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Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market

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May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026 LeBreton Flats

Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market

Celebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and…

Ottawa Farmers' Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

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May 29, 2026 The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park

Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared…

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market

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May 29, 2026 – May 30, 2026 Somerset Street West between Bronson Ave and Bell St

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market

The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, transforming Somerset Street West into a vibrant two-day outdoor celebration of culture, cuisine, and…

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2026 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Induction Evening

Sports

May 27, 2026 The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne

2026 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Induction Evening

In-person celebration honouring legends of Ottawa's local sports scene. Inductees include Rachel Homan, Emma Miskew, Val St. Germain, Jason York, Keith Brown,…

Ottawa Improv Festival

Comedy

May 28, 2026 – May 30, 2026 Downtown Ottawa · Arts Court

Ottawa Improv Festival

The Ottawa Improv Festival is an annual three-night comedy festival produced by the Improv Embassy, featuring local, national, and international improv comedy…

Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market

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May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026 LeBreton Flats

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Celebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and…

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Best Bars in Ottawa 16 Spots Worth Going Out For

Best Bars in Ottawa: 16 Spots Worth Going Out For

May 26, 2026

A handful of world-class bars in Ottawa have opened or earned international recognition. Live music venues, tiki bars, speakeasies, neighbourhood pubs are…

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Girls Night Restaurants Ottawa: The Best Spots for a Night Out with Your Crew

May 25, 2026

The best girls night restaurants in Ottawa with a room worth showing up for and enough energy that the evening builds on its own.

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Girly Restaurants Ottawa: The Most Fun and Fabulous Spots to Eat and Drink in the City

May 25, 2026

The most visually compelling girly restaurants where the room is as much a reason to go as the food, the cocktail menu is treated seriously, the setting makes you want to…

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Girly Brunch Ottawa: The Most Fun and Fabulous Brunch Spots in the City

May 25, 2026

The best girly brunch spots worth getting dressed for and that have a serious cocktail menu…

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Organic Social Media Marketing Ottawa: How GrowthSocio Helps Local Businesses Grow Without Paid Ads

May 19, 2026

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