Events
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […]
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Preston Street Bicycle Races (Criterium)
The 52nd edition of Ottawa's longest-running bike race closes Preston Street in Little Italy and transforms Corso Italia into a criterium racecourse with events for juniors, masters, and elite cyclists […]
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Preston Street Bicycle Races
Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's longest-running street criterium transforms Preston Street in Little Italy into a heart-pumping cycling circuit for riders and spectators of all ages. Junior races, masters categories, and elite cyclists navigate […]
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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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2026 Cappies Gala
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Cappies Gala celebrates outstanding high school theatre students from over 20 Ottawa-area schools on the grand Southam Hall stage, with awards spanning performance, critique, costumes, lighting, and choreography in an evening running approximately three hours. This is a beloved annual tradition in the Ottawa theatre community and a milestone moment for participating students 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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Parliament Pilates
Free outdoor mat Pilates sessions return to Parliament Hill this summer, offering a welcoming fitness class against one of Canada's most iconic backdrops. Classes are designed to be accessible to all levels with an emphasis on movement, stretching, and recharging in an open-air community setting on the Hill lawn. Participants should bring their own mat […]
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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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Comedy in Kanata
1 Ron Maslin Way, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A7 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaKanata's homegrown stand-up comedy show celebrates five years of local laughs with headliner Bobby Knauff performing at the Ron Maslin Playhouse. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show runs approximately two and a half hours in an intimate theatre setting with a welcoming local comedy crowd. Free parking is available on site and the […]
