Ongoing

Wild Colour

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 […]

CA$17

Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary

The 10th annual Capital Ribfest takes over the RA Centre grounds with North America's top rib pitmasters, live music all weekend, a new Great Canadian Backyard Smoke Off Competition, a […]

Dickinson Days

The Kiwanis Club of Manotick presents the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days, a beloved community street festival in the historic riverside village of Manotick. This signature Kiwanis project brings […]

CA$10

Doors Open: University of Ottawa Heart Institute

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026, celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary. Visitors can learn about heart health, […]

Free

Diefenbunker Doors Open Ottawa Tour

As part of Doors Open Ottawa, the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum offers free 30-minute Highlights Tours of Canada's most significant surviving Cold War artifact, a four-storey underground facility built to […]

Doors Open Ottawa 2026

Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown's Bicentennial Journey, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are […]

Street Food Showdown in Westboro Village

The 2nd Annual Street Food Showdown in Westboro Village invites attendees to sample, vote, and compete for the title of neighbourhood street food champion while also supporting the Westboro Region […]

Graventown Yard Pals: Ron Hawkins

A special intimate outdoor yard show hosted by Graventown featuring Ron Hawkins performing in a private backyard setting in Nepean, with limited capacity meaning it will sell out quickly. Ron […]