https://www.613today.ca/events Your complete guide to 613 events in Ottawa! Find festivals, concerts, parties, sports events, cultural celebrations, food markets, outdoor activities and community gatherings in Ottawa-Gatineau (613 area code). Free and paid events updated daily. en-us 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-19-cold-war-speaker-series-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-19-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. Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-wartalk https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-veterans-week-at-the-diefenbunker-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-11-05-veterans-week-at-the-diefenbunker-2026 The Diefenbunker was an active military base for 32 years throughout the Cold War. We invite you to learn why we remember as you explore Cold War stories at the Diefenbunker. The Diefenbunker Museu... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-war https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-30-toddlers-halloween-hunt-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-30-toddlers-halloween-hunt-2026 Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore hidden Halloween surprises ... Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-warhalloweenfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-22-cold-war-speaker-series-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-22-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. Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-wartalk https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-17-cold-war-speaker-series-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-17-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. Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-wartalk https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-13-cold-war-speaker-series-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-13-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. Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-wartalk https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-engines-at-ingenium https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-engines-at-ingenium Experience a one-day outdoor car show featuring rare and high-performance vehicles, plus free youth admission. Location: Front parking lot of the museum Don’t miss this one-day outdoor car show tak... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumscience https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-historic-places-days https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-historic-places-days Join the Bytown Museum for fun and discovery during Historic Places Days from July 11th – 25th! This year’s theme, Communication Through Place and Time, acknowledges the different forms of communic... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-spotlight-on-soccer https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-spotlight-on-soccer Some of the events, people, wins and losses that have shaped Canadian soccer history. Canada is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Mexico and the United States. It’s one of the world’s larg... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineau https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-wonder-world https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-07-wonder-world Designed for curious kids ages 5 to 12 and grown ups who love exploring with them. Welcome to the Wonder World, a vibrant space where we build, create, celebrate, and marvel together. The adventure... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineauartfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-summer-programs https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-summer-programs Enjoy a summer of family fun with daily demonstrations, water rockets, space-inspired crafts, and more! This summer, enjoy special programs the whole family will love! Join us for special family-fr... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumaviationspacefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-02-free-thursday-evenings https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-02-free-thursday-evenings Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy summer by the Rideau Canal. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntownfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-dief-the-chief-october-62 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-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 Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault, with Pet... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumcold-war https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-close-to-conflict-canada-and-the-american-civil-war https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-29-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 legacies still matter today. Today, Canada stands as a proud and independent po... Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownupcomingindigenous https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-tuba-tunes-in-the-pasture https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-26-tuba-tunes-in-the-pasture Enjoy music at the museum on May 26 as Justin Hickmott serenades the dairy cows on tuba as they head out to pasture. Enjoy music at the museum on May 26 as symphony musician and cow enthusiast Just... Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumagriculturefarm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-23-science-for-tots https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-23-science-for-tots Discover Science for tots: hands-on sessions for babies and toddlers with sensory play, music, and stories. Explore science with your little one through play and wonder! Caregivers are invited to i... Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumsciencefamilyaccessible https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-drone-dash https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-drone-dash Test your skills at Drone Dash, a fast-paced drone race where precision and speed are everything. Ready, set, fly: Drone racing takes off! Location: Drone Zone Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Limited dai... Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumaviationspace https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-wild-colour https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-wild-colour Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colour to communicate, attract, and survive. Experience a world bursting with colo... Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumnaturedowntownfossilsfamilyfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-14-napoleon-the-immersive-saga https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-14-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 Napoleon – The Immersive Saga, a powerful 30-minute virtual reality (VR) adventu... Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineauupcomingartimmersive https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-at-war-against-japan-1941-1945 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-at-war-against-japan-1941-1945 Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this exhibition explores different aspects of Canada’s involvement in the war against Japan — including the Battle of Hong Kong, the... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownmilitary-history https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-s-unknown-soldier https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-canada-s-unknown-soldier Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriation of Canada’s Unknown Soldier, this 18-panel wall display explores the histor... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownremembrance https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-portraits-stories-of-black-canadian-military-service https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-portraits-stories-of-black-canadian-military-service Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring presence in Canada’s military history. They fought and died for freedom abro... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-winners-of-the-national-youth-remembrance-contests-2025 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-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 Contests, organized by the Legion National Foundation. This year, the Canadian War... Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumhistorydowntownremembranceart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-pizandawatc-the-one-who-listens https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-pizandawatc-the-one-who-listens Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens brings together striking works by Anishinaabe/French artist Caroline Monnet, revealing the strength of her visual language and mastery of materials. Pizandawatc, m... Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineauindigenousartfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-river-of-dreams-impressionism-on-the-st-lawrence https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-river-of-dreams-impressionism-on-the-st-lawrence River of Dreams – Impressionism on the St. Lawrence presents a dazzling collection of works of art by Quebec Impressionists from a century ago, featuring luminaries such as Maurice Cullen, Clarence... Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineauart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-wi-k-palu-k-sam-glodeo-q-ta-n-wetapeksitaq-honouring-the-bel https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-wi-k-palu-k-sam-glodeo-q-ta-n-wetapeksitaq-honouring-the-bel Step into the land and waters of Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) to experience the Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being that shaped the life of Sam Glode — a Mi’kmaw Knowledge Carrier, treaty prote... Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumgatineauartimmersivefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-what-s-in-a-frame-200-years-of-community-portraits https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-01-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! Reflecting on 200+ years, we look to portraits of past and present Ottawa r... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) museumhistorydowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-05-war-museum-thursday-nights https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-05-war-museum-thursday-nights Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations required. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freemuseumhistoryfamilyweekly https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-02-bank-of-canada-march-break https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-02-bank-of-canada-march-break Free family activities and crafts about counterfeiting and bank note design during both Quebec and Ontario March Breaks. Interactive exhibits about money and economy. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyMarch Breakeducationalmuseum https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-12-19-life-onto-land-the-devonian https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-12-19-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 became limbs. Inuktitut | Inuinnaqtun | English Find out how life took its f... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumnaturedowntownindigenousfossils https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-26-qikiqtait https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-26-qikiqtait The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation from the Arctic Eider Society in Sanikiluaq. The Power of Knowledge, Innovat... Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) exhibitionmuseumnaturedowntownindigenousart https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-05-butterflies-in-flight https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-05-butterflies-in-flight Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and Philippines. Included with museum admission. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familynatureeducationalmuseumbutterflies