Ottawa Events Calendar

Fantastic Fibres & Terrific Textiles
2025-05-30 - 2025-05-31 | 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0
How does wool go from keeping a sheep warm to making wool sweaters? Drop in at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing as the farm staff shear the Village flock by hand. Then, visit the McDiarmid Home and Asselstine’s water-powered Woollen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand and using the latest 1860s machinery.

City of OM
2025-05-30 00:00 - 2025-06-01 23:59 UTC | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
City of Om is Ottawa’s largest health and wellness festival. This festival is ideal for folks of any age who are interested in deepening their passion for overall wellness. Ultimately, City of OM aims to unite all aspects of fitness to inspire a unique journey for all guests through collective lived experiences and an inclusive environment, conducive to discovering one’s authentic self.

Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5
From K-pop dancers to musicians and street food chefs specializing in the most unique and trendy Asian dishes, this is a true celebration bringing together people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | 299 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, K1R 6J1, 299 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, K1R 6J1
Explore the vibrant heart of Chinatown at this annual cultural festival! Enjoy delicious cuisine, from traditional Chinese to fusion dishes, and watch live performances like lion dances and martial arts. Support local artisans and take home unique treasures. Free admission—fun for all ages!

Glengarry Renaissance Festival
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | 35 Fair Street, Maxville, K0C 1T0, 35 Fair Street, Maxville, K0C 1T0
Experience the excitement and wonder of the Middle Ages at this annual festival in Maxville, Ontario.
As you walk through the gates at the Glengarry Renaissance Festival, you will be transported to a small medieval village in Scotland in the 1500s. The family-friendly festival combines live music, stage shows, interactive renaissance characters, and a host of renaissance-styled vendors.
With the perfect mix of entertainment, food, fun and history, the Glengarry Renaissance Festival will take you back in time to a world of knights, princesses and medieval marvels.

City of Om
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01
Come to the largest health and wellness festival to deepen your passion for yoga, fitness, and wellness and enjoy live music, local artisans, and food vendors.

Skawennati: Welcome to the Dreamhouse
2025-05-30 - 2025-09-01 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
This solo exhibition highlights Skawennati’s innovative artistic journey, exploring Indigenous identities and futures through digital media and storytelling. Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her work blends technology, avatars, and immersive visuals to imagine vibrant Indigenous experiences in contemporary and future worlds.

Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works
2025-05-30 - 2025-09-01 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
This exhibition presents a selection of Erica Rutherford’s works exploring themes of identity, gender, home, and landscape, reflecting her artistic and personal journey.

Nadia Myre: Waves of Want
2025-05-30 - 2025-09-01 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Nadia Myre: Waves of Want reflects over two decades of the artist’s exploration of Indigenous identity, memory, and nationhood through multidisciplinary works, including recent pieces created in France. Her practice invites reflection on resilience, belonging, and the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and settlers.

Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Montrèal Alouettes (Preseason Game)
2025-05-30 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Alouettes are in town, and we’re bringing the energy early. Cold beers, hard hits, and a chance to see the 2025 team in action. Come for $10 + HST happy hour drinks, stay for the football.

Wakefield Market
2025-05-31 | 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!

Light at Night Kayaking
2025-05-31
Join in for an enchanting “Light at Night” kayaking experience in downtown Ottawa. This 2.5 hour, 5.5km paddle along the Rideau Canal offers a perfect blend of history, scenic beauty and camaraderie.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced paddler, this leisurely-paced tour is an excellent opportunity to meet other paddling enthusiasts while exploring one of Ottawa’s most iconic waterways.

Tippmann Challenge D-Day
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | 4565 Dunning Road, Ottawa, K4B 1J1, 4565 Dunning Road, Ottawa, K4B 1J1
Get your game-face ready and gear up for Canada’s largest paintball game as the Allied Forces battle the Axis Team! Register to select your team of choice. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Support Our Troops fund.

Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm
2025-05-31 - 2025-08-31 | 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, K0A 3P0, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, K0A 3P0
Get lost in the fun at Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm! Explore world-famous mazes, soar on the zipline, and enjoy great food and family fun all summer long.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-05-31 08:00 - 13:00 | 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
2025-05-31 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
2025-05-31 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.

Adapt Expo Ottawa
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00
Discover the latest in accessibility and adaptive living at the Adapt Expo Ottawa! Explore innovative tech, adaptive sports, and inclusive designs. Enjoy workshops, demos, and the Chronic & Iconic Makers’ Market. The first 400 attendees get a free swag bag—don’t miss out!

Street Food Showdown
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | 203-290 Picton Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 8P8, 203-290 Picton Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 8P8
Sample dishes from ten local restaurants and vote for your favourite at Westboro Village’s Street Food Showdown. All proceeds support the Westboro Region Food Bank.

Happy Together - a celebration of song!
2025-05-31 15:00 - 16:30
The Capital City Chorus and the Toronto Northern Lights come together for an afternoon of exciting harmonies!

Nick Maclean's Snaggle featuring the Ali Bros
2025-05-31 19:30 - 22:30
Led by Juno-nominated pianist Nick Maclean, Snaggle blends jazz, funk, and electric energy in a bold, all-original repertoire. Featuring acclaimed horn duo the Ali Bros, the ensemble delivers dynamic performances that shift from contemplative to explosive. Audiences can expect powerful grooves and new music from an upcoming studio album.

Shawarma Fest
2025-06-01 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Get ready for Shawarma Fest in the ByWard Market! Savor the best local shawarma vendors, from classic recipes to exciting twists. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages. The perfect summer outing for food lovers, families, and friends! Don’t miss out on this outdoor celebration.

Annual Garden Party
2025-06-01 | 284 Pleasant Corners Road East, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, 284 Pleasant Corners Road East, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0
Spend an afternoon touring the lush gardens, shopping at the outdoor artisan market and listening to live music as you sip on a beverage and snack on homemade treats. The production room will be open to visitors and you can learn more about the natural, homemade bath and body products that are made on site using some ingredients from the gardens. Celebrate the summer, the gardens and friends at an afternoon in the country. The event will take place rain or shine.

Douglas Sutherland Art in the Park
2025-06-01
Welcome the start of summer at Stittsville’s vibrant arts celebration in Village Square Park, free to attend and open to all. Browse the art market, enjoy live music, meet artists and authors, and enjoy delicious bites in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. It’s a perfect day to support the arts and connect with Stittsville’s creative spirit.

BEING Studio's Creative Bloom - Art Market
2025-06-01
Join the artists behind BEING Studio for their annual spring pop-up shop! Browse the incredible artworks, prints, merchandise and items made by artists. There will be snacks, beverages and some exciting surprises. FREE admission.

Ottawa REDBLACKS Open Practice and Q&A
2025-06-01 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Catch the REDBLACKS in action during open practice at TD Place, followed by a Q&A with team leadership and a player meet & greet on the field. Enjoy snacks, family activities, and exclusive perks for Season-Seat Members.

Ocean Week Canada
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-09
Ocean Week Canada is an annual national celebration of ocean events, learning and engagement held during the week of World Ocean Day (June 8). Events bring together individuals, organizations, communities, government agencies, artists and more to raise awareness about the importance of connecting to and protecting the ocean.

The Heart of Orléans Market
2025-06-01 09:30 - 14:00
The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant local marketplace celebrating community, culture, and creativity in the heart of Orléans. Featuring a diverse array of vendors, artisans, and food producers, the market offers fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and delicious treats. A gathering place for residents and visitors alike, it fosters a strong sense of connection while supporting small businesses and sustainable shopping.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-06-01 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!
