April 2026 Events (239 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during April 2026.
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Visions and Views
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…
Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
Digital Worlds: The Generative Art of EEPMON | EEPMON展：デジタルア…
EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…
Rose - World Premiere Musical
NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about th…
Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings a…
What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
Winter Workshop Wednesdays: A series of fun, creative and un…
One event on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Hannah Green + Darcy Scott
Hannah Green and Darcy Scott share a warm, intimate night of folk and singer-songwriter tunes at Art House.
DYKE SMUT
Writing starts 7PM, Reading at 8PM
Ottawa Comics and Arts Festival (OCAF) 2026
A free one-day festival celebrating visual narrative arts with 40+ artists selling original comic books, graphic novels,…
fanclubwallet
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
MAE MARTIN
VIP Includes: - Meet & Greet with Mae - Exclusive tour merch - Prime seats
How to Draw Comics with Geof Isherwood
Join us this April 7th and learn how to draw comics with an illustrator veteran, Geof Isherwood! All Skill Levels Welcom…
Indigenous Drum Circle
Indigenous Drum Circle- Orleans ONEveryone welcome.Bring your drum, rattle, sticks, indoor shoes/slippers and water.Free…
Flightpaths: Initiations
This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…
Collage Postcards
Create nostalgic collage postcards using papers, stickers & scraps. Slow crafting, good chats, and mail-worthy art.
Hatha Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us for an uninstructed Life Drawing Sessions, facilitated by local artist Shawn Hunsdale. Sessions begin January 7,…
Special Exhibition Vernissage
Every month at Art House, a new artist fills the walls of the Drawing Room with their best works for you to enjoy. See a…
Miina
In August 2023, Miina released her debut EP Slow Motion, an impeccable, multi-layered collection produced by Gus Van Go…
becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations
The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…
Totally 2000’s Video Dance Party
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Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
Contact Zones: Gerald McMaster and the Reshaping of Canadian…
An accomplished artist, author, curator and educator, Gerald McMaster has had a profound impact on how contemporary Indi…
Sàgàbigonì
This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…
BIA Breakfast Networking Event
The Heart of Orléans BIA invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to join us for a morning of connection and conv…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Yin Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
FOTOCRIME - Security Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
SPRINGTIME HIGH TEA
A springtime dress-up tea + craft party for the dykes!!! 🐣💖🦋💕🐛
Fairy Houses with Artist Rose Moses – Orléans
CACHA's 25th Anniversary Gala / Gala du 25ieme Anniversaire…
Celebrate 25 years of volunteer-driven global health impact with CACHA at an elegant cocktail-style gala featuring tapas…
Community Canvas by anyu sun
Community Canvas is a relaxing, low-pressure art night focused on creative flow and connection.
Kestrel Blue + Joey Vinegar
Two creative singer-songwriters step into Art House's intimate space to share songs and stories about pasts and futures…
Spring Workshop: Calligraphy with Cody McCallum
Join us for an exciting new Calligraphy Workshop with local artist Cody McCallum! All skill levels welcome! #calligraphy…
Unsilenced Stories: Art as Witness in Health Research
Presented by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities
The Creativity of Plants
The Forget For A Moment Foundation and the Ottawa Art Gallery are proud to present and invite you to visit The Creativit…
Mini-Framed Photo Magnet
Paint tiny framed magnets. Mini art for your fridge or locker, cute, quick & surprisingly relaxing
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon at LIVE! on Elgin
9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada: Ottawa Screenings
The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada brings free Ottawa screenings to ByTowne Cinema from April 24 to 27, with ad…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
European Union Short Film Festival
The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Memb…
Intertwined
In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…
Irish Film Festival Ottawa 26
Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, histor…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Glorious Tulips with Yulia Lisi…
Join us this May for a watercolour painting workshop creating glorious tulips! Learn from a local expert! #watercoloursu…
Spring Craft Market: Mother's Day Edition
A free NAC market featuring handmade goods, makers, producers, and artists with plenty of Mother's Day gift ideas.
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
Dreamcatcher Workshop
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…
Homework Help / Club de devoirs
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy.…
English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…
Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…
Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impôts gratuite
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be…
Greely Writing Group
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedbac…
Adult English Conversation Group/ Groupe de conversation en…
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des a…
English Conversation Group
Practice your English conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Evening English Conversation Group/Groupe de conversation en…
Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in par…
Groupe de conversation en français (intermédiaire) / French…
Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration requi…
Groupe de conversation en français pour adultes / Adult Fren…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Stittsville Cozy Crafters
Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…
Wednesday English Conversation Circle
MARCH 11th - CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHERPractice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly envir…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…
French Conversation Group - Intermediate - Groupe de Convers…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our Fren…
Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
Celebrating its 10th year and 9th exhibition, Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partne…
1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…
Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…
Bébés à la biblio
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).Programme portes-ouvert…
St-Laurent English Book Club
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Drop-in program.Th…
The Morning Social/ La matinée sociale
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:15 am to noon. We have coffee…
Contes en famille
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Suivit de Jouons la Biblio de 11 h…
Family Storytime - Spring Session
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Morning Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Toddlertime (Thursday Session)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.
Baby Time / Bébés à la Biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Feel free to stay after the program to pla…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Contes, comptines et chan…
Family Storytime and Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Then stay and socialize for our Stay and P…
Family Storytime at the Alexander Community Center
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. Meet ne…
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in.Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Storytime Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their par…
Thursday Morning Babytime & Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Program from 10:30 – 11:00amStay & Play from 11:00 – 1…
Contes en Famille / Family storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Rejoinez-nou…
Babytime + Stay & Play
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Carlingwood Craft Time
Join us at the Carlingwood Library for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be painting terracotta pots. All materials…
Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Cent…
Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research…
Ready, Set, Kindergarden!
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult c…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!Drop-in every last Thursday of the…
Job Search Workshop presented by CERC
Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment…
Bad Art Masterpiece
Adults are invited to get creative and have fun with the goal of making an ugly imperfect piece of art. No experience re…
Pop up activities - every Thursday at Rockcliffe Park
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in eit…
English Conversation & Settlement Group
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Newcomer Conversation and Support.OMRA Shelter…
Reading Buddies - 4:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Reading Buddies - 5:15pm Session
Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read? Join our we…
Craft Night
Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at th…
Homework Help/Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
The Nightstand Collective Book Club
Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have…
Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. Join our free French Conve…
Knit and Crochet Club / Club de tricot et de crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips and tricks, ideas and convers…
Knitting and Crochet Club/Club de tricot et crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts…
Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider,…
SparkLab
Where curiosity powers up! Dive into circuits, robots, coding, and creative invention! Hands-on fun that lights up young…
Stittsville Creative Writing Group
The Stittsville branch hosts weekly meetings of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group. Do you love to write? Is writing…
Cover to Cover English Book Club
Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices. When you register for a session,…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…
Tuesday Trivia at Broadhead
Join us each and every Tuesday for trivia with Quizmaster Kev! Free to play, prizes to be won. No reservations required.…
SoulRhythms
A bilingual Afro-Caribbean movement and dance class at the NAC led by Cultural Arts Studio facilitator Suzan Richards.