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Weekend Events & Festivals in Ottawa – Nov 13 to 15, 2026
A weekly digest of what’s on this weekend in Ottawa, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.
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- November in Ottawa – Events & Festivals
I. Family & Kids Activities
Kanata Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Holy Redeemer Church to Hazeldean Mall, Kanata
Free
- Santa Claus Parades: Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades in Ottawa
Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm
Create new memories and traditions at Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. is a great place to get into the Christmas spirit with cut-your-own and fresh cut trees. Kids love our sliding hill, straw play structure, hot dogs and hot chocolate. Our free tractor and wagon rides to the plantation make cutting a tree fun and easy. Enjoy our relaxing country hospitality in our beautiful post and beam shop which has lots of room for visitors and a cozy stone fireplace. Details
November 12 to December 24, 2026
Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, Pakenham
Free Admission
A March Family Christmas Fundraiser
Join us for activities in the spirit of the March family: Marmee’s Food Drive, Meg’s Bake Sale, Jo’s Card Writing Corner, Amy’s Art Studio, Beth’s Musical Moments, as well as local vendors and holiday cheer! Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 11 AM to 3 PM
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
Free Event
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Cineplex Community Day 2026
The event will feature free family-friendly movies at participating Cineplex theatres, complimentary gaming at XSCAPE, The Rec Room and Playdium locations, and select snacks and drinks for $3 each. Details
Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cineplex Theatres, XSCAPE, The Rec Room & Playdium
Free admission at participating Cineplex theatres.
At the library
Ottawa Public Library offers plenty of free activities for all ages, including toddler storytimes. Plan to attend some of the free activities during weekends:
Details and link for registration.
By City of Ottawa Recreation – Programs
Cineplex Family Favourites: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes.
II. Live Music
Candlelight Concerts
Tribute to Pink Floyd – Saturday, November 14 | 6:30 p.m. @ Knox Church
Tribute to Queen – Saturday, November 14 | 8:30 p.m. @ Knox Church
Various Locations, Ottawa
$34 & up
Wheeler Walker Jr. – Pullin’ Out: The Farewell Tour
American country music comedian Wheeler Walker Jr., the alter ego of Ben Hoffman, brings his Pullin’ Out: The Farewell Tour to Canada. Known for explicit lyrics, outrageous humour and traditional honky-tonk sounds, he has earned five No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Comedy chart. The tour supports his final album, Pullin’ Out (2026), ahead of his planned retirement. Details
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
History Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa
$72.50 & up
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
The Gipsy Kings are a musical group founded in 1979 in Arles, France, whose distinctive sound blends traditional flamenco with a rich mix of Latin and Cuban influences, Arabic music, reggae, and jazz guitar in the style of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Despite these diverse musical influences, the group has remained deeply rooted in its flamenco heritage, with Tonino Baliardo’s virtuosic guitar playing and Nicolas Reyes’s powerful vocals at the heart of their sound. Details
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
Varies
Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook
For over two decades, Toni Lee has been performing Karen Carpenter tunes with incredible accuracy in top venues throughout the UK and beyond. Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook is the most recent production featuring a full band steeped in Carpenters musical nuance and ready to bring an unforgettable night of nostalgia and heartfelt music. All the hits are here including: ‘Superstar’, ‘Rainy Days’, ‘Mondays’, ‘(They Long to Be) Close to You’ and, of course, ‘Yesterday Once More’. Details
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$69.00
Kelly Bado
Born in the Ivory Coast, Kelly’s songwriting captures the beauty of the languages and rhythms she has encountered on her journey from Abidjan to Canada. Collaborating with GRAMMY and JUNO Award-winning producers Brian West and Chin Injeti, she merges traditional sounds with modern influences to create a distinctive musical landscape that sparks curiosity and invites audiences to explore traditional languages. She has shared the stage with artists such as Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder, and Walk Off the Earth, opened for Angelique Kidjo, and appeared on La Voix. Details
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$20.00
Barenaked Ladies
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
Varies
Matt Hansen – The Orchid Tour
American singer-songwriter Matt Hansen brings The Orchid Tour to Canada in support of his 2026 debut album, Orchid. Known for his powerful vocals and emotionally honest pop songs, Hansen gained popularity on TikTok before surpassing one billion streams worldwide. His hits include “LET EM GO,” “something to remember” and “yellowstone (holding you).” The tour explores themes of love, loss and hope. Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
$46 & up
Symply Skynyrd & Stoned and Rolling
Symply Skynyrd is a Canada-based tribute to the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band is devoted to bringing the classic Skynyrd sound to fans everywhere. Since 2017 the group has been tearing up popular venues and well-known festivals bringing the live music experience to eager fans. Comprised of veteran musicians, the band is committed to playing the best of Skynyrd for fans and music lovers alike. While other tribute bands play everything under the Southern Rock genre, for Symply Skynyrd it’s all about the pure Skynyrd experience. Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$59.00
Intimate Aquatic: Music for the Public Pool
Coming soon to the Champagne Bath, Nick Bendzsa presents “Intimate Aquatic: Music for the Public Pool,” a sound art installation specifically composed for above and below water. Utilizing traditional and underwater speakers, Bendzsa’s compositions travel between the realms of water and air, urging attendees to dive deep. Bendzsa will be joined by ambient selector DJ Crip Time (aka Stefana Fratila, co-founder of Crip Rave). Details
Saturday November 14, 2026 | 6:00-7:30PM & 8:30-10:00PM
Champagne Bath, 321 King Edward Ave., Ottawa
$5-25
Solitary Man – Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond
Will Chalmers is a multi award-winning tribute artist and has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He has been performing his Neil Diamond tribute since 2002 and has also performed tributes to Garth Brooks, Conway Twitty, John Lennon and Elvis. He is also part of the Highwaymen Tribute Forever Highwaymen portraying the role of Waylon Jennings. Will has traveled with his band all over the USA, Canada and also performed in Mexico, Cayman Islands and Europe. Details
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$57.85
III. Live Theatre
Dracula
November 11 to 14, 2026
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
$20.00 – $76.00
The King James Bible Play
What could a pineapple possibly be doing in 1609 England? All is not as it seems as a committee of religious scholars attempt to translate the Bible for King James I, navigating clashing egos, royal expectations, and – anachronistically – the nature of male loneliness. Expect the unexpected when the most improbable interlopers assert their influence and watch worlds collide and facades crumble in hilariously provocative ways. Details
November 11 to 21, 2026
Azrieli Studio – NAC, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
$33 & up
Foutue fin de semaine
When you find yourself in the Caribbean for a weekend and you have to share your cabin with someone who’s driving you crazy!!! A stormy comedy! Alexandra and Alexandre don’t know each other and have absolutely nothing in common. There’s no way these two will ever meet! To clear their heads, they both decided to treat themselves to a weekend in the Caribbean sun… solo. But a booking error forces them to share their bungalow. Details
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$33.50
Rhino
The imaginations of Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, co-directors of Vancouver’s Out Innerspace, know no bounds. With a movement style marked by fluidity and plasticity they construct pieces that play with the subconscious and the surreal. Using evocative lighting as an emotional design language, their works combine a cinematic aesthetic with highly percussive physicality. In Rhino an unlikely cast of characters past their prime — including a skeleton, rhino, and matador — jostle to maintain relevance; in their efforts to persist and resist, they unite in their hope, and struggle for a future. Details
November 13 & 14, 2026
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$33 to $69
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. Erin Shields brings a sharp, witty, feminist perspective to this timeless story of an accomplished, outspoken young woman overcoming the odds to rise to her potential and claim love on her own terms. Details
October 28 to November 14, 2026
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa
$10.00 – $32.00
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show
Come be serenaded by our singing Mountie, hockey player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty, and many other special guests. This high-energy, family-friendly production features over 70 songs from Canadian artists, including Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, and many more. Details
Various Dates
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa
$27.95 to $99.95
IV. Sports/Outdoor Activities
NSL Final
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
$26 & up
General Activities
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- Hikes: 25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Ottawa
- Family Hikes: 20 Family Hikes and Walks in and Around Ottawa
- Nature Areas: 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa
V. Festivals & Other Events
Christmas Markets
See: Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and Around Ottawa for more details.
- One World Bazaar – Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ One World Bazaar, Mitch Owens Road, Manotick.
- Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market – Saturday, November 7 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ Greely Community Center, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely.
- 260 FINGERS – Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa.
- Annual Brosseau Family Holiday Market – Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 1648 Neptune Way, Ottawa.
- Holiday Magic Craft Show – Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Rd, Ottawa.
- Christmas Farmers Market – Saturday, November 14 to Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa.
- Gift of Art Show and Sale – Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ Mlacak Center, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata.
- Danish Club of Ottawa’s Annual Bazaar – Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa.
- BLACKBURN CHRISTMAS MARKET – Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester.
- Annual Holiday Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses – Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Ottawa.
European Union Film Festival
European stories. Canadian screens. Experience European cinema from 27 countries at the 41st European Union Film Festival this fall. Details
November 13 to 28, 2026
Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa
$16
Homes for the Holidays Home Tour
A Holiday Weekend to Explore, Shop & Celebrate. This holiday season, open the door to something special. Explore seven magnificent Ottawa homes beautifully transformed for the holidays, each filled with inspiration, festive details and the magic of the season. Gather your favourite people, wander from room to room, and discover the traditions, creativity and beauty that make this time of year so special — all while helping Hospice Care Ottawa provide compassionate care to individuals and families in our community. Seven homes. Endless holiday inspiration. Details
November 13 to 15, 2026
Various Locations, Ottawa
$50-$65
Ikebana, The Way of Flowers
Presented by Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter No. 120, it features over 25 live flower arrangements created by local artists from the Sogetsu and Ohara Schools of Ikebana. This year’s theme, “The Way of Flowers”, invites you to see how flowers and plants can be transformed into works of art that reflect the beauty of nature in new ways.
November 13 to 15, 2026
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
Included with museum general admission.
The Black Swan Ball
The White Swan Ball presents a Haunted Wedding theme inspired by Victorian Gothic fashion. This queer and trans-led event welcomes allies and encourages creative costumes. Enjoy music by DJ del Pilar, slow dancing to violinist Morgan Hurtubise’s curated playlist, a group fashion show with prizes, love letter writing, and photo opportunities. Tickets include vegan treats, gluten-free options, and iced tea. Details
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa
$25 & up
Ottawa Dog Film Festival
See Dogs – Save Dogs. 3 dog-themed movies. 3 different weekends. 3 different shelters will get 100% of the proceeds. Details
November 15, 22, 2026
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St, Ottawa
$7.50 – $12.00 per ticket
Elmvale Ward Séance
After a decade of sold-out séances and more than 25,000 participants, Jaymes returns home to Ottawa and his roots where the seance began for The Elmvale Ward Séance. Experience undeniable fear in an authentic Victorian séance inside a historic ward, one of Ottawa’s most hidden and darkest secrets.This soul-shaking psychological experience is not intended for the weak or faint of heart. Restricted to ages 18+. This unsettling historical location is rarely open to the public. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime terrifying experience. The Séance runs from October to November 2026. Jaymes has been hosting his Victorian Séance since 2015, with every séance selling out. Details
October 2 to November 30, 2026
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Rd #100, Ottawa
$68.66
Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa
Frame by Frame offers the first-ever exploration of animation in the nation’s capital. Presented at the Ottawa Art Gallery and in partnership with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the exhibition Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa is the first-ever major exploration of animation in the capital, tracing 80 years of animation history in Ottawa and the surrounding region. The exhibition brings together works and stories spanning generations of artists, studios and independent practices. Details
Until Sunday, March 14, 2027
Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa
Free
Le Petit Chef
In “The Beginning,” the world’s smallest chef takes you on his very first culinary adventure. Watch as your tabletop transforms into a fascinating 3D landscape, and cheer him on as he battles oversized ingredients with humor and passion to prepare an exquisite multi-course meal. A charming, nostalgic, and captivating dining experience. Details
Various Dates Through January
Tulip Restaurant and Bar, 361 Queen Street, Ottawa
$129 & up
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Hi, just drove out to Petrie Island and the Carivibe fest was only yesterday and not today as you have written.
@Various Venues — https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/carivibe-beach-food-festival/
me and my buddy are going next weekend. I cant wait for updated list. lots of fun items to do in Ottawa
Great resource. Thanks a lot!
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Great site, I look at it almost every week to get ideas on what to do with the kids.
Just to note, there’s a fair with carnival rides this weekend (Aug. 20-22) at the Earl Armstrong Arena. You can see it from the costco parking lot.
Here’s the address for those interested:
Earl Armstrong Arena
2020 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 7N8
To allay any confusion–when you click on “details” under “Shakespeare in the Park–A Midsummer Night’s Dream” there is an error suggesting that the play is “Cymbeline.” That was last year’s Bear production! This year’s show is, indeed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Join us for one of our final three performances, Aug 2, 3, & 4!
Wow wish I had found this site much sooner. So many great events happening in Ottawa this weekend. Thanks for providing this list.
Thanks for the list!!! It really helps me plan my activities with my kids on the weekend.
Great listings! Thanks!
Thanks for including the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival http://ocanfilmfest.ca/ocanfilmfest2018
Useful. Thanks for sharing.
Why is it that the “Subscribe to our newsletter” – on the right hand side of this newsletter/webpage…
https://www.todocanada.ca/things-ottawa-weekend/
… does not include Ottawa in the “Select City News letter list”?
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