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Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2, 2026, bringing together artists to explore humanity's increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their works. The show features multiple artists working across a range of disciplines and takes up space across the OAG's five-floor programming venue at 10 Daly […] 
Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesdays through September, with a date falling on July 29. Local restaurants and takeout spots offer special deals during the […]
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The Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market sets up at Head Street Square with local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal treats. Admission is free and the market runs monthly through September 12, with the next date on July 25. It suits shoppers looking for handmade and local goods in an evening market setting. Event details […]
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4 events,
Sechile Sedare, a Dene sibling duo of songwriters, brings contemporary roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. The group blends storytelling with heartfelt songwriting rooted in their Northwest Territories heritage. Admission is free but space is limited to 400 guests on a first come, first served basis, so […]
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Free, fully vegan outdoor food and art market with over 60 small businesses selling snacks, groceries, art and self-care goods, plus live DJ-curated music in the park. Family-friendly with accessible parking and washrooms. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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8 events,
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The Ottawa Miniature Gallery brings a mobile showcase of small scale art to the NAC's Atrium O'Brien for a Pride themed exhibition. The show features miniature works created by 2SLGBTQIA+ artists living in the National Capital Region, reflecting their experiences through tiny art. It runs all day, every day, from August 1 to August 31 […]
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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.
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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 […]
Free entry
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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, […]
Free to enter
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5 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […]
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4 events,
Downtown Ottawa fills with acrobats, magicians, musicians and dancers for the Ottawa International Buskerfest on Sparks Street. The free outdoor festival brings together street performers from around the world for three days of live entertainment. It runs from 11 AM to 5 PM daily from August 7 to 9, right in the heart of the […]
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7 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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5 events,
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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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4 events,
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Turkwaz and Medusa Quartet unite eight musicians for a free open air concert on the NAC's Wood Terrace overlooking the Rideau Canal. The two groups fuse Sufi devotional songs, Balkan traditions and reimagined string quartet arrangements into a sound they call Hagerophony. Shows run at 7:30 PM on August 11, 12 and 13, accessible directly […] |
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Ottawa 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 Show and a Multicultural Night alongside a gift shop and arts court. It runs August 13 to 16 and August 20 to 23 at 1315 […]
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5 events,
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Outdoor 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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12 events,
Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa hosts free live music every Friday and Saturday night, with high energy rock bands and soulful acoustic sets taking the stage. Shows run from 9:30 PM to 11 PM inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Gloucester, with performances on both August 15 and August 21 this week. Guests can […]
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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.
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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
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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
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Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. Verify current location on their website before going.
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Geek Hoard Haul packs more than 100 vendors selling comics, video games, trading cards, Pokemon and toys into the Sensplex in Kanata. The one day market includes a cosplay contest, games, activities and special guest appearances for fans of all ages. It runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on August 15, with free entry […]
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Bistrofest brings free local live music to the patio of the Hog's Back Grill & Bistro overlooking Hog's Back Park. The August 15 show features Baby Richman as part of […]
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Live from the Booth turns Sparks Street into a free outdoor DJ party every Saturday night through the summer. The weekly series showcases Ottawa's electronic music scene with local DJs […]
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6 events,
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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
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7 events,
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the Rideau Canal. This family of musicians plays 19th century Acadian tunes on concertina, whistle, fiddle and piano, tracing a journey from Poitou to Louisiana to Canada's east coast. Shows run at 7:30 PM […]
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Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer, with this week's shows falling on August 18 and 20. Each set runs from noon to 1:30 PM at The Shed between Bank and O'Connor Streets. It's […]
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Dance at Zibi invites beginners to take their first steps in Argentine tango with instructors from Siempre Tango Ottawa. The free outdoor lesson covers the embrace and basic improvised movement, […]
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7 events,
The Indian Food Festival of Ottawa is the city's biggest celebration of Indian food, culture and entertainment at Clarke Fields Park. Free entry gets visitors authentic regional Indian flavours and street foods, non-stop live performances, cultural showcases and family friendly activities. It runs from 4 PM to 10 PM from August 21 to 23 in […]
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Th3rd Fridays turns ByWard Market Square into an open air dance battle featuring local street dancers competing across all styles. The free monthly series was launched by Moov Ottawa Dance to give performers a stage and the public a way to connect through music. It runs on the third Friday of the month with a […]
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9 events,
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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.
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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
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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, […]
Free to enter
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The Pride Night Market returns to Parkdale Public Market to celebrate the creativity and vibrancy of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The free outdoor evening market showcases local queer and trans vendors, […]
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6 events,
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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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4 events,
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Orléans Unplugged is a free outdoor concert series bringing a different local performer to the east end of Ottawa each week. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chair or […]
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6 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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5 events,
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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, […]
Free to enter
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The Capital Pride Parade celebrates Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ community with colourful floats and spirited performances through the downtown core. A Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the festivities along the parade […]
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6 events,
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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.
Featured
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Featured
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 […]
Free entry
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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
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3 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […]
Free entry
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