September 2026 Events (173 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during September 2026.
Words on the Water
A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper featuring 10 local poets, including Ottawa's poet laureates, shari…
Drones 101
Take flight in our Drones 101 experience and learn the basics of drone piloting. Take flight and learn the basics of dro…
The Great Gatsby
The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…
Smile On Us! – Free Dentistry Day
Kemptville: 115 Sanders St. Kanata: 650 Kanata Avenue, Unit K4 (Kanata Centrum) Carleton Place: 6 Costello Drive A denta…
Honouring Soldiers of Suicide
United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National…
The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | September 12
Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…
Visite guidée de la partie ouest du cimetière de Beechwood
Inscrivez-vous ici ! Se promener dans la partie ouest du Cimetière Beechwood, c’est comme se promener dans l’histoire de…
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Studio Rat: Plasticscapes
An inflated structure built from foraged plastics fills St. Albans Church for Culture Days, open over six evenings with…
The Piano Men The Ultimate Tribute To ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOE…
Presented by Dream Rock Entertainment Inc. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin…
Inflating Waste: Plastic Crafting with Studio Rat
A free hands-on workshop with Studio Rat, turning foraged plastic into craft inside the Plasticscapes installation.
The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "20th century Can…
Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…
Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP Nation…
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood…
Drop-In Art Workshop
On September 23rd and 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM explore the principles of caricature with a colorful character design acti…
200+ Culture to the Core
A Weekend of Cultural Celebration Presented by: Ottawa Art Gallery, in collaboration with local artists, cultural partne…
Ottawa 200+ Bytown Together
The Bytown Museum is proud to help shape Ottawa’s bicentennial year in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and partner…
Ottawa 200 Day at the OAG
Join the OAG to celebrate Ottawa 200 Day for a weekend of free drop-in workshops, Art Markets, animations, and art event…
OAG Mini Market
The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its next Mini Market, Anniversary Edition, on September 26th, from 1 PM to 8 PM.…
National Military Cemetery Clean-Up 2026
Join us at the National Military Cemetery for a day of service and community. We invite all members of the community, se…
Reconciliation Through Art
Four days of Indigenous art, music, food, and teachings in Almonte for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, fr…
An Evening with David Sedaris: Bestselling Author & Humorist…
David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…
Beaded Orange Shirt Pin Workshop: with Stephanie Peltier
In this workshop you will learn how to make a beaded Orange Shirt pin for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thi…
Beaded Strawberry Earring Workshop: with Kaylee Smoke
Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through the techniques used to create raised beadwork while learnin…
Women, Truth & Reconciliation: With Rose LeMay and Tanya Tal…
What does meaningful reconciliation actually look like – and what role do women have to play in advancing it? Join The H…
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
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…
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…
Stittsville Cozy Crafters
Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…
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…
Employment Support
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…
Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine
Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…
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…
Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…
Employment Support
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…
Memory Café
**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…
An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…
Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…
Orléans Writing Group
Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback…
Genealogy Drop-In
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…
Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…
Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…
Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…
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…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…
Reading Group #1
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…
The Great Yarn Club of Manotick
Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…
Carp Book Club
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…
Employment Support Workshops
Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
Newcomer Support Drop-in
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…
Nepean Centrepointe Book Club
Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…
Orléans Book Chats
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…
North Gloucester Book Club
Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Elmvale Acres Book Club
Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…
Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club
The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…
Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale
Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…
Happily Ever After Book Club
If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemie…
Dief the Chief: October ’62
Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…
2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists…
Marion Wagschal: Cyclops and Other Tales
Spanning five decades, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of the figurative practice of Montreal-based ar…
Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa
Shaped by artists, filmmakers, researchers and studios, animation in Ottawa has evolved through a dynamic exchange of cr…