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SUMMARY:Arteast Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:Local Ottawa art showcase at the festival. A downloadable Activity Calendar PDF with full programming details is available directly from the Arteast Pavilion page. The PDF link on the page is: https://tulipfestival.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Tulip-festival-boutique-and-activity-description-V1-1-1.pdf-1.pdf
URL:https://613times.com/event/arteast-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Korean Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:Honours the shared history of Canada and the Netherlands during the Korean War and the lasting friendship forged between the nations. Features a Korean cultural experience zone with interactive activities. No separate page beyond the main festival site.
URL:https://613times.com/event/korean-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Dutch Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A cultural experience celebrating the historic gift of tulips from the Dutch royal family to Canada following World War II. No separate page beyond the main festival site.
URL:https://613times.com/event/dutch-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Tulip Market - Handcrafted Treasures
DESCRIPTION:A curated artisan market featuring local makers who have created tulip-inspired pieces for the festival. Items include home décor\, artwork\, handmade gifts\, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Confirmed 2026 vendors: Arteast\, Chayana’k\, Doozy Candles\, La Vie A I’en Verre\, Little Creek\, Ricovjewlery\, Shiloh\, Soldar.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulip-market-handcrafted-treasures/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Markets,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:CF Rideau Centre Self-Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A free 7-stop self-guided walking tour through Commissioners Park using QR codes at each stop. Highlights include the Queen Juliana Gift Bed\, The Man with Two Hats historic statue\, and Heritage Canada’s Dutch-Canadian War Brides Display. Requires a QR code reader on your phone. You can start the tour directly at: https://tulipfestival.ca/walking-tour-stop-1/
URL:https://613times.com/event/cf-rideau-centre-self-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Canadian Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:World’s largest tulip festival. 300\,000+ tulips across 26 gardens. Free admission to grounds. Paid activities include the Tulip Trail ($5) and CIBC Tulip Trek ($5). Dutch Pavilion\, Korean Pavilion\, Tulip Market\, Tulip Taxi cart rides\, self-guided legacy tour\, blacklight boardwalk after dark\, Tulip Town activity area for kids. Flower Fun Run on May 9. Site open 10 AM–8 PM. \nNo fireworks or drone show at the 2026 festival.\nThe festival website states: “”We hope to return to the skies for our Diamond Jubilee in 2027.”” Event details can change — verify at tulipfestival.ca before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/canadian-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games\, creative building stations\, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games\, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neo-financial-play-zone-featuring-velocity-games/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony - Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Ceremony honouring veterans from World War II to today. Includes a Cannon Salute and CF-18 Fly Over. No tickets required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/opening-ceremony-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs May 9-10\, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families\, beginners\, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points.  \nIntroduce a friend to fishing\, go out on your own or join an event.\nOFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year: the 3-day Family Day weekend in February\, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and a full 9 days in July\, which coincides with National Fishing Week. \nParticipants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement\, Ontario fishing regulations\, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days. \nWho is it for?\nAll ages – Family\nFREE \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending. \nFollow fishing rules\nFree fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery\, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing for free during a free fishing period you must: \nfollow conservation licence catch limits\nobey size limits and sanctuaries\nfollow the fishing regulations\ncarry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government\, showing your name and date of birth
URL:https://613times.com/event/free-fishing-weekend-ontario-may9-10/
LOCATION:Various Ottawa-area waterbodies\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Next Door Market - Vintage Pop up Spring
DESCRIPTION:Multi-day artisan and vendor market running Saturday–Sunday\, May 9–10. Local makers\, crafts\, small businesses. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/next-door-market-vintage-pop-up-spring/
LOCATION:Next Door Ottawa\, 955A Gladstone Avenue Wellington West & Hintonburg\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
DESCRIPTION:15 Town Criers and Consorts from across Ontario compete at the festival. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and Capital Heritage Connexion. Cries begin at noon; the final cry finishes at 5 PM. Open to all spectators — no tickets needed.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ontario-guild-of-town-criers-competition/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual plant sale featuring many of the region’s top specialty growers and nursery vendors. Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton on hand for free gardening advice. Plant check service available under canopy. Refreshments available on site. New and used gardening books for sale. Rain or Shine. Admission free; donations to FCEF gratefully accepted. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/friends-of-the-farm-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Central Experimental Farm · Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building\, 960 Carling Ave & Maple Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T150000
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Farmers' Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
DESCRIPTION:Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce\, meats\, dairy\, baked goods\, artisan crafts\, prepared foods. Buskers and musicians on-site. Free street parking Sundays; underground parking $4/hr.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-farmers-market-lansdowne-outdoor-season-may10/
LOCATION:The Glebe · Aberdeen Square\, Lansdowne Park\, 1000 Exhibition Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seasonal
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