Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
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.
Gloucester Night Market
Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May–October). Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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…
REDBLACKS vs Calgary Stampeders
Cheer on the REDBLACKS against the Calgary Stampeders at TD Place with family activities all afternoon. Family-friendly activities include face painting, balloon artists, a petting zoo, characters and gaming stations, plus a baby race at halftime. Kickoff is at 3:00…
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival
An all-vegan food and art festival brings small business vendors to Parkdale Public Market. Expect vegan food from small vendors alongside art vendors, organized by Little Jo Berry’s. The festival runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, September…
Canada Army Run
Run, walk or stroll through downtown Ottawa at the Canada Army Run and finish at the National War Memorial. Choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon or same-day challenge combinations, and every finisher is congratulated by uniformed Canadian Armed Forces…
Nuit Blanche Ottawa
Ottawa turns into an open-air gallery overnight at Nuit Blanche Ottawa, a free festival of art, light and performance. Highlights include the eVenti Verticali: CUBO dance performances at 7:20, 9:20 and 11:20 PM, the Prismatica prism labyrinth, the Impulse light-up…
Rise Ashen and Iron Cabaret
Dance to DJ Rise Ashen’s soulful house beats while Iron Cabaret performs aerial and acrobatic acts as part of Nuit Blanche Ottawa. Iron Cabaret adds GoGo dance performances, soaring aerial artistry and awe-inspiring acrobatics. The free outdoor event runs from…
PumpkinFest
Ottawa’s long-running Halloween tradition returns to Saunders Farm with hayrides, hedge mazes and haunted attractions. Attractions include Circus Macabre, Barn of Terror, the Haunted Hayride, The Coven Walk and The Cemetery, plus ziplines, escape rooms, the Witch Mountain Slide and…
Ottawa Chinatown Mid-Autumn Night Market
Street food, lion dances and live music fill Somerset Street West at the Mid-Autumn Night Market in Chinatown. Look for dumplings, BBQ skewers, bubble tea and desserts, plus martial arts displays and musical acts across three days. Hours are Friday…