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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.
- What is Open & Closed in Ottawa
- 25+ Outdoor Winter Activities in Ottawa
- Fun Things to Do in Ottawa Area During COVID-19
Contents:
- In-Person Events
- Virtual events and festivals
- Outdoor Activities
FYI:City of Ottawa’s aquatics registration is Monday, March 22 at 9 pm and registration for inclusive recreation and virtual programming is on Tuesday, March 23 at 9 pm.
Mill St. Pub Ottawa, 555 Wellington Street, Ottawa
March 7, 2021
$75.28 - $149.54
Haus of Torres Productions presents, DRAG BRUNCH with Priyanka! The Winner of Canadas Drag Race Season 1, Priyanka joins us for March’s Haus of Torres Drag Brunch. ... »
The Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, Ottawa
March 6, 2021
$75.28 - $149.54
The amazing Queen of the North is here! Priyanka is coming to celebrate the end of lockdown! Party with us (safely of course) !! Priyanka will be performing ... »
Gatineau Park Visitors Center parking lot,33 Chemin Scott, Chelsea
March 6, 2021 To March 14, 2021
$7 to $20
Discover how animals survive winter on a snowshoe outing. Have you always wondered what animals do in winter? Do you like to be active in winter? This ... »
Gatineau Park Visitors Center parking lot, 33 Chemin Scott, Chelsea
March 5, 2021 To March 12, 2021
$7 to $20
Under the gaze of the moon, find out how animals survive the winter | Hiking in the moonlight, discover how animals survive winter. Come snowshoeing on Friday evenings ... »
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Ottawa, Elgin Street, Ottawa
March 4, 2021 To March 6, 2021
$20.00
One of the most likable comedians on the circuit, his broad based comedy has a universal appeal. Whether on a dark and dirty show or a children’... »
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
March 4, 2021 To March 28, 2021
Regular Admission
Follow the clues and search the permanent galleries at the museum in order to find the wintery birds that are hiding in each one. »
Absolute Comedy Ottawa, 412 Preston Street, Ottawa
March 3, 2021 To March 7, 2021
$15 to $20
Absolute Comedy is more than hilarious shows in a great atmosphere, we also offer delicious food at prices that will make your wallet laugh. What a perfect ... »
Wheelers Maple Products, 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners
February 25, 2021 To April 25, 2021
(613) 278 – 2090
FREE
Come enjoy a meal, browse our Maple Heritage Museum and Forest & Farm Museum, look around our sugar camp, hike/snowshoe/cross country ski our nature trails, and ... »
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O'Toole Rd, Ottawa
February 21, 2021 To April 18, 2021
$10.99
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, a 3rd generation in the production of the real maple syrup and farm entertainment! Come for a fun day in the country… ... »
Fulton`s Pancake House, 399 Sugar Bush Rd., Pakenham
February 5, 2021 To April 30, 2021
613-256-3867
Site fee of $10/vehicle per day
Nestled between the picturesque communities of Almonte and Pakenham, Ontario and less than 1 hour from Ottawa, Ontario, Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush is one of ... »
Online and in person at SPAO Centre Gallery, 77 Pamilla Street, Ottawa
January 8, 2021 To March 5, 2021
6135623824
Free
SPAO proudly presents: Undergrowth, featuring the photo-based work of Sara Angelucci, curated by Shannon Anderson. The question of how an artist can respond to this critical time ... »
RiverOak Ice Skating Trail, 2900 York's Corners Road, Metcalfe
January 2, 2021 To March 14, 2021
$9 to $13.50
Skate through the 3km frozen pathway that winds through old-growth apple orchards, and meadows. With a winding maze of skating trails, outdoor rinks, and other activities on ... »
Countryside Adventures, Sixth Road, Moose Creek
January 2, 2021 To April 1, 2021
$10.74 - $85.07
Take a journey through the forest while you explore our 3km skating trail, cross-country ski trail or snowshoe trail. Each trail is always perfectly maintained, sheltered from ... »
Online
March 7, 2021
1-877-247-8849
0
Join Revolution Her for their #IWD2021 (International Women’s Day 2021) virtual event, #TogetherWeRise on March 7th at 2:00pmET. Joined by guest speaker, Founder & CEO of Phenomenal ... »
Online
March 6, 2021
Free
Disco Boogie Nights – Online Zoom Party “Dance to Boogie Wonderland”… The era of glitter and glam and Saturday night fever! Take out the disco ball plug in ... »
Online
March 6, 2021 To March 7, 2021
$11.62 – $27.54
Supafrik, DJ Revy B and the Afrotropolis Arts Collective are proud to present She Be Lady celebrating International Women’s Day in honor of African women with ... »
Montgomery Scotch Lounge, 1154 Bank Street, Ottawa
March 6, 2021 To March 8, 2021
$80.59
Join us in celebrating the women who have shaped the Whisky World, for International Women’s Day with Jamie Johnson of The Balvenie. Montgomery Scotch Lounge and ... »
Online
March 1, 2021 To March 31, 2021
Varies
Month-long programme of films and digital events spotlighting the achievements and impact of women in the film industry. Highlights include Shiva Baby by Emma Seligman, screenings and ... »
Online
February 28, 2021 To March 12, 2021
905-868-7777
FREE
The McMichael Makers’ Market is an online auction featuring Indigenous and Canadian artisans, designers and makers with proceeds going to support the art of Canada. Artisans will ... »
Online
February 17, 2021 To March 23, 2021
$16.14 to $26.14
NAC Dance is excited to offer to Canadian audiences the film premiere of Body and Soul, choreographed by the 2020 Order of Canada inductee Crystal Pite for the ... »
Online
February 13, 2021 To March 27, 2021
(416) 602-8184
$360 for a four-week package.
Story Planet is proud to announce our first-ever creative writing program for grown-ups featuring seven of the most inspiring fiction writers in Canada! Each week, a different ... »
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Online
February 13, 2021 To March 13, 2021
$30
Opera Sustenida presents: “Date with the Divas (Vol. 1)!” Featuring Stephanie DeCiantis (soprano), Nicole Whitney Dubinsky (coloratura soprano), Daniella Theresia (mezzo-soprano), and Suzanne Yeo (pianist). For this online ... »
Online
February 12, 2021 To March 4, 2021
Chamber music formed the soundtrack to most social occasions in Vienna at the turn of the 19th century. By virtue of their size, small ensembles could perform ... »
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! ... »
Online
February 1, 2021 To March 27, 2021
Free
Design for Change is a four-week UX Design Challenge for university and college students across Canada aimed at shifting social transformation toward greener behaviour and sustainable practices. ... »
Online
January 10, 2021 To March 30, 2021
16048139020
$0-400
Scriptwriting Intensives 2021 Film, television, play, and web series writers join us for our Scriptwriting Intensives 2021 with Facilitator Liesl Lafferty. Wet Ink Collective is a writer-driven initiative aimed ... »
Online
January 9, 2021 To March 20, 2021
series cost $50 + HST
Join Jan and Dan for a fun filled adventure where we feature Canadian performers and shine a light on music, dance, stories, and more. The Digital Concerts ... »
Online
January 8, 2021 To April 25, 2021
Free
Watch live FREE music all year round in the US and Canada. Chip Breaux & the Jazz Katz | Fridays, January 8, 22, February 12, 26 & March 12 & 26 | 3:00 PM EST The ... »
Online
January 8, 2021 To March 31, 2021
$20
The Aeolian takes the virtual stage with the launch of our brand new “Phoenix Sessions.” Each month we bring premier artists to you virtually in the comfort ... »
Online
November 25, 2020 To July 1, 2021
613-716-3638
$100.00
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ONGOING EVENTS
I. Family & Kids Activities
Safari at Home
Try out the Safari at Home activities to entertain the Little Ones.Details
Fun with OPL
Get a OPL card online and use these Free Ottawa Public Library Services. Details
Visit Zoo Animals Online
Zoos across Canada have decided to bring their inhabitants to your home. Here is a list of places where you can watch wildlife online.
Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids
Here are a few easy fun science activities/experimentsthat are easy and super fun in addition to being educational.
25 Fun Things to Do with Kids Inside Your Home
Things to Do With Teens During COVID-19 Days
Tour International Space Station
Ever dreamed of going to the ISS? Tour the International Space Station virtually. Details
Canadian Museums & Museums Across the World Online
With the advent of technology and widespread availability of the internet, the world is now at your fingertips. You can travel to distant lands, tour famous museums, all from the comfort of your home.
Explore Canada From Home: From Toronto to the Arctic
Explore the World From Home: Take train trips or visit International Space Station
II. Live Music
Free & Paid Online Music Classes and Resources for Kids
Music Concerts to Watch Online
Watch a few of the 50+ online concerts scheduled this weekend.
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Theatre Performances From Across the World
Various, time limits for watching, varies from 24 hours to a week.
IV. Other Activities
Help Local Businesses
The shutdown of businesses except essential services is hurting local businesses. Check out the ways in which you can help them. Details
See Free Movies
As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s website features award-winning movies, documentary and animated films, pioneering interactive works, and more.
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there might be errors/Events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned Event Websites/officials.
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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!