We have arrived at the last weekend of February. Check out this post and start making plans for the weekend! Do you know about any other event? Let us know in the comments section.
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1. RCMP Musical Ride Open House & Food Drive
Tour the stables and meet the horses and riders of the Musical Ride. There will be displays and demonstrations of RCMP activities and equipment. Have your photo taken with the Musical Ride horses and their riders. FREE but they are asking for donations of cash or a perishable food item.
When: Saturday Feb 24 from 10am to 3pm
Where: Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandridge Road.
2. 613 Flea
Shop from over 150 vendors with a great variety of products like jewelry, woodwork, antiques, soap, candles, clothing, food, and much more. Well-socialized dogs are allowed. FREE.
When: Saturday Feb 24 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St.
3. Senators Games
Cheer on the Senators this weekend. Tickets from $35.
When: Thursday Feb 22 at 7pm vs Dallas Stars. Saturday Feb 24 at 7pm vs Vegas Golden Knights
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive.
4. 67’s Games
Cheer on Ottawa’s junior hockey team. Tickets from $23 tax incl.
When: Friday Feb 23 at 7pm vs Oshawa Generals
Saturday Feb 24 at 3pm vs London Knights
Where: TD Place, 1015 Bank St.
5. Fly Market
Enjoy vintage shopping this weekend! The Fly Market is back with the best and brightest curations. DJ on site. FREE.
When: Saturday Feb 24 from 11am to 5pm.
Where: Dom Polski Hall, 379 Waverly St.
6. Ottawa Boat & Outdoors Show
Get ready for spring at this event exploring fishing, powersports, paddle sports, and more. Don’t miss the chance to find your perfect summer toy, compare models, options, and pricing firsthand. Tickets: $12-$16. Family pass $38.
When: Feb 22-25 from 10am.
Where: EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive
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8. Operatic Revelry
Immerse yourself in back-to-back arias, featuring beloved classics and numbers you’ve yet to hear. PAID. Thursday Feb 22, 8pm. Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street/ Byward Market, Ottawa.
9. BeYoutiful Women’s Expo
A fun-filled day for you and your girlfriends. Shopping, paint sessions, speaking sessions and more! Sunday February 25 from 10pm to 4pm. Early bird tickets $5, at door tickets $10. Ages 12+. Located at the Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans.
10. Disney Frozen
An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. PAID. Feb 22 – Mar 3. National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
11. College Ward Skating Party & Open House
Councillor Laine Johnson invites you to a fun-filled day of skating and excitement! Lace up your skates and enjoy the outdoor rink with entertainment provided by Boom 99.7fm. Explore a range of interactive activities, crafts and learning opportunities. Sunday February 25. FREE, all ages. Located at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centre.
12. Danceroots Charity Show. Chase your dreams.
An annual fundraiser performance that showcases the talents of the DanceRoots competitive team and uses the love of dance to help raise funds for amazing causes. Saturday February 24 from 3pm to 7pm. Tickets $25.50+fees. Located at Algonquin Commons Theatre, Robert C. Gillett Student Commons, 1385 Woodroffe Ave Room E 104, Nepean.
13. OLT & Zonta Club Fundraiser
Winter fundraiser, supporting awards and bursaries program for high school and post-secondary women and girls. Sunday, February 25 from 2pm to 4:30pm. Tickets $30. Located at the Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue.
14. Darcy Oake
Over 200 million viewers tuned in to Britain’s Got Talent to witness the birth of a phenomenon: the unveiling of an electrifying new illusionist, Darcy Oake. From sleight of hand to death-defying escapades, this master magician grabbed the world’s attention, ushering in an exciting new era of an age-old art form. PAID. Friday Feb 23, 7:30-10pm. Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa.
15. Seventeen voices
Ottawa’s premier chamber choir presents the concert, Music of the Italian Baroque. Sunday February 25 at 4pm. At St. Matthews Anglican Church, 150 Glebe Avenue.
16. Free soup on the plaza
Culinary students from Chef Ric’s and staff from the ByWard Market District Authority serve hot soup in front of the historic market building. Tuesday February 27 from 12pm to 1pm. FREE. Located at 55 ByWard Market Sq. (Plaza in front of historic market building)
17. Ottawa Bagelshop Storytime
Storytime will feature 8 Ottawa and area authors presenting their most
exciting literary works on Sunday afternoons over the next 8 weeks. FREE. Every Sunday at 2pm. At Ottawa Bagelshop & Deli, 1321 Wellington St West. Parking out front.
18. LunarHacks III
This is a gender-focused hybrid mini-hackathon for all high school and university students that identify as women+. Great opportunity to network, meet new people, and compete for prizes. This event will run simultaneously in person and online for students anywhere in the world. LunarHacks will provide FREE lunch and snacks, swag, prizes, and more for in-person participants! Sunday Feb 25. Information: @lunarhacks on Instagram.
19. Snowshoeing under the stars
Discover beautiful Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on a guided evening snowshoe tour of the museum grounds. Learn about the Pinhey family and winters in March Township as well as the natural and the built history of the 88-acre park located alongside the Ottawa River. February 9, February 16 and February 23 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Ages 15 and up
Cost: $15.32 per person. Advance registration is required. Program offered by City of Ottawa.
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