Events & Activities - Ottawa

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Ottawa Buskerfest Brings Fire Shows and High Flying Performances to Sparks Street This Weekend

Downtown Ottawa will be alive with award-winning street performers from across the country from August 8 to 10. Ottawa International Buskerfest will take over Sparks Street from… Read more »

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Agricultural and Fall Fairs Around Ottawa – 2025

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.

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100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2025

There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »

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Things to Do This August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2025 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!

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Canada Strong Pass: Kids Can Explore Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village For Free This Summer

Starting July 25, 2025, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative aimed at increasing… Read more »

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Things to Do This Colonel By Day – 2025 August Long Weekend in Ottawa

Visiting Ottawa this August long weekend? Here is a list of events taking place in the Capital city this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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Things to Do in Ottawa in August

Things to Do in Ottawa in August: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of August

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Lock & Paddle: Visit Historic Canals For a Unique Parks Day Celebration This Saturday

Parks Canada will hold its annual Lock & Paddle event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, inviting paddlers to gather at three historic sites across the country to… Read more »

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 18

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Children Golf Free at Participating Courses in Canada This Month

Children under the age of 16 can play golf for free at hundreds of courses across Canada when accompanied by a paying adult, as part of the… Read more »

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Canada Day in Ottawa – Fireworks, Celebrations and Festivals

Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fun events and activities. From Canada Day pyromusical fireworks to free concerts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate!

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Things to Do in Ottawa in July

Things to Do in Ottawa in July: Events, and Activities happening in Ottawa during the month of July 2025. 25 Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa Valley 25 Outdoor… Read more »

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Tall Ships Festival 2025: Get to Brockville This Weekend to Sail, Explore Majestic Tall Ships

Plan a trip to Brockville this weekend to see and cruise on majestic tall ships. Brockville Tall Ships Festival is the first stop on the 2025 Tall… Read more »

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Free BeaverTails: Get Canada’s Iconic Pastry Free This Friday (National BeaverTails Day) – June 6

You can get a free BeaverTails pastry on June 6th. BeaverTails is offering one free Cinnamon & Sugar BeaverTails Pastry on Friday in honour of National BeaverTails… Read more »

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Escape the Ghost Ship: Floating Escape Room Sets Sail in Four Ontario Cities This Summer

An escape room experience, Escape the Ghost Ship, returns to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Barrie this June. The 90-minute event takes place aboard a real 50-foot sailing… Read more »

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Spectacular Drone Show and Fireworks to Light Up Ottawa Skies This Victoria Day Weekend – 2025

As the vibrant hues of the Canadian Tulip Festival begin to fade, Ottawa gears up for a series of captivating events to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday weekend,… Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 88 Ontario Provincial Parks – 2025

In 2021, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »

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Flock to Stayner This Saturday For the Annual Kinsmen Duck Race

Head to Stayner for some quacktastic fun with the Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races. This event is not for the fowl-hearted as it promises to be an exciting… Read more »

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Porsche Experience Centre Feat. 2 Km Driving Circuit Opening This June in Pickering

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced the upcoming opening of its first Canadian Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Pickering. The facility, announced in 2021, is scheduled to begin… Read more »

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Big Bounce Canada Returns with Massive Inflatables Tour Across the Country

How high can you bounce in the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle? The Big Bounce Canada, known as the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is set to return… Read more »

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Suspended Forest Camping, Underground Immersive Experience and a Massive Treetop Trampoline Park Coming Near Ottawa

A new nature-focused adventure park is set to open just 30 minutes from Ottawa, promising a mix of treetop fun, underground exploration, and forest camping. The Trekking… Read more »

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Free March & Spring Break Fun at Toys R Us

Visit your local Toys ”R” Us store Monday through Friday during March and Spring Break.   No event registration is required. Recommended for ages 4 and up…. Read more »

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RCMP to Host Musical Ride Open House This Saturday in Ottawa

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will open the doors to its Musical Ride Centre for the much-anticipated annual Open House this Saturday. This event, a cornerstone… Read more »

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History: A Brand New Entertainment Venue Coming to Ottawa in 2026

A new 2,000-capacity music and entertainment venue christened History Ottawa will open next year at 47-57 Rideau Street, revitalizing a key downtown location. The venue, operated by… Read more »