August 2026 Events (160 events)

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations

The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…

Intertwined

In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…

Ottawa Farmers' Market

From the heart of the land to the heart of the city ? welcome to our Winter Farmers' Market season! Join 75+ local vendo…

English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…

Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…

Stittsville Cozy Crafters

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…

Write With Us!

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Babytime + Stay & Play

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies with a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…

Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse

Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…

Craft Night

Everyone is welcome to bring a project to work on (any skill level) or just chat. Every Tuesday and Thursday night at th…

The Nightstand Collective Book Club

Your evening escape into stories! Are you looking for a reason to dust off that pile of books next to your bed that have…

Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir

Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. ​Join our free French Conve…

Knitting and Crochet Club/Club de tricot et crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jou…

Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18…

Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés

Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…

Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Rideau Friday English Conversation Group

Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…

613flea

Don?t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods…

Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…

Go Workshop / Atelier de Go

The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Memory Café

**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…

An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…

Orléans Writing Group

Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback…

Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For participan…

Genealogy Drop-In

Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…

Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…

Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…

Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Joignez-nous après notre Contes en…

Knit & Knatter

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…

Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…

Reading Group #1

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…

Chess Club

Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…

The Great Yarn Club of Manotick

Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…

Carp Book Club

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…

Employment Support Workshops

Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…

Vernon Book Club

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…

French Conversation-Intermediate, Groupe de conversation- ni…

Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…

Adult & 10+ Chess Club

Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

Newcomer Support Drop-in

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…

Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma

Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every second Monday of the month.Monday May 11th at 6:15pm -About Ti…

Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…

Orléans Book Chats

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…

North Gloucester Book Club

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…

Storytelling Open Mic

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…

Elmvale Acres Book Club

Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club

The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…

Atelier Zine Workshop

Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! ​A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the c…

Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale

Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…

Memory Café

**Please note that the Wednesday, March 25th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house f…

Happily Ever After Book Club

If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemie…

The Heart of Orléans Market

The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant, community-driven outdoor market that brings together local makers, farmers, ar…

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

It's Time to Watch a Movie!

June 1, at 6 pm: Freakier FridayTess's daughter Anna now has a daughter of her own and soon, a stepdaughter. As they nav…

Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors

Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…

C'est le temps pour un film !

Le 15 juin 18 h: Le Club VinlandC'est l'histoire de Frère Jean, un éducateur exceptionnel dans un collège de garçons de…

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

Silly Saturday Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate Walking Tour

Embark on a spooky adventure with us as we invite you to join our moonlight walk around the mysterious Mackenzie King Es…

Sunday Family Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop…

Toddlertime

Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.

Sensory Storytime

Join us for a program that offers: - Dimmed lighting - Sensory toys - A smaller number of participants - An adapted circ…

Theatre Under the Stars: Mirandolina

Odyssey Theatre's 40th season of Theatre Under The Stars presents Mirandolina.

The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa

The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multi…

Family Movie Showtime: Flow

Drop in for a free viewing of Flow. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program…

SEA you at the Craft Table: Treasure Map (Family 4+)

Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be making a treasure map!Drop-in program. Family 4+ pr…

Celtic Cross Ceremonies

Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the…

All Hands on Deck (Ages 4-6)

Hoist the sails and travel the seas. Grab your mateys and get ready for a rollicking good time.Drop-in program. Ages 4-6…

Get Crafty!

Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in Family program.

Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

Youth Film Screening: Mean Girls (2004)

Drop in for a screening of Mean Girls. Come for the comedy, stay for the delicious drama! Goodie bags with snacks and dr…

Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Str…

Double Bubble

Dip into a world of popping, fizzing, and sparkling!Registration required.Ages 4-6

Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

Dive into Zine Making (Ages 7-12)

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…

Daniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar announces his headline 2026 tour in support of his album Son Of Spergy. Launching May 16th in Singapore, t…

Splish Splash!

Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Come…

Escape Room - Trapped in the Upside Down

For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing…

Navan Fair 2026

Ottawa Valley's premier agricultural fair since 1946, featuring demolition derby, livestock shows, truck and tractor pul…

Family Movie Showtime: The Little Mermaid

Drop in for a free viewing of The Little Mermaid. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. D…

Stay Current: Let's Build A Ship! (Family 4+)

Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a naval architect.Drop-…

Mario Kart: Game On!

Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Following sold out performances in May and September 2025, The Golden Girls are back, better than ever! Picture it. 2026…

Kam Patterson Live

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

Zach Top

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top will extend his “Cold Beer & Country Music” headline tour throug…

Hot Wench Market

Shop vintage goods with a witchy flare! Organised by Hot Wench Market

Atlético Ottawa vs. Halifax Wanderers FC

Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free

Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. AFC Toronto

Family Movie Showtime: Finding Nemo

Drop in for a free viewing of Finding Nemo. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in…

Tidal Treasures / Atelier sur les trésors de la mer

Come see what’s washed ashore and discover what you can create! We will be learning to use a knitting spool to make our…

Tidal Treasures Workshop: Bead Pets (Ages 10-12)

Come see what's washed ashore and discover what you can create!We will be creating bead pets.Drop-in program. Ages 10-12…

Grace Petrie

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age ami…

Turkwaz & Medusa: The Feeling of Free

Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie Kin…

End of Summer Party!

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…

Turkwaz: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Make a Button

Come in and create your own pin on button.

Under the Leaves: Poetry at Beechwood – Inaugural Event: Byt…

August 12 2026 6:45 PM | Beechwood Cemetery – Section 34 (opposite the tank) Beechwood Cemetery is proud to launch Under…

Get Crafty! / Brico en fête!

Get Crafty! Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Fa…

Summer Reading Club Closing Party

Join us as we celebrate the closing of the TD Summer Reading Club. We will start with Storytime at 10:30am and will then…

Medusa Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Sea You At The Crafts Table

Craft and create your own ocean-inspired masterpiece, or anything really! We will be making sea animals or other images…

Splish Splash! (Family 4+)

Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side!We wil…

Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp

Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years…

Visionnement en famille : Zootopia 2

Passez faire un tour pour voir gratuitement Zootopia 2. N’hésitez pas apporter vos collations légères et vos boissons av…

Let your creativity flow | Laissez couler votre créativité

Scroll your thoughts down, draw a map, or write a siren's song. You decide! We will learn how to draw underwater sea cre…

Ottawa Stomp Music Festival

Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Roxanne Goodman: The Feeling of Free

Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Roxanne Goodman! A magnetic entertainer with a voice that moves effortle…

School Supply Swap - Échange de fournitures scolaires

Drop-in to our branch during the day and donate common school supplies. While you are here, pick up what your students m…

Family Movie Showtime: Finding Dory

Drop in for a free viewing of Finding Dory. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in…

Deep in the ocean where the critters play: Narwhals (Ages 7-…

Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures!We will be e…

Craft Night at Carp - Paper “Stained Glass” Bookmarks

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is paper “stained glass” bookmarks! We will…

Summer Reading Club Closing Party! | Fête de clôture du Club…

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and prizes! Let’s wrap up…

TD Summer Reading Club Closing Party / Fête de clôture du cl…

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with fun activities, games, crafts, and cake! Let’s wrap up a…

Youth Film Screening: Die Hard

Drop in for a screening of Die Hard. Come for the action, stay for the quipy one-liners! Goodie bags with snacks and dri…

La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free

Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…

La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

Bubbles & Crafts Party | Fête bulles et bricolages !

Celebrate the final week of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club with bubbles & glue!We will be blowing bubbles, reading a st…

Deep Purple

There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Hav…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

Death of a Salesman

Faltering salesman Willy Loman has returned early from a road trip plagued by memories of the past and his realization t…

What Lies Beneath

From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. Trapped beneath the waves in a resea…

Teen Social: Escape Room Challenge

Search for clues and solve puzzles before the time runs out. Registration only, 6 participants max. Teen-specific librar…

Library Trivia Night - August Edition - "Literary Trivia"

Come with your team of 2-6 for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ruth Dickinson branch! This week's trivia will be "Liter…

Dance at Zibi – Tango with Siempre Tango Ottawa

On August 20, take your first steps in Argentine Tango with the team from Siempre Tango Ottawa. Learn to create a great…

Anónimas & Resilientes: Experience bullerengue

From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of…

Stay Current: Let's Go Diving! (Family 4+)

Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a scuba diver.Drop-in p…

Summer Closing Party: Fancy Dress Parade | Cérémonie de clôt…

Join us for a fancy dress (or costume) parade and cake to wrap up the TD Summer Reading Club 2026!Joignez-vous nous pour…

Mario Kart: Game On!

Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…

Classic Albums Live: Madonna: The Immaculate Collection

Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the b…

Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…

Pride Night Market

Over 50 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors, with entertainment in the park! Organised by Little Jo Berry's

Abbas Wahab - Dialed-In Tour

Abbas Wahab is a New York–based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured at the Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fr…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop: with Mary El…

Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean This workshop offers an opportunity to gather,…

Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…

Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

Due to popular demand: The Wiggles have added a 2nd show. Two Shows on Wednesday, August 26th New Show @ 2:30PM Evening…

Luke Bryan

Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC

“Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” A Drag Talent Showcase

The “Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” Drag Talent Showcase is a special takeover birthday bash at the Capital Pride TD Mai…

Pride Parade

Join over 200 groups, 11,000 participants, and over 150,000 attendees at Ottawa’s largest parade. Show your pride and ce…

Heydoo Live in Concert

Presented by Digital Zone Canada. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College…

REDBLACKS vs BC Lions

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…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

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 suppo…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Thirsty Thursdays

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance

A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…