September 2026 Events (245 events)

Words on the Water

A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper featuring 10 local poets, including Ottawa's poet laureates, shari…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday September 3: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday September 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday September 5: 10:00AM…

Ottawa Design Club #0022 - Build It Anyway

Presented by Ottawa Design Club

Altered By Mom - Summer Tour

Chaos With a Party Vibe Altered By Mom: Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toro…

Moustafa Hagag live in Ottawa – Arabic Event

Presented by Egyptian Coptic Festival. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Col…

The Desert Island Big Band “Elaborate Dogs” LP Release Show…

Welcome to the Fourth Leg—the metaphysical dream world our consciousnesses travel to when we sleep A place where the pas…

Drones 101

Take flight in our Drones 101 experience and learn the basics of drone piloting. Take flight and learn the basics of dro…

BlokJam

BlokJam is a brand new hip-hop festival/block party coming to Ottawa at ByWard Market Square on September 5th 2026. DJ s…

Latin Sparks Festival

A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdo…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC

Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta

Presented by Reality Entertainment, [PERFORMED IN HINDI]. *This event is presented in Hindi Live in Ottawa for the first…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC

An evening with Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson had already built a life as a rock musician when he learned the truth about where he came from. Beautiful Sca…

The Great Gatsby

The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…

Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

The world championships come to Ottawa: 28 national teams and 336 athletes compete for wheelchair basketball gold across…

Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation

Join Us on September 9, 2026 for Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation Presented in partnership with T…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…

2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

At the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, you’ll witness the pinnacle of wheelchair basketball,…

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Presented by Algonquin Commons Theatre, F7 Live. The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to…

Drag Me To Live!

Drag Me To Live! presents an Open Stage Extravaganza! Drag Me To Live! is back this September with the return of "An Ope…

Beautiful Scars: By Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth

**Inspired by the book Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home by Tom Wilson** **Uncover…

Come From Away

Come From Away is a heartfelt musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the days fol…

Pillow Fite 'Lucky' National Tour W/ Graham Nicholas

Pillow Fite is a Halifax-based alt-pop duo Fresh off a 2025 win for Music Nova Scotia’s Pop Recording of the Year, they’…

The Furious Bongos: Tribute to Frank Zappa featuring Chad Wa…

The incredible Frank Zappa tribute band, The Furious Bongos, will be performing in Ottawa. This American group, making t…

Ottawa Comiccon

Ottawa Comiccon was launched in the spring of 2012. This annual event dedicated to pop culture takes the form of a fan c…

Orléans Ribfest

WE GOT THE MEAT! Orléans Ribfest and Poutine September 11-13 celebrating our 10th Anniversary.

Indigenous Art Mini-Market

Join us on Friday September 11 from 6:30pm-9:00pm in the Fountain Lobby as we host Indigenous artists and artisans for t…

An annual tribute to honor Ziad Rahbani’s legacy

Silent auction in the lobby 7 pm Show begins at 8 pm Join us for the annual tribute “Haydi Bas Tahiyyeh” هيدي بس تحيه —…

Cranium Fest Day 3

Cranium Festival Afterparty 2026

Black History Walking Tour with Tom Barber

**FREE WALKING TOUR** Join Tom Barber for a walking tour of downtown Ottawa to learn about Ottawa’s Black history! Tom i…

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…

The Lucky Tour Ottawa at LIVE! on Elgin

Featuring AKILA & The Wonder Machine Experience AKILA & The Wonder Machine on The Lucky Tour Experience AKILA & The Wond…

SOS: The ABBA Experience September 2026

Presented by Cantabo Entertainment. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Colleg…

The Action 50th Anniversary Tour

Ottawa punk band The Action, with original vocalist Ted Axe, play the Dominion Tavern on their 50th anniversary tour. Sl…

The Unedited Woman

Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…

Memento Mori Market

Fandom Forge events and Beechwood Cemetery present Mememnto Mori Market. Join us for a showcase of natural history and r…

Living Library – Bytown 200

Beechwood’s Annual Living Library – Bytown 200Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for the Annual Historical Tour, a unique eve…

Delilah Bon

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…

Matinee Café: Wild Remedy

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

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…

Fall Movie Night: The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Age rating: PG-13 Nearly twenty years after the original, Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs reun…

Asinabka Festival

Matinée Café: Wild Remedy

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

Makoto Ozone Plays Rachmaninoff: and Gemma New conducts Pict…

Remixes aren’t just for pop music! In our season opener, discover three works in which composers reimagine the creations…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Brilliant Brubeck

Join the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra for a captivating tribute to one of the most innovative and beloved figures in jazz histo…

Reign-Bow Queer Cinema!

Please join us for Reign-Bow Queer Cinema! Please join us for our first ever edition of Reign-Bow Queer Cinema! Each mon…

Son of a Preacherman: Written and performed by Ins Choi

A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, c…

Divining Spirits

Are heroes and villains a social construct? Do whom we consider heroes and villains change over time? Who gets to decide…

Cold War Speaker Series 2026

We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events…

Sophie Lukacs

Sophie's music is rooted in love, empathy, and vulnerability, creating an intimate connection with listeners. Hailing fr…

Dale Ross - Late Summer Tour - Live in Ottawa

A night of electric folk music celebrating the warm days of late summer, with Toronto-based singer/songwriter Dale Ross…

Louis-José Houde - Rodage 2026

Fresh, entirely original material – even I barely know it… I’m busy tightening it up. So it’s the first draft of my sixt…

Positive World @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free MEND night inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church, opening the Culture Days run.

Studio Rat: Plasticscapes

An inflated structure built from foraged plastics fills St. Albans Church for Culture Days, open over six evenings with…

SOLD OUT: Fast Train Union with special guests The Vice Para…

Ottawa’s own hard rock powerhouse, Fast Train Union, are bringing their thunderous live show to Orléans! The band will h…

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…

Trent McClellan - The Be Nice Tour

Trent McClellan, stand-up veteran, star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and host of the Halifax Comedy Fest, is touring Can…

Loch Nisse Monster with S/G Gasper & Austin Camp

Loch Nisse Monster plays Irene’s Pub on Friday, September 18 with S/G Gasper and Austin Camp. Doors 8:30 pm, music 9:00…

6th Annual All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraiser

Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…

Kanata Farmers Market + Live Music + Petting Farm | Septembe…

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. This time the fun is double! The market will host a Pe…

Orléans Legion Artisan Fall Market

Shop local, discover handmade treasures, and support amazing makers in our community! <img decoding="async" class="xz74o…

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…

Repair Cafe

The Convent Glen Orleans Wood Environment Committee is having our third annual Repair Cafe at the Orleans United Church…

Taste of Wellington

A free street festival along Wellington West in Hintonburg and Wellington Village, with donation-based tastings supporti…

Timeless Tours: The Game Begins

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Walking Tour: 6:00 p.m. Film Screening: 7:30 p.m. Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue…

Alchemy Fest

Alchemy Fest returns to LabO on Saturday, September 19 for a third year of contemporary and fusion dance by Canadian art…

Plantains & Caviar @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free late-night MEND session inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Sabbath Revisited - Tribute to Black Sabbath

The tribute band SABBATH REVISITED has travelled back in time to 1970. After some intensive research, they’re now ready…

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: Jumanji

​Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s only national cemetery.…

Chiron Promotions Presents: Sunnyside Avenue w/ Postluven &…

Sunnyside Avenue Rock at the core The world in the mix Many sounds- one soul Diverse and genre defiant

True Mountain Laurel: Haley Blais & Sam Lynch

Haley Blais and Sam Lynch unite as True Mountain Laurel, a supergroup born from late-night harmonies, voice memos, and f…

Canada Army Run

Ottawa’s Canada Army Run is back on Sunday, September 20. 5K, 10K, half marathon, and same-day challenges start near Cit…

Orléans Terry Fox Run

The Ottawa East – Orléans Terry Fox Run has a NEW LOCATION for 2026! <img decoding="async" class="xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7…

The Battle of Britain

Join us on September 20 for a ceremony and parade marking the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Join us for a s…

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…

Atlético Ottawa vs. FC Supra du Québec

Glebe House Tour

GNAG’s Glebe House Tour is back Sunday, September 20. Walk, bike, or drive between open homes in the Glebe from 1:00 to…

Naalai Namathe 2026

Doors open at 5:30 PM. This show is presented in Tamil. Naalai namathe – Grand Finale marks a proud milestone as we cele…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!…

The Death Dialogues: Non-Traditional Losses or Living Loss…

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for a thoughtful evening explori…

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!…

David Suzuki’s Playlist: With the NAC Orchestra, in associat…

Featuring a playlist curated and hosted live by David Suzuki, this special NAC Orchestra concert brings music and meanin…

New Life

This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2026 (50th Anniversa…

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…

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…

Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch

Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators

THE BXY TUR by SINUHE LIBEN

Take It To the Limit - Tribute to the Eagles

Acclaimed tribute band Take It to the Limit makes a spectacular return, bringing the timeless sound of the Eagles to lif…

Talkin' 'Bout My Generation

Cueball Comedy brings Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z comics to Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa West on Wednesday, September 23. G…

200+ Culture to the Core

A Weekend of Cultural Celebration Presented by: Ottawa Art Gallery, in collaboration with local artists, cultural partne…

Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library Workshops

Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds”Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflowe…

Shaping Canada: In Conversation — Autumn Peltier, hosted by…

Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier talks with George Stroumboulopoulos at the Canadian Museum of History Grand Hal…

Speaker Series | Allied Intelligence Networks in the Early C…

We invite you to join us for the Diefenbunker’s 2026 Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from e…

Jagged Little Pill

TotoToo Theatre is proud to present Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the grou…

Céleste Lévis: Si elle

Céleste Lévis is releasing her fifth album, Si elle, in winter 2026, and with it, she’s returning to the stage with a fu…

ICMLE Strip Spelling Bee

A Royal Spelling Bee We're kicking off the school year with an event that will get you buzzing: our strip spelling bee!…

Salon Des Refusés Party & Screening – Presented by Bento Box…

Presented by the Ottawa International Animation Festival

Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show

Don’t miss an extraordinary experience at the Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show! September 25 and 26 at the Cohere Centre.…

Cayenne Carnaval

Free bilingual arts and film gathering at ICFO in the ByWard Market on Friday, September 25. Afternoon public recording…

Fortress @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free MEND night with Fortress inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - Sept

An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale one more time i…

25 fois Franco, 25 fois les Jeux

Join us for a grand celebration of the Francophonie as we mark both Franco-Ontarian Day and the 25th anniversary of the…

Mommy, le retour: Gore, rap and political musical satire

She may have died in a long-term care facility, but she comes back to life to wreak revenge! Is she a traditional mother…

Long Live: Taylor Swift Tribute

Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band is the region’s BEST Taylor Swift tribute band. Long Live is the brai…

MÁM: Teaċ Daṁsa │Michael Keegan-Dolan

The works of Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan are defined by feeling and collective connection. His exceptional…

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Rachelle Behrens, Anh Phung &…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

WHYGO at LIVE! ON ELGIN W/ Varitones and Sir Kingfish

Varitones is a Rock and Roll band known for bringing the energy and feel of rock’s greatest eras forwards into the moder…

Post-show Dance Party: Traditional music and dance with La D…

NAC Dance invites you to a traditional dance party in the Canal Foyer, designed to enhance your experience of the show M…

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.…

REDBLACKS vs Calgary Stampeders

PIQUE #21

Body Talk @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free closing MEND night with Body Talk inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Gregório Duvivier em O Céu da Língua

For Gregório Duvivier, the Portuguese language is not just a homeland but an obsession. Or, as young people say, a hyper…

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

Nuit Blanche Ottawa-Gatineau 2026

Nuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforge…

The Truth – Crois-moi

Presented by CedDX Enterprise. The Truth – Crois-moi is not just a concert, but an immersive musical experience centered…

Chela Davison - A Little Bit Much

A one-woman show about becoming. And being unbecoming. Chela Davison dishes the dirt about a life filled with ideas, jok…

Epic Elton

Experience the magic of Epic Elton with Jeff Scott! Are you ready for a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road? Get…

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Oná Ensemble, João Lenhari, an…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

The Boo Radley Project at LIVE! on Elgin

With Unsociably High and Merlins The Boo Radley Project is an art-rock octet based out of Toronto Boo's genre-bending fu…

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…

Creative Sundays

Join us in the Studio for Creative Sundays, a free drop in art activity suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhi…

Reconciliation Through Art

Four days of Indigenous art, music, food, and teachings in Almonte for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, fr…

67's Vs. Sarnia Sting

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Joy Lapps Project and Hilario…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

Chinese National Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra with an exceptional evening of chamber music p…

Rastak Live in Concert

Presented by Digital Zone Canada. Digital Zone Canada presents Rastak Canadian Tour ✨ Rastak is one of the most well-kno…

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…

Como la Queens y BJ Stroker

Get ready for Como la Queens y BJ Stroker: A Selena Tribute and Variety Show – an unforgettable evening of music, drag,…

Beaded Strawberry Earring Workshop: with Kaylee Smoke

Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through the techniques used to create raised beadwork while learnin…

Constant Companions

Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…

The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shir…

Join us on 30 September 2026, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space screening of the Story of a Natio…

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…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

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…

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…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…

Life onto Land: The Devonian

Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

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…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom

Faith Fyles’s pioneering career as both a botanist and artist is brought into conversation with contemporary women artis…

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…

Thirsty Thursdays

Flightpaths: Initiations

This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…

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…

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…

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…

Ottawa Farmers' Market

From the heart of the land to the heart of the city ? welcome to our Winter Farmers' Market season! Join 75+ local vendo…

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…

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…

confinement (2024-2025)

This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…

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…

613flea

Don?t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods…

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…

Outdoor Market Season

The Parkdale Public Market's 102nd season kicks off in May! Join us for a vibrant debut of spring produce, stunning farm…

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…

Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey

Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…

Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens

Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens brings together striking works by Anishinaabe/French artist Caroline Monnet, revealing…

Wi’k+palu’k Sam Glodeo’q ta’n wetapeksitaq: Honouring the Be…

Step into the land and waters of Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) to experience the Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being…

Canada’s Unknown Soldier

Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…

Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2025

Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

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…

Napoleon – The Immersive Saga

Dive into the world of Napoleon. Get swept away into an era that changed the world. Discover the Napoleonic era with Nap…

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…

Wild Colour

Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…

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…

CUAG Centretown / Mélanie Myers: Humidité Relative Humidity

May 25, 2026 - April 30, 2027 ## too much humidity is destructive ... yet too little humidity leads to cracked woodwork,…

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…

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the c…

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…

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…

The Heart of Orléans Market

The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant, community-driven outdoor market that brings together local makers, farmers, ar…

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

Parkdale Night Market

A vibrant weekly event transforms Wednesday nights into lively community gathering where folks can enjoy the evening wit…

Qillaniq

The artworks celebrated in "Qillaniq" are multi-vocal, multi-disciplinary and improvisational, inspired by Indigenous va…

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…

Timescapes

In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

Taproom Trivia

Exercise your grey matter each and every Wednesday night. We know the poster says 6 pm but realistically we wait for eve…

Beading is Medicine

Spotlight on Soccer

Some of the events, people, wins and losses that have shaped Canadian soccer history. Canada is hosting the 2026 FIFA Wo…

Wonder World

Designed for curious kids ages 5 to 12 and grown ups who love exploring with them. Welcome to the Wonder World, a vibran…

Rural Business Touchpoint

Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

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…

Rural Business Touchpoint

Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit…

Game Café for Adults

Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group

Join us at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewi…

Ottawa Miniature Gallery: Pride exhibition

The Ottawa Miniature Gallery (OMG) is a mobile gallery showcasing a diverse selection of miniature art from local artist…

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…

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit…

Death of a Salesman

Faltering salesman Willy Loman has returned early from a road trip plagued by memories of the past and his realization t…