Lucky Lion Night Market
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Discover Lucky Lion, Ottawa’s newest Asian night market in the ByWard Market. Enjoy over 100 food items, shop local merchants, and experience lively family-friendly entertainment. Don’t miss thrilling Chinese lion dance performances that everyone’s buzzing about!

Dickinson Days
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08 | 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, K4M 1A2, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, K4M 1A2
A weekend event celebrating the birthday of Manotick’s founder, Moss Kent Dickinson, with a parade, fireworks, street market, old fashioned games, and fun for the whole family.

Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s
2025-06-06 - 2026-01-11 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and rare memorabilia while reliving the music that defined generations. Feel the power of music as a force for creativity, expression, and change.

Canadian Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics
2025-06-06 14:00 - 2025-06-09 17:00 UTC
The 2025 Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships are coming to Ottawa for the first time in over a decade! Taking place at Algonquin College, this event will showcase the nation’s top rhythmic gymnasts competing for National Champion titles. Hosted by local clubs Pirouette and Kanata Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs, along with Gymnastics Ontario and Gymnastics Canada, this event highlights the grace and skill of athletes from Novice to Senior levels.

Ottawa Titans
2025-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Wakefield Market
2025-06-07 | 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!

ArtsPark Festival & Market
2025-06-07
Enjoy an artist and local crafter market, musical performances, family activities, food vendors, and much more! Admission is free!

Beechwood Market
2025-06-07 | 381 Larouche St, Vanier, K1L 7L1, 381 Larouche St, Vanier, K1L 7L1
Shop local at the Beechwood Market every Saturday from June through October.
Explore a wide range of local products, including fresh produce, farm eggs, yogurt, cheeses, meat, poultry, coffee, tea, home and health items and much more.
During the off-season, you can still get your favorite market products from the Online Market Store. Open year-round, it’s a convenient way to support local businesses from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free pickup locations across the city or take advantage of the dedicated delivery service.

Pique
2025-06-07
The change of season brings an exciting music and arts convergence. Ottawa’s signature underground art party, Pique, unites groundbreaking music, visual, and interdisciplinary artists for a building-wide festival at Arts Court in downtown Ottawa.
Experimental and underground music, media art installations, drag and ballroom performances, and more will be showcased across eight stages and exhibition spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages.
The Pique spring edition launches its 5th season on International Women’s Day, celebrating women and gender-nonconforming artists with bold creativity. Expect a genre-blending mix of club futurism, jazz-hop, avant-pop, vocal experiments, drag, soft sculpture, and more!

Joie de Vivre Festival
2025-06-07
Celebrate cultural diversity at the Joie de Vivre Festival with music, dance, art, and culinary discoveries. Enjoy interactive workshops, live performances, and activities for all ages. The event promises a festive atmosphere and unforgettable memories.

Swing on the Hill
2025-06-07
Swing on the Hill 2025 brings Ottawa’s beloved free summer swing dance social back to Parliament Hill. Step into the spirit of the 1920s to 1940s with swing music, dancing and community in a welcoming outdoor setting. All levels are welcome, with beginner-friendly lessons, DJ sets and plenty of open-air dancing—no partner or experience needed.

Vanier VeloFest
2025-06-07
Join for the 10th year of Vanier VeloFest! Enjoy a morning of fun with a bike rodeo, BBQ, simple bike repairs, and more.

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-06-07 | W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5, W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience, culture, and community.

Cumberland Farmers' Market
2025-06-07 | 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6, 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture-raised meats, local chicken and mushrooms, maple syrup, honey, berries, garlic, and more.

Art in the Park
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08
More than 150 artists showcase their work in a beautiful park setting, with painters, photographers, collage artists, sculptors, potters, clothiers, jewellery makers, and more. Amble through the rows of art, eat delicious local food, take in some entertainment, and laze by the creek under a willow tree. Rain or shine. Free admission.

Doors Open Ottawa
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
During this early June event, you can visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are closed to the public—for free.
Explore embassies, breweries, churches, museums and other fascinating places during Doors Open Ottawa—the second-largest event of its kind in Canada and one of the largest in the world! The featured properties are valued for their historical, cultural, functional or architectural significance. In the past, visitors have been able to see a Victorian jail that’s now a hostel, a 1920s garage that’s now a brewery, and the artefact storage facility of a National Historic Site.
The roster of buildings—some of which offer special behind-the-scenes access—changes slightly from year to year. Many sites are within walking distance of downtown hotels, and shuttle buses run between strategic locations.

Loretta Ave. Block Party
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08
Kick off summer with the lively Loretta Ave. Block Party in Wellington West and Hintonburg. Dance to live music, snack on local bites, browse vintage treasures, and dive into hands-on fun for all ages.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-06-07 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
2025-06-07 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
2025-06-07 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
2025-06-07 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.

Live from the Booth
2025-06-07 18:00 - 2025-10-11 20:00
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.

Ottawa Carleton Choristers' Spring Concert
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30
Please join The Ottawa Carleton Choristers, directed by Laurie Hamilton, for their spring concert, “Harmony Across Borders”! Admission by donation–cash only please.

Madrigal!
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30
Pierre Massie and his award-winning a cappella choir, The Stairwell Carollers, invite you to an evening of choral works spanning from the 16th century to today. This spring concert features sacred and secular pieces performed in multiple languages including German, Latin, Spanish, French, English, and Swedish. Gather your friends and enjoy a rich musical experience that celebrates the beauty of vocal harmony.

Jazz Night Oat featuring Angela Verbrugge
2025-06-07 19:30 - 22:00
Canadian jazz vocalist and songwriter Angela Verbrugge brings her witty, swinging originals to Night Oat’s jazz series this June. Hailed as “both hip and a hoot,” she’ll be joined by NYC pianist Ray Gallon and UK-Canadian bassist Duncan Hopkins for an international trio performance. With a voice praised for its charm and style, Angela’s award-winning music and global touring experience promise an unforgettable night of jazz.

SHE GROOVES Ottawa
2025-06-07 20:00 - 23:59
SHE GROOVES Ottawa invites women to a high-energy, uplifting dance event where they can celebrate confidence, self-expression, and strength in a supportive, non-judgmental, and sober space. This vibrant gathering creates an environment for women to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships both on and off the dance floor. Join us to groove, network, and be part of an empowering sisterhood.

Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
2025-06-08 | 110 Place d’Orleans Drive, Ottawa, K1C 2L9, 110 Place d'Orleans Drive, Ottawa, K1C 2L9
Join the community for a fun-filled day at the Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show, a free event for all ages. Explore 100+ vendor tables featuring comics, collectibles, and unique novelties. Patrons are encouraged to attend in cosplay – dress up and join in the fun. Enjoy the Ghostbusters and LEGO displays, plenty of family-friendly activities, and opportunities to shop.

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-06-08
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!
