April 2026 Events (17 events)
Stars on Ice 2026
Annual touring figure skating show featuring Olympic champions, world champions, and Canadian skating stars including Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko.
Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026
14th annual multi-day music and community festival celebrating diverse cultures and languages with evening concerts and free daytime workshops and performances.
University of Ottawa Earth Week 2026
Week-long celebration featuring environmental events and activities designed to bring people together and take action for the planet. Offered in English and French.
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2026
Ottawa's longest-running parenting and kids expo featuring demonstrations, play zones, character meet-and-greets, free entertainment, and activities for families.
Easter at The Log Farm
Easter weekend celebration featuring forest egg hunt, sugarbush tours, wagon rides, animal visits with bunnies, and play areas. Advance tickets required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Annual Easter egg hunt over four days featuring farm animals, egg hunting activities, and springtime fun. Online reservations required.
Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings at Library and Archives Canada.
Rose - World Premiere Musical
NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about three Roses on a fictional reserve. Ages 16+.
Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations required.
Maple Fest at Proulx Farm
Family-friendly maple season celebration featuring pancake house, sugar bush tours, wagon rides, petting farm, and maple syrup production demonstrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.