Labour Day Long Weekend events and activities in Ottawa: free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Corn mazes are a great way to entertain the kids, challenge yourself or impress a date during Fall! If you are looking for hedge/cedar mazes, you ... »
The “helianthus annuus,” more commonly known as sunflowers, is a symbol of happiness and of summer. They are interesting flowers that adore the sun, moving to face ... »
One of the favourite activities of fall is definitely apple picking, a fun way to connect with local farms and go home with tons of produce to ... »
Various Restaurants, Ottawa
September 1, 2025 To September 7, 2025
Varies
Le Burgers Burger Week is a weeklong burger festival that takes place, each year, where participating restaurants from various Canadian cities compete to create a unique burger; ... »
City Hall/ McNabb Park, Ottawa
September 1, 2025
Free
Join Ottawa and District Labour Council for Labour Day March and Picnic. At the park there will be a moon bounce, face painting, balloon twisting, a BBQ, ... »
St. Stefan Serbian Orthodox Church, 1989 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
August 30, 2025 To September 1, 2025
Free
Come join us at the Ottawa Serbian Festival for this Labour day long weekend. Enjoy kids activities, live music, folklore dancing and authentic Serbian cuisine! Lot’s ... »
Cannamore Orchard, 1480 County Road 32, Crysler
August 30, 2025 To October 12, 2025
613-448-3633
$16
Enjoy fall at Cannamore Orchards. If you want activities for those late-summer and autumn weekend days, then bring the children for a visit to Cannamore Orchard! Family ... »
Mountain Orchards, 10175 Clark Road, Mountain
August 30, 2025 To October 19, 2025
613.989.5601
Free admission
Enjoy fun time at the farm. Along with apple picking there are lots of activities available for you to enjoy – wagon rides, corn mazes (a major and ... »
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg
August 30, 2025 To September 1, 2025
Regular Admission
Upper Canada Village celebrates the integral role horses have played in Canada’s history since the 1600s with its Horse Lovers Weekend. The event celebrates our special ... »
Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr,, Ottawa
August 30, 2025 To September 1, 2025
Free
Every long weekend, visitors can discover the State rooms of Rideau Hall at their own pace. Throughout these weekends, visitors can discover the State rooms of Rideau ... »
Rogers Centre, Ottawa
August 30, 2025
613-415-0687
free
Thrive with Us at the Black Immigrants Thrive Conference! Join us Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Rogers Centre, Ottawa for a powerful in-person event designed to ... »
Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa
August 30, 2025
free
Step into culture, connection, and empowerment at the Afro-Caribbean Thrive Conference! What You’ll Experience: Breakout workshops on business, wellness, leadership & creative expression Authentic cuisine and ... »
Secondhand Stories, 21 Pegg Road, Lombardy
August 30, 2025
$10
Secondhand Stories will host its 2nd Annual Open House, welcoming the public to the sanctuary grounds. This event invites families to meet our flock and to learn ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
August 30, 2025
$44.47 & up
A musical revue of the biggest hits of the Motown era. “Motown Party” is a celebration of the timeless hits that defined the era and sound of ... »
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
August 30, 2025
613-580-2988
$25 - $62.50
Step back in time to the 1920s and 30s and enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Treat yourself to a ... »
Pine Hill Orchard, Saint Félix Road, Bourget
August 29, 2025 To October 14, 2025
(613) 487-2064
Free Admission
Visit Pine Hill Orchards for apple picking, The farm has 20 varieties of apples, and homemade wine and apple cider. »
25 Fairground Dr, Newington
August 29, 2025 To September 1, 2025
$15 to $25
Explore agricultural displays, midway, Demolition Derby, a variety of shows and games from Heavy Horse Show to Garden Tractor Pull, parade, Western-English Horse Show, petting zoo, music ... »
Algonquin Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
August 29, 2025
$40
After a sold out run in four cities across Canada, comedian and content creator Julie Nolke is happy to announce her 2025 comedy tour Dying On The Outside ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
August 29, 2025
$37.50-$62.50 +fees
Known for her hugely successful sketch comedy channel on Youtube, Julie Nolke takes to the stage in a one hour, one woman sketch comedy performance directed by ... »
Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa
August 29, 2025 To August 30, 2025
$70.56 & up
This two-day event, held in August, serves as a platform for Canadian artists, including those from both English- and French-speaking backgrounds, as well as international artists from ... »
Splitsville Bowl Kanata, 255 Kanata Ave, Unit DD, Kanata Entertainment Centrum, Kanata
August 29, 2025 To September 1, 2025
Prices vary
Splitsville Bowl’s Kanata location is celebrating the final days of summer with a special bowling deal that’s perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
August 28, 2025 To October 31, 2025
$12.99 +fees
The corn maze will be open for those who want to try their skills at finding their way through the maze. Wagon rides will be returning to ... »
Parc La Baie, 988 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau
August 27, 2025 To August 31, 2025
$49.99
Traditionally held during the Labor Day weekend, the FMG – Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, is the largest summer event in the Outaouais. Recognized for its diverse artistic ... »
The Delta Hotel City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa
August 27, 2025 To August 31, 2025
$15-$100
Discover your Celtic roots at Ottawa’s most unique cultural celebration! The annual North American Festival of Wales (Aug. 27-31), hosted by the Welsh North American Association, ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
August 20, 2025 To September 6, 2025
613-233-8948
$16.00 - $32.00
At the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook-Off in Killaloe, Ontario, Ava Rose has tried (and failed) for sixteen straight years to win. This year, with the ... »
Wall Space Gallery, 1090 Bank St, Ottawa
August 14, 2025 To August 30, 2025
Free
Wall Space Gallery is pleased to present a curated selection of new works by Canadian artist Stewart Jones. Stewart Jones’ work deepens his exploration of the overlooked ... »
The Metcalfe Plaza at, 151 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
August 14, 2025 To September 20, 2025
Free
Metcalfe Plaza transforms a once empty downtown space into a vibrant destination and venue. Rooted in local culture and collective energy, it will host a variety of ... »
Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill
August 8, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$17.70 + tax
Located in the heart of Vankleek Hill, Ouimet Farms Adventure is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together. Our 7 acres corn maze will ... »
Green Corners, 1259 York's Corners Road, Ottawa
July 18, 2025 To September 14, 2025
$5 – $25
Green Corners has planted snapdragons, cosmos, calendula, and sunflowers for you to pick this summer season. Pick your own flowers to make a bouquet of seasonal blooms! ... »
JAZZ@248 INC., 248 Bank St, Ottawa
July 8, 2025 To December 31, 2025
$10 cover from Tuesdays-Sundays 6pm-11pm
We are Ottawa’s ultimate Jazz jamming cafe. The home for Bebop, Ballads, Swing, Bossa Nova, Brazilian popular music, Cool Jazz, Funk, Latin, and Jazz Standards. This ... »
Escape Manor Junior, 900 Greenbank Rd #1008, Nepean
July 7, 2025 To August 29, 2025
(613) 695-1655 ext. 5
$350
Escape Manor is pleased to announce the return of the Amazing Escape Camp! This summer, Campers will have the opportunity to hone their mental and physical skills ... »
City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W., Ottawa
July 4, 2025 To October 18, 2025
Free
The Indigenous Walking Tours (IWT) will explore Ottawa downtown monuments, art, architecture and landscape through an Indigenous perspective. These exceptional tours present a unique opportunity to learn ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
May 31, 2025 To August 31, 2025
$18.99 to $30
Visit Saunders Farm during Maze Days. Explore amazing mazes and labyrinths. The hedge and puzzle Mazes are largest collection in the World! Each maze is designed to ... »
555 Wellington Street, Ottawa
May 16, 2025 To October 13, 2025
$55+fees
Take a relaxing tour up and down the Ottawa River on a Hawaiian style Tiki Hut with you and a bunch of your Peeps! Whether it’s ... »
46 Sparks St., Ottawa
May 1, 2025 To December 31, 2025
$24.85 & up
Take a spooky stroll through Downtown Ottawa on this guided haunted walking tour. Experience the darker side of Canada’s capital and hear tales of the city's ... »
Rockcliffe Flying Club, 1495 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, Ottawa
May 1, 2025 To November 9, 2025
$51 & up
Enjoy the views of Parliament and downtown Ottawa from above! Travel along the picturesque Ottawa River, Strap on your aviator’s cap and goggles and get a ... »
Blackburn Hamlet, 190 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa
May 1, 2025 To October 31, 2025
250$
Softball league for women 18 years of age and over. Any skill level is welcome. * Orthodox style pitching * Sliding and stealing permitted * Pitching mask mandatory for pitchers & ... »
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