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Ottawa International Writers Festival
Attend the celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada and around the world with a fall and a spring edition.
Move for Youth 2026
Get active and support youth in your community May 1–15, 2026 Move for Youth is a free activity challenge with a goal to reach 1,500 participants, 75,000 kilometers, 150 million total steps, and $150,000 dollars! Every step you take creates opportunities for local kids to thrive. By participating, you’ll make sure more kids have safe … Read more
Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market
Don't miss out on bargain prices on all things sewing-related: quilting cotton, notions, buttons, wool, patterns, tools and so much more.
Wanderlust: Improvised Tales of Travel, Love & Longing
Wanderlust is a fully improvised theatre experience following two friends on an unpredictable road trip across Canada. Guided by audience suggestions, each performance creates a new journey filled with unexpected destinations, memorable characters, and evolving relationships. Through physical theatre, vocal creativity, and spontaneous storytelling, the ensemble transforms the stage into highways, towns, and landscapes across … Read more
Anyone can sculpt ice
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures, including safety practices, proper tool handling, and foundational artistic methods.Led in an indoor setting, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the … Read more
Grande Première
Experience Grande Première, an exciting fashion show showcasing emerging designers from the Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy. Enjoy stunning haute couture and unique collections, all inspired by the theme of surrealism. Dress creatively and be part of this extraordinary celebration.