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SUMMARY:270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
DESCRIPTION: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 studio of legendary Canadian photographer and festival founder Malak Karsh. Entrance at the Great Lawn at Preston Rd. and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Your receipt is your ticket. Spots fill fast — book in advance.
URL:https://613times.com/event/270-west-consulting-presents-the-tulip-trail/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
DESCRIPTION: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 Pavilion\, Dow’s Lake Info Centre\, Tulip Trek and Tulip Trail entrances). Passes are limited — book in advance. First-come\, first-served on the day.
URL:https://613times.com/event/polestar-ottawa-tulip-taxi/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
DESCRIPTION:A 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.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neo-financial-play-zone-featuring-velocity-games/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
DESCRIPTION:Ontario 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.  \nIntroduce a friend to fishing\, go out on your own or join an event.\nOFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year: the 3-day Family Day weekend in February\, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and a full 9 days in July\, which coincides with National Fishing Week. \nParticipants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement\, Ontario fishing regulations\, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days. \nWho is it for?\nAll ages – Family\nFREE \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending. \nFollow fishing rules\nFree fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery\, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing for free during a free fishing period you must: \nfollow conservation licence catch limits\nobey size limits and sanctuaries\nfollow the fishing regulations\ncarry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government\, showing your name and date of birth
URL:https://613times.com/event/free-fishing-weekend-ontario-may9-10/
LOCATION:Various Ottawa-area waterbodies\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
DESCRIPTION:Brand-new spring festival for Saunders Farm’s 50th anniversary. Nearly 500\,000 tulips in 100+ varieties set within a 6-acre apple orchard. Features a Dutch windmill\, artistic installations\, strolling musicians\, and interactive performers. \nFood options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. \nExact 2026 daily hours not yet published – check saundersfarm.com before visiting. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulipfest-at-saunders-farm/
LOCATION:Saunders Farm\, Rural West Ottawa\, 7893 Bleeks Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
DESCRIPTION:15 Town Criers and Consorts from across Ontario compete at the festival. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and Capital Heritage Connexion. Cries begin at noon; the final cry finishes at 5 PM. Open to all spectators — no tickets needed.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ontario-guild-of-town-criers-competition/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual plant sale featuring many of the region’s top specialty growers and nursery vendors. Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton on hand for free gardening advice. Plant check service available under canopy. Refreshments available on site. New and used gardening books for sale. Rain or Shine. Admission free; donations to FCEF gratefully accepted. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/friends-of-the-farm-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Central Experimental Farm · Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building\, 960 Carling Ave & Maple Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:2026 Rockstar Music Spring Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Student music showcase open to all ages and levels. Great music\, gifts\, and family fun. Performers enter free. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
URL:https://613times.com/event/2026-rockstar-music-spring-showcase/
LOCATION:Downtown Ottawa · Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Flower Fun Run (Mother's Day)
DESCRIPTION:An official Canadian Tulip Festival event run by Somersault Events. Takes place along a closed scenic course through the festival grounds at Dow’s Lake. Limited to 600 participants — sells out early. Distances: 1K Kids Run (12 and under\, includes medal) and 5K Run or Walk/Stroll. All ages and abilities welcome. Included with registration: race bib\, professional timing\, on-course nutrition\, race photography\, podium prizes for top 3 male/female/non-binary in the 5K\, post-race snacks. Bib pickup: May 9 (3–6 PM) at Full Cycle Hintonburg\, 7 Hamilton Ave N; or May 10 starting 11:30 AM at the festival near Preston and Queen Elizabeth Dr. Online registration deadline: May 5 at 6 PM.
URL:https://613times.com/event/flower-fun-run-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Guided Family Paint Party
DESCRIPTION:Guided paint night led by experienced artist Timka. Participants paint “Moonlight Owls” – an owl scene in a moonlit sky using black\, blue\, orange\, pink\, and white. All painting supplies included. Designed for teens and up. Group discount: bring 3 friends to save 15%. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before event. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/guided-family-paint-party/
LOCATION:Centretown · Dosa Spot\, 895 Bank St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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