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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.
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Westboro · Byron Linear Park 579 Byron Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWeekly, 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.
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Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival
Almonte, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPuppets Up! takes over downtown Almonte with more than 70 puppet performances from 13 international troupes across 7 theatres. The festival includes daily free parades and street entertainment plus a marketplace and kids' craft tent by donation. It runs from 9 AM to 6 PM on August 8 and 9, about a 45 minute drive […]
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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 […]
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Nepean Night Market
1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa'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 food truck bites, and stay to dance to the live performances filling the parking lot all evening. No transit is required as ample parking is […]
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Ottawa GreekFest
1315 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa GreekFest celebrates over 50 years of Greek hospitality with souvlaki, gyro, lamb on a spit and live Greek music. The free admission festival features traditional Greek dancing, the Zorba […]
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
FeaturedParc Omega 399, route 323 North, Montebello, Quebec, CanadaExperience 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 […]
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The Capital Fair
Featured4899 Albion Rd S, Gloucester, ON K1X 1A3, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Capital Fair returns for its 51st year at a new Gloucester location, celebrating Ottawa's agricultural fair tradition alongside the city's 200th anniversary. The Gloucester Agricultural Society has hosted the […]
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RBC Ottawa International CSI4* CSI2*
401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, ON K2H 8G2 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe RBC Ottawa International brings world class show jumping riders to Wesley Clover Parks for a weekend of international competition. Friday's card on August 14 features a $31,020 USD CSI2* Qualifier at noon and a $62,500 USD CSI4* Steel Craft Qualifier at 4 PM. The outdoor equestrian tournament includes onsite vendors, local shopping and weekend […]
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Gloucester Night Market
FeaturedGloucester · Earl Armstrong Arena 2020 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOutdoor evening market every Mid Friday (May to October 2026) celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. August 14, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) September 18, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) October 16, 2026 (5 pm to 9 pm) Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May-October). Event […]
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