July 2026 Events (465 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during July 2026.
Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…
Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés
Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…
Adult & 10+ Chess Club
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…
Miniature Gaming
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…
Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma
Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every second Monday of the month.Monday May 11th at 6:15pm -About Ti…
It's Time to Watch a Movie!
June 1, at 6 pm: Freakier FridayTess's daughter Anna now has a daughter of her own and soon, a stepdaughter. As they nav…
Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors
Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…
C'est le temps pour un film !
Le 15 juin 18 h: Le Club VinlandC'est l'histoire de Frère Jean, un éducateur exceptionnel dans un collège de garçons de…
Tales from the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery
Cemeteries are places of serene beauty and deep reflection, brimming with history and stories waiting to be told. We are…
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…
TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift
Canada’s ‘Taylor’ era is back! Join us as we celebrate the greatest pop icon of our time with this brand-new internation…
1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience
The genius, innovation and grandeur of the one and only Prince - this immersive stage show experience pays tribute and r…
1st Annual Ottawa Country Hoedown & Boat Cruise
A country-themed boat cruise on the Ottawa River with a live DJ, full dress-up, and a cash bar.
Pride Flag Raising – 10th Anniversary Commemoration
Les souvenirs du sable: When the storm is fabulous
Les souvenirs du sable is a tale of the depths of grief and the strength of children, recounting the story of a little g…
Yoga with Basia Going
At the Game Table / Jeux de société
Play card games and board games at the library. Game selections include: Big Games! Library staff will be on hand to hel…
Dungeons & Dragons Online: July Session (Ages 10-12)
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing D&D 5th edition. Si…
Drag Me To Live!
Drag Me To Live! presents "Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show To SIX The Musical"! Divorced, beheaded, died Divorced, beheade…
At the Game Table / Jeux de société
Play card games and board games at the library. Games selection include: chess.Library staff will be on hand to help wit…
Make Waves! (Ages 4 - 6)
Ebb and flow like the tides of the waves and explore motion through ocean‑themed fun. We’ll be having imaginative advent…
Escape Room - Trapped in the Upside Down
For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing…
Family Movie Showtime: Luca
Drop in for a free viewing of Luca. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program…
Mario Kart: Game On!
Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…
Young Adult Challenge: Escape Room 101
Have you ever wanted to learn how escape rooms are created -- or how to create your own?? Join us for an escape room wor…
Alone in the Dark – Billings Estate National Historic Site
What happens when the lights go out at Ottawa’s Billings Estate National Historic Site? Find out for yourself. This excl…
Theatre Games with Chancz Perry: The Feeling of Free
Unleash your creativity and embark on an exhilarating journey of movement and improvisation with our engaging workshop.…
Pages & Pleasures – Romance Book Fair
A romance book fair featuring over 70 authors, publishers, and vendors. Meet Canadian authors, discover new love stories…
Movie Matinée: Adrift
Enjoy a free showing of the movie Adrift, directed by Baltasar Kormákur. Based on the true story of survival, a young co…
T(w)een Summer Gaming
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch…
CANADA’S CIRCUS SPECTACULAR – CIRCUS ROCKS
YueSpiration: 10 Years in the Making
Ten years is a long journey. For Meng Wei Yue Opera Studio, it has been a decade of passion, dedication, and cultural co…
White Rabbit: Sokotta, Josh Robertson, Vaughn Lucyk
Mauritian Style Summer Picnic
Our Mauritian-style picnic on Petrie Island is barely a month away,As we are looking forward to the event on Sunday, Jul…
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: beginner
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long a…
Movie Night at Rideau | Soirée de film à Rideau
Join us at the Rideau Branch for a movie night!July 13 - Woman of the Hour (2023)A stranger-than-fiction story of an asp…
At the Game Table: Games & Puzzles | Jeux de société et cass…
Play board games and build a puzzle at the library.Drop-in program. Family 4+ program. La bibliothèque vous accueille po…
Appearing This Evening
It’s opening night of Henry VIII, Wives VI, but the leading actor hasn’t arrived! In true community theatre spirit, a su…
American Cornhole League Canada 2026 National Championship
ACL National Championship The ACL Canada National Championship is back—returning to Ottawa, Ontario for four days of pre…
Beats and Boards
Come on your own or bring some friends, and let Rob hook you up with a group and a game. We will have tons of games in h…
Dance at Zibi – K-pop with Synaptik Dance Crew: The Best of…
Get ready to hype up your evening at Zibi with Synaptik Dance Crew, as we celebrate the best of BTS in honour of their c…
Board Games & Brain Teasers
Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large co…
Visionnement en famille : Les Méchants 2
Passez faire un tour pour voir gratuitement Les Méchants 2. N’hésitez pas apporter vos collations légères et vos boisson…
Canadian Nationals 2026- RPS Canada Sanctioned Full Power Me…
An RPS Canada-sanctioned full-power powerlifting meet — Iron Man (bench/deadlift), bench-only, deadlift-only, and a Mili…
NFB Short Films: Drift and Discover
Drop in for a free viewing of Drift & Discover (42 mins). Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered…
Planet Botanix Open House
Youth Film Screening: Jaws
Drop in for a screening of Jaws. Come for the iconic monster, stay for the delicious old-school special effects! Goodie…
Trivia For a Cause at the Royal Oak
Join us at The Royal Oak Bank for Trivia For a Cause — fun questions and great vibes all for charity! Join us for an exc…
Movie Evening for Teens
Teen Film Screenings Drop-in for a movie. Come for the tantalizing mystery, stay for the delicious drama! Snacks, drinks…
Ohé, moussaillon! ( Famille 4+)
Naviguez sur les sept mers et partez la chasse au trésor! Nous allons jouer un jeu de cherche et trouve et bricoler des…
Chess Hive @ Art House
FREE EVENT Optional Paid Tournament: CAD $15 Registration for Tournament here Chess Hive will be curating a beginner che…
Summer Action Flick: The Matrix
The Wachowskis’ The Matrix, released in 1999, inspired by sci-fi, conspiracy theory, Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles and…
Theatre Under the Stars: Mirandolina
Odyssey Theatre's 40th season of Theatre Under The Stars presents Mirandolina.
Family Movie Showtime: Paddington in Peru
Drop in for a free viewing of Paddington in Peru. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. D…
Mario Kart: Game On!
Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…
Really Good Car Show
Musique in the Woods
FC26 Tournament on PS4
For ages 13-17. Put your skills to the test and join us for an FC26 tournament on PS4. 8 players will compete in a fast-…
Ahoy, Matey! (Ages10-12)
Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! In this escape room, you will solve clues to discover buried tr…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults: One-Shot!
Magic was supposed to make life easier. Unfortunately, someone seems to have missed that lesson. What begins as an ordin…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults: Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Join us for this continuation of Waterdeep Dragon Heist. Please bring a fifth…
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners: Caught in a Tome
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and…
Library Trivia Night - July Edition - "All Aboot Canada"
Come with your team of 2-6 for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ruth Dickinson branch! This week's trivia will be "Canad…
Family Movie Showtime: Moana 2
Drop in for a free viewing of Moana 2. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in prog…
Friday afternoon at the Movies - The Bad Guys 2
Join us for a screening of Universals"The BadGuys 2 (2025) Rated G 100 minutes.The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust…
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…
Thirsty Thursdays
Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)
A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…
First Aid and CPR Training
We offer all levels of Red Cross First Aid and CPR training. 12 years old is the minimum age requirement. We look forwar…
Beading is Medicine
11th House Tarot Readings
Seeking clarity, confirmation, or a cosmic nudge? Settle in for a one-on-one quick tarot with 11th House — direct, intel…