Seasonal - Summer
Events for July 25, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Evenings at Zibi
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 […]