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SUMMARY:Ottawa Clay Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Ottawa Guild of Potters. Features spring pottery sale with 30+ local potters\, annual juried exhibition\, live pottery demonstrations\, pottery throwdown\, and kids’ clay area. Free admission. All ages welcome. \nIt always begins when the Spring Pottery Sale opens its doors at 3 pm. At 5 pm\, join us for the Annual Juried Exhibition award announcements\, hosted by the juror. The exhibition is then open for the public to enjoy all weekend\, with host potters available to answer questions. \nAll weekend long\, in addition to the Spring Pottery Sale and Annual Exhibition\, you can enjoy: \nA lively pottery throw down\, where potters go head-to-head in creative clay challenges\nFascinating pottery demonstrations to inspire future potters\nA dedicated children’s clay area for kids to get some hands-on creative fun\nAdult playtime on the wheel\, where you can get some help to give the wheel a spin\nLive music to keep the atmosphere vibrant and festive \nMay 1-3\, 2026: \nFriday\, 3 pm to 9 pm\nSaturday\, 10 am to 6 pm\nSunday\, 10 am to 5 pm
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-clay-festival/
LOCATION:The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne\, 1525 Princess Patricia Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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. \nLed in an indoor setting\, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the opportunity to shape their own creation while learning about this distinctive winter tradition. \nAgenda\nIntroduction (5min) and Instructor Demo (10 min)\nWelcome & safety briefing + Ice basics: how ice is made\, properties\, and why clarity matters + Demonstration of tools used in. Live carving of a simple design (e.g.\, flower\, star) + Explain tool technique\, texture\, and control\, Q&A session \nHands-On Session (45min to 1 hour)\nParticipants carve pre-prepared ice blocks + Instructors provide guidance + Emphasis on techniques\, basic shapes\, symmetry\, and light interaction \nShowcase & Photo Session (5 min) and Cleanup (5min)\nDisplay of finished sculptures + Lighting setup to highlight clarity and refraction
URL:https://613times.com/event/anyone-can-sculpt-ice-ottawas-hands-on-ice-sculpting-workshop-may2/
LOCATION:Canadian Ice Carver’s Clubhouse\, 42 Antares Drive\, Unit 110\, Nepean\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays - NAC
DESCRIPTION: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 the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/toddler-tuesdays-nac-may5/
LOCATION:Peter A. Herrndorf Place\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T173000
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SUMMARY:Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 1: Beading the Vamp)
DESCRIPTION:The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins with a beaded vamp. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins.   \nParticipants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter\, this workshop is open to all. It will be a fun and welcoming environment\, where stories will be told\, and laughter will be shared.   \nJoin us for an interactive and engaging session\, connecting with others and leaving with a sense of fulfilment and gratitude.    \nWorkshop schedule (three evenings\, 5:30pm-8:30pm): \nTuesday May 5 – Beading the Vamp: Participants will have the opportunity to bead moccasin vamps—the beautifully decorated top part of a moccasin—while learning about their cultural significance in Indigenous traditions\nTuesday May 12: Making the moccasin\nTuesday May 19: Final assembly\nParticipants should be committed to attending all three sessions. \nThis workshop takes place at 1 Elgin Street\, in the National Arts Centre’s Atelier Shenkman Smith which is located across from the Box Office.  \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/beaded-vamp-and-moccasin-workshop-part-1-beading-the-vamp/
LOCATION:Atelier Shenkman Smith\, NAC\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Ottawa - Mothers in Bloom Holistic Healing Fair™
DESCRIPTION:Wellness and holistic fair celebrating nurturing energy and self-care. Features readers\, makers\, healers\, crystals\, natural products\, and heart-centered small businesses. First 30 attendees receive swag bags. Free face painting for kids all day. Free workshops and talks. Door prize ballots with each purchase. Ripple Rewards Plinko prizes.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-mothers-in-bloom-holistic-healing-fair/
LOCATION:Nepean Sportsplex\, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Markets
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SUMMARY:Flower Fun Run (Mother's Day)
DESCRIPTION:An official Canadian Tulip Festival event run by Somersault Events. Takes place along a closed scenic course through the festival grounds at Dow’s Lake. Limited to 600 participants — sells out early. Distances: 1K Kids Run (12 and under\, includes medal) and 5K Run or Walk/Stroll. All ages and abilities welcome. Included with registration: race bib\, professional timing\, on-course nutrition\, race photography\, podium prizes for top 3 male/female/non-binary in the 5K\, post-race snacks. Bib pickup: May 9 (3–6 PM) at Full Cycle Hintonburg\, 7 Hamilton Ave N; or May 10 starting 11:30 AM at the festival near Preston and Queen Elizabeth Dr. Online registration deadline: May 5 at 6 PM.
URL:https://613times.com/event/flower-fun-run-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Wild Colour
DESCRIPTION: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 in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens\, this exhibition explores how animals\, plants and minerals use colour to communicate\, attract mates\, and survive. Museum admission is required and can be purchased online for a 10% discount; the museum is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is suitable for all ages\, especially curious families\, and runs until January 10\, 2027. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/wild-colour/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Nature\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T160014Z
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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. \nLed in an indoor setting\, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the opportunity to shape their own creation while learning about this distinctive winter tradition. \nAgenda\nIntroduction (5min) and Instructor Demo (10 min)\nWelcome & safety briefing + Ice basics: how ice is made\, properties\, and why clarity matters + Demonstration of tools used in. Live carving of a simple design (e.g.\, flower\, star) + Explain tool technique\, texture\, and control\, Q&A session \nHands-On Session (45min to 1 hour)\nParticipants carve pre-prepared ice blocks + Instructors provide guidance + Emphasis on techniques\, basic shapes\, symmetry\, and light interaction \nShowcase & Photo Session (5 min) and Cleanup (5min)\nDisplay of finished sculptures + Lighting setup to highlight clarity and refraction
URL:https://613times.com/event/anyone-can-sculpt-ice-ottawas-hands-on-ice-sculpting-workshop-may16/
LOCATION:Canadian Ice Carver’s Clubhouse\, 42 Antares Drive\, Unit 110\, Nepean\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 starting and finishing at Ottawa City Hall.\nThe event includes a Running and Fitness Expo (May 21–23)\, a Festival Plaza with a beer garden and live DJ\, elite athlete competition\, and charity fundraising through the Desjardins Charity Challenge. \nAll registered participants receive free OC Transpo transit on race weekend\, and public transit is the recommended way to access downtown given road closures. \nThe event welcomes runners of all abilities from beginners to elites\, and spectators are welcome to cheer along the route for free. Race registration is required and many distances are sold out; check the Run Ottawa website for availability. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026\, transforming Somerset Street West into a vibrant two-day outdoor celebration of culture\, cuisine\, and community in the heart of Ottawa’s Chinatown. The market features street food spanning traditional Chinese dishes\, dumplings\, BBQ skewers\, bubble tea\, and fusion desserts alongside live performances including lion dances\, martial arts demonstrations\, and local artisan vendors. Admission is free and the event is entirely outdoors on one of Ottawa’s most culturally rich streets\, accessible by OC Transpo bus routes along Somerset. The festival is family-friendly and open to all ages\, with entertainment and food programming running continuously throughout both days. This is one of the most visually vibrant and community-driven events on Ottawa’s spring calendar\, making it a strong option for anyone seeking a distinctive neighbourhood experience. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-chinatown-night-market/
LOCATION:Somerset Street West between Bronson Ave and Bell St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food & Drink,Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T120000
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SUMMARY:Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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. \nLed in an indoor setting\, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the opportunity to shape their own creation while learning about this distinctive winter tradition. \nAgenda\nIntroduction (5min) and Instructor Demo (10 min)\nWelcome & safety briefing + Ice basics: how ice is made\, properties\, and why clarity matters + Demonstration of tools used in. Live carving of a simple design (e.g.\, flower\, star) + Explain tool technique\, texture\, and control\, Q&A session \nHands-On Session (45min to 1 hour)\nParticipants carve pre-prepared ice blocks + Instructors provide guidance + Emphasis on techniques\, basic shapes\, symmetry\, and light interaction \nShowcase & Photo Session (5 min) and Cleanup (5min)\nDisplay of finished sculptures + Lighting setup to highlight clarity and refraction
URL:https://613times.com/event/anyone-can-sculpt-ice-ottawas-hands-on-ice-sculpting-workshop-may30/
LOCATION:Canadian Ice Carver’s Clubhouse\, 42 Antares Drive\, Unit 110\, Nepean\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T173000
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SUMMARY:Glengarry Renaissance Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 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 including turkey legs. Admission pricing is available through the festival website and the event is held outdoors at the fairgrounds; Maxville is accessible by car via Highway 417. The festival is explicitly family-friendly and suitable for all ages\, with programming designed to entertain children and adults equally. This is one of the most unique and immersive seasonal events in the Ottawa region\, offering an experience that is genuinely unlike any standard festival. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/glengarry-renaissance-festival/
LOCATION:Glengarry County Fairgrounds\, 35 Fair Street\, Maxville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family,Festivals,Food & Drink,Markets
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