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January 2026 Events (23 events)
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#exhibition#art#cultural
6 Sep ~ 7 Sep
cultural
EEPMON
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
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#exhibition#art#cultural
10 Feb ~ 31 May
cultural
Visions and Views
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…
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#exhibition#art#cultural
5 Jun ~ 6 Jun
cultural
Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
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#family#nature#educational
6 Dec ~ 30 Mar
educational
Butterflies in Flight
Canadian Museum of Nature · Downtown
Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and P…
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15
Oct
#magic#entertainment#interactive
Wed 15 Oct
entertainment
Magic At The Manor
Manor Lounge · Downtown
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazin…
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#festival#free#music
1 Dec ~ 31 Dec
music
Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM
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#free#family#outdoor
30 Dec ~ 27 Feb
outdoor
Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau Canal · Downtown
Skate on the world's largest skating rink – a 7.8 km stretch of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the he…
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#free#family#outdoor
5 Jan ~ 28 Jun
seasonal
Wheelers Maple – Pancake House & Sugar Bush
Wheelers Maple Products
Year-round pancake house and maple experience featuring sugar bush tours, two museums, maple products, and seasonal acti…
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#free#family#shopping
10 Jan ~ 21 Nov
market
613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion
Aberdeen Pavilion · Downtown
Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 16 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Les Olympiques de Gatineau
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Les Olympiques de Gatineau at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 18 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#exhibition#art#cultural
21 Jan ~ 12 May
cultural
Digital Worlds: The Generative Art of EEPMON | EEPMON展：デジタルア…
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sat 24 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Sun 25 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Saginaw Spirit
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Saginaw Spirit at The Arena at TD Place.
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#exhibition#art#cultural
26 Jan ~ 31 Jan
cultural
Threshold
Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown
Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…
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#free#family#outdoor
29 Jan ~ 15 Feb
seasonal
Crystal Garden at Confederation Park
Confederation Park · Downtown
Experience ice sculptures, ice carving competitions, sound and light shows, fitness classes, and more at this official W…
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#free#family#outdoor
30 Jan ~ 16 Feb
seasonal
Snowflake Kingdom (Domaine des flocons)
Jacques-Cartier Park (Northern Section)
Gatineau's winter wonderland featuring tube slides, snow mazes, obstacle courses, live performances, and family fun at J…
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#sports#hockey#indoor
Fri 30 Jan
sports
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
The Arena at TD Place · The Glebe
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
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#free#family#outdoor
30 Jan ~ 15 Feb
entertainment
DJs Live from the Booth: Winterlude Edition
The Booth on Sparks Street · Downtown
Local and diverse DJs perform vibrant sets on Sparks Street during Winterlude. Pause, warm up, and dance along on festiv…
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#free#art#cultural
9 Oct ~ 26 Mar
cultural
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
National Gallery of Canada · Downtown
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at t…
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#free#indoor#evening
Tue 21 Oct
entertainment
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
The Barley Mow · Westboro
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…
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#free#family#kids
Tue 28 Oct
cultural
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre · Downtown
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
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5
Jan
#free#outdoor#skating
5 Jan ~ 29 Mar
outdoor
Rideau Hall Historic Skating Rink
Rideau Hall · Downtown
Free public skating at Rideau Hall's refrigerated historic rink, established 1872. Restored heritage Winter Pavilion. We…
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