Outdoor
Events for August 30, 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market
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 […]
Corn Maze Festival
Saunders Farm transforms a cornfield into the Ottawa 200 Corn Maze, an immersive outdoor art installation marking the city's 200th anniversary. Visitors wander winding pathways past storytelling installations, Indigenous history […]
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 […]
Taste of Ottawa – Festival of Flavours
Taste of Ottawa is a first time multicultural food and culture festival celebrating the diverse traditions that make the city unique. The two day event runs from 11 AM to […]
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, […]
Manotick Soapbox Derby
The Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby brings homemade soapbox carts racing down Beaverwood Road next to Centennial Park. Participants build and race their own carts while spectators enjoy children's activities, […]
1930s Fair Day
1930s Fair Day turns back the clock at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum with music, games, and community spirit inspired by rural fairs of the era. Visitors can explore the heritage […]
Nepean Night Market
Ottawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local […]