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Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
FeaturedDow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaRemembrance Ceremony honouring veterans from World War II to today. Includes a Cannon Salute and CF-18 Fly Over. No tickets required.
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario 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. Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join […]
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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 […]
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Next Door Market – Vintage Pop up Spring
Next Door Ottawa 955A Gladstone Avenue Wellington West & Hintonburg, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMulti-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.
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Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada15 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.
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Friends of the Farm Plant Sale
Central Experimental Farm · Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building 960 Carling Ave & Maple Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAnnual 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. Event details can change, […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaYear-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.
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SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
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Free Jukebox Lunch Concert: Sophie Grenier
National Arts Centre Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree lunchtime concert series at the NAC. Francophone pop artist Sophie Grenier performs. Part of the NAC's weekly Jukebox Lunch Concerts series. Free admission. Sophie Grenier, winner of the Breakthrough […]
