All Events
Metcalfe Fair - 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Celebrating 170 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-H competitions, and traditional country fair entertainment from October 1-4.
Celtic Cross Ceremonies
Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region.
The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa
The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multiple age-specific sessions available over three days.
Pages & Pleasures – Romance Book Fair
A romance book fair featuring over 70 authors, publishers, and vendors. Meet Canadian authors, discover new love stories, and explore a market for mature audiences.
RBC Ottawa Bluesfest 2026
One of North America's premier outdoor music festivals featuring 11 days of performances by over 200 acts across multiple stages, ranked among the world's top-10 by Billboard Magazine.
Canada Day Ottawa 2026
Canada's national birthday celebration featuring live music, cultural performances, family activities, and spectacular fireworks across multiple downtown locations including Parliament Hill and LeBreton Flats.
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bouncing zones, obstacle courses, and attractions for all ages.
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
North America's largest dragon boat festival featuring three days of racing on the Rideau River, live concerts, family activities, and local food vendors.
Ottawa Redblacks Home Opener vs Edmonton Elks
The 2026 CFL season kicks off at TD Place with the Redblacks' first Saturday night home opener since 2021, marking a new era under Coach Ryan Dinwiddie.
Monster Spectacular 2026
Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freestyle motocross, BMX competitions, and lawnmower races.
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2026
Canada's largest running festival featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K races on an ultra-flat, ultra-fast course through downtown Ottawa.
Evening in the Maritimes
Ottawa's premier East Coast kitchen party celebrates its 30th anniversary. A unique event bringing together hundreds of guests from business, political, community, and media sectors, where Good Food meets a Good Time for a Great Cause.