Events for November 28, 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 […]
Wonder World
Wonder World is an interactive family experience at the Canadian Museum of History built for curious kids and the grown ups exploring with them. It features Kids Celebrate! from the […]
Elmvale Ward Seance
Jaymes White brings his sold-out Victorian séance home to Ottawa inside a historic ward rarely open to the public. Since 2015 the séance has drawn more than 25,000 participants, and […]
Elmvale Ward Seance
The Elmvale Ward Seance is an authentic Victorian seance held inside a historic Ottawa ward that is rarely open to the public. Host Jaymes White has run sold-out seances since […]
European Union Film Festival
The European Union Film Festival returns to Ottawa with independent cinema from across Europe at the Ottawa Art Gallery's Alma Duncan Salon. Opening weekend screens an Irish film on Friday […]
SONDER Video Art Exhibition
SONDER is an interactive video art exhibition by Ottawa artist Rich Loen, premiering at Salon Des Bananes on Carling Avenue. The work explores the idea of sonder, the realization that […]
Trees of Hope for CHEO
Trees of Hope fills the halls of the Fairmont Château Laurier with beautifully decorated Christmas trees to kick off the holiday season for a good cause. Visitors can tour the […]
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights is a two kilometre drive-through trail of sparkling LED holiday displays you enjoy from the warmth of your car. It opens November 21 and runs into early […]
The Nutcracker: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens dance Fernand Nault's beloved Nutcracker with live music from the NAC Orchestra, a holiday tradition since 1964. Follow Clara and her Prince to the Land of […]
The Museum’s Christmas Market
More than 100 exhibitors fill the Canadian Museum of History for its annual Christmas Market across the river in Gatineau. Shop Christmas decorations, woodcraft, glass, artisanal spirits, handcrafted jewelry, fashion […]
The Comeback
The Comeback is a funny, heartfelt play about a Métis writer and his settler wife whose surprise pregnancy brings their families and old tensions together. Written by real-life couple Trish Cooper and Sam Vint, it is a co-production with Edmonton's Citadel Theatre. Previews start November 26, opening night is November 27, and the November 28 […]
Alight at Night
Alight at Night lights up a 19th-century village with more than a million lights for an all-ages holiday outing. Visitors can enjoy activity stations, visit St. Nicolas and catch a […]
Vintage Village of Lights
Vintage Village of Lights turns a 1920s and 30s heritage village into a postcard-perfect holiday scene. Stroll festive vignettes and light displays through the historic buildings. The first weekend runs […]
Holiday Market at the Parkdale Public Market
The Parkdale Holiday Market returns as a seasonal stop for winter decorations and holiday tree shopping. Browse festive finds and pick out seasonal décor for home. It runs from November […]
April Wine with Andy Curran
Canadian rock legends April Wine celebrate more than five decades of hits at Hard Rock Live Ottawa. Andy Curran joins the bill. The show starts at 7 PM. Event details […]
Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas
Folk storyteller Lennie Gallant and his band bring The Innkeeper's Christmas, a show of original holiday songs, stories and on-screen visuals, to the NAC. Gallant is the 2026 Canadian Folk […]