• 613 flea market

    Free

    Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. Verify current location on their website before going.

  • Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop

    Canadian Ice Carver's Clubhouse 42 Antares Drive, Unit 110, Nepean, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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. Led in an indoor setting, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with […]

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

    Free

    Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared foods. Buskers and musicians on-site. Free street parking Sundays; underground parking $4/hr.

  • Toddler Tuesdays – NAC

    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.

  • Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 3: Final assembly)

    Atelier Shenkman Smith, NAC Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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. Participants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. […]

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

    Free

    Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared foods. Buskers and musicians on-site. Free street parking […]

  • SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)

    Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Free

    Free weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. […]

  • Toddler Tuesdays – NAC

    Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]