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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T203000
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SUMMARY:GoodLife HYROX Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:First-ever HYROX event in Canada’s capital — a major milestone for the global fitness racing community. Thousands of athletes competing across singles\, doubles\, mixed doubles\, relay\, pro\, and adaptive divisions. The standardized HYROX format: 8 x 1 km run alternated with 8 functional workout stations (SkiErg\, Sled Push\, Sled Pull\, Burpee Broad Jumps\, Rowing\, Farmers Carry\, Sandbag Lunges\, Wall Balls). EY Centre is 3 km from Ottawa airport (YOW). Spectators welcome. Athletes must bring ID; check-in only on race day. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/goodlife-hyrox-ottawa/
LOCATION:South Ottawa · EY Centre\, 4899 Uplands Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:CanGames Tabletop Game Convention
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s longest-running volunteer-led gaming convention\, held annually on the Victoria Day long weekend since 1977. 300+ games across 8 time slots including board games\, miniature games\, and roleplaying games. Vendor marketplace open Sat 10 AM–3 PM. Full bar and meal service on site. Badges required — online pre-registration recommended. Partially wheelchair accessible (main floor and rink). Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/cangames-tabletop-game-convention/
LOCATION:Centretown · Rideau Curling Club\, 715 Cooper St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions
DESCRIPTION:CEBL professional basketball. Ottawa BlackJacks vs. the back-to-back CEBL champion Niagara River Lions — a marquee Victoria Day matchup. Highlighted in the BlackJacks’ schedule announcement as a key home game. The Arena at TD Place\, capacity 5\,500–8\,585. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-blackjacks-vs-niagara-river-lions/
LOCATION:Glebe · The Arena at TD Place\, 1000 Palladium Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Sports
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays - NAC
DESCRIPTION:Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing\, dancing\, games\, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/toddler-tuesdays-nac-may19/
LOCATION:Peter A. Herrndorf Place\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 3: Final assembly)
DESCRIPTION: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 hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins.   \nParticipants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter\, this workshop is open to all. It will be a fun and welcoming environment\, where stories will be told\, and laughter will be shared.   \nJoin us for an interactive and engaging session\, connecting with others and leaving with a sense of fulfilment and gratitude.    \nWorkshop schedule (three evenings\, 5:30pm-8:30pm): \nTuesday May 5 – Beading the Vamp: Participants will have the opportunity to bead moccasin vamps—the beautifully decorated top part of a moccasin—while learning about their cultural significance in Indigenous traditions\nTuesday May 12: Making the moccasin\nTuesday May 19: Final assembly\nParticipants should be committed to attending all three sessions. \nThis workshop takes place at 1 Elgin Street\, in the National Arts Centre’s Atelier Shenkman Smith which is located across from the Box Office.  \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/beaded-vamp-and-moccasin-workshop-part-3-final-assembly/
LOCATION:Atelier Shenkman Smith\, NAC\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T220000
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SUMMARY:Oniro - Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience\nAs night falls\, the trees of Parc Oméga come to life and tell the story of the wolf cub Oniro. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory adventure\, where animals\, light and poetry meet. \nDiscover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections\, enchanting scenery\, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature! \nThe Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux. The first visits take place at sunset.
URL:https://613times.com/event/oniro-magical-forrest-walk-night-may22-23/
LOCATION:Parc Omega\, 399\, route 323 North\, Montebello\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T105000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays - NAC
DESCRIPTION:Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing\, dancing\, games\, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/toddler-tuesdays-nac-may26/
LOCATION:Peter A. Herrndorf Place\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Oniro - Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience\nAs night falls\, the trees of Parc Oméga come to life and tell the story of the wolf cub Oniro. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory adventure\, where animals\, light and poetry meet. \nDiscover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections\, enchanting scenery\, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature! \nThe Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux. The first visits take place at sunset.
URL:https://613times.com/event/oniro-magical-forrest-walk-night-may29-30/
LOCATION:Parc Omega\, 399\, route 323 North\, Montebello\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Nightlife Events
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided\, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures\, including safety practices\, proper tool handling\, and foundational artistic methods. \nLed in an indoor setting\, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the opportunity to shape their own creation while learning about this distinctive winter tradition. \nAgenda\nIntroduction (5min) and Instructor Demo (10 min)\nWelcome & safety briefing + Ice basics: how ice is made\, properties\, and why clarity matters + Demonstration of tools used in. Live carving of a simple design (e.g.\, flower\, star) + Explain tool technique\, texture\, and control\, Q&A session \nHands-On Session (45min to 1 hour)\nParticipants carve pre-prepared ice blocks + Instructors provide guidance + Emphasis on techniques\, basic shapes\, symmetry\, and light interaction \nShowcase & Photo Session (5 min) and Cleanup (5min)\nDisplay of finished sculptures + Lighting setup to highlight clarity and refraction
URL:https://613times.com/event/anyone-can-sculpt-ice-ottawas-hands-on-ice-sculpting-workshop-may30/
LOCATION:Canadian Ice Carver’s Clubhouse\, 42 Antares Drive\, Unit 110\, Nepean\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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