What’s Happening in Ottawa? May 22-28
May 22
Victoria Day Fireworks will be taking place at the Rideau Carleton Casino. Guests of all ages can watch from the Raceway, and patrons who are over 19 can enjoy from Mr. Lucky’s. There will be a DJ, food and beverages, and the display will take place starting at 10 pm.
https://www.rideaucarletoncasino.com/events.htm
May 26
The Ottawa Redblacks will be playing a home game against the Montreal Alouettes on May 26th at TD Stadium.
https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/games/6298/montreal-alouettes-vs-ottawa-redblacks/
May 26-27
The European Union Short Film Festival is back at the Ottawa Art Gallery for its tenth year. The event will celebrate short film production in the European Union by showing 22 films from 22 EU countries!
https://www.cfi-icf.ca/eusff23
May 26-28
Kanata Rib and Poutinefest will be taking place at the Community Hub (400 March Road) for the entire weekend! Enjoy all types of ribs, poutines, and other hearty snacks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/613193393837372/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
May 27
The Glebe Garage Sale is a giant, neighbourhood-wide garage sale that has taken place in the Glebe, each year since 1968! It always takes place on the fourth Saturday of May.
https://glebeca.ca/garage-sale-committee/
May 27
Monster Spectacular is coming to the Canadian Tire Centre at 2:30 PM. Enjoy monster truck stunts, racing, and freestyle competitions!
http://www.canadiantirecentre.com/event/monster-spectacular/
May 27
Byward Night Market is back for the summer! Once a month until September, visit the Byward Market for shopping, music, and food all along the Byward Market, provided by an assortment of street vendors.
https://ottawatourism.ca/en/see-and-do/byward-night-market
May 27
This Saturday, attend the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards for wine and canapés, a red carpet entrance, guest performances and tributes, and a formal night out.
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/33583
May 27-28
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is back again - with nearly 50,000 participants joining in the competition for various races. Canada’s largest marathon, some downtown routes, and more!
May 27-28
The Odawa Pow Wow, hosted by the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, is the 44th Annual traditional Pow Wow!
