What to do on
Saturday, April 26 2025
A sneak peek at the Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale reveals some of the treasures waiting when the doors open at 10:00 am (and again tomorrow at 11:00 am) (kids’ books, art books, cookbooks, Penguins for your collection, and even a first edition James Bond).
Whether your summer go-to outdoor activity is hiking, camping, or a road trip, the Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show has everything you need to score a successful getaway.
Garage Sale Season 2025 has begun. Riverside United Church Garage Sale has free parking, only takes cash, and is wheelchair accessible. 9:00 am to noon at 3191 Riverside Drive.
Ottawa Grassroots Festival offers workshops and performances across three venues during the day; then Josh Ritchie and Devin Cuddy take to the stage in the Worship Hall this evening.
FREE Join 100+ members of "Walk This Way" for the Sean Egan Wellness Walk through the scenic town of Almonte.
How many types of poutine have you sampled so far? Enjoy Day II of Orléans Poutinefest 2025.
It's Day II of Irish Film Festival Ottawa at Ottawa Art Gallery.
We told you about Piggy Market’s Saturday donuts last week and they sold out in 45 minutes. Here is your reminder to pre-order your six pack to avoid disappointment (they’re ready after 11:00 am). You can also reserve six freshly made Jamaican patties at the same time.
Heads up, experienced Swing dancers: Every two months Pure Havana Dance Studio is running The Whip: a West Coast Swing and Hustle social.
FREE Inspirations Art Show & Sale fills the Manotick Curling Club today and tomorrow 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
FREE Stick around Manotick and check out the Eastern Ontario Craft & Spring Market at the Manotick Legion.
Rideau Chorale rejoices in the Spring weather (fingers crossed) with Handelfest.
Road Trip: You’ll find the Ottawa Valley Market at Arnprior Ontario’s Nick Smith Centre, today from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
There’s murder, mystery, and possibly some mayhem upstairs at The Prescott as The Codfather puts the “fun” back in funeral.
If your decor is crying out for a one-of-a-kind piece, check out Beltane: Ottawa Mystic Market. You’ll find taxidermy, candles, mystical crafts, and more.
Don’t forget to bring a reusable bag as well as your clean, gently used items to the Goth Clothing Swap.
FREE Out of the Box Fibre Artists present the 2025 Fibre Fling show and sale.
There is probably no scenario in which the YASSIN and Sean Terrio show at Rainbow Bistro won’t sell out. Book it and spend the evening in the feel-good Canadian music story of the decade.
Road Trip: Festival of the Maples, Perth.
Revisit the 90s at the Club 96 Drag Show and Dance Party, hosted by none other than Sunshine Glitterchild.
Scoop up some top tier supplies for your projects at the Great Ottawa Markets Collective Craft Destash and Food Market at Bell Sensplex.
All that vintage hunting at 613Flea is going to make you hungry. Luckily, more than 20 food vendors will be on site at Aberdeen Pavilion.
The Ottawa Indie Bookstore Crawl 2025 continues. Visit Books on Beechwood, Mill Street Books (in Almonte), Octopus Books, Perfect Books, Singing Pebble Books, The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore, Westboro Books, and World of Maps.
- The action in the air as Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival continues at Arts Court.
Absolute beginners are welcome at Mad About Patchwork’s Learn to Quilt workshop.
ByTowne Cinema: The Shrouds, Restoration: Picnic at Hanging Rock, On Swift Horses, Detour: Lady Snowblood
Mayfair Theatre: Flow, The Way, My Way, Naked, Saturday Night Sinema
Gigs
Garret Warner Trio. Art House Café
Matt Luloff. Stray Dog Brewing Company
Colin Linden. Red Bird
Special Delivery. Bar Robo
Peter Hum Sextet. Gigspace
Kentucky. LIVE on Elgin
Diesel Fitter. Carleton Tavern