• CIBC Tulip Trek: self-guided scavenger hunt through the gardens

    Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    A family scavenger hunt through Commissioners Park. Start at Dow's Lake Pavilion to pick up your first clue and explorer tools. Crack 6 clues hidden throughout the park while learning the history of the tulip festival. Final mission: find the Groundskeeper's hidden shed and turn on the water to save the tulips. Your receipt is […]

  • Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi

    Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Hop-on, hop-off golf cart service covering the full 1.2 km length of the festival. Three stops: South End Hub (near Carleton University parking and south Info Centre) → Mid-Festival Stop (steps from OC Transpo buses, food trucks, artisan vendors, Dutch Pavilion, and Booth St. Info Centre) → Great Lawn Gateway (access to O-Train, Dow's Lake […]

  • Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games

    Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    A drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games, creative building stations, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.

  • Best Fest Ottawa – Premium Food, Drink & Local Goods Festival

    The Glebe · Lansdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa's premium food and drink event hosted by The Best Eats 613. Vendors in BBQ, Indian, fried chicken, Italian, Japanese and more. Local breweries, wines, hand-crafted cocktails. Ticket includes event entry; food and beverages purchased separately from vendors on-site.

  • Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026

    NAC · Fourth Stage 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Music industry event by Cranium Arts Project connecting professionals with musicians and artists. Friday schedule: 5:15–6:25 PM Artist Branding and Identity panel. Weekend includes networking sessions, panels with music professionals, masterclasses, and a showcase of emerging talent. Saturday events also at NAC. Free admission.

  • Ottawa Titans Home Opener – Québec Capitales vs. Ottawa Titans

    Vanier · Ottawa Stadium (RCGT Park) 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Season opener vs. four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales. First 5,000 fans receive a FREE jersey (XL). Post-game fireworks. Food trucks and activities for all ages. Free OC Transpo transit with ticket on game day (3 PM–3 hrs after game). Parking is limited – transit recommended.

  • Deux Voix, Une Capitale – The Box

    Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa band The Box performing live under the "Deux Voix, Une Capitale" billing. 19+ show. Catch Canadian band The Box live at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux Voix, Une Capitale series. Led by founding member Jean-Marc Pisapia, the Montreal-based progressive rock group brings their signature sound to Ottawa for an unforgettable night […]

  • Mage Tears, Ebril Show

    ByWard Market · FONO Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Two-act show at FONO. Ticketed event. Mage Tears and Ebril are performing a joint concert at FONO in Ottawa ON May 8, 2026, as part of their Ontario tour. The show, which includes a 19+ licensed event and features alternative sounds, is part of a tour scheduled through May 2026.