Events for May 3, 2026
Ottawa Clay Festival
Presented by the Ottawa Guild of Potters. Features spring pottery sale with 30+ local potters, annual juried exhibition, live pottery demonstrations, pottery throwdown, and kids' clay area. Free admission. All ages welcome. It always begins when the Spring Pottery Sale opens its doors at 3 pm. At 5 pm, join us for the Annual Juried […]
Ottawa PoutineFest – 10th Anniversary
10th anniversary edition of Ottawa's signature poutine festival. 100+ poutine varieties. Live music, Kids Zone, Bevvy Garden, exotic poutine competition, and NEW Ontario Buttertart Festival on-site. Free admission; food and drink purchased from vendors. Transit accessible; loads of parking on-site. Close to Billings Bridge Mall.
THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Film noir musical by Catalyst Theatre based on real female WWII operatives. Genre-busting multilingual production blending spy fiction, graphic novel aesthetics, and original music. Ages 13+. Running through May 9. […]
Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show
42nd annual show by Ottawa Orchid Society. Hundreds of blooming orchids on display, vendors selling orchids, free workshops, Ikebana and photography displays. Free parking in Lots 8 & 9. Tripod […]
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 foods. Buskers and musicians on-site. Free street parking Sundays; underground parking $4/hr.
Singles Mingle Fest
Meet new people and enjoy a lively social atmosphere at this large-scale singles mingle event. Featuring music, comedy, interactive games, and structured activities designed to spark conversation, the event offers […]
Why Sci-Fi – NACO Family Adventures
Family classical concert by the NAC Orchestra. Ages 5–12. Prepare to blast off with the NAC Orchestra on an intergalactic musical adventure! Experience the thrill and wonder of science fiction brought to life through dazzling works, including John Williams's theme from Star Wars, Jesse Montgomery's Starburst, and Debussy's Clair de lune. This cosmic journey will […]
Cattle Decapitation – 30 Years of Inhumanity
American death metal/grindcore band Cattle Decapitation celebrating their 30th anniversary. All ages.
James Ehnes in Recital – Great Performers Series
World-renowned Canadian violinist James Ehnes celebrates his 50th birthday with a solo recital of his favourite works, accompanied by pianist Andrew Armstrong. Ehnes holds 12 Juno Awards — the most of any classical musician in history. Program includes Sinding, Brahms, and more.