The third weekend of March brings us St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Ottawa. Get ready for the weekend and start making plans! Check out this post and share it with your buddies! Let us know about any other event in the comments section.
Contents
- 1 1. St Patrick’s Day
- 2 2. International Film Festival Ottawa
- 3 3. Ottawa Improv Festival
- 4 3. Youth Infringement Festival
- 5 5. Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes
- 6 6. Bug Adventure
- 7 7. Art Show
- 8 8. Let’s Think Spring Craft Market
- 9 9. Polka Dot Roller Party
- 10 10. Viernes de película (Friday movie night)
- 11 11. Canadian Wrestling Trials
- 12 12. Echoes of the Mother Land
- 13 13. Lisa LeBlanc with the NAC Orchestra
- 14 14. Frostbite
- 15 15. Ottawa Spring Wedding Show
- 16 16. Mudmen
- 17 17. St Patrick’s Day Sea Shanty Singalong
- 18 Upcoming events
- 19 18. Le Vice-Consul
- 20 19. Tropical Fusion
- 21 Sugar Shack Season
- 22 20. Vanier Sugar Festival
- 23 21. Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
- 24 22. Sugar Bush at the Log Farm
- 25 23. Maple Fest
- 26 24. AEW Collision
- 27 25. Kilt up, Curl, and Ceilidh
- 28 26. Ottawa Nostalgia + Collectible Show
- 29 27. Murder on the Orient Express
- 30 28. Ottawa Bagelshop Storytime
- 31 29. Parliament Immersive Experience
- 32 30. James Cameron into the abyss
- 33 31. Lansdowne Market
- 34 32. Arboretum Hill Club Workout
- 35 33. Wolves: Shapeshifters in a changing world
- 36 34. Owl Rendez-Vous
- 37 Kids Zone
- 38 35. March Break Madness at Carlingwood Shopping Centre
- 39 36. Stay ‘n’ Play – Jouons a la biblio
- 40 37. Les lundis des tout-petits – Les contes de Luana
- 41 38. Friday English Playgroup
- 42 39. Saturday English Playgroup
- 43 40. Baby and Toddler Group
- 44 41. Toddlers Tuesdays
- 45 Gatineau and beyond
- 46 43. Hit the Floor
- 47 44. Le Mysanthrope
- 48 45. Sofiane Pamart
- 49 46. Tramp of the Century – Breakfast in America
- 50 47. Fulton’s Sugar Bush Season
- 51 48. Snowshoes under the Stars
1. St Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in a real Irish atmosphere. Music, Highland bagpipers and Irish dancers along with an array of beverages including non-alcoholic Guinness, beers, wine and Irish whiskies. Food available from noon. FREE admission.
When: Sunday March 17 from 10am.
Where: Brigid’s Well Pub at St Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (basement), 310 St Patrick St.
2. International Film Festival Ottawa
This event brings award-winning films of the global film festival circuit to Canada’s Capital. In its 4th edition it’s offering over 20 films from Canada and around the world. Tickets: $15.
When: March 13-24
Where: Various venues in the downtown core.
3. Ottawa Improv Festival
Featuring hilarious improvised comedy from talented local, national, and international performers. Enjoy two nights of outrageous performances created on the spot based on your suggestions. Also offering workshops to develop and hone your skills. Tickets from $30.
When: March 15-16
Where: At Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, Woodside Hall, 290 Lisgar St.
3. Youth Infringement Festival
This is an open access performing arts festival for Ottawa youth ages 16 to 25 to develop and produce original work. Tickets from $5. It’s “Pay what you can”.
When: March 6-16
Where: Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue.
5. Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes
Cheer on the Senators against Caroline Hurricane. Tickets from $35.
When: Sunday March 17 at 6pm.
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive.
6. Bug Adventure
Experience the world as bugs do. Live exhibition of various insects, arachnids, and millipedes. There are interactive surprises around every corner. Tickets: $22, $24, $29.50.
When: March 15 to Oct 14.
Where: Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St.
7. Art Show
Art Lending of Ottawa presents its art show featuring art by 37 local juried artists including affordable oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, encaustics, ink, pastels, photography, printmaking and mosaics. FREE admission and parking.
When: Saturday March 16 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Jim Durrel Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd.
8. Let’s Think Spring Craft Market
Shop from over 40 local artists and makers. FREE admission.
When: Saturday March 16 from 10:30am to 3pm.
Where: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue
9. Polka Dot Roller Party
Setting up the smooth concrete floor of the Horticulture Building with lights, grooves, and lots of roller rentals. Wear your spots and dots and join the party. PAID. March 15, 8:30pm-11pm. Lansdowne Park – Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa.
10. Viernes de película (Friday movie night)
Explore the exciting world of Hispano-American cinema on Fridays during March and April. Friday March 15 at 7pm: Pelo Malo (Venezuela). FREE. At Simard Hall, 60 University Private, room #125.
11. Canadian Wrestling Trials
Canada’s top wrestlers will be fighting in Ottawa for the right to represent our country at top international wrestling events like the Pan American Games, World Championships, and a variety of European Grand Prix Wrestling events. Ranging in ages from 16-36. PAID. March 14-17. The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa.
12. Echoes of the Mother Land
This event promises to echo the rhythms of the African diaspora in every moment, providing a platform for local businesses to shine. Explore and support local businesses showcasing their unique offerings. From handmade crafts to cultural products. PAID. March 15, 6pm-10pm. 95 Clegg St, Ottawa.
13. Lisa LeBlanc with the NAC Orchestra
Shortly after winning top honours at the 2012 Festival international de la chanson de Granby, Lisa LeBlanc released her eponymous debut album. It was phenomenally well received, and the awards piled up: New Artist of the Year at the ADISQ gala, New Artist of the Year at the Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec, and Révélation
Radio-Canada. PAID. March 15, 8pm. Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
14. Frostbite
A cabaret show mixed with aerial performances and pole dancing aimed at igniting your senses and leaving you spellbound. Age appropriateness: 18+. Tickets from $40. March 15-16 at Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue.
15. Ottawa Spring Wedding Show
The Ottawa Wedding Show is Ottawa’s premier wedding industry event. A wide range of
Ottawa’s leading wedding professionals are represented on the show floor with presentations, tastings, and samples. March 16-17 from 11am to 4pm. Tickets $17. Located at the EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa.
16. Mudmen
Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors are coming to The Joint this St. Patrick’s Day! The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. March 16 at 9pm, doors open at 8pm. Tickets starting at $31.59. Age requirement is 19+. Located at the Rideau Carleton Casino, 4837 Albion Road Ottawa.
17. St Patrick’s Day Sea Shanty Singalong
Grab your favourite glass of beer and join the chorus crew! March 17 from 8am to 5pm. FREE admission. Located at 250 City Centre Drive, Ottawa.
Upcoming events
18. Le Vice-Consul
March is Francophonie Month, and to celebrate it the Alliances Françaises of Canada will present a play adapted from Marguerite Duras’s novel. Set in India in the 1930s, it portrays a world of French diplomacy. The Vice-Consul, far from home and in the middle of widespread horror, commits an unspeakable act.
In French with English subtitles. Tickets: 15$ / 10$ for our members. Thursday March 21 at 7pm at Lycée Claudel, 1635 Lycée Place, Ottawa.
19. Tropical Fusion
A dance night on Algonquin College campus. Enjoy Soca, Dancehall, Reggaeton, and Afrobeat. This is a fundraiser for the pediatric end-of-life care facility, Roger Neilson House. Tickets $27.96. Friday March 22, from 8pm to midnight. At The Observatory, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave A170, Nepean. Details at Eventbrite.
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.
20. Vanier Sugar Festival
The Sugar Festival is a free family and community event, celebrating the traditions of the sugar season, while allowing visitors to reconnect with or learn about artisanal maple syrup production. March 18-24, different times for different dates, check on the website. Located at the Vanier Museopark, 300 Pères Blancs Avenue, Ottawa.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. AEW Collision
The professional wrestling television program coming to Ottawa. March 16 at 7pm to 10pm. Tickets $61-$150. Located at the Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata.
25. Kilt up, Curl, and Ceilidh
All experience levels are welcome for an evening of curling, kilts (kilts not mandatory) and
music. All gear will be provided. Bring along clean shoes with good grip for use on the ice.
Following curling there will be door prizes, a cash bar, pizza and music. The Scottish Society will be in the house and the fun will be on the button. So don’t skip this event!
PAID. March 16, 6pm-9pm. Rideau Curling Club, 715 Cooper St, Ottawa.
26. Ottawa Nostalgia + Collectible Show
More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find
memorabilia. March 17 from 9am to 3pm. General admission is $8 for adults. Children under 12 are free, and free admission to all at 2pm. Located at the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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
35. March Break Madness at Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Free daily entertainment for the whole family. Thursday, March 14 – Brad the Balloon Guy + Face Painting (11am-3pm) Friday, March 15 – Magician Eric Leclerc (11am & 1pm)
36. Stay ‘n’ Play – Jouons a la biblio
Come to the children’s area to play and chat. Fridays from March 8 to May 31 at 10:30am. Session lasts 90 minutes. For babies and preschool children. Drop-in program. FREE. At 120 Metcalfe, K1P 5M2.
37. Les lundis des tout-petits – Les contes de Luana
Come to l’heure du conte with Luana. Spend a magic time with your little ones listening to stories, making a thematic craft and playing fun games. Language: French. FREE. Every Monday from March 11 to June 17 at 10am. At Peter A. Herrndorf Square, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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:
41. 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.
42. 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
43. Hit the Floor
One of the world’s largest multistyle dance competitions bringing together more than 45,000 dance enthusiasts annually! The Hit The Floor 2023 Tour travels to 3 Canadian cities and offers unique activities! More than 9,000 dancers from 250 dance schools take part in 45 competition blocks covering 8 dance styles. Nearly $50,000 is awarded in prizes and scholarships to participants. PAID. March 14-17. Centre De Congrès Conference Centre, Bd du Casino, Gatineau.
44. Le Mysanthrope
As he showed with his electrifying Britannicus in 2019, director Florent Siaud knows how to illuminate our social issues through his contemporary approach to classic texts. For this
Misanthrope in present times, he chose the remarkable Francis Ducharme, Alice Pascual and Évelyne Rompré to embody the Moliéresque trio par excellence: Alceste, Célimène and Arsinoé. PAID. March 15-16. 855 Bd de la Gappe, Gatineau.
45. Sofiane Pamart
Fresh from a sold-out tour of Latin America, French composer and pianist Sofiane Pamart is
heading for the greater Gatineau-Ottawa region! The man nicknamed “Piano King” will perform at the Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy on Friday, March 15, 2024, and promises to take audiences on a journey through a unique universe and elegant compositions that reconcile classical and rap music. PAID. March 15, 8pm. Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Bd du Casino, Gatineau.
46. Tramp of the Century – Breakfast in America
Tramp of the Century interprets magnificent music with authenticity, passion and attention to detail, and invites you to the 1979 Breakfast In America tour. March 16 at 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Tickets from $51.00. Located at 1, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau.
47. 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.
48. 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.