Events
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Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Canadian Ice Carver's Clubhouse 42 Antares Drive, Unit 110, Nepean, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDiscover 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 […]
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Glengarry Renaissance Festival
Glengarry County Fairgrounds 35 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario, CanadaThe Glengarry Renaissance Festival is an annual two-day immersive festival transporting attendees to a medieval Scottish village of the 1500s, held in Maxville approximately one hour from Ottawa. The festival features live jousting with knights on horseback, falconry demonstrations, sword demonstrations, bardic entertainment, stage shows, interactive Renaissance characters, and vendors selling period-appropriate goods and food […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaYear-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.
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Ottawa LMHSC Mock Trial
Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAn immersive mock trial designed for supervisors, managers, owners, and corporate leaders, placing participants at the centre of a real-world fall incident in which a worker fell from elevation during residential construction. Participants analyze the circumstances, evaluate on-site decision-making, and assess potential liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The event runs four hours […]
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Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFrame of Mind is the 9th exhibition in the Creative Space program, a partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery celebrating its 10th year of using artmaking as a tool for wellness and community connection. The exhibition features work created across fall and winter sessions using acrylic painting and […]
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Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA free, family-friendly drop-in fitness session led by Indigenous instructor Amanda Fox that incorporates Powwow-style movement and dance into an accessible workout format open to all ages and fitness levels. The session takes place in the Peter A. Herrndorf Place at the National Arts Centre, one of Ottawa's most prominent cultural venues on Elgin Street. […]
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SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree 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. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree 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.
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Le R Premier – Concert TROY
ByWard Market, Club SAW 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLe R Premier, a Canada-Benin artist, launches his EP TROY at Club SAW Ottawa in a concert blending poetic rap and afro-futurism, with limited tickets available for this intimate venue. Club SAW is a well-respected arts venue in the ByWard Market area known for supporting emerging and experimental artists across genres. The show runs from […]
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Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Vancouver Bandits
Glebe · The Arena at TD Place 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa BlackJacks host the Vancouver Bandits in a Canadian Elite Basketball League regular season game at the Arena at TD Place. The BlackJacks are Ottawa's professional basketball franchise competing […]
