Come play at the Farm! Rain or shine, arrive anytime, the last admission is at 3:00 pm.
Lots of animals to see, feed and touch. Hay play structures to climb and explore. The kid's barn has some fun play areas and the famous corn sensory table. Bring some snacks and enjoy the picnic and play area. Relax and enjoy the fresh farm air while you explore and play down on the farm. This event runs all month long!
Tickets start at $12.50
Be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of color high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the first three weeks of August, the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (formerly known as the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light) presents four hours of special entertainment at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec.
Tickets starting at $6.50 to $34.00
For all fans of country music. Come celebrate with us our 31st edition of country shows and activities at the Grand Gatineau Country Festival. More than 40 country music artists perform on outdoor stages under big tops, as well as indoors.
Tickets: Prices vary
Expanding the offerings of the market to new producers and growers with distinct products, the Night Market is an opportunity to interact with the community into the twilight hours. A place for new finds and fresh evening delights!
Tickets: FREE
Sure, Ottawa seems like a nice town, but what happens after the sun sets? Come find out on this luminous, hilarious, and fascinating tour. Our guides will take you onto Parliament Hill and through Centretown Ottawa as they recount stories from some of the darker sides of the city's past. This tour will feature Ottawa's beautiful skyline at sunset, and fantastic monuments lit up at night and will finish at Parliament Hill in time for the free light show happening throughout the summer. Come hear the darker side of Canada's past before seeing it light up on Parliament!
Tickets: FREE
Stroll through our Market to Pickup Local Eats, Treats & 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 & the Best of the Best Each Week!
Tickets: FREE
A Night of Relaxation and Connection. Start your evening with a welcome drink, followed by a gentle yoga session and sound healing for all levels; with 3 additional tastings of red, rose and white wines. End the evening watching the sunset at Jabulani Vineyard. (Non-Alcoholic Options Available).
Tickets start at $40.00
Chamberfest 2023 is closing with a bang, Chamberfest style! We’re rounding up some of the world’s finest chamber musicians for a mashup concert, featuring performances by star-studded Chamberfest Artists-in-Residence Lauren Anker, Bryan Cheng, Philip Chiu, Chamberfest Artistic Director Carissa Klopoushak, Emily Kruspe, Sean Rice, and special guest violist Nadia Sirota. This collaborative event features chamber music favourites, new music, and music from around the world in a program celebrating the old and new, expressed in the spirit of fresh observation and collaboration.
Tickets: $35.00 - $59.00
Every Thursday head over to the Aberdeen Plaza at Lansdowne Park this summer and enjoy free performances by amazing local artists.
Tickets: FREE
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks in the National Gallery of Canada’s Scotiabank Great Hall to the sound of music by a local DJ while participating in an art-making workshop. A Thursday evening at the Gallery wouldn’t be complete without a 3 to See tour — a free 30-minute tour to see three artworks connected by one theme.
Tickets: FREE
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!
Tickets: FREE
Come and join us for a nighttime farmers market located in Metcalfe. You will find the Metcalfe Night Market alongside 50 local vendors. All of the vendors produce their own products. There will be inside and outside vendors rain or shine. Dogs are welcome and there will be an atm on site. Live music sitting areas. Come stay for dinner and dessert and shop.
Tickets: FREE
Navan fair is a rural celebration that has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair: animals, tractor display, demolition derby, music, food, and more!
Tickets: $5.00 to $15.00 (Children under 5 are free)
Get a sneak peek of what's to come this October during FrightFest! See newly updated scares with the perks of summer: get spooked, drink cider, and enjoy the warm weather.
Tickets: $30.00 (Save $10.00 online)
This annual festival showcases live Greek music, traditional dances, excellent Greek cuisine, language lessons, and demonstrations of all sorts!
Tickets: FREE
For the first time ever, The Halal Ribfest Tour is coming to Ottawa! Come get your hands saucy at North America's largest Halal food event! Get ready to indulge in the best Halal food Ottawa has to offer, from juicy ribs and barbecues to innovative street food. Come experience Ottawa's unique local vendors and flavors! 100% Halal!
The Halal Ribfest is more than just food – it's a celebration of community, culture, and diversity. We encourage people of all faiths and cultures to participate in our inclusive event!
Tickets: from $9.93+hst
Don’t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds! 613flea is not a typical flea market!
Tickets: FREE
The Ooh 'Music, Arts & Streetwear Festival' is bringing the grill, beats, fresh vintage vendors, local designers, new designers, sneakerheads, stunning art, super fly dancers, hype performers and DJ’s to the ByWard Market.
Tickets: FREE
Experience celebrating toys, comics, gaming, entertainment, cosplay, and more.
Tickets: VIP: $22.60 regular admission 15 at door
Calling all gentlemen and ladies for a photo shoot in the nation’s capital for the first-ever Ottawa Street Fashion. Be fresh, be classic, and let your style speak for you. There is no such thing as too plain or too extra. Come as you are! The aim of the event is to gather all street fashion lovers to showcase their style. We will have event photographers and videographers on site to capture the moment. If you are a photographer and you want to join us, please feel free to contact us.
Dress code: Street Fashion, Dress, Blazer
Tickets: FREE
The Capital Fair features a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and so much more!
Tickets: Entrance to all rides on the midway is a separate cost. Unlimited one-day ride bracelets are $45+hst or individual ride tickets may be purchased at the midway ticket booth at the fair.
The market brings together local growers and the community, in the midst of the vibrant neighborhood of Hintonburgh. Browse the colorful, fragrant, ever-changing seasonal selection of flower packed stalls, and come get to know your local growers and what they offer.
Tickets: FREE
Enjoy a day in the park featuring many talented artists and artisans coming together to sell their work directly to the public and to raise public awareness about mental illness. Art in Strathcona Park also offers jewelry and pottery, to name just a few, and will also feature a silent auction and a BBQ - something for just about everyone! Art in Strathcona Park is a fundraising and public awareness event sponsored by Mental Illness Caregivers Association (MICA).
Tickets: FREE
This market showcases 2SLGBTQIA+ small business operators, artists, and performers. We’re bringing the yummiest treats and grooviest beats to the Wellington West streets! Events and spaces fully dedicated to this community are uncommon. As such, we hope to curate an inclusive, safe, and well-attended market. Everybody is welcome to attend!
Tickets: FREE
Beyond The Pale, The Smoque Shack, Laura Collins, and Cynical Sons are proud to present a brand new music festival called The City Centre RockOut! With plenty of local musical acts, not to mention an on-site barber and some live wrestling brought to you by the GWP.
Tickets: Starting at $55.00+hst
5k Foam Fest has 22 of some of the best and most exciting obstacles in the world including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, slip and slides, and mucky mud pits! Combine these with 2.5 million cubic feet of foam that we pump out at each event and you are destined to have an awesome day!
Tickets: Currently 89.99+hst (Save 30$) Originally: $119.00
Join in diverse celebrations of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ community in parks, streets, clubs, and other sites across the city. Highlights of Capital Pride include sporting events, a Rainbow Party, a family picnic, and the always-popular Pride Parade. Choose from a dozen signature events and more than 50 community events—many of them free! On Festival Weekend, the intersection of Bank Street and Somerset Street West, the centre of Ottawa's Gay Village, becomes an entertainment hub with live music, a community fair, and a beer garden.
Tickets: FREE
Experience the life, joy, and heritage of Ukrainian art and culture … vibrant music, delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, stunning artwork, handmade crafts,and informative displays … along the scenic banks of the Rideau Canal in the heart of Ottawa. Wish table mates Smachnoho" (Bon appétit!) and toast friends "Na zdorovia!" (To your health!).
Tickets: Saturday Pub Night $35.00+hst Sunday Martket: FREE
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon! In the prestigious Adam Room for an event like no other. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is hosting a fabulous King and Queen Drag Afternoon Tea from 11 am to 4.30 pm, featuring an array of tantalizing treats and vibrant performances. Savour our classic afternoon tea service, including a selection of delicate sandwiches, delectable desserts, and our famously scrumptious scones, baked from the original 1912 recipe!
Tickets: $129.34+hst
The world’s biggest inflatable party is coming to The Arena at TD Place. From August 24-27, The Monster – an extremely long inflatable and bouncy castle – will take over the venue.
But the fun doesn’t stop once you’ve conquered The Monster. With your adrenaline pumping, you’re bound to have worked up a thirst and a serious appetite, so enjoy a wide range of delicious food, refreshing cocktails, beers and much more. With live deejays, giant ball pits and other crazy activities available throughout the event, this will be one unforgettable funfest that is not to be missed.
Tickets: Youth Tickets 7 to 17 years old $22.30+fees Adult $28.35+fees
Don’t miss Ottawa’s most memorable night out. Explore galleries after hours, engage your curiosity with amazing, themed activities, and enjoy three dance floors, each with a different vibe.As a signature event of Capital Pride week, Nature Nocturne: Pride welcomes you to a night you won’t forget! Be brilliant, get loud and stand proud! Come wearing all the colours of the rainbow.
Tickets: $35.00+hst
Some of Ottawa's Top Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, New Frequency Healing, Aura Photography, Rune Reading, Healers. Tea Leaf and Palm Readers. Lots of beautiful crystals and hand made jewelry
Tickets: $11.95+hst
The Palestinian Festival in Ottawa, first held in August 2014, presents Palestinian culture, food and music, and is held at Marion Dewar Park (adjacent to Ottawa City Hall). In 2023, the festival promises to be bigger and better. Some of the attractions you have to visit are:
Tickets: FREE
Join Andrea from Body and Balance at noon for a free yoga session on the lawn in front of Parliament Hill. Bring your own mat and water!
Tickets: FREE
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