November 2026 Events (553 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during November 2026.
Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Cana…
El español sigue al texto en inglés For the first time, the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Cana…
Prolongez votre saison de vélo cet hiver
Animé par quelqu’un qui a l’habitude de faire du vélo toute l’année, cet atelier vous procurera les connaissances nécess…
Extend your cycling season this Winter
Delivered by an experienced all-season cyclist, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to feel comfortable b…
Extend Your Cycling Season
Delivered by an experienced all-season cyclist from EnviroCentre, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to…
Main English Book Club
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place monthly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m in room…
Joyce Carol Oates: Novelist, Poet, Playwright & Essayist
There is no more versatile and accomplished American writer than Joyce Carol Oates. The author of many books, Oates has…
Priyanka
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Teacher Night 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to the third annual Arts Alive Teacher Night! Join us for an evening of workshops, network…
Alan Cross presents UNCHARTED
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
HoliYay Craft Market
Join us on November 22 at the National Arts Centre for the 8th annual HoliYay Craft Market! Local creative culture and c…
Beaded Earring Workshop: with Stephanie Peltier
Come join Stephanie Peltier of Deliaestelle Designs for this beaded earring workshop! You will receive the popular Begin…
Explorons le STIM ! Les machines simples
Joignez-nous pour des activités de STIM (le science, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques) qui explorent les machine…
Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Bring your favourite stuffy! Last Saturday…
Sami Landri
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
SOLD OUT - Sami Landri
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Threshold
Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…
Diatom Rose Window
In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…
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…
Flightpaths: Initiations
This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…
Sàgàbigonì
This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…
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…
confinement (2024-2025)
This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Wild Colour
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…
Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
Timescapes
In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…
Rural Business Touchpoint
Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.
ሀሌታ | Haleta: The Threshold of Being
Have you ever experienced a feeling so intensely, yet struggled to find the right word for it? The Amharic word Haleta o…
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…
The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in C…
Discover the winners of this year’s Alcuin Society Awards – Canada’s only national competition for book design. Gallery:…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
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…
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
Centre 507 Outreach Team | Équipe d’intervention du Centre 5…
An outreach team from Centre 507 will be at Main (1st floor) every Monday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.Harm Reduction Suppor…
Monday Storytime and Stay and Play
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime…
Heure du conte en pyjama
Confortablement vêtu de votre pyjama, amenez votre doudou préféré, et venez pour un moment de confort ! Contes, comptine…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Sunnyside Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write W…
Monday Evening Book Club
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…
Travel Discussion Group
Join the Travel Discussion Group, “Passport Ready” led by Elaine Kenney and be ready to share a travel experience with a…
Groupe de conversation en français / French conversation gro…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our French conversat…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio & Jouons à la b…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Games & Puzzles | Jeux de société & casse-têtes
Play card games and board games at the library or work on a puzzle! Drop-in program. La bibliothèque vous accueille pour…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio - Sunnyside
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver in the afternoons. 0-18 months.Contes, comptines et chans…
Collage Club
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make…
Pre-Teen Book Club
Join us for book chats and activities in a relaxed atmosphere. Vote for which book the group will read each month!Welco…
Wednesday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.Every Wednesday, 10:15am.Drop-i…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Groupe de conversation en français - intermédiaire
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Niveau interm…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
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…
English Conversation Group
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All levels are…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us every Wednesday for uninstructed life drawing with local artist Shawn Hunsdale ✍️ #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #a…
Bilingual Storytime / Heure du conte bilingue
It's our bilingual storytime!Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registrati…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
French Conversation Group-Intermediate Level, Groupe de conv…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…
The Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of t…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Victoria Laube | Exfoliation
Exfoliation features photo-based works by artist Victoria Laube that explore the diverse manifestations of grief—its tra…
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Craft & Chat - Bavarder & Bricoler
Whatever your handicraft, join us for a welcoming get together as we work on our creative projects. Bring your craft pro…
Groupe de conversation en français - Lundi
LOCATION:Rideau at Program room
Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about…
Young Adult Zine Club | Club de zines pour ados et jeunes ad…
Join us for a zine-making session! A fanzine, or zine for short, is a small, handmade booklet filled with anything you w…
Thursday Morning Book Club
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy.O…
Mysterious Book Society: A Middle Grade Book Club
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose t…
Friday Crafternoon / Brico-matin
Join us for a new craft every month! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+.Rejoignez-nous pour un nouveau bricolage chaque mois!…
The Sunnyside Mystery Book Club
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion us…
Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Therapy Dogs at the Library
Theraputic Paws of Canada will be offering free monthly therapy pet visits at the Rideau Branch. Drop in any time during…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Atelier Zine Workshop
Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…
Teen Manga Club
Come meet up with other anime and manga enthusiasts. Share discussions and activities around your favourite light novels…
Memory Palace
A memory palace is an imagined place in the mind, organizing memories and experiences—past and potential. More than a me…
In the Company of Writers
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjo…
English Reading and Writing Help (Adult Second Language Lear…
Whether you need help: Preparing a CV and Cover Letter for job prospects or interviews, Help with English based course a…
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…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!September's book pick is 'From the…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2026
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
The Sunnyside Adult Book Club
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.…
Go Workshop / Atelier de Go
The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…
Club de Collage & Journaling Club
Turn scraps into stories - Creativity starts with a blank page! Donnez vie vos idées et créez des histoires — La créativ…
Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage
Featuring more than sixty paintings, Inside Passage showcases Takao Tanabe’s seven-decade career, while also marking his…