Outdoor
Events for July 24, 2026
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
Ottawa's award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city's haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa's most infamous haunted high school. The 75-minute tour departs from the ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks Street, steps from Parliament Hill, and runs in all weather […]
Metcalfe Plaza
Metcalfe Plaza is downtown Ottawa's summer hangout, transformed by the Downtown BIA into a hub of live music, art and culture. The plaza hosts live performances, DJ sets, fitness classes, pop up markets and weekend activities throughout the season. It runs daily from noon to 10 PM, from June 18 through September 20, right in […]
Light at Night Kayaking
Paddle downtown Ottawa's Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city's most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches from Patterson Creek, winding past Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, and the Rideau Canal Locks as the city skyline lights up around you. All experience […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Shakespeare in the Park Tour
Shakespeare's beloved tale of love, magic, and mischief in an enchanted forest launches its Ottawa touring run on June 29 with the 2026 outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream traveling to parks and outdoor venues across the city through August 15. The production follows four young lovers who flee into the woods and encounter […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Tour
A Company of Fools tours Ottawa parks with an outdoor staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream set against a Greek island backdrop inspired by 70s disco. The comedy follows four young lovers, a feuding fairy king and queen, and a group of amateur actors through a night of love potions and mistaken identities. Performances run […]
Summer Maze Days
Family adventure park programming through July with mazes, jumbo jumpers, a splash pad, wagon rides, play structures and a slide. Suited for families with kids of all ages. Event details […]
Akoustik
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 […]
Festival Parasol
Turns the casino grounds into a summer escape with beach parties, country music nights, Latin fiestas, family afternoons and DJ sets. Located a short drive from downtown Ottawa across the […]
Kanata Night Market
The Kanata Night Market, presented by T&T Supermarket, sets up in the Hazeldean Mall parking lot with vendors, food, and entertainment inspired by traditional Asian night markets. The market runs from July 23 through July 26 with free admission. It brings a mix of shopping, street food, and community atmosphere to Kanata. This event suits […]
Mirandolina – Theatre Under the Stars
Odyssey Theatre's outdoor summer production, an adaptation of Goldoni's Commedia classic "The Mistress of the Inn," full of flirtation, disguise and physical comedy. Sunday matinees are pay-what-you-wish. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
Mirandolina
Odyssey Theatre marks its 40th anniversary with Mirandolina, an outdoor comedy about a sharp witted innkeeper who refuses to bow to her suitors. The show blends masks, movement and physical […]
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 […]
Night Waves
Night Waves turns Calypso Waterpark in Limoges into an evening destination with a drone light show lighting up the sky over the park. The event runs from July 24 through […]
Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival
Ottawa, are you ready for one spectacular Afro-Caribbean celebration? The Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival returns to Britannia Beach for what organizers call the city's biggest Afro-Caribbean celebration. The three day summer […]