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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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!
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 »
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.
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »