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Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Ottawa this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Events & Festivals This Week in Ottawa
A look at what’s on this week in Ottawa – Events and Activities this Week in Ottawa. – September 28 to October 4, 2026.
What to Know About Ottawa’s 200th Birthday Celebration Downtown This Saturday
Ottawa is marking 200 years since the founding of Bytown with a full day of music, art, food, family activities and military commemorations downtown. The Ottawa 200… Read more »
25+ Fun Things to Do During Fall in the Ottawa Region – 2026
The Ottawa Region is known for its spectacular nature and outdoor charm, as well as the magic of Canada’s capital. Museums, art events, restaurants, nightlife, and classic… Read more »
Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26
Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »
Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20
You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa in October
Things to Do in Ottawa in October: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of October 2025.
50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2026
From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities, festivals and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun activities… Read more »
40+ Fall Studio Tours For Fall Day Trips Across Ontario – 2026
Fall studio tours offer a perfect way to experience Ontario’s autumn colours while discovering the creativity of local artists and makers. From rural backroads and lakeside communities… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend
Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »
Québec National Parks Day: Book Ahead as Free Admission to Sépaq Parks Returns Sept 12
If a day outdoors sounds better than another weekend indoors, Québec National Parks Day is giving you a good reason to head into nature. Sépaq will offer… Read more »
Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival
The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »
Things to Do in Ontario This September – 2026
September is the last official month of the summer, when the warm weather slowly fades, and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »
80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026
Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.
2026 Capital Pride Festival Weekend in Ottawa: What You Need to Know About Festivities and Road Closures
Celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada’s beautiful capital city this weekend at the Capital Pride Festival. The Festival weekend begins Friday, August 28, in the evening at… Read more »
Night Glows, Fireworks & More: What to See & Do at Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival This Labour Day Weekend
If you are looking for a colourful way to wrap up summer, Gatineau’s hot air balloon festival has plenty happening both in the sky and on the… Read more »
2026 Labour Day Long Weekend Events & Festivals in Ottawa
Labour Day Long Weekend events and activities in Ottawa: free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Things to Do in Ottawa in September
Things to Do in Ottawa in September: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of September 2026.
August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada
During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.
At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.
Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month
The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year. Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »
Capital Fair: What to Expect at 2026 Edition of Ottawa’s Summer Fair
Ottawa’s biggest summer tradition is turning 51, and you’re invited to be part of it. Head to Albion Road and Rideau Road for ten sunny days of… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Discover Secret Attractions of Cornwall and SDG Counties For Free This Weekend
Cornwall and SDG Counties, renowned as one of Ontario’s oldest regions, open their doors wide on August 15 and 16 for an event that promises to peel… Read more »
Agricultural and Fall Fairs Around Ottawa – 2026
See award-winning agricultural exhibits, get the best of crafts, baking and preserving, explore antique machinery displays, take part in old-fashioned games, ride the midways, and experience the thrill of demolition derbies during the many fall fairs in and around Ottawa.
When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026
The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »