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Christmas Events & Holiday Activities, including carol concerts, light displays, holiday theatre, Santa Claus Parades, and craft fairs in the Ottawa Area.
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- Christmas Articles – Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in Ottawa, Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades in Ottawa, Christmas Concerts, Plays & Holiday Events in Ottawa
- Christmas & Holiday Events
Christmas Articles – Lights, Carols, Markets, Theatre
A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Ottawa to help you get something special for everyone on your list! To add to this list, submit ... »
Christmas is on its way and so are the annual Santa Claus Parades and amazing Holiday light displays in the Capital region. A list of Christmas Lights & ... »
A list of Christmas/Holiday themed events in Ottawa - including carols, theatre, and other holiday events. »
Enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones take a ride on the Christmas Trains that take you along the snow-laden countryside of Ontario. »
A list of suggestions for family Christmas holidays/winter break activities and events to attend with kids in Ottawa. »
Looking for a cozy way to see twinkling Christmas light displays this holiday season? Here are 10+ ways to see Holiday lights from your car across Ontario. »
From the great lakes of the south to the shores of Hudson’s Bay in the north, Ontario has so much to offer for a relaxing Christmas/... »
The holidays are fast-approaching. And for those wanting to travel or make travel plans, there is not better time to start than now. Luckily, it is simple ... »
The holidays are upon us, and your vacation planning starts now! These holiday getaways in Ontario are surefire ways to create memories, embrace the holiday spirit or ... »
The magic and spirit of the holiday season is merry and bright across Ontario this December. All the major centres, like the Toronto, Ottawa, and more, have ... »
As a winter city, Ottawa is also a festive city with many ways to celebrate the holiday season. For those in search of a place to celebrate ... »
Step away from the kitchen this holiday – let a chef do the hard work so that you get the savour and enjoy. When you don’t have ... »
Upcoming 25 Christmas & Holiday Events
One World Bazaar, Mitch Owens Road, Manotick
September 17, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
The Bazaar is open for seven weekends in the fall and is located in an old barn that’s been converted into an international marketplace. Packed to ... »
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
November 8, 2026 To December 19, 2026
Free
Slow down, get cozy and start a new holiday tradition with Michaels and Hallmark. This season, Michaels stores across Canada will host Hallmark-inspired crafting activities that invite ... »
Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, Pakenham
November 12, 2026 To December 24, 2026
Free Admission
Create new memories and traditions at Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. is a great place to get into the Christmas spirit with ... »
Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa
November 13, 2026 To November 15, 2026
Free
260 FINGERS is back! An invitational exhibition and sale of the work of 26 outstanding clay artists and potters from all over Ontario and Quebec, our participants have won ... »
1648 Neptune Way, Ottawa
November 13, 2026 To November 15, 2026
Free
Join the Brosseau family as they celebrate the 6th anniversary of their family holiday market! What makes the market even more special is the opportunity to give ... »
Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
November 13, 2026 To November 14, 2026
Free
Come for the shopping, stay for the holiday spirit! Join us at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery for a festive weekend of local shopping and holiday cheer. ... »
Various Locations, Ottawa
November 13, 2026 To November 15, 2026
9054426290
$50-$65
A Holiday Weekend to Explore, Shop & Celebrate. This holiday season, open the door to something special. Explore seven magnificent Ottawa homes beautifully transformed for the holidays, ... »
Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Rd, Ottawa
November 14, 2026
Free
There'll be over 60 local artisans selling their amazing handcrafted works, with many of your favourite vendors returning. Whatever you're looking for you're sure to find. »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
November 14, 2026 To November 21, 2026
Free
In the market you will find a variety of local vendors with lots of great gift ideas and food items. Make sure to check out the quaint ... »
Mlacak Center, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata
November 14, 2026 To November 15, 2026
Free
The Kanata Civic Art Gallery, with over 30 juried members has been in the community for 30 years. This signature event offers the public original fine art in a ... »
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa
November 14, 2026
343 548-5565
Free
Come enjoy Danish hospitality and stock up for the holidays. Shop for Danish lunch, pastries, chocolates, Christmas decorations and gifts, embroideries and other handicrafts, gently used items, ... »
Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester
November 14, 2026
Free
The BCA’s Holiday Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. Our annual Christmas market ... »
Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Ottawa
November 14, 2026 To November 15, 2026
613-835-9266
Free to attend
Our most festive event of the year is back! 🎉 Join us for the 4th Annual Holiday Market, now even bigger than ever with over 275 incredible local vendors ... »
Holy Redeemer Church to Hazeldean Mall, Kanata
November 14, 2026
Free
The Hazeldean Mall Kanata Santa Claus Parade Presented by the Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club and Kanata Sports Club to benefit the Kanata Food Cupboard. Visit Santa in Hazeldean ... »
Cumberland Street, Cornwall
November 14, 2026
Free
The Santa Claus Parade Committee once again invites you to join us for the fun and excitement of participating in the parade. The theme for the 55th ... »
Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St, Ottawa
November 16, 2026 To January 6, 2027
Free
Fairmont Château Laurier Trees of Hope for CHEO is a magical event that helps kick off the holiday season, while raising much needed funds for our ... »
Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
November 19, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
Looking for holiday gifts? The OHS Auxiliary will be selling high quality handmade crafts at its Christmas Craft Sale. We will also be selling tickets to win ... »
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
November 20, 2026
$67 & up
Award-winning comedy legends, writers, actors, and drag superstars BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon return with their smash-hit, internationally celebrated holiday extravaganza, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Packed ... »
Lansdowne, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa
November 20, 2026 To December 31, 2026
Free
Surrounded by snow-capped heritage buildings and wooden chalets , the Ottawa Christmas Market, twinkles with fairytale festiveness. Thousands of Christmas lights and decorations sparkle to create a festive ... »
Wesley Clover Parks, 411 Corkstown Road, Nepean
November 20, 2026 To January 2, 2027
$25.99 & up per vehicle
Magic of Lights is a dazzling 2-kilometer drive-through holiday lights show featuring more than 300 spectacular displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of ... »
Thomas Tree Farm, 6421 McCordick Road, North Gower
November 20, 2026 To December 23, 2026
Free Admission
Thomas Tree Farm is set on a beautiful 50-acre property just south of Ottawa, 2 miles west of North Gower. On arrival you are free to wander through ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
November 21, 2026
$20.00 - $60.00
Upinnaq is Inuktitut for (to feel) peace, calm and awe, all of these together… Join Susan Aglukark for a night of your favourite Christmas songs, stories and ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
November 21, 2026
$44.50 to $64.50
Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining forces once again to spread festive cheer across the nation with the return of A Coast To ... »
The Glebe Community Centre - 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa
November 21, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
This amazing juried show features over 50 local vendors who make everything by hand. Come to the Glebe and find something for everyone on your holiday gift list. »
Carleton Place Arena Upstairs, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place
November 21, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
More than 50 local artists will offer many original and creative options for your loved ones and even for yourself! Everything is priced at less than $200. »