Drive-Thru & In-Person Events - Ottawa

Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens parkways in Ottawa exclusively for active use, morning and afternoon. Read more…

Rock Dunder is a treasure that lies within the UNESCO Thousand Islands Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Read more…

A Pirate’s Life provides interactive ‘pirate life’ theatrical experience with a boat cruise in a look-a-like pirate ship. Read more…

Experience the great Canadian river trip – this is a travel-path forged by First Nations, traversed by fur traders since the 1600’s and fostered by foresters at… Read more…

The entire experience is outside enjoying nature, with acres of space to run and play. Read more…

From the sweep of the river, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain re-discovered it four centuries ago. Read more…

Green Corners has planted snapdragons, cosmos, calendula, and sunflowers for you to pick this summer season. Read more…

Come enjoy the sunshine! Ever dreamt of walking in literal fields of gold? Now you can! Our expansive sunflower fields offer a break from the city, remarkable… Read more…

The Ottawa Greek Festival is an annual event that features live Greek music, traditional Greek dances, excellent Greek Cuisine, cooking demonstrations, Greek language lessons, craft and cultural… Read more…

The National Capital Pride Run is an all ages, all-level event with a 2.5 km walk or a 5 km run/walk option. Read more…

AfroFestival Ottawa is a free annual Music and Arts Festival that showcases the very best of African culture and entertainment in Canada’s Capital Region. Read more…

Celebrate modern Indigenous arts at the annual Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival, a local grassroots festival showcasing diverse Indigenous arts from Turtle Island and beyond. Read more…

The Bazaar is open for seven weekends in the fall and is located in an old barn that’s been converted into an international marketplace. Read more…

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Read more…

3 days of Thrills in the Skies of Ottawa-Gatineau! The Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will host the largest air show ever seen in the region! This year’s lineup promises… Read more…

As the leaves change colours and begin to fall, embrace the beauty of autumn from the best view in the Ottawa Valley. Read more…

With tons of outdoor attractions available, including wagon rides, live shows, puppet shows, mild haunts, a parade, hedge mazes, choosing your perfect pumpkin, and so much more,… Read more…

sKreamers is a fundraising project of the Kiwanis Club of Orleans. Read more…

Every fall, as the days get shorter and temperatures drop, vibrant colours take over Ottawa–Gatineau. Read more…

Cannamore Orchard welcomes you to our 31st year of Acres of Terror, Eastern Ontario’s Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! We are proud to present this in co-operation with… Read more…

2026 will mark the 170th anniversary of this fall tradition. Read more…