Events & Activities - Ottawa

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20 Places to Order Turkey to Go or Dine-in Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner in Ottawa – 2025

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and everyone knows that Thanksgiving means a delicious feast of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, and other hearty sides. Restaurants and caterers in Ottawa aim to serve up either a traditional meal for your special weekend or a unique twist to spice things up. Here are 20 options for your thanksgiving dinner, if you don’t feel like cooking for the family.

Things to Do in Ottawa in October

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.

2025 Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Activities in Ottawa

2025 Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Activities in Ottawa

Things to Do during Thanksgiving Weekend in Ottawa including Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and Takeout, free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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See Giant Pumpkins: What to See and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest This Weekend

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 40th edition. The festival’s origins can be traced back to 1986 when… Read more »

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Cineplex Hosts Taylor Swift’s Official Showgirl Release Party October 3–5; Tickets On Sale Sept 23

Taylor Swift fans will get a chance to gather at Cineplex theatres this fall for a special event tied to her latest album. For three nights only… Read more »

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Gravenhurst to London: Explore Free Attractions in 7 Ontario Regions on Sept 20, 21

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Muskoka Steamships, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this… Read more »

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Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights

Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »

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25+ Fun Things to Do During Fall in the Ottawa Region

The Ottawa Region is known for its spectacular nature and outdoor charm, as well as the magic of Canada’s capital. The museums, artistic events, restaurants, nightlife, and… Read more »

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50+ Things to Do During Fall in and Around Kingston

The former capital of Canada – Kingston, and the 1000 islands – a beautiful archipelago on Lake Ontario, are both places to see the best of fall in Ontario. These stunning waterside locations offer down-to-earth fall experiences like apple picking, corn mazes, sightseeing, hiking, and more.

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50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2025

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 »

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Doors Open 2025: Explore Peterborough For Free This Saturday

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Doors Open Peterborough will once again throw open the doors of historic landmarks, cultural centres, and… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2025 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 20

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 »

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Bailey Zimmerman Announces Six Canadian Stops on 2026 ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Tour

Country star Bailey Zimmerman is hitting the road again in 2026, this time with his Different Night Same Rodeo tour. The run begins February 19 in Estero,… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ontario This September

September is the last official month of the summer, where the warm weather slowly fades and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »

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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 2025.

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80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2025

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.

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2025: Head to This Ontario Town Home to World’s Largest Underground Salt Mine This Labour Day Weekend

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 from August 29… Read more »

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2025 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.

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2025 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 22, evening at the TD… Read more »

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Get Tickets Now: Nine Accessible Halloween Villages to Host Free Trick-or-Treating Across Canada in 2025

What began eight years ago on a quiet Toronto street has grown into a nationwide movement reshaping how Halloween is celebrated. This October, nine Treat Accessibly Halloween… Read more »

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Festival of Fountains 2025: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Fountains Returns to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Saturday

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains is returning for the fourth year. Head over to the garden to experience an enchanting night with magical fountains and… Read more »

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Capital Fair: What to Expect at 2025 Edition of Ottawa’s Summer Fair

Ottawa’s biggest summer tradition is turning 50 — and you’re invited to be part of it. Head to Albion Road and Rideau Road for ten sunny days… Read more »

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Doors Open 2025: 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 16 and 17 for an event that promises to peel… Read more »

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When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2025

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 »