Qikiqtait
2025-09-26 - 2027-09-06 | 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4
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 Museum of Nature, it celebrates the community’s enduring connection to the land, sea, and each other.

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
2025-12-12 - 2026-10-25 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
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 throughout her practice.

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-12-12 17:00 UTC | Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance, 100 Tallwood Drive - Gallery 112
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 project celebrates drag performance and queer gender expression in Ottawa and beyond. Through carefully curated selections of archival records, students bring forward a powerful visual narrative that highlights local histories while connecting them to broader traditions of queer gender expression.

Judy Nakagawa – Complicated Heart exhibition at City Hall Art Gallery
2026-04-16 - 2026-08-02
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.

Parkdale Public Market
2026-05-04 - 2026-10-31
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.

Weekend Bikedays
2026-05-09 - 2026-10-12 | Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau, Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau
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 Sundays (as well as select weekdays) on scenic roadways along the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal and in Gatineau Park.
Full details on locations schedules are listed on the National Capital Commission website.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2026-05-10 - 2026-10-25
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

Beekeeping Experience
2026-05-31 - 2026-08-09 | 501 Mac Callum’s Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, 501 Mac Callum's Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper, this hands-on experience includes opening a hive, spotting the queen, and witnessing the intricate life of bees up close. A unique outing perfect for small groups, team building, or a day trip to scenic Vankleek Hill.

Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm
2026-05-31 - 2026-08-31 | 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.

Cumberland Farmers' Market
2026-06-06 - 2026-10-10 | 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.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-07-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 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.
