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 2023.

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  • Events & Festivals
  • Outdoor Activities

Events & Festivals

 
31 Aug

National Arts Centre - Patio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

August 31, 2023 To September 9, 2023

$146.90

Experience an innovative farm-to-table feast of Canadian cuisine from the Resident Chefs Program at the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts‘s 1 Elgin Restaurant topped off ...  »

31 Aug

Parc La Baie, 988 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau

August 31, 2023 To September 4, 2023

19.99-$39.99

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 ...  »

30 Aug

Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa

August 30, 2023

Free

The City of Ottawa and its yoga partners are happy to announce another season of free Full Moon Yoga at Lansdowne. These wonderful moonlit classes are open ...  »

29 Aug

Pat Clark Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr, Gloucester

August 29, 2023

7059418900

Free

Join us for the Speed Networking Event for Entrepreneurs! This exciting event is designed to help you connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network. During ...  »

27 Aug

Centretown, Ottawa

August 27, 2023

Free

The Pride Parade makes a triumphant return as the community comes together loudly and proudly. Over 200 groups, more than 5,000 marchers plus this year’s Grand Marshal and ...  »

27 Aug

Theatres Across Canada

August 27, 2023

$4 (plus applicable taxes).

National Cinema Day will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies at a discounted admission of $4.00 (plus applicable taxes). The one-day ...  »

26 Aug

Cannamore Orchard, 1480 County Road 32, Crysler

August 26, 2023 To October 9, 2023

613-448-3633

$15

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 ...  »

26 Aug

N.L.A.S. Fairgrounds, 195 Water St., Almonte

August 26, 2023

$18 to $20

Celebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 38th annual North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte located at the NLAS fairgrounds with the ...  »

26 Aug

Riverain Park, 400 N River Rd, Ottawa

August 26, 2023

$20 to $25

The National Capital Pride Run and Walk is back! Ottawa’s most colourful running and walking event coincides with Pride again this year. Wear your most colourful ...  »

26 Aug

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau

August 26, 2023

$64 - $82+fees

With his striking resemblance, spot on mannerisms and baritone voice, Shawn Barker embodies the character and spirit of Johnny Cash. Shawn Barker’s Tribute to Johnny Cash ...  »

25 Aug

Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa

August 25, 2023

$35

Don’t miss Ottawa’s most memorable night out. Explore galleries after hours, engage your curiosity with amazing, themed activities, and enjoy three dance floors, each with ...  »

25 Aug

Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa

August 25, 2023

$29.69- $115.09

Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown. Hofstetter’s national ...  »

25 Aug

The Laugh Lounge, 61 York St, Ottawa

August 25, 2023 To August 26, 2023

6138975378

$22.50

Get Ready to “LOL ” at the Ultimate Ottawa Pride Week comedy show; Aug 25 & 26 at the Laugh Lounge, Ottawa’s best comedy club. 🎉 It’s Comedy Time – ...  »

24 Aug

The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa

August 24, 2023 To August 27, 2023

$22.3 - $28.35 +fees

The world’s biggest inflatable party is coming to The Arena at TD Place. The Monster – an extremely long inflatable and bouncy castle – will take over the ...  »

24 Aug

Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa

August 24, 2023

Featuring incredible performances Wannabe: A Spice Girl Tribute, DJ Dot, guest performances by Jamie Fine, Lukala, plus drag queens Adrianna Expisee and Shea S Ladie, this is ...  »

23 Aug

Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa

August 23, 2023

$29.5 & up +charges

with special guests Cheap Trick. Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter today announced 19 newly added dates for his highly ...  »

23 Aug

Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa

August 23, 2023 To August 27, 2023

$17.31 & up

Major League Show Jumping Ottawa CSI 5* / 2* will bring a level of equestrian sport that our Nation’s Capital has yet to see! In a unique jumpers-only format, ...  »

23 Aug

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau

August 23, 2023

$34.49 - $43.69+fees

La Compagnie Créole, a mythical group and ambassador of the sun, will be in Quebec and will once again make young and old dance. The faithful ...  »

22 Aug

300 Coventry Road, Ottawa

August 22, 2023 To August 31, 2023

$11 to $15

Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown. The Ottawa Titans ...  »

22 Aug

Strathcona Park, 25 Range Rd, Ottawa

August 22, 2023

613-601-2302

Free

With support from Awesome Ottawa, Cirquonscient presents evening Faerie Pop-Up picnics in Strathcona Park this summer. Picnic as graceful faeries and whimsical creatures enchant and delight with ...  »

19 Aug

Various Venues, Ottawa

August 19, 2023 To August 27, 2023

Free & Ticketed

Capital Pride celebrates the rich and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ community in the National Capital Region.   »

19 Aug

Byward Building, 366 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa

August 19, 2023

Free

Kick of Pride week by supporting local 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses at the event Pride Night Market! Live music, food, crafts and more to discover!  »

19 Aug

Strathcona Park, Range Road, Ottawa

August 19, 2023

FREE

Artists and artisans and undiscovered talents will come together to sell their work directly to the public and to raise public awareness about mental illness. More than ...  »

19 Aug

Various Venues, Ottawa

August 19, 2023 To August 20, 2023

Free to $35

Come for the food, stay for the culture - Bring your family and friends to experience the life, joy and heritage of Ukrainian art and culture. Wish ...  »

19 Aug

High Lonesome Nature Reserve, 867 Carbine Rd, Pakenham

August 19, 2023

Free to $10

Our annual Nature themed day is filled with a variety of activities including scavenger hunts, nature walks and workshops that offer families the chance to share creative ...  »

19 Aug

Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin, Ottawa

August 19, 2023

$34+fees

Recognized as a true Canadian icon, singer-songwriter Jane Siberry has released over fifteen records, including her beloved signature Calling All Angels. The singer’s songs have also ...  »

19 Aug

Ottawa River Queen , 799 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau

August 19, 2023

888-450-3991

$25 - $55

  Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and breathtaking fireworks at the Afro-Caribbean Fireworks Boat Party in Ottawa! Get ready to be transported to ...  »

19 Aug

Montgomery Scotch Lounge, 750 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa

August 19, 2023

$15-$20

This August, the NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI celebrates the upcoming release of their hotly anticipated sophomore album CONVERGENCE, due out in October. Led by fast-rising ...  »

19 Aug

Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa

August 19, 2023

$20 and up

WWE returns to Ottawa on Saturday, August 19 for a WWE Supershow! Don’t miss the live action featuring Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, ...  »

19 Aug

Dominion Chalmers, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa

August 19, 2023

$10

Enjoy an evening of world class a cappella entertainment, presented by two singing ensembles in the amazing acoustics of Dominion Chalmers in downtown Ottawa! Ottawa’s own ...  »

18 Aug

Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa

August 18, 2023 To August 27, 2023

$5 to $10

Experience the Ottawa Valley’s Largest Midway. Check out the Agricultural and Wildlife Exhibits, groove at the all day with the acts on our Main Stage, and ...  »

17 Aug

Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds, 92 Main Street West, Vankleek Hill

August 17, 2023 To August 20, 2023

Free to $25

The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is proud to host the 177th edition of the Vankleek Hill Fair – one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the province. There ...  »

17 Aug

Russell Agricultural Society, 1076 Concession St, Russell

August 17, 2023 To August 20, 2023

$5 to $15

The Russell Fair is a wonderful 4-day event that celebrates its community’s agricultural heritage while providing a diverse array of family entertainment. Truck Pull, Education Day (...  »

17 Aug

Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa

August 17, 2023 To August 20, 2023

Regular Admission

Feel the rumble of massive engines and witness history in motion at our vehicle demonstrations. Did you know that the War Museum’s military vehicle collection includes ...  »

16 Aug

Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa

August 16, 2023 To September 2, 2023

613-233-8948

$14 to $30

In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, three troubled sisters cope with their circumstances (one, for example, has just shot her husband) with surprising warmth and humour. This Pulitzer Prize and ...  »

16 Aug

Irene's Pub & Restaurant, 885 Bank St, Ottawa

August 16, 2023

$15

The Velvet Duke hosts a comedy fundraiser in support of Minwaashin Lodge and their Halifax Fringe Festival production of “All Request Radio” Will the comedic topics stay ...  »

12 Aug

Main St, Winchester

August 12, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Free

See what South Dundas Glengarry has to offer at Dairyfest’s street festival on Winchester Main Street featuring vendors, a mechanical bull, street beer gardens, and music ...  »

12 Aug

2880 Sheffield Road, Ottawa

August 12, 2023

Free

Join the Bytown Fire Brigade on this special day full of free activities for the whole family. Come see Ottawa’s largest collection of antique fire trucks ...  »

12 Aug

Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill

August 12, 2023 To October 29, 2023

$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 ...  »

12 Aug

Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Nepean

August 12, 2023 To August 13, 2023

6132922387

$15-30

Celebrate Caribbean culture and music at a family oriented event featuring authentic Caribbean cuisine, live performances by local and international artists, folk dances, artisans, children’s games ...  »

12 Aug

Ottawa River Queen , 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa

August 12, 2023

888 450 3991

$25 - $55

  Get ready for the hottest Indian event in Ottawa! Celebrate with us on board as we sail through the beautiful waterways. Enjoy live DJ music, drinks, ...  »

11 Aug

Various Venues, Almonte

August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Varies

Puppets Up! PuppetCon – a weekend full of hands-on workshops, insightful panel discussions and showcase performances coming to Almonte for the first time. PuppetCon will offer emerging puppet ...  »

11 Aug

Various Venues, Ottawa

August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Free & Ticketed Events

The House of PainT Festival is a FREE Outdoor HipHop Jam that showcases Graffiti, Breakdancing, Dj’s and MC’s from across Canada. It is one of ...  »

11 Aug

1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa

August 11, 2023 To August 20, 2023

Free

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 ...  »

11 Aug

Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa

August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023

$9.93 & up

Get ready to indulge in the best Halal food Ottawa has to offer, from juicy ribs and barbecue to innovative street food. Come experience Ottawa’s unique ...  »

11 Aug

Complexe Whissell, 530 Rue Charles Auguste Montreuil, Saint-André-Avellin, Québec

August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023

$15 - $20

11th edition will gather more than 100 vendors in a 3-day textile market, along with 4 days of creative textile workshops, a food court, free activities for kids, demonstrations ...  »

11 Aug

National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

August 11, 2023

$20-$25

Join House of PainT for the city’s largest poetry slam, the OG 500! This intense competition hosts some of the most talented poets facing off in a ...  »

11 Aug

Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa

August 11, 2023 To August 12, 2023

$40.00+HST/ticket

Join us for 'A Midsummer Nights Scream' for a SNEAK PEEK of some of our haunted attrations and shows for FrightFest 2023!   »

11 Aug

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau

August 11, 2023 To August 12, 2023

$53 - $65+fees

This musical revue transports you from Cat Stevens to James Blunt, from Petula Clark to Adele and even from the Rolling Stones to the Arctic Monkeys. With ...  »

11 Aug

Various Venues, Ottawa

August 11, 2023 To August 20, 2023

Free & Ticketed Events

The event celebrates the Year of the Garden by turns the spotlight on over 75 public gardens linked in the city centre by the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO ...  »

11 Aug

In the Sky

August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Free

What is it: When Earth crosses the orbit of Swift-Tuttle, a comet that orbits the Sun every 133 years, the debris cloud of Swift-Shuttle hits Earth’s atmosphere. ...  »

10 Aug

Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W,Ottawa

August 10, 2023 To August 13, 2023

The festival is organized in “7” key elements to building Ottawa’s profile by celebrating the heritage of Indian Dance forms, Music ensembles, Art Workshops, Informative and Educative ...  »

10 Aug

Navan Fair, 1279 Colonial Road, Navan

August 10, 2023 To August 13, 2023

$5 to $15

Let Navan Fair be your family’s summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair. ...  »

10 Aug

TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa

August 10, 2023 To August 13, 2023

$70.39+fees

The Stadium at TD Place – traditionally used for both football and soccer – will be transformed into a 9-hole golf course from August 10 – 13. Get your foursome together for ...  »

09 Aug

Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin, Ottawa

August 9, 2023

$9.5 - $19+fees

Inspired by some of the greatest traditional Brazilian musicians and the iconic Sertão region, Josyara is considered as one of the most promising young musicians on ...  »

09 Aug

Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa

August 9, 2023

$38.93

Ziggy Alberts is an Australian singer-songwriter. He is best known for his studio album Laps Around the Sun, which peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Charts for ...  »

08 Aug

Various Venues, Ottawa

August 8, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Varies

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.  »

07 Aug

Bytown Museum, 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa

August 7, 2023

Regular Admission

Celebrate history and heritage this August 7th at the Bytown Museum at Colonel By Day! Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, community, and commemoration ...  »

05 Aug

Ottawa River Queen , 799 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau

August 5, 2023

888-450-3991

$25 - $55

Experience the breathtaking Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy Fireworks Shows from the best vantage point – our boat! Join us for the 26th edition of this spectacular ...  »

05 Aug

Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 chemin Calumet Ouest, Shawville

August 5, 2023

819-744-0842

$40

Vocalist Sherri Harding emerges from the background onto centre stage with her first original album – A MILLION PIECES, that was released on March 25, 2023. Recorded in Muscle Shoals, ...  »

04 Aug

Sparks Street, Ottawa

August 4, 2023 To August 7, 2023

Free

The annual Ottawa International Buskerfest will play host to the biggest lineup of international street performers! World-class performers from all over the world will grace and amazing ...  »

04 Aug

Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa

August 4, 2023

$44.66-$165.08

Kristina Kuzmic’s Hope & Humor show is more than a comedy special. It’s an hour that will leave every viewer feeling less alone and more ...  »

03 Aug

110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa

August 3, 2023 To August 7, 2023

Free

2023 Capital Ribfest at Festival Plaza in beautiful downtown Ottawa! A fun, family-friendly celebration of delicious BBQ and Smokehouse experience at Ottawa City Hall in the heart of ...  »

02 Aug

Cégep de l'Outaouais, 333 Bd de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau

August 2, 2023 To August 6, 2023

$26.85 & up

For all fans of country music. Come celebrate with us our 31st edition of country shows and activities at the Grand Gatineau Country Festival. On Thursday, Lipstick ...  »

02 Aug

Canadian Museum of History, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau

August 2, 2023 To August 19, 2023

$14.50 & up

In this 26th edition, enjoy 4 hours of fire-themed entertainment including world-class pyromusical shows, fiery culinary experiences, prodigious artistic performances, striking digital and multimedia art installations and more! ...  »

02 Aug

Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa

August 2, 2023 To August 3, 2023

$15 - $70+fees

Are you ready to experience the captivating world of jazz dance? Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with the rhythm and energy of live music with ...  »

02 Aug

Ottawa River Queen , 799 Rue Jacques-Cartier Gatineau

August 2, 2023

888-450-3991

$25 - $55

Ottawa’s most awaited event is back! Hip Hop x Top 40 X Throwback Get ready for an enchanting night of fireworks, music, and adventure aboard the Ottawa ...  »

02 Aug

Art of Bean Coffee Co, 1439 Youville Dr #16, Ottawa

August 2, 2023

8192386236

Free

Hey, Ottawa. On August 2, our 15th-anniversary tour is coming to your city at Art of Bean Coffee Co, where we will have members of the team talk ...  »

02 Aug

Rideau Canal, Queen Elizabeth Driveway & Waverly Street, Ottawa

August 2, 2023 To August 19, 2023

(613) 900 - 4311

$89

Introducing Kaleidoscope Kayaking: an unforgettable night-time kayaking experience that takes you on a mesmerizing paddle down the historic Rideau Canal in Ottawa. As you glide through the ...  »

02 Aug

Ottawa River Queen, 799 Rue Jacques-Cartier Gatineau

August 2, 2023

888 450 3991

$25 - $65

Ignite your senses at the Ottawa Fireworks Boat Festival 2023! Get ready for an extraordinary evening of breathtaking fireworks, mesmerizing water views, and a magical atmosphere. Join us ...  »

01 Aug

Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin, Ottawa

August 1, 2023 To August 6, 2023

$8 - $16+fees

En route to her family vacation, Clémentine suddenly learns that her parents are no longer in love. The word “divorce” hurts to hear. She promises herself ...  »

26 Jul

Fields of Gold, 17650 Strathmore Road, Monkland, North Stormont

July 26, 2023 To August 24, 2023

$10 to $15

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 ...  »

20 Jul

Aberdeen Plaza, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa

July 20, 2023 To August 31, 2023

Free

Join us in Aberdeen Plaza at Lansdowne Park this summer and enjoy free performances by amazing local artists. Performances take place on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. ...  »

20 Jul

Quesada Burritos & Tacos Locations, Canada

July 20, 2023 To August 20, 2023

$0

Every time a Women’s Canada Soccer World Cup match is underway, tacos will be available for just 99 cents each at Quesada locations across Canada. Delight in ...  »

19 Jul

Various Venues, Ottawa

July 19, 2023 To September 22, 2023

Free

The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is excited to announce the return of City Sounds – a series of 20+ FREE musical performances across multiple locations in Ottawa! OMIC ...  »

15 Jul

Parc Omega, Québec 323, Montebello

July 15, 2023 To September 2, 2023

$15 to $25

Discover the beauty of nature by night with our sound and light experience, on a 1.5km walking trail. The activity takes place in the Land of the ...  »

15 Jul

Wall Space Gallery , 358 Richmond Rd., Ottawa

July 15, 2023 To August 5, 2023

613-729-0003

Free

Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Amy Shackleton’s newest body of innovative drip paintings depicting hybrid spaces from locations around Toronto, Lake Louise, Colorado, Arizona, ...  »

08 Jul

Kinsmen Amphitheatre, 101 Water St W, Prescott

July 8, 2023 To August 16, 2023

$15 to $38

We produce professional productions in an outdoor amphitheatre against the backdrop of the St. Lawrence River in Prescott, Ontario makes for a unique summer theatre experience.  »

08 Jul

Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa

July 8, 2023 To February 18, 2024

613-233-8699

Free

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and SHIFTER are thrilled to announce the opening of 83 ’til infinity: 40 years of hip-hop in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, an exhibition exploring the ...  »

07 Jul

Parliament Hill, 111 Wellington St., Ottawa

July 7, 2023 To September 4, 2023

1-844-878-8333

Free

Join us for the presentation of the sound and light show this season! Northern Lights is a free and bilingual show. Combining bold digital technology with the ...  »

06 Jul

Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa

July 6, 2023 To August 31, 2023

Free

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free family-friendly movies on Thursday evenings from July 6 to August 31 at Lansdowne Park. Movies start at sundown. WHEN & WHERE ...  »

 

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