• Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey

    380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and […]

  • Wild Colour

    Canadian Museum of Nature Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum […]

    CA$17
  • Kanata Ribfest May 2026

    Kanata · Community Hub 400 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season. Multi-day outdoor event in Kanata. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. Festival […]

  • Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

    Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada's largest and most celebrated annual road race event, featuring seven races including the Ottawa Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K, and Kids Marathon, all […]

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

    The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 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 […]

  • 2026 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Induction Evening

    The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    In-person celebration honouring legends of Ottawa's local sports scene. Inductees include Rachel Homan, Emma Miskew, Val St. Germain, Jason York, Keith Brown, and the 1976 Rockland Nats. Schedule: 5–6:30 PM […]

  • Ottawa Improv Festival

    Downtown Ottawa · Arts Court 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Ottawa Improv Festival is an annual three-night comedy festival produced by the Improv Embassy, featuring local, national, and international improv comedy performers across multiple shows each night at Arts […]

  • Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market

    LeBreton Flats Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Celebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Event details can change, so verify with […]