Saturday August 30th
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend.
Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st.
Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. This festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses from 9:30am to 5pm.
Head to Wesley Clover park for the Trillium Championships from 8am to 5pm.
Doors Open at Rideau Hall from 10am to 4pm. Discover the State Rooms of Rideau Hall and tour the greenhouses and gardens.
Back to School Event at Carlingwood from 11am to 3pm with a day packed with fun, creativity and hands-on excitement for the whole family!
Orleans NPD – End of Summer BBQ! at Petrie Island in Orleans from 12pm to 4pm
Princess PJ Party. Join the princesses of Fairytale Princess Parties Ottawa for a magical afternoon PJ party on August 30th from 1:30 to 3pm at Fred Barrett Arena.
YOW Fest at Lansdowne Park starting at 5pm, a multicultural music festival celebrating the diverse linguistic and artistic tapestry of Canada.
Live from the Booth on Sparks Streets. From 7pm to 9pm, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.
Ganesh Mahotsav Festival from 10am to 10pm at the Eye Convention Center in Ottawa
Sunday August 31st
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend.
Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st.
Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. This festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses from 9:30am to 5pm.
Head to Wesley Clover park for the Trillium Championships from 8am to 5pm.
Doors Open at Rideau Hall from 10am to 4pm. Discover the State Rooms of Rideau Hall and tour the greenhouses and gardens.
Come Try Ringette from 1:15pm to 3:15pm at Cardel Recreation Complex. This is an opportunity for all children and adolescents to take to the ice, hold a ringette stick, stab the ring, and get a feel for the game.
Ottawa Valley Live Streamers and Model Engineers from 11am to 3pm. Explore the evolution of rail travel and participate in an interactive demonstration of their large-scale model locomotives. Always a favourite for kids and adults alike!
Ganesh Mahotsav Festival from 10am to 10pm at the Eye Convention Center in Ottawa
The first ever Ottawa Jollof Festival will take place at Andrew Haydon Park in Ottawa from 2pm to 8pm. Come taste, dance and celebrate the best of African culture.
Monday September 1st
Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st.
Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. This festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses from 9:30am to 5pm.
Head to Wesley Clover park for the Trillium Championships from 8am to 5pm.
Doors Open at Rideau Hall from 10am to 4pm. Discover the State Rooms of Rideau Hall and tour the greenhouses and gardens.
It’s that time of year again! Head to Tanger Outlets for their Annual Back-to-School Corn Roast on Sunday, Sept 1 from 12–3PM.