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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 […]
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Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show
Featured42nd 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 photographers welcome. The Ottawa Orchid Show is back! Come for more spectacular orchid displays and thousands of orchids for purchase! Advanced Entry Tickets are Back! […]
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Why Sci-Fi – NACO Family Adventures
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFamily 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 […]
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Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 1: Beading the Vamp)
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins with a beaded vamp. This workshop provides participants with […]
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270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
A NEW immersive 40-minute experience tracing 4,000 years of tulip history across 12,000 km. The journey covers: wild tulips in the Central Asian Mountains (2000 BCE) → Silk Road and Ottoman Empire tulip gardens → Dutch Tulipmania financial bubble → Canada's WWII legacy and the Royal Gift of Tulips → a photo op in the […]
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Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
Hop-on, hop-off golf cart service covering the full 1.2 km length of the festival. Three stops: South End Hub (near Carleton University parking and south Info Centre) → Mid-Festival Stop (steps from OC Transpo buses, food trucks, artisan vendors, Dutch Pavilion, and Booth St. Info Centre) → Great Lawn Gateway (access to O-Train, Dow's Lake […]
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Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games, creative building stations, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.
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Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAustralian comedy trio performing live. Character-driven humour rooted in immigrant family experiences. Sold out arenas in Australia. Net capacity 2,035. All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. VIP upgrade available separately. Final sale – no exchanges or refunds.
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
FeaturedExperience 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 […]
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario Free Fishing Weekend runs May 9-10, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families, beginners, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points. Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join […]
