February 2026 Events (34 events)
Ottawa I ❤︎ Beer Festival 2026
4th annual craft beer festival featuring Ontario beers, ciders, and spirits with two sessions, games, and silent disco. 19+ event.
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm – Maple Season
Experience traditional maple season at this heritage working farm with sugarbush tours, tractor rides, maple taffy, animal barn, and more.
Fulton's Sugar Bush – Maple Season 2026
Experience a sixth-generation family sugar bush with sleigh rides, maple taffy, walking trails, campfires, and certified organic maple products.
Gabby's Dollhouse Live!
A brand-new stage show inspired by DreamWorks Animation's magical preschool series, featuring Gabby, Pandy Paws, and the Gabby Cats on an adventure to rebuild a rainbow.
Jo Koy – Just Being Koy Tour
Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Ottawa for a night of hilarious comedy.
Ottawa 67s vs North Bay Battalion
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs North Bay Battalion at The Arena at TD Place.
Irish Breakfast
A traditional Irish breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region at the Heart and Crown in Barrhaven.
Ottawa 67s vs Niagara IceDogs
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Niagara IceDogs at The Arena at TD Place.
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique with the NAC Orchestra
A spellbinding visual spectacular fusing cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and contemporary theatre with the NAC Orchestra playing music from Wicked, Harry Potter, and more.
Heritage Day 2026 – Voices of a City
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with the theme 'Voices of a City,' featuring over 50 historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations at City Hall.
Ottawa 67s vs Barrie Colts
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Barrie Colts at The Arena at TD Place.
Ottawa 67s vs Kitchener Rangers
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Kitchener Rangers at The Arena at TD Place.
Igloofest Gatineau
The world's coldest music festival returns to Gatineau with headliners Steve Aoki, Kaskade, and BUNT. during Winterlude weekend.
Ottawa 67s vs Oshawa Generals
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Oshawa Generals at The Arena at TD Place.
Ottawa 67s vs Owen Sound Attack
Ottawa 67s OHL home game vs Owen Sound Attack 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.
Rideau Hall Winter Celebration
A free outdoor winter festival at the Governor General's residence featuring skating, live music, embassy activities, bonfires, hot chocolate, and tours of the State rooms.
Afterslide Evenings – Winterlude Night Experience
Special evening events for teenagers and young adults at Snowflake Kingdom, featuring DJs, illuminated attractions, tube sliding, and retro winter vibes until 10 PM.
Barbegazi – Freestyle Snowmobile Show
Watch world-class freestyle snowmobilers soar up to 40 feet in the air during this Winterlude weekend event in the heart of ByWard Market.
Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis brings The Epilogue World Tour to Ottawa, featuring Matt Hansen as special guest.
Undercurrents – Contemporary Theatre Festival
Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists over 11 days.
Indigenous Experiences – Winterlude Mini Pow Wow
Experience a mini Pow Wow featuring Grand Entry, intertribals, invited drums, and dancers of many styles and ages in the Grand Hall.
DJs Live from the Booth: Winterlude Edition
Local and diverse DJs perform vibrant sets on Sparks Street during Winterlude. Pause, warm up, and dance along on festive Sparks Street!
Snowflake Kingdom (Domaine des flocons)
Gatineau's winter wonderland featuring tube slides, snow mazes, obstacle courses, live performances, and family fun at Jacques-Cartier Park.
Crystal Garden at Confederation Park
Experience ice sculptures, ice carving competitions, sound and light shows, fitness classes, and more at this official Winterlude site in downtown Ottawa.
Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase
Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a supportive community setting.
613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion
Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Rideau Hall Historic Skating Rink
Free public skating at Rideau Hall's refrigerated historic rink, established 1872. Restored heritage Winter Pavilion. Weather dependent, open through March 29.
Wheelers Maple – Pancake House & Sugar Bush
Year-round pancake house and maple experience featuring sugar bush tours, two museums, maple products, and seasonal activities in Lanark County.
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.
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.