December 2025 Events (16 events)
Rideau Canal Skateway
Skate on the world's largest skating rink – a 7.8 km stretch of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Ottawa.
Ottawa 67s vs Guelph Storm
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Guelph Storm at The Arena at TD Place.
Ottawa 67s vs Kingston Frontenacs
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Kingston Frontenacs at The Arena at TD Place.
Ottawa 67s vs Brantford Bulldogs
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Brantford Bulldogs at The Arena at TD Place.
Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas
Award-winning magic show featuring Canadian magician Aaron Matthews and mind-reading dogs! Mind-blowing magic, laughter, and jaw-dropping canine tricks trained with positive reinforcement.
Ottawa 67s vs Peterborough Petes
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Peterborough Petes at The Arena at TD Place.
Ottawa 67s vs Windsor Spitfires
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Windsor Spitfires at The Arena at TD Place.
Christmas with the OSO
Join the Ottawa Symphony for a festive holiday performance featuring heartwarming seasonal favourites and a special audience carol sing-along.
Ottawa 67s vs Flint Firebirds
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Flint Firebirds at The Arena at TD Place.
Fetch Local Market - Holiday Edition
Shop local at this cheerful indoor holiday market featuring local vendors and artisans. Perfect for holiday shopping! (Humans only - no pets at this event.)
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Barrie Colts at The Arena at TD Place.
A Sherlock Carol
A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes investigates the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge at the request of a grown-up Tiny Tim.
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creative play with instructor Jesse Kahat.
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia at 7pm.
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at the Scotiabank Great Hall.
Butterflies in Flight
Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and Philippines. Included with museum admission.