Ottawa 
Spring is here, and Ottawa is bustling with plenty of fun events and festivals this lovely season, so we have compiled 50+ things to do in Canada’s capital city.
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Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm, 2452 York's Corners Road, Edwards
March 28, 2026 To April 4, 2026
$18.35+fees
Calling all children aged 1-99! The Easter Bunny’s Helpers need YOUR help! They were having too much fun tasting the sweet maple sap and lost all ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
April 3, 2026 To April 6, 2026
$12.99
Easter activities will take place around the farm. Activities include visiting all the farm animals (goats, sheep, cows, horses, alpacas, piglets, and of course bunnies ), kid’s ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
April 3, 2026 To April 5, 2026
0 to $59
The third edition of Anime Ottawa will transform the EY Centre into Canada’s Japanese and Asian fantasy epicenter from April 3 to 5, 2026. Anime fans from across the ... »
Various Sugar Bushes, Ontario
April 4, 2026 To April 5, 2026
Varies
Join maple syrup producers from across Ontario for Ontario Maple Weekend. This free, family-friendly, two-day event is hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association, and is ... »
Various Venues, Pakenham
April 4, 2026 To April 5, 2026
Free
WANDER.EXPRIENCE.INDULGE. The Maple Run Tour is a ‘sweet’ reason to Wander up to Pakenham, just a short drive west from Ottawa via Hwy 417 or from ... »
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
April 4, 2026 To April 5, 2026
$19.56
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is opening for one special event: the Easter Eggspress. Come and visit our petting zoo, explore our collection of engines, cabooses, ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
April 4, 2026
$73.45 & up
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
April 4, 2026
$122 & up
With decades of legendary hits and a reputation for electrifying live performances, George Thorogood & The Destroyers are bringing their signature blues-rock swagger to the capital. This ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
April 6, 2026
$68 & up
The Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York. Led by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, the band rose to global fame with the 1998 hit Iris. ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
April 10, 2026 To April 12, 2026
Free & Ticketed concerts
Maple and moonshine is a 3 day Country music festival in the byward market. 30+ ArtiSTS 10+ venues line dancing lessons outdoor activities and more… Dawson Gray, Riley Taylor, Dylan ... »
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
April 12, 2026
Free
Be part of the annual event hosted by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band of Ottawa. The band each year helps mark National Tartan Day with a ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
April 16, 2026 To April 19, 2026
Free to $10
Shop Canadian handmade at the 2025 Signatures Originals Spring Craft Sale! Meet over 150 top Canadian artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast to coast. Discover thousands of expertly ... »
Various Stores, Canada
April 18, 2026
Free Admission
Record Store Day is a day that celebrates independent record stores all over the world with parties, in-store performances and special releases. It’s a day that ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
April 18, 2026
$15.00 - $25.00
National Finals Canada’s Brightest Young Stars. Infinite imagination. No script. Witness the grand finale of the 2026 Canadian Improv Games! After a week of intense competition, the ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
April 19, 2026
$83.25 & up
Since its debut in 2005, Celtic Woman has become a global musical phenomenon, blending Ireland’s rich heritage with contemporary sounds. Their albums and DVDs have achieved multi-platinum ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
April 21, 2026 To April 22, 2026
$67 & up
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to ... »
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa
April 23, 2026 To April 26, 2026
Free and ticketed events
Come on down to the 14th Annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival, where we celebrate music, community, and good times. Kick back and enjoy FREE daytime performances, roll up ... »
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
April 24, 2026 To April 26, 2026
Varies
Irish Film Festival Ottawa is a non-profit organization that celebrates Irish culture, language, humour and history through the modern medium of film. Founded in March 2014, the festival ... »
Participating Bookstores, Ottawa
April 24, 2026 To April 26, 2026
Free
Celebrate Ottawa’s indie bookstores, meet new people, discover some great new reads, and maybe even stop for a little treat to support some small, local businesses. ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
April 24, 2026
$37.55
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour is returning to the National Arts Centre for their 2nd annual benefit gala with Ronald McDonald House Ottawa on Friday April 24... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
April 24, 2026
Varies
Old Dominion’s skyscraping anthems and electrifying live shows have put the multi-platinum-selling band prominently at the forefront of country music. Fusing clever lyrics and an infectious ... »
255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
April 24, 2026 To April 26, 2026
Free Admission
Join us for the best classic, gourmet, and exotic poutine combined with the BEST in Street Food in Ottawa. Come taste close to 100 kinds of poutine, a ... »
Downtown Perth, Gore Street East, Perth
April 25, 2026
Free
Come and enjoy the Maple Syrup Producers, taffy-on-snow, local vendors, artisans, service clubs, Ry-J’s Climbing Adventures, live musical entertainment, the Antique & Classic Car Show, a petting ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
April 26, 2026
$47.90 & up
This spring, Stars on Ice returns with a dynamic new show that highlights Canada’s Olympic aspirations, world-class talent, and the beauty of figure skating. Headlining this ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
April 29, 2026 To May 9, 2026
$15.00 - $93.00
What if seven exceptional female operatives were recruited to bring down WWII’s greatest threat? This unlikely musical draws its story from the real-life international team of ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
April 30, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Varies
Canada’s Festival of Ideas presenting entertaining and passionate discussions with the world’s leading thinkers. Since 1997, The Writers Festival has been celebrating the world’s best ... »
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa
May 1, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Free Admission
Ottawa PoutineFest celebrates the best in Traditional, Exotic, and Extreme Poutine, over 125 choices of poutine, a new Best in Cheese Curd, an exotic poutine competition, live music, ... »
Various Locations, Ottawa
May 1, 2026 To May 3, 2026
free
Your city. Your stories. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your ... »
Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa
May 1, 2026 To May 3, 2026
FREE
Come out and join us for the largest gathering of potters in Ottawa! Spring Pottery Sale Annual Juried Exhibition Pottery demonstrations Pottery throw down Kids’ clay area ... »
RA Centre, 1451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
May 2, 2026 To May 3, 2026
Free
Head to the annual Ontario Buttertart Festival. Join us for the best of the best in buttertarts goodness. HOW MUCH Tickets: Free Admission How to get tickets? ... »
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
May 2, 2026 To May 3, 2026
$10 - $14+fees
The Ottawa Orchid Society’s annual show and sale returns! See blooming orchids in stunning, colourful displays, photographic and education exhibitions, with orchid vendors selling outstanding orchid ... »
ByWard Market, 55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa
May 3, 2026
Free
Join us at the ByWard Market for a vibrant, family-friendly cultural celebration as the Mexican community proudly honors Ottawa’s 200th anniversary. Experience the Market transformed with ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa
May 6, 2026 To May 23, 2026
$10.00 - $32.00
Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gail’s husband ran off with the neighbour’s ... »
Commissioners Park, Ottawa
May 8, 2026 To May 18, 2026
1-613-567-5757/ +1 800-668-8547
Free & ticketed
Ottawa’s award-winning flagship festival since 1953, the Canadian Tulip Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the world celebrating Ottawa’s official flower ... »
Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
May 8, 2026 To May 9, 2026
$10
Kick off the Summer at Ottawa’s Premium Food & Drink Event hosted by The Best Eats 613 on May 8th – 9th, 2026 at the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne. Food: ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa
May 9, 2026 To May 24, 2026
$15 to $25+fees
This May, experience the magic of spring at Tulipfest, featuring nearly half a million tulips and endless photo-worthy moments. Our 50th year on the Farm begins with ... »
Dows Lake, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
May 10, 2026
$30 to $59
Whether you’re local or coming from afar, the Tulip Festival is an event you have to experience. It’s Canada’s longest-running and largest-attended event and ... »
The Ron Maslin Playhouse, 1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata
May 13, 2026 To May 23, 2026
613-831-4435
$30.00
Robin Hood and his band of outlaws steal from the rich, creating a fearsome reputation amongst those who dare to travel through Sherwood. But they do not ... »
Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa
May 15, 2026 To May 18, 2026
Free Admission
Join us for the best in Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork and more including Mini Donuts Express, Loaded Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Cheese Cake and Mars Bars, ... »
Downtown Kemptville, 10 Prescott St, Kemptville
May 16, 2026
Free
Kemptville Buskerfest is a free one day event in Downtown Kemptville celebrating unique street talent, immersing you in the sublime. Featuring street performers, musicians, comedy, and fun ... »
Byward Market, 55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa
May 16, 2026
Free
Join us for an afternoon of family fun filled with Polish food, folk dancing, fun and so much more! Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, ... »
Community Hub, 400 March Road, Kanata
May 22, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free
Come to Community Hub with the whole family and enjoy 3 days finger lickin’ good ribs, great entertainment and much more! Joins us for the best in Ribs, ... »
LabO Theatre, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
May 22, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Varies
Get ready for a weekend of circus magic! The festival features live shows by professional circus artists from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, a circus ... »
Centennial Hall, 152 Church St., Franktown
May 23, 2026
Free
Join for the annual Franktown Lilac Festival in Beckwith Township, known as the Lilac Capital of Ontario. Start things off with a hearty breakfast, then take part ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 23, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free & Ticketed events
The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada’s largest running weekend. Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada’s largest running and walking festival with six races, including ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
May 23, 2026
$36 & up
Monster Spectacular, the ultimate motorsports family show mixing racing, showmanship and an exceptional fan experience into one incredible, action-packed show has announced that it will roar into ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
May 23, 2026
$92.50 & up
Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a swoon-worthy live concert ... »
100 Sparks St, Ottawa
May 27, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free
Get Social, get saucy – Ottawa’s favourite food festival is back! Be a part of Ottawa RibFest on Sparks Street and leave no finger un-licked! Get ready ... »
Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa.
May 28, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free
The Ottawa Dressage Festival is Canada’s largest dressage show. It is presented by National Capital Dressage, a private, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the ... »
Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
May 28, 2026 To May 30, 2026
Varies
The festival is a jam-packed extravaganza of fun and laughs featuring local and national and international acts. We have three amazing show nights that are jam-packed full ... »
LeBreton Flats, Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free
The Night Market highlights the very best in Asian culture and cuisine from across Ontario. From K-pop dancers to musicians and street foods chefs specializing in the ... »
Ottawa Chinatown, 717 Somerset St W, Ottawa
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
Free Admission
Welcome to the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market 2026! We are beyond excited to announce the return of the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market for 2026! This much-anticipated event has become ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
May 29, 2026 To June 7, 2026
613-580-2701
$37.00 - $59.00
Singin’ in the Rain “pours” down delight, capturing the waning days of the silent screen era as they give way to new-fangled “talkies”. With The Jazz Singer ... »
Maxville Fairgrounds, 35 Fair St, Maxville
May 30, 2026 To May 31, 2026
$14.13 & up
Come one, come all to the Glengarry Renaissance Festival Experience the excitement and wonder of the Middle Ages in a festival like no other. Held in Maxville ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
May 30, 2026
$66 & up
Multi platinum Canadian singer songwriter Matthew Good returns in 2025 for the “MG and His Band with I Mother Earth Fall Canadian Tour”, joining forces with I Mother ... »
Manotick, Ottawa, ON
June 4, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
In 1985, it began as a birthday celebration for Moss Kent Dickinson, the founder of Manotick, mayor of Ottawa, and builder of Watson's Mill, and has developed into ... »
Centrum Plaza, Centrum Plaza, 255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
June 5, 2026 To June 6, 2026
$25
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of craft beer, food, and live music at the 2026 Orléans Craft Beer Festival – one of the most anticipated, yearly events ... »
Calabogie Motorsports Park, 462 Wilson Farm Rd, Calabogie
June 5, 2026 To June 6, 2026
$135 & up
Get ready for two days of nonstop energy, incredible live performances, and that signature GNG atmosphere you’ve been waiting for. »
190 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
Get ready for a full weekend of fun right here in the heart of the community! From inflatable attractions to live entertainment and hands-on activities, there’s ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
June 5, 2026 To June 11, 2026
$15.00 - $75.00
At a time when the news is glorifying the triumph of billionaire despots, Robert Lepage tackles the famous Scottish tragedy, which addresses overwhelming paranoia, political conspiracy and ... »
RA Centre Ottawa, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
A fun, family-friendly celebration of delicious BBQ and Smokehouse experience. Join us for the Biggest and Best Capital Ribfest yet, celebrating 10 years of BIG STICKY Awesomeness and ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
June 6, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
Doors Open Ottawa continues to be the second-largest Doors Open architectural event in North America. Since its inception in 2002, over 920,000 visitors have discovered some of the city’... »
McLean Avenue Beach, 178 McLean Avenue, Arnprior
June 6, 2026
6139004311
FREE
PaddleFest is Arnprior’s annual celebration of all things paddling—a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings the community together for a day of fun on and off ... »
Byward Market 73 York St, Ottawa
June 7, 2026
Free
Presented by Giza Entertainment, in collaboration with Ottawa Tourism and the ByWard Market, Shawarma Fest takes over York Street on June 7, 2026 — as we attempt to break the ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 10, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Varies
VNL is one of the world’s most prestigious and successful international volleyball tournaments. A total of 116 matches per gender will be played across the preliminary and ... »
Little Italy, Ottawa
June 11, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free & Ticketed events.
Experience “Being Italian” and celebrating all that is Italian Art, Culture, and History, for ten special days in June. Join us to create new memories, share the ... »
Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa
June 11, 2026 To June 13, 2026
Free & Ticketed
The biggest francophone celebration in Ottawa, with concerts, street art and entertainment celebrating Franco Ontarian culture. The Festival Franco-Ontarien will present three days of unique custom-made shows. »
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 12, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Free and ticketed events
City of Om is Ottawa’s largest health and wellness festival. This festival is ideal for folks of any age who are interested in deepening their passion ... »
Lansdowne Park Horticulture Building and The Bronson Centre Music Theatre, Ottawa
June 12, 2026 To June 13, 2026
$25 to $30
Celebrate five years of Fiesta Cubana Fest — a weekend of Cuban music, dance, culture, and food in the heart of Ottawa! Whether you’re joining for one ... »
Various Venues, Osgoode Village, Ottawa
June 12, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Free
A whole weekend of community wide events, including over 60 Music and Dance Performers, the O-YA Family Block Party, Food Truck Alley, Beer Garden & Stage, the Artisan Market ... »
Arts Court, 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa
June 13, 2026
pay-what-you-can
A forward-thinking, artist-driven event series like no other, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect. After five years of reshaping Ottawa’s underground ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
June 13, 2026
$46.30 & up
The PBR Ottawa Classic will have added significance as one of just three PBR Canada Cup Series events in Ontario during the 2026 individual season. PBR Canada’s ... »
