Seasonal - Summer
Events
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Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens, this exhibition explores how animals, plants and minerals use colour to communicate, attract mates, and survive. Museum admission […]
CA$17
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 […]
CA$99 – CA$198
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Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 27 - July 5, 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 […] 
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 […] |
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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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Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 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 […]
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.
Free
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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, and more, all sourced within 100 km of Ottawa. The outdoor season from May through October runs from 9 AM to 3 PM in Aberdeen […]
Free entry
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Ottawa's largest music festival wraps up its 11-day run at LeBreton Flats. July 17 headliners include Sheryl Crow and Ella Langley, and July 18 features Gwen Stefani and Shaggy. Lineup and set times are subject to change. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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Ottawa's beloved outdoor night market runs every Sunday all summer with local vendors, food trucks, and live music in a casual community setting. Stroll through makers and artisan stalls, grab […]
Free
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7 events,
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 can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
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 […]
Free
Celebrating its 35th year, this festival brings Lebanese food, live music, dance and culture to Sandy Hill. Complimentary parking with a free shuttle runs from the Canada Post building every 15 minutes. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
8 events,
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 river. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
9 events,
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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 […]
Free
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8 events,
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.
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 comedy in a fast paced battle of wit staged beneath the summer sky. Performances run nightly at 8 PM in Strathcona Park through August 16, […] |
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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 August 7 as a nighttime add on to the waterpark's regular programming. Tickets start at $44.99 and up. It suits families and groups looking for […]
$ & up44.99
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11 events,
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 […]
Free
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Evenings at Zibi is a curated outdoor series running approximately every two weeks on Saturdays from 5 to 10 PM between June and September 2026, set at Head Street Square […]
Free
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11 events,
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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 […]
Free
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12 events,
International pyromusical fireworks competition with six shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays (July 29, Aug 1, 5, 8, 12, 15) launched from the Casino Lac-Leamy and viewable from the Canadian Museum of History grounds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
Kaleidoscope Kayaking is a nighttime paddling experience down the Rideau Canal, timed to coincide with a fireworks display for a mesmerizing on-water view. Now in its fourth year, the tour runs from July 29 through August 15. Tickets range from $199 to $398 per person. It suits couples and small groups looking for a unique, […]
CA$199 – CA$398
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy lights up the sky over the Canadian Museum of History with pyromusical fireworks shows. The 29th edition features international teams from Canada, France, Brazil and China competing with choreographed fire and music displays. Shows run every Wednesday and Saturday from July 29 to August 15, starting at 6 PM […] |
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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 highlights and an Ottawa Valley soundscape. The maze runs daily from 10 AM to 4 PM throughout August at the farm just outside the city. […]
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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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13 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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