Ottawa Events

For the first time ever, the Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition is set to light up the Niagara Falls skies this winter. Presented by Hornblower Niagara Cruises, the event will take place over six weekend nights starting on November 9, 2018. The competition will take place over two weekends in November with all shows...

On behalf of the Council and Citizens of the City of Greater Sudbury, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to the Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario and delegates from around the province. The City of Greater Sudbury is proud to be selected as the host of AFMO’s 2019 conference, and we look...

When: Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 7 PM – 10 PM Where: University of Ottawa Academic Hall (SMN) 133 Séraphin-Marion Private, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1A2 One World Arts invites you to the first event of the 30th One World Film Festival – a screening of Fred Peabody’s The Corporate Coup D’État, which will be followed...

ARTSIDEOUT (ASO) is a large-scale, one-day, multidisciplinary arts festival at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Involving individuals from various walks of life, ASO celebrates the rich diversity of the community. The festival transforms UTSC with site-specific installations, exhibitions, performances, and film screenings. ASO is a result of wide-ranging collaboration between student organizers from various disciplines,...

Don’t miss this amazing show of Mike performing some of the best classic rock songs of all time acoustically: Toto, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles…. Mike Massé comes to Toronto for this intimate evening of acoustic classic rock music. Mike is an internationally acclaimed artist, whose arrangements are praised for their authenticity and emotional honesty....

For an incredible 65 years, Fire Fighters have been supporting MDC and Canadians impacted by neuromuscular disorders.

We Challenge MS is a nationwide movement turning people’s ordinary hobbies and passions into extraordinary actions. Whether you choose to create, stream, write, bake, game, craft, walk, share, cycle, run however you choose to challenge MS, know that, #WeChallengeMS together

Live Canadian Music Expo for several years and have launched this year's first virtual event running from coast to coast! This event is made for any music fan or musician!

Due to the unprecedented global situation to COVID-19 pandemic, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has made the decision to move the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History to a virtual format.

York Region's biggest celebration of two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans* life is virtual this year.

This year, we have reimagined Relay For Life into Relay At Home — a fun, interactive way to Relay online and keep our communities safe during COVID-19. For over 20 years, Relay supporters have helped us change the lives of people with cancer. And now more than ever, we’re committed to supporting all those affected...

This year, we're going to run or walk "together" in our own neighbourhoods! Choose your own 10K, 5K or 2.5K route. Run, walk or jog on July 11 at whatever time you like. Join us on Facebook and Instagram all day for updates, photos and announcements!

An annual, month-long camp out challenge, this family-friendly event will take place throughout August 2020, with all proceeds benefiting Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium.

Canadian songstress Chantal Kreviazuk is coming to the Massey as part of their Fall 2020 Concerts programming for four incredible shows. Shows are on October 28, 29, 30 and 31. All shows are at 7:30 pm. Chantal Kreviazuk – one of Canada’s most accomplished songwriters and recognizable voices –released her eighth studio album, “Get to...

From November 8 to 15 2020, be a part of history as Jazz Festivals across the country join forces to present top jazz talent performing online. From coast to coast, over a dozen festivals, including the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival have collaborated to bring all Canadians...

JOIN A HOLIDAY MOVEMENT! The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with community engagement and fitness. Be apart of a holiday movement and join 10,000 Santa’s virtually across Canada who are spreading cheer in their local community while choosing to raise funds...

The Canadian Museum of Nature and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment are coming together to invite you to spend Family Day with The Croods! On Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 2:30pm ET on the Museum of Nature Facebook page, the whole family is invited to meet scientist and Paleobiologist Dr. Danielle Fraser, who will teach us...

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On this, the 12th anniversary of No Stone Left Alone, we invite you to join us by watching the live stream presentation of our remembrance ceremony.

24h Tremblant is the region’s most exciting and impactful winter sport event! Set to take place the weekend of December 9-11, 2022, teams of 6 to 12 participants will complete a 24-hour relay challenge in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Teams can choose between walking/running, skiing/snowboarding, or (NEW this year) alpine touring and participants fundraise in support...

Doughnation Day at Cobs Bread is April 1. Buy a six-pack of hot cross buns, and $2 will be donated to local charities in your community.

The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program Difference Maker of the Year Awards celebrate and recognize youth, youth groups, and classrooms from ages 5 to 18. Our award recipients are leaders in making a positive impact for inclusion and accessibility for people with physical disabilities in their school and community.  Nominations for the 2023-2024 school year...

Global News is proud to support MS Walk. MS Walk is a fundraising event that brings people together to show their support for those living with MS and celebrates their strength and resilience. Taking place in communities across Canada on Sunday, May 26, there is an MS Walk near you. Please click here for more...

Global News is thrilled to once again support the Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive for the eighteenth consecutive year to help those less fortunate this holiday season. Visit CF Shops at Don Mills for the annual Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive Live on Thursday, December 12. From 4:00-7:00pm, shoppers are invited to visit the Town Square and donate a...