on the ice. Players aged 16 to 21 compete to wow crowds of loyal fans—and, perhaps, to impress recruiters from the professional National Hockey League (NHL). In fact, the team has produced more than 100 NHL draft picks, so you might see future stars! As you cheer on the team, keep an eye out for Riley the Raccoon, their adorable masked mascot.
Concession stands at TD Place serve a variety of affordable food options, or you could have a meal or treat at one of the nearby restaurants before or after the game. You can even get to TD Place Arena by cycling or walking along scenic paths from downtown in spring and fall, or by skating along the Rideau Canal in winter. Your ticket stub also gives you free transportation on OC Transpo to and from the game.

Ottawa Kwanzaa Celebration
2025-12-28
The Ottawa Kwanzaa celebration will include a dynamic showcase of cultural dancers, drumming, singing, music and authentic African and Caribbean cuisine — entertainment for the entire family. It offers an excellent opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Ottawa-Gatineau Black Community.
