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Ottawa International Writers Festival
550 de la Cité, Gatineau, J8T 0A7 550 de la Cité, Gatineau, J8T 0A7
Ongoing
Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance 100 Tallwood Drive - Gallery 112
Free
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
Free
Week of Events
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
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.
Resistant Fibres
Discover Resistant Fibres, a new exhibition at Âjagemô showcasing textile art as a powerful form of protest, celebration, and healing. Curated by Julie Graff, this display features works from the Canada Council Art Bank collection from June 17, 2025, to May 19, 2026.
Qikiqtait
Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research, education, environmental stewardship, and the harvesting of eider down — the warmest feather in the world — this exhibition highlights their innovation and resilience. Developed by the Arctic Eider Society with the Canadian … Read more
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie, featuring paintings, sculpture, and video. Her work explores memory, dislocation, and the passage of time, often drawing on natural and human-made materials. Safdie combines these elements in unexpected ways, creating symbolic and transformative meanings. Earth – terra – remains a central and enduring material … Read more
2026 Karsh Continuum exhibit
This exhibition brings together work by Angelina Barrucco, Barry Pottle, and Laura Taler in a presentation that honours the legacy of Yousuf Karsh and Malak Karsh while continuing a tradition of mentorship and lens based experimentation.Selected by 2023 Karsh Award laureate Christine Fitzgerald, the featured artists explore contemporary themes through photography and photo driven processes. … Read more
Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
Drag the Archive is a collaborative practicum project by Carleton University students in partnership with the City of Ottawa Equity Team and the City of Ottawa Archives. Through photography, the exhibition showcases the life and work of drag performer Paul \”Peaches Latour\” Fournier and queer rights activist, editor, news reporter and diplomat Philip Hannan. The … Read more
Free
Judy Nakagawa – Complicated Heart exhibition at City Hall Art Gallery
This exhibition features sculptural works by Canadian artist Judy Nakagawa. Through delicate materials and expansive forms, the sculptures explore themes of memory, resilience, and cultural heritage. Inspired by the artist’s Japanese Canadian background and her interest in movement and space, the works invite viewers to reflect on the relationship between fragility and endurance.
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
Free
Parkdale Public Market
Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment to delicious treats, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this historic milestone as we commemorate a century of community and tradition at Parkdale Market. This is a free outdoor event.
Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
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 … Read more
MASC Young Authors & Illustrators Festival
The MASC Young Authors and Illustrators Festival features an award-winning lineup of Canadian authors and illustrators.Students in grades 4 to 8 are invited to sign up for one or two days of literary activities, including artist presentations and hands-on master classes, where they will work with a professional author or illustrator of their choice.Bring your … Read more
Urban Art Collective Hintonburg Night Market
Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local musicians, buskers and entertainers. All markets are carefully curated to bring you new vendors and the best of the best each week! Situated at the gateway to Hintonburg, in the Wellington … Read more
Cranium Conference & Showcase
This music event will connect active industry professionals with musicians, artists and people making moves in the arts and entertainment business. The weekend will feature networking sessions, information panels with music professionals, masterclasses, and a showcase featuring some great emerging talent. Free and paid events.
Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
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 … Read more
Canadian Tulip Festival
Welcome spring at the world's largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more. Over 11 days each May, the Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates the seasonal flower’s beauty and its historic ties to Canada’s capital. The outdoor event takes place at Commissioners Park, where over 300,000 tulips bloom alongside … Read more
Adapt Expo and Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo
Discover the latest in accessibility and adaptive living. 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!
Weekend Bikedays
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend Bikedays (previously Sunday Bikedays) creates additional space and time for people to enjoy environmentally friendly outdoor recreation in Canada’s capital. During the warm months, people can safely exercise during select periods on Saturdays and … Read more
Retro Silent Disco
The Amazing Silent Disco lands at the National Gallery of Canada for one unforgettable night of retro beats and dancing. Choose between three live DJs spinning 80s, 90s and 00s hits through wireless headphones in a stunning gallery setting complete with lights, visuals and a bar. Already a global sensation, this silent disco experience blends … Read more
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.
Mothers Day Flower Fun Run
Walk or run 1K (for kids under 12) or 5K past hundreds of thousands of blooming tulip beds and the Rideau Canal / Dows Lake and raise funds for the Canadian Tulip Legacy.
May 4, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 5, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 6, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 6, 2026
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Spark Soirée 2026
Spark Soirée 2026
Join the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) for the 2026 Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG. This fundraising evening brings together community leaders and supporters to raise funds for ONFE’s School Breakfast Program. The night features live entertainment, auctions, and a breakfast-inspired culinary experience.
$250
May 7, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 8, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 9, 2026
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motionball Marathon of Sport
motionball Marathon of Sport
Get ready to move, play, and make an impact! Registration for Marathon of Sport Ottawa presented by PCL is officially open – and we can’t wait to welcome you to the field for an unforgettable day of fun and inclusion in support of Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Gather your team, set your fundraising goals, and … Read more
$50
May 9, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free
May 10, 2026
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Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
The Friends of the Farm Annual Plant Sale offers everything you need for your garden, with top regional growers and nursery vendors. Get expert advice from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and enjoy refreshments while you shop. Admission is free, with donations to FCEF gratefully accepted.
May 10, 2026
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The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
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 … Read more
Free