Events for July 25, 2026
Wild Colour
Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum […]
Intertwined – A concurrent exhibition
Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2, 2026, bringing together artists to explore humanity's increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their […]
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
Ottawa's award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city's haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa's most infamous […]
Light at Night Kayaking
Paddle downtown Ottawa's Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city's most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches from Patterson Creek, winding past Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, and the Rideau Canal Locks as the city skyline lights up around you. All experience […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Shakespeare in the Park Tour
Shakespeare's beloved tale of love, magic, and mischief in an enchanted forest launches its Ottawa touring run on June 29 with the 2026 outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Tour
A Company of Fools tours Ottawa parks with an outdoor staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream set against a Greek island backdrop inspired by 70s disco. The comedy follows four […]
Digital Archive: Experimental Selections from the SAW Video Mediatheque
To mark DARC's 45th anniversary, Digital Archive presents a looped screening of experimental works drawn from the SAW Video Mediatheque's historic digital library. Each staff member selected one archival piece, […]
Summer Maze Days
Family adventure park programming through July with mazes, jumbo jumpers, a splash pad, wagon rides, play structures and a slide. Suited for families with kids of all ages. Event details […]
Akoustik
Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from […]
Festival Parasol
Turns the casino grounds into a summer escape with beach parties, country music nights, Latin fiestas, family afternoons and DJ sets. Located a short drive from downtown Ottawa across the […]
LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival
LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival brings three nights of stand up comedy to venues across the city, featuring some of the funniest voices in Canada and beyond. The festival runs from […]
Kanata Night Market
The Kanata Night Market, presented by T&T Supermarket, sets up in the Hazeldean Mall parking lot with vendors, food, and entertainment inspired by traditional Asian night markets. The market runs from July 23 through July 26 with free admission. It brings a mix of shopping, street food, and community atmosphere to Kanata. This event suits […]
10-Minute Play Festival
Kanata Theatre presents its 5th annual 10-Minute Play Festival at the Ron Maslin Playhouse, showcasing short works from local playwrights and performers. The festival began in 2021 as a training […]
Chamberfest 2026 – Signature Series
Large-scale collaborations between world-renowned chamber musicians as part of Ottawa Chamberfest's summer festival. The Signature Series is sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo. Event details can change, so verify […]
Mirandolina – Theatre Under the Stars
Odyssey Theatre's outdoor summer production, an adaptation of Goldoni's Commedia classic "The Mistress of the Inn," full of flirtation, disguise and physical comedy. Sunday matinees are pay-what-you-wish. Event details can […]
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. the ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […]
Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival
The Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival returns to Britannia Beach for what organizers call the city's biggest Afro-Caribbean celebration. The three day event runs from July 24 through July 26 with a […]
Night Waves
Night Waves turns Calypso Waterpark in Limoges into an evening destination with a drone light show lighting up the sky over the park. The event runs from July 24 through […]
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
Main Street Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, […]
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Outdoor producer-only market for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more — all within 100 km of Ottawa. […]
Odesa Classics: Festival in Exile
Classical music performance presented as part of Chamberfest's summer programming, showcasing Ukrainian musicians in exile. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
Ottawa Tamil Fest
Ottawa Tamil Fest, also called Tamil Fest Kondattam, brings live music, dance, sports, food, and cultural displays to Clarke Fields Park. The free festival celebrates Tamil culture and welcomes all […]
Carivibe
Carivibe brings a Caribbean beach and food festival to Skate & Play, featuring tropical cuisine, tropical drinks, and soca and reggae inspired entertainment. Tickets start at $17.31 and up. The […]
Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market
The Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market sets up at Head Street Square with local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal treats. Admission is free and the market runs monthly through […]
VegOttawa Fest
Indoor plant-based food and lifestyle festival with roughly 70 exhibitors spanning food, drink, merchandise and non-profits, plus expert speakers and family-friendly activities. Free admission, donations appreciated. Event details can change, […]
Music in the Woods
Open-air forest concert with local acts and a headline performer, plus a kids zone with games and activities and food trucks on-site. Family-friendly community event in Orleans. Event details can […]
Evenings at Zibi
Evenings at Zibi is a curated outdoor series running approximately every two weeks on Saturdays from 5 to 10 PM between June and September 2026, set at Head Street Square […]