Ottawa 
Events Description
Come celebrate the holiday season at City Hall!
Celebrate the festive season in the fresh outdoors, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will arrive from the North Pole and be housed in their very own outdoor cabin. Roast marshmallows around a campfire and enjoy hot chocolate, maple fudge, taffy on snow and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Festive activities await you, including:
• Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their very own cabin
• Roast marshmallows over a campfire and enjoy delicious hot chocolate, maple fudge and taffy on snow
• Skate on the Rink of Dreams OPENING TODAY for the season
• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:45 pm
• Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides and live entertainment outdoors
Who is it for?
Family & kids
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Admission to this sponsored event is a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank.
You can indulge in delicious BeaverTails for only $2, with all proceeds raised going directly to the Ottawa Food Bank!
How to get tickets?
At the door: No tickets required.
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Saturday, December 6, 2025
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Entertainment schedule
3:00 – 3:05 pm: Welcome by Santa’s Chief Elf
3:05 – 3:10 pm: Welcome by His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor, City of Ottawa
3:15 – 3:45 pm : Performance by Ottawa Christmas Carollers
4:45 pm: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:45 – 5:30 pm: Performance by Ottawa Christmas Carollers
Bring your skates! The Rink of Dreams opens (weather permitting) for the skating season on Saturday, December 6.
Venue & Address
Ottawa City Hall , 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
