What’s Happening in Ottawa? August 7 - August 13
August 9
The Metcalfe Market features 50 local vendors, rain or shine! Dogs are welcome.
August 10-12
The Chef’s Table is a farm-to-table feast curated by Canadian chefs - with music performed on a floating stage nearby!
https://ontariosmallhalls.com/the-chefs-table-2023/
August 12
The Ooh - Music, Arts & Streetwear Festival brings beats, vintage vendors, designers, sneakers, art, dance, and more to the Byward Market!
https://www.oohmasf.com/copy-of-reach-the-beach
August 12
613Flea is back again for another month! The marketplace hosts over 140 vendors on one Saturday of each month.
https://www.613flea.ca/
August 12
The Bytown Fire Brigade will be putting on Pump Day - free activities for the whole family, including antique fire trucks, firefighting displays, and a live demonstration!
https://www.bytownfire.ca/event-details/4th-annual-pump-day-2023-free-to-attend
August 11-12
Midsummer Night’s Scream is a sneak peek of what’s to come in October - enjoy scary characters, drink some cider, but do it all in the warm summer weather!
https://saundersfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/47624?catID=47100
August 9-13
The Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival is an opportunity for Indigenous people to tell their stories in Canada’s capital region.
August 10-13
The Links At Lansdowne: Stadium Golf will be a full 9-hole course set up in the TD Place Stadium! Including other golf games, food, and drinks as well.
https://www.tdplace.ca/event/the-links-at-lansdowne-stadium-golf/
August 10-13
Maha Bharatotsav - the Great India Festival - returns this year with live performances, Indian food, and more!
August 10-13
Navan Fair launched in 1946 and has been celebrated nearly every year since in a class country fair style - animals, tractors, demolition derbys, music, food, and more.
August 11-13
The Halal Ribfest Tour is coming to Ottawa - North America’s largest Halal food event!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halal-ribfest-ottawa-tickets-633912538467
August 11-13
TWIST Fibre Festival in Quebec, happens annually in representation of the fibre world - producers, fleece animal breeders, artists, and other professionals. It is a two-day event with workshops, activities, food, art exhibits, and more.
August 11-13
Puppets Up! is a series of family-friendly puppet performances over the weekend in Almonte.
August 11-13
The Ottawa Greek Festival will be taking place over the weekend - showcasing live Greek music, traditional dance, cuisine, language lessons, and a variety of demonstrations.
http://www.ottawagreekfest.com/
August 13
Ottawa Street Fashion Photoshoot is a free event open to anyone! Dress fancy.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-ottawa-street-fashion-iii-662739801587
August 13
Fanaticcon is a real experience for fans - toys, comics, games, entertainment, cosplay, and more.
