It’s almost the first weekend of March and spring feels like it is just around the corner! Enjoy the warmer temperatures and the events happening in Ottawa this weekend! If you know about any other event tell us about it in the comments section.
Contents
- 1 1. Taco and Beer Festival
- 2 2. PWHL Ottawa Games
- 3 3. Gatineau Winter Brewfest
- 4 4. Seedy Saturday
- 5 5. East Ottawa Multicultural Ramadan Festival/Eid Expo
- 6 6. Senators vs Arizona Coyotes
- 7 7. 67’s vs Erie Otters
- 8 8. Harpsparks Festival
- 9 9. Ottawa East Psychic and Crystal Fair
- 10 10. Viernes de película (Friday movie night)
- 11 11. Murder on the Orient Express
- 12 12. Disney Frozen
- 13 13. Ottawa Bagelshop Storytime
- 14 14. Parliament Immersive Experience
- 15 Upcoming events
- 16 15. Le Vice-Consul
- 17 Sugar Shack Season
- 18 16. Vanier Sugar Shack
- 19 17. Sugar Bush at the Log Farm
- 20 18. Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
- 21 19. Maple Fest
- 22 20. Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo
- 23 21. O-Town Showdown
- 24 22. Dreamgirls
- 25 23. The Blushing Brides: Rolling Stones Tribute Show
- 26 24. Friday Night Karaoke at Orleans Bowling
- 27 25. James Cameron into the abyss
- 28 26. Lansdowne Market
- 29 27. Arboretum Hill Club Workout
- 30 28. Wolves: Shapeshifters in a changing world
- 31 29. Owl Rendez-Vous
- 32 Kids Zone
- 33 30. Royal Tea Party
- 34 31. Blackbear the Pirate
- 35 32. JPRA Kids Dance Party
- 36 33. Friday English Playgroup
- 37 34. Saturday English Playgroup
- 38 35. Baby and Toddler Group
- 39 36. Toddlers Tuesdays
- 40 Gatineau and beyond
- 41 38. Salon du Velo de Gatineau-Ottawa
- 42 39. Fulton’s Sugar Bush Season
- 43 40. Animal tracking on snowshoes
- 44 41. Snowshoes under the Stars
- 45 42. Outdoor Winter Fun
1. Taco and Beer Festival
This is the second edition of this event where you can enjoy a fun filled day or night of beer, cider and spirits sampling, games, dancing and tacos! Tickets $17, $23. SOLD OUT.
When: March 1-2. Starts at 5pm on Friday.
Where: Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way.
2. PWHL Ottawa Games
Cheer on Ottawa’s women professional hockey team. They’ll play two games this week.
When: Wednesday Feb 28 at 7pm VS New York
Saturday March 2 at 3:30pm VS Toronto
Where: TD Place, 1015 Bank St.
3. Gatineau Winter Brewfest
Enjoy this blend of the best local and international breweries, cocktails, and delicious food. Background music and DJ all weekend. Tickets: $18.95, $25,95 Free first 8oz of beer. No age restrictions.
When: Feb 29 to March 2 from 5pm to 11pm. (Saturday starts at 12pm)
Where: 15 Jos-Montferrand St, Gatineau in La Ruelle at Zibi.
4. Seedy Saturday
Come and join this Ottawa spring tradition. Seed sales and exchanges, workshops on seed starting soil testing, invasive species and more, local artisan and cuisine offerings, draw prizes, live music and children’s corner.
When: Saturday March 2.
Where: Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road. Ottawa
5. East Ottawa Multicultural Ramadan Festival/Eid Expo
Fun activities for kids and families. Cotton candy, popcorn, foods, fashion, jewellery, henna, and a kid’s corner.
When: Sunday March 3, 10:30am-6:30pm.
Where: Notre-Dame-des-Champs Recreation Centre, 3659 Navan Road, Orleans.
6. Senators vs Arizona Coyotes
Cheer on the Senators against the Arizona Coyotes. Tickets from $35.
When: Friday March 1 at 7pm
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive.
7. 67’s vs Erie Otters
Cheer on Ottawa’s junior hockey team this weekend. Tickets from $25.
When: Sunday March 3 at 2pm.
Where: TD Place, 1015 Bank St.
8. Harpsparks Festival
HarpSparks is a new creative initiative. In its inaugural season 2024, come explore the harp in an expanded way through works with electronics and voice, improvisation, and a rare performance of Freude for two amplified harps and voice by Karlheinz Stockhausen. There will be a Harp masterclass by Emily Levin, an improvisation workshop, and a show. March 2-3 at Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St.
9. Ottawa East Psychic and Crystal Fair
There’s going to be psychics, mediums, palm reading, astrology & more. March 1 from 2pm to 9pm. March 2 from 11am to 9pm. March 3 from 11am to 5pm. General admission tickets $11.98. Located at the Holiday Inn Ottawa East, 1199 Joseph Cyr Street.
10. Viernes de película (Friday movie night)
Explore the exciting world of Hispano-American cinema on Fridays during March and April. Friday March 1 at 7pm: La Chiperita (Paraguay). FREE. At Simard Hall, 60 University Private, room #125.
11. Murder on the Orient Express
A diabolical murder is about to take place on the luxurious Orient Express. February 28 to March 16, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7:30pm. Matinees, Sundays at 2:30 pm. Prices range from $14 to $30. Located at the Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue.
12. Disney Frozen
An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. PAID. Feb 22 – Mar 3. National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
13. Ottawa Bagelshop Storytime
Storytime will feature 8 Ottawa and area authors presenting their most
exciting literary works on Sunday afternoons over the next 8 weeks. FREE. Every Sunday at 2pm. At Ottawa Bagelshop & Deli, 1321 Wellington St West. Parking out front.
14. Parliament Immersive Experience
Explore the main Parliament Building, also called the Centre Block, in this innovative experience that includes an exhibition and a 360° multimedia show. FREE. Book your tickets online in advance. Jan-May, 8:30am–4:30pm. 211 Sparks Street.
Upcoming events
15. Le Vice-Consul
March is Francophonie Month, and to celebrate it the Alliances Françaises of Canada will present a play adapted from Marguerite Duras’s novel. Set in India in the 1930s, it portrays a world of French diplomacy. The Vice-Consul, far from home and in the middle of widespread horror, commits an unspeakable act.
In French with English subtitles. Tickets: 15$ / 10$ for our members. Thursday March 21 at 7pm at Lycée Claudel, 1635 Lycée Place, Ottawa.
Sugar Shack Season
Enjoy this Canadian tradition visiting the farms producing Maple syrup. Learn about the process and enjoy tasty meals based on this beloved product. Here is a list of farms where you can experience a Sugar Shack.
16. Vanier Sugar Shack
Less than 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in North America. Located in a 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Vanier Museopark keeps the tradition of maple syrup production alive, a tradition established in Vanier by the White Fathers circa 1940. Offering quality food from local producers in an enchanting setting, where old-time charm blends with modernity. February 18-April 28 at 320 Pères-Blancs Ave, Vanier.
17. Sugar Bush at the Log Farm
Come out to the farm to experience sugarbush 2024. This once-a-year Canadian tradition doesn’t last long as winter gently eases into spring. Take a wagon ride out to the sugarbush to see how maple syrup is made. Then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples and taste some sweet taffy on the snow. PAID. Opened on weekends from March 2 to April 7. At 670 Cedarview Rd, Nepean.
18. Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
Enjoy the Heritage Sugar Shack Tour, which dates the original sugaring process on the farm back to the late 1800’s. The system is in use today! Self guided Museum tour, which includes original artifacts and tools from the establishment of the farm from the 1800’s. Animal Barn – there are many new babies arriving just in time for spring! Walking Trails – over 2km of trails to tour and explore. PAID. Opened on weekends from March 2 – April 14. 2452 York’s Corners Rd, Edwards, ON.
19. Maple Fest
Short and sweet, sugar bush season is our favourite time of the year. Winters in Ottawa can be a little long, but we know that once the sugar shack fire is burning nice and hot, our favourite people and a new growing season aren’t far behind. PAID. March 3-April 14.
20. Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo
Take advantage of incredible golf retailer deals, make plans for your next great golf vacation, bid on exciting auction items, enter to win outstanding prizes, and more! March 1-2. Tickets range from $10-$12. Ages 15 and under are FREE. Times vary based on tickets. Located at the EY centre, 4899 Uplands Drive.
21. O-Town Showdown
A phenomenal weekend of competitions in Ottawa focusing on great social dance skills, awesome attitude, creativity and fun! March 1-3. You can get an event pass ($215), dance tickets ($35), dance passes ($70), and admission to some competitions at the door. Located at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue.
22. Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls is a love letter to American R&B music and the artists that make such music great. March 1-10. Showtimes at 7:30pm & 2pm. Ticket prices vary depending on age, from $36-$57. Event is for all ages. Located at the Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe -Mainstage, 101 Centrepointe Drive.
23. The Blushing Brides: Rolling Stones Tribute Show
Since 1979, the Blushing Brides have been entertaining crowds with their dynamic tribute to The Rolling Stones. The Brides stage presence, persona, and musical interpretations create unforgettable performances. Dance along to all your favourites like, (Can’t Get No) Satisfaction, Paint it Back, Gimme Shelter, and much more. PAID. March 2. The Joint at Rideau Carleton Casino – Future Hard Rock, 4837 Albion Road Ottawa.
24. Friday Night Karaoke at Orleans Bowling
Karaoke starts @ 9:30 pm every week! Pool Tables available for hourly play. Glow & Bowl available after 10PM. Bar & Kitchen open until 1AM. Over 80,000 Songs To Choose From & Amazing Sound! FREE. Every Friday. Orleans Bowling Centre, 885
Taylor Creek Dr.
25. James Cameron into the abyss
Come explore the Deepsea Challenger and dive into the future of ocean conservation. FREE. Until May 1, 2024. Mondays to Fridays from 12pm to **5pm. At Alex Trebek Theatre, 50 Sussex Drive. ***Fall hours may vary due to private event bookings; it is recommended to call ahead prior to visiting to avoid disappointment. 613-745-4629.
26. Lansdowne Market
Shop from over 75 vendors offering the finest local produce, baked goods, pantry essentials, crafts, hot meals, and much more. Pets are allowed. Every Sunday from 9am to 3pm. At the Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way.
27. Arboretum Hill Club Workout
Join the AHC for a workout at the Arboretum. All ages, all levels. Fridays at 6:29 am. FREE. Dogs welcome. Lots of free parking. They meet at Fletcher Wildlife Garden parking lot (entrance is 100m south of Prince of Wales roundabout). Big white sign.
28. Wolves: Shapeshifters in a changing world
Learn about the evolution of these fascinating animals through videos, museum specimens, cultural stories, and vivid photographs by Canadian photographer Michelle Valberg, a recent recipient of the Order of Canada. Activities for kids. March 2 to Sept 2, 2024. At the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St.
29. Owl Rendez-Vous
Watch live owls in a special outdoor exhibition. At the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, from Dec 14 to April 3, 2024.
Kids Zone
30. Royal Tea Party
Join this magical party and meet your beloved characters. Activities include:
– Photo Ops and Meet-and-Greet
– Cupcake Decorating
– Tea Time!
– Personalized Autograph Card for Each Child
– Tea Party Craft
– Games, Dancing, and Songs
Tickets are $40+tax for children and $25+tax for adults. Please note that registration must be done in advance (no tickets at the door). Sunday March 3 from 1:30pm to 3pm at Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue.
31. Blackbear the Pirate
Tales both past and present launch a group of Beach Bums into action in search of untold riches. Before our tale is told, a cast of colorful characters begin to reveal the secrets of Blackbeard’s amazing treasure. PAID. March 2. Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans.
32. JPRA Kids Dance Party
Jack Purcell Recreation Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural kids’ dance party! The party will include snacks, drinks, giveaways, and tons of surprises. Friday, March 1. From 7pm to 9pm. For grades 4-7. Tickets cost $20 cash to be paid at the door (includes drinks and snacks) Located at the Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane.
33. Friday English Playgroup
Join Hanna and Leslie, Early Childhood Development Workers, every 9:30am-11:30am for this group for parents and caregivers of children birth to 6 years of age. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. FREE. Details at Eventbrite. Friday Feb 9 at 9:30am at 755 Somerset St West.
34. Saturday English Playgroup
Join Hanna every Saturday from 9:30-11:30 for this group for parents and caregivers of children birth to 6 years of age. Once registered, please check your inbox for your confirmation email and complete the attached forms. FREE. Details at Eventbrite. Saturday Feb 10 at 9:30am at 755 Somerset St West, Third floor.
35. Baby and Toddler Group
Join Manal, Early Childhood Development Worker, for a free playgroup for parents and caregivers of babies. Babies will play, sing songs and learn rhymes in both English and Arabic. For newborns to 2 year old Space is limited and pre-registration is required. We ask you do not register for another in-person group and remain with your cohort for a minimum 7 day period. Details at Eventbrite. Every Wednesday at 10am: At 755 Somerset Street West Ottawa:
36. Toddlers Tuesdays
Arts & crafts, singing, dancing, stories, and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for caregivers and children, ages 18 months to 4 years! Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter Herrndorf Place for learning, exploration, and fun! FREE. Tuesdays at 10am. Peter A. Herrndorf Place, 1 Elgin Street Ottawa.
37. Wheelies Roller Skating Centre
Come have fun at Ottawa’s new indoor roller skating rink with live DJ, arcade, and private party rooms. Join us for an unforgettable roller skating experience. The only wood floor rink in Canada. Professional instructors. Fun for all ages. Entrance: $16.99, rentals: $5. At 1101 Baxter Rd. Ottawa, On
Gatineau and beyond
38. Salon du Velo de Gatineau-Ottawa
This is the most important event dedicated to the world of bycicles and cycling. More than 100 exhibitors will present the latest news and trends for the 2024 season. Tickets: $5, $8, $11, ($25 family) March 1-3 at Palais des Congres de Gatineau, 50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 4H4.
39. Fulton’s Sugar Bush Season
Come for the trails, the outdoor play area, sleigh rides, the maple taffy, and much more! Explore the expanded maple farm store. Feb 17-April 14. At 399 Sugar Bush Road Pakenham.
40. Animal tracking on snowshoes
Participate in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. and discover the strategies animals have to survive the harshness of winter. This activity is free, and snowshoes are provided. Spaces are limited. Saturdays from January 13 to March 10, 2024. Details at NCC website (events).
41. Snowshoes under the Stars
Join the Friends of Gatineau Park every Friday for a 90-minute hike on the park’s trails. Equipment provided, hot chocolate and marshmellows for the participants. Starting on Jan 12. Tickets $25. Members have a 20% discount.
42. Outdoor Winter Fun
Countryside Adventures is a complete outdoor winter experience. Whether you want to go skating, snowshoeing, tubing or access other great options, there is the perfect adventure for you! PAID. 16495 Sixth Rd, Moose Creek, ON.