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  • Main Street Farmers' Market

    Main Street Farmers’ Market

    Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, and more. Live music and special programming on-site. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

    Free to enter

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro

    Weekly, outdoor producer-only market with 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more, all within 100 km of Ottawa. Live market music on site. Food court with lunch options. Free street parking nearby. Pets allowed. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

    Free entry

  • Taste of Ottawa – Festival of Flavours

    Taste of Ottawa is a first time multicultural food and culture festival celebrating the diverse traditions that make the city unique. The two day event runs from 11 AM to 11 PM and features global cuisine, food trucks, artisan vendors, and cultural performances. It is designed with family friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere for […]

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)

    Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Producer-only market: fresh produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products. Live music, buskers, and special programming weekly. Underground parking at $4/hr. Free street parking on Sundays along Bank […]

    Free to enter

  • Manotick Soapbox Derby

    The Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby brings homemade soapbox carts racing down Beaverwood Road next to Centennial Park. Participants build and race their own carts while spectators enjoy children's activities, […]

  • 1930s Fair Day

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    1930s Fair Day turns back the clock at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum with music, games, and community spirit inspired by rural fairs of the era. Visitors can explore the heritage […]

  • Nepean-Night-Market

    Nepean Night Market

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    Ottawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local artisans and makers, grab food from one of the trucks, and stay for the live entertainment in the parking lot on Baseline Road. No admission […]

    Free

  • Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)

    Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. the ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […]

    From $29
  • Metcalfe Farmers' Market

    Metcalfe Farmers’ Market

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    Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

  • Main Street Farmers' Market

    Main Street Farmers’ Market

    Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, and more. Live music and special programming on-site. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

    Free to enter