Events
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Main Street Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, and more. Live music and special programming on-site. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Weekly, outdoor producer-only market with 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more, all within 100 km of Ottawa. Live market music on site. Food court with lunch options. Free street parking nearby. Pets allowed. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival
Puppets Up! takes over downtown Almonte with more than 70 puppet performances from 13 international troupes across 7 theatres. The festival includes daily free parades and street entertainment plus a […]
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Voices from the South Festival
The 5th edition of Voices from the South Festival celebrates the music, culture and flavours of the Global South at University Square. The lineup spans jazz, folk, flamenco, mariachi, Afro […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Producer-only market: fresh produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products. Live music, buskers, and special programming weekly. Underground parking at $4/hr. Free street parking on Sundays along Bank […]
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Nepean Night Market
Ottawa's beloved outdoor night market runs every Sunday all summer with local vendors, food trucks, and live music in a casual community setting. Stroll through makers and artisan stalls, grab […]
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Grace Petrie
Featured1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaUK folk songwriter Grace Petrie brings her politically charged, razor sharp lyricism to the NAC's Fourth Stage for two nights. Her LGBTQ anthem Black Tie has racked up 1.5 million […]
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Turkwaz & Medusa
FeaturedTurkwaz and Medusa Quartet unite eight musicians for a free open air concert on the NAC's Wood Terrace overlooking the Rideau Canal. The two groups fuse Sufi devotional songs, Balkan […]
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Gloucester Night Market
FeaturedGloucester · Earl Armstrong Arena 2020 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOutdoor evening market every Mid Friday (May to October 2026) celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. August 14, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) September 18, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) October 16, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May-October). Event […]
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Cars & Coffee Ottawa
Featured1015 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCars & Coffee Ottawa gathers classic, exotic, luxury and performance vehicles for a lively car culture meetup at Lansdowne Park. The event includes local food options, exhibitors and a welcoming […]
