Here's an extra excuse to visit one of Ottawa's gorgeous historic neighbourhoods. Wander the streets and find visual artists, photographers, musicians and makers at the Britannia Village Arts Crawl.

In North Gower, the streets of Maple Forest will be holding a multi-family Garage Sale.

🆓 The 2nd Saravah Brazilian Festival promises music, dancing (both demos and opportunities to join in), performances, food, and loads more for the entire family.

Fun, glamour, excitement, a cash bar, a live band, and a red carpet; the 2025 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards will be all that and more. National Arts Centre starting at 6:30pm.

Enjoy a day of music, food and culture at the 50th Festival Franco Ontarien Festival at Major's Hill Park.

Go treasure hunting at the Ottawa Retro & Antique Market at Next Door.

Bring the family to Hintonburg's ArtsPark for art, storytelling, music, The Happening Art Throwdown, and more.

Walk, run, or ride in the Navy Ride.

⚽ Cheer Ottawa Rapid FC as they play Montréal Roses FC at TD Place.

Drop off electronics for recycling at the Barrhaven Lions Club.

Enjoy the music, beer, and coffee at Osgoode Porchfest

🚗 Road Trip: Ferme Drouin Farm in Casselman launches its new Country Poutine Fest with country music, great food, fireworks, and loads of down home fun.

🚗 Road Trip: The fairgrounds in Metcalfe will be home to some seriously large vehicles in the Touch-A-Truck event. Entry is by donation, so please bring cash.

🚗 Road Trip: Get out of town and take a day trip to the Calabogie Market

🚗 Road Trip: Situated halfway between Ottawa and Montréal, Maxville will host a village-wide Sidewalk Sale.

🚗 Road Trip: Smiths Falls Night Market has everything from inflatables to local arts and crafts and food; also Jed the Mechanical Bull.

Check out the fresh new theatre at Ottawa Fringe Fest.

ByTowne Cinema: The Life of Chuck, Restoration: Shall We Dance? The Scare Film Archives Volume 2: Danger Stories

Mayfair Theatre: About Maya, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Saturday Night Sinema

Gigs

Lynn Miles. Red Bird

Fire Antlers. Irene's Pub

Barrelhouse. Rainbow Bistro

Kaiday. LIVE on Elgin