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Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show
Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnnual event showcasing the latest products, gear and trips for every type of outdoor enthusiast. The Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show has something for everyone who loves being outdoors, from paddling and camping to adventure travel and family activities. Enjoy free admission and free parking, see the products, plan the trips and enjoy the presentations […]
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Spring Craft Market (Mother’s Day edition)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnother edition of the Spring Craft Market, a vibrant showcase of local creative culture. Shop from a curated selection of handmade goods, makers, producers and artists, all while supporting small businesses in our community. It’s the perfect opportunity to buy your Mother’s Day gifts!
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Ottawa Clay Festival
The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPresented 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. It always begins when the Spring Pottery Sale opens its doors at 3 pm. At 5 pm, join us for the Annual Juried […]
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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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Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 1: Beading the Vamp)
Atelier Shenkman Smith, NAC Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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. Participants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. […]
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Ottawa – Mothers in Bloom Holistic Healing Fair™
Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWellness 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.
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Flower Fun Run (Mother’s Day)
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAn 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 starting and finishing at Ottawa City Hall. The event includes a Running and Fitness Expo (May 21–23), a Festival Plaza with a beer garden and […]
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Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
Somerset Street West between Bronson Ave and Bell St Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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, […]
