Ottawa 
A look at what’s on this week in Ottawa – Events and Activities this Week in Ottawa from August 17 to 23, 2026.
Derand Motorsport, 1231 Newmarket Street, Ottawa
August 23, 2026
Free
Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, or just come out and enjoy an afternoon filled with amazing vehicles, great food, music, and family-friendly fun—all while supporting a ... »
Green Gables Vines Winery, 1600 Porter Road, Oxford Station
August 23, 2026
6139864318
$10
We are hosting a dog friendly market at our vineyard 10$ admission includes a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. All dogs are welcome. All local market vendors ... »
High Lonesome Nature Reserve, 867 Carbine Rd, Pakenham
August 22, 2026
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 ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
August 22, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free & Ticketed
Capital Pride celebrates the rich and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ community in the National Capital Region. “Together, We Shine” celebrates the power of visibility, connection, and community. Inspired by ... »
Various Locations, Ottawa
August 22, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$34 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. HOW MUCH Tickets: $34 & up How to ... »
3629 Carp Road, Carp
August 22, 2026
$20 to $35 + fees
Back and bigger than ever! The Monster Trucks All Out Tour is on a collision course for the Carp, Ontario! Experience all the high-flying, ground-pounding action as ... »
Almonte Fairgrounds, 195 Water St, Almonte
August 22, 2026
$15-$20
Celebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 41st annual North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte Ontario on 22 August 2026. The Games offer a ... »
Secondhand Stories, 21 Pegg Road, Lombardy
August 22, 2026
6135012980
$10
Secondhand Stories non-profit Chicken Sanctuary will host their 3rd Annual Open House, welcoming the public to the sanctuary grounds! This event invites families to meet their flock, ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
$35.00+
Join us as local drag performers compete for the titles of Mr., Mx., and Ms. Capital Pride 2026. Hosted by Cyril Cinder, and judged by Yovska, Suki Doll, ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
$38.99
Abbas Wahab is a New York–based, Canadian comedian and actor. He’s been featured at the Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
August 22, 2026
$50 & up
“WANTED Bon Jovi Tribute” is a celebration of the iconic anthems that defined one of the greatest rock bands of all time! This live show features a ... »
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
$25 & up
Ottawa’s professional women’s soccer team, competing in the Northern Super League (NSL). HOW MUCH Tickets : $25 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online WHEN & ... »
Tanger Outlets Ottawa, The Yard, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
Free
Get ready for the ultimate Back to School Bash! Enjoy an 18-ft inflatable slide, lawn games, a photobooth and back-to-school photomoment, giveaways, prizes a scavenger hunt and ... »
Jacques-Cartier Park, Rue Laurier, Gatineau
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Join thousands of food lovers, families, and culture enthusiasts at the 2026 Ottawa Jollof Festival—Canada’s premier celebration of Jollof rice and one of the National Capital ... »
Village Square Park, 6000 Abbott Street East, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
Free
Join us and 35 local vendors in our 5th Annual Sweet Corn Festival. Door prizes, Music, special draws and just great folks and yes……Corn! Fresh Corn from ... »
Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Ln E, Ottawa
August 22, 2026
Free
Join us for a day of music, community, and summer fun at the Queenswood Heights Music Festival! Hosted by the Queenswood Heights Community Association, this free, family-friendly ... »
29 Pickens Rd, Hastings
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
$50 & up
Crooks Rapids Year 6 returns with two days of country music, food, and fun! Lineup: Ben Chase, The Ireland Bothers, Ty Wilson, Makinna Givens, Jane Archer, Sully Burrows, ... »
300 Coventry Road, Ottawa
August 21, 2026 To September 3, 2026
$15 to $24
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 ... »
The Urban Centre, 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
$38.61 & 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 ... »
Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Nepean
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
The BIGGEST celebration of Indian cuisine is returning to its home ground, and it’s going to be even more vibrant, flavorful, and unforgettable! What to Expect: ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
August 21, 2026
$34.00+
Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. Forgoing costumes and impersonations, ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
August 20, 2026
$15.00 - $25.00
From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of elder women singers safeguarding the ancestral legacy of bullerengue. ... »
History Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa
August 20, 2026
$66.25 & up
The Wallflowers bring their Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour to HISTORY Ottawa. Led by Jakob Dylan, the Grammy-winning rock band will perform their landmark 1996 album ... »
LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
August 19, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$63 to $78
If you enjoy the music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, then you will love the Nostalgia Music Festival experience. The event features eleven professional tribute bands, ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa
August 19, 2026 To September 5, 2026
613-233-8948
$10.00 - $32.00
Faltering salesman Willy Loman has returned early from a road trip plagued by memories of the past and his realization that the American Dream has eluded him ... »
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
August 19, 2026
$67.76 (includes fees)
Rock of the 80s takes over The Bronson, featuring China Crisis, Big Country, The Icicle Works and The Vapors. Fans can relive the decade’s signature new ... »
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
August 19, 2026
$23 & up
Cheer on Atlético Ottawa as they bring fast paced action and attacking football to the pitch in the Canadian Premier League, delivering an energetic matchday experience ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
August 19, 2026
$75.70 & up
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Having sold more than 100 million albums and filled global ... »
Strathcona Park, 25 Range Rd, Ottawa
August 18, 2026
Free
Cirquonscient presents evening Faerie Pop-Up picnics in Strathcona Park this summer. Picnic as graceful faeries and whimsical creatures enchant and delight with all manner of circus arts ... »
Albion Road and Rideau Road, Ottawa
August 14, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$5 to $15+fees
Enjoy all the excitement and entertainment at this years Capital Fair, including extreme dog shows, flying pig races, extreme lumberjacks, demolition derbies, acrobatic shows, magic shows, live ... »
1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
August 13, 2026 To August 23, 2026
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 ... »
Fields of Gold, 17650 Strathmore Road, Monkland, North Stormont
August 12, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$5 to $10
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 ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
August 8, 2026 To September 5, 2026
Free
Capital Pop-Up Cinema has been bringing the magic of movies to unexpected places across the Ottawa region for over a decade—and this summer, it’s back ... »
Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill
August 7, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$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 ... »
Hippo in the Bathtub Aquatic Centre, 52 Antares Drive – Unit 2, Ottawa
August 4, 2026 To August 29, 2026
613-695-5804
Free
This August, kids swim free at our Nepean Aquatic Centre (Hippo in the Bathtub). Come see us at 52 Antares Drive for a free swim class. All levels ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
August 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
17 to $22+fees
Get lost in our spectacular Ottawa 200 corn maze, discover fun exhibits along the way, and learn about the people, places, and agricultural roots that helped shape our ... »
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
August 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
Free
Looking for a reason to unplug this summer? Michaels is hosting FREE art events throughout August, with hands-on workshops, live demos and online classes for artists of ... »
Urban Art Collective Art Hub, 50 Bayswater Avenue, Ottawa
July 27, 2026 To August 28, 2026
$325 per weekly camp
Looking for a creative summer camp that goes beyond crafts? The Urban Art Collective’s Not Your Typical Summer Camps are immersive, hands-on experiences for ages 8–15, where ... »
Strathcona Park, 25 Range Rd, Ottawa
July 23, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$0-38
This summer, Odyssey Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary with Mirandolina, a bold new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s The Mistress of the Inn, adapted and directed by ... »
Green Corners, 1259 York's Corners Road, Ottawa
July 12, 2026 To September 19, 2026
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! ... »
Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa
July 9, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Free
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free family-friendly movies on Thursday evenings at Lansdowne Park. Movies start at sundown. WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: ... »
Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
July 2, 2026 To August 31, 2026
6136951655
$30-$90
Pay for 3, the rest play FREE with our Family Hour discounts all summer long ☀️ This offer is open to anyone to enjoy on escape rooms with 6 people ... »
Head Street Square, 310 Miwate Pvt, Ottawa
June 23, 2026 To October 20, 2026
Free
Enjoy a vibrant selection of fresh, locally grown produce right here at Zibi. From seasonal fruits and vegetables to locally made goods, each offering is thoughtfully sourced ... »
Tesasini Park, 310 Miwate Pvt, Ottawa
June 10, 2026 To September 9, 2026
Free
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music in an open-air setting, where community and summer atmosphere come together. Who is it for? All ages HOW ... »
Britannia Beach, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa
June 6, 2026 To September 7, 2026
$94 to $109
From the sweep of the river, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain re-discovered it four centuries ago. This one-of-a-kind trip has everything, right in Canada’... »
Laurier House National Historic Site, 335 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa
June 4, 2026 To September 25, 2026
$68+fees
Parks Canada invites you to enjoy High Tea on the historic veranda at Laurier House National Historic Site. Wear your best tea attire and join us for ... »
Rideau Canal, 524 O'Connor St, Ottawa
May 22, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$99 - $198
Join us for an enchanting “Light at Night” kayaking experience in downtown Ottawa. This 2.5 hour, 5.5km paddle along the Rideau Canal offers a perfect blend of history, ... »
Head Street Square, 310 Miwate Pvt, Ottawa |
May 21, 2026 To August 20, 2026
Free
Discover a range of dance styles through a dynamic blend of guided instruction, designed to inspire movement, confidence, and connection. Who is it for? All ages HOW ... »
Mr.Lube parking lot, 1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa
May 17, 2026 To October 18, 2026
Free
Nepean Night Market brings amazing vendors, fantastic live music, fabulous food trucks, and the most awesome fun luvin’ summer nights!! WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: Sundays, ... »
588 Hog’s Back Road, Ottawa
May 16, 2026 To October 11, 2026
$14 to $44
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 ... »
i want a nice christmas show around ottawa. december 23-29
Your info is dated. How about posting current events.