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270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA 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 […]
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Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaHop-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
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.
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedOntario 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 […]
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Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
FeaturedBrand-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. Food options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. Exact […]
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Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
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.
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Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
Central Experimental Farm · Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building 960 Carling Ave & Maple Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnnual 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. […]
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2026 Rockstar Music Spring Showcase
Downtown Ottawa · Arts Court 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStudent 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.
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Flower Fun Run (Mother’s Day)
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 […]
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Guided Family Paint Party
Centretown · Dosa Spot 895 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaGuided 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 […]
