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Weekend Activities and Events in Ottawa
A weekly digest of What’s On in Ottawa including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, and fun activities: Few weekday events are also listed.
Contents:
- In-Person Events
- Outdoor Activities
- Virtual Events and festivals
With Ontario now in Step 3 of 2021 three-step plan for reopening, museums and other indoor attractions are allowed to reopen with capacity limited to not exceed 50 per cent ... »
Our Lady of the Visitation, 5338 Bank Street, Gloucester
August 8, 2021
613-769-7570
$22.50
Enjoy a delicious homemade chicken dinner.with all the trimmings from Our Lady of the Visitation kitchen. Covid19 protocols followed. Proceeds to church building restoration fund. Curb ... »
Mr.Lube parking lot, 1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa
August 8, 2021
Free
Join for the new night market in town thatis great place to shop, and support local! Live Music, Good Food, and a whole lotta fun! WHEN & ... »
Canadian Museum of History, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau
August 7, 2021 To August 21, 2021
$6 to $12
The 25th edition Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy are innovating once again and are offering 2 weeks of unforgettable fireworks from August 7th to 21st at the ... »
RCGT Park, Coventry Road, Ottawa
August 7, 2021 To August 8, 2021
$38.21 - $58.19
Join for Drive-in movie experience in Ottawa! The Drive-In Experience Ottawa is the brainchild of DNA Live, Ottawa’s premiere festival & event production company. Who is ... »
Alexander Grove Park, 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane, Stittsville
August 7, 2021
Free
Join us for a weekly walk and learn outdoor adventure through some of our communities’ best natural spaces. We will meet at various trails for physically distanced ... »
Parking lot, 581 Bank St, Ottawa
August 7, 2021
Free
Come shop the best vintage streetwear, retro and designer apparel and accessories all in one place! This is an outdoor retail event with multiple vendors. WHEN & ... »
Wherever You Are
August 7, 2021
Free
Move for Freedom is a fundraising event to prevent human trafficking and provide aftercare for survivors. Wherever you are and however you love to move, you can ... »
Tavern On The Hill, 1223 Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa
August 7, 2021 To August 21, 2021
$12.69 to $16.93
Come enjoy the Sound of Light Fireworks party from our viewing area below the Tavern on The Hill. . We will be offering beer, wine, coolers and select ... »
Symphony Senior Living Kanata, Weaver Crescent, Kanata
August 7, 2021
$11.62
Come out to 27 Weaver Cres in Kanata and get a delicious meal that includes a burger, fries, assorted ice cream, and a soft drink (coke, diet coke, ... »
Parc des Cèdres, 15 Rue Raoul-Roy, Gatineau
August 7, 2021
Free
This classic and modern car festival celebrates the 30th anniversary of its foundation in 2021. For the occasion, the Jean-Pierre Sylvestre trophy, in honor of the first organizer, ... »
Pirate Life, 588 Hog's Back Road, Ottawa
August 7, 2021 To September 18, 2021
$52.74
An intimate R&B Concert on a pirate ship sailing across the Rideau canal. We will be enjoying the soulful vocals of Ottawa’s rising artists ... »
The Vanitea Room A Tea Salon & Eatery, 551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
August 7, 2021 To August 28, 2021
$16.29
Bring it queens! Every week, Ottawa is the destination for the No.1 voted drag dinner, presented by the Capital’s leading queen & Co-Host Icesis Couture, & ... »
Station Theatre, 53 Victoria Ave, Smiths Falls
August 6, 2021 To September 5, 2021
613-283-0300
$22.60-$33.90
A professionally orchestrated theatrical production with over 20 custom-designed illusions and world-class lighting and set design, “OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries” is a high-energy magical adventure for both adult and ... »
Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Rd, Nepean
August 6, 2021 To August 8, 2021
$38.21 - $58.19
Join for Drive-in movie experience at Wesley Clover Parks Ottawa! The Drive-In Experience Ottawa is the brainchild of DNA Live, Ottawa’s premiere festival & event production ... »
Trattoria Caffè Italia, 254 Preston Street, Ottawa
August 6, 2021 To August 7, 2021
$20
Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa – Rooftop Comedy Originally from Thunder Bay, Bobby Knauff moved to Toronto to attend the Humber School of Comedy, where he received the Brian ... »
SAW outdoor courtyard, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
August 5, 2021 To August 28, 2021
$5
SAW invites music fans and film lovers to congregate under the stars for a special edition of Summer Nights, a summer festival like no other. In anticipation ... »
Vieux-Hull, 40 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau
August 4, 2021 To August 14, 2021
$19.50+tx
Come and enjoy the most sought-after patio in Gatineau in the heart of Old-Hull. Discover a multitude of microbrewery beers, ciders and spirits from Quebec during one ... »
Wherever You Are
August 1, 2021 To August 31, 2021
$18
For the month of August, Causeway is inviting everyone to participate in our Walk Across Canada. Our goal is for all participants to cumulatively walk/run/roll ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
July 30, 2021 To September 5, 2021
$113.00 (6 people) & up
Get outside, get cozy and enjoy a campfire with your loved ones. Perfect for a family outing, date night or small get together (maximum of 10 guests). Please ... »
Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls
July 29, 2021 To September 30, 2021
$4.00 to $5.00
In the early 1850’s the lure of plenty of water power and the promise of railway development attracted Joshua Bates, founder of nearby Farmersville (now Athens), to ... »
Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill
July 24, 2021 To October 10, 2021
$17
Located in the heart of Vankleek Hill, Ouimet Farms Adventure is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together. You will find a treasure hunt ... »
Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
July 23, 2021 To September 16, 2021
$35.75 to $105.00
Beyond Van Gogh presented by RBC is visually stunning; guests will be amazed at the scale and the way the images come to life before their very ... »
Fields of Gold, 17650 Strathmore Road, Monkland, North Stormont
July 23, 2021 To August 29, 2021
$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 ... »
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
July 21, 2021 To August 22, 2021
$5 to $7
Get a personal tour at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. With the cloud of COVID-19 looming over us, we have had to adapt how we share ... »
Parc Moussette, 361 Boulevard de Lucerne, Gatineau
July 20, 2021 To September 15, 2021
18662429383
4.5 hour introductory workshop - $199
Hop into an inflatable kayak on your own and try your hand at paddling the world-famous Ottawa river waves, right in view of parliament! »
Ottawa River Pathway, Ottawa
July 16, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$41.03 to $61.54
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 ... »
National Gallery of Canada, Sussex Drive, Ottawa
July 16, 2021 To September 6, 2021
Regular admission
Explore the rise of one of the great masters in the European tradition, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-69). This exhibition is the first ever to chart the transformative ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
July 10, 2021 To September 5, 2021
$20
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 ... »
Ottawa Locks, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
July 6, 2021 To October 12, 2021
$16.10 to $36.10
The most unique way to discover Ottawa is on board the world's-largest, certified, 100%-electric, passenger vessel. You will sail for 90 minutes on the iconic Rideau Canal and ... »
Parc Omega, Québec 323, Montebello
June 24, 2021 To October 9, 2021
$17.99 to $24.99
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 ... »
Britannia Beach, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa
June 23, 2021 To October 10, 2021
$450 + HST for 4 to 9 people
From the sweep of the river, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain viewed it four centuries ago. This trip has everything – fun, education and just ... »
46 Sparks St., Ottawa
June 18, 2021 To December 31, 2021
$22.59 & 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 ... »
Wilderness Tours Adventure Resort,1260 Grants Settlement Rd, Foresters Falls
June 17, 2021 To September 26, 2021
+1(888) 723 8669
$89 & up
Join for various rafting tours by Wilderness Tours. The Ottawa River is like a whitewater staircase with calm pools below the rapids allowing time to rest and ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean
June 16, 2021 To August 29, 2021
$8.97
Lots of animals to see, feed and touch. Hay play structures to climb and explore. The kid’s barn has some imaginary play areas and the famous ... »
65 Sparks St., Ottawa
June 14, 2021 To November 8, 2021
$39 to $65
Join our small-group, fun and leisurely bike tour that shows you the best of Ottawa in less time. Pedal your way around with our super comfortable bikes ... »
588 Hog's Back Road, Ottawa
June 14, 2021 To October 11, 2021
$29
A Pirate’s Life provides interactive ‘pirate life’ theatrical experience with a boat cruise in a look-a-like pirate ship. Join the scurvy crew and live the Pirate ... »
40 owl lane, Foresters Falls
June 12, 2021 To September 19, 2021
$107 & up +charges
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 the ... »
Ottawa Locks, 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa
June 4, 2021 To October 11, 2021
$5.74 to $6.89
Sailing on one of our shuttles, you’ll see some of our capital’s most famous landmarks – all from the vantage point of the river! »
Canadian Museum of History, Laurier Street, Gatineau
June 2, 2021 To August 22, 2021
Regular Admission
This summer, travel back in time to the ancient Egypt of 3,500 years ago, where you’ll encounter women of power and influence. This major exhibition features more ... »
65 Sparks St., Ottawa
June 1, 2021 To October 31, 2021
$25 to $28.50
We will give you a lightweight hybrid city bike, helmet, lock and map and send you off to a fun journey to explore Ottawa-Gatineau region all on ... »
Anywhere
May 30, 2021 To September 12, 2021
1-877-840-9173
Free - $35
12 Annual Ride to Live event to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer. How it works: Join us from anywhere in Canada to complete 5 poker stops so ... »
Rock Dunder Hiking Trail, Stanley Lash Lane, Lyndhurst
May 15, 2021 To November 15, 2021
$5
Rock Dunder is a treasure that lies within the UNESCO Thousand Islands Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Rising 275 feet above Morton Bay, Rock Dunder provides breathtaking views of ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 1, 2021 To October 11, 2021
Free
In 2021, the Nokia Sunday Bikedays program is expanding to NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by Nokia! Starting this weekend, and running until October 11, the NCC will offer car-free ... »
Ontario Parks
May 1, 2021 To September 2, 2021
Free
The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday ... »
65 Sparks St., Ottawa
April 1, 2021 To November 8, 2021
$45.00 to $47.00
Join our small-group, fun and leisurely bike tour that shows you the best of Ottawa in less time. Pedal your way around with our super comfortable bikes ... »
109 Wellington Street, Ottawa
March 30, 2021 To March 30, 2022
$15.86
Try a Ottawa photo scavenger hunt. On Ottawa’s Iconic Sights you will be going on an enthralling tour around Ottawa checking out the art, history, and ... »
Day Trips
Online
August 5, 2021 To August 28, 2021
pay what you are able
Elora Festival encompassess all forms of classical music, international music, jazz and folk. Reflection: Music for Choir and Solo Cello | August 5 | 7:30 PM The Elora Singers & Katie ... »
Online
August 1, 2021 To August 31, 2021
9055377846
free
Join us any time and anywhere and make a splash this August for #SplashForKids. The Great Canadian Splash For Kids, presented by Staycation Pools, is an online ... »
Online
July 8, 2021 To August 26, 2021
4164847700
$35-$125
World Wildlife Fund Canada has partnered with world-renowned artist, birdO, to launch The Wildest Ride Contest. The contest will support WWF-Canada’s conservation efforts to restore and ... »
Online
April 12, 2021 To August 31, 2021
Free
Family Feud Canada is back for Season 3 at CBC (with host Gerry Dee), and we are looking for diverse and dynamic families from all across Canada to ... »
Online
March 20, 2021 To August 15, 2021
Free
Join us for a virtual tour as artist Esmaa Mohamoud and curator Matthew Kyba present the works in To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat. This ... »
Online
February 9, 2021 To August 24, 2021
PWYC
Girls Night In is the ultimate in virtual interactive comedy. This hilarious, internationally acclaimed, virtual comedy show is coming live into your living rooms every Tuesday Night! ... »
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Useful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for including the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival http://ocanfilmfest.ca/ocanfilmfest2018
Great listings! Thanks!
Thanks for the list!!! It really helps me plan my activities with my kids on the weekend.
Wow wish I had found this site much sooner. So many great events happening in Ottawa this weekend. Thanks for providing this list.
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!