This Weekend's Events

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…

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…

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…

Studio Rat: Plasticscapes

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Beading is Medicine

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.

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…

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…

Infinite Sunshine | Single-channel audio-visual installation…

Lose yourself in the endlessly changing reflections of Infinite Sunshine. 4 PM - 7 PM from August 29 to September 10 and…

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…

Zoom to the Moon

After reading an inspiring story, a museum guide takes children on an imaginary journey through our Solar System—landing…

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…