What’s Happening in Ottawa?May 15-21
All Week
ByBlacks Restaurant Week is a curated chance to enjoy Canada’s Black-owned dining establishments! Enjoy African, Caribbean, and Fusion cuisine - including special options for dining in, takeout, and delivery.
https://byblacks.com/restaurantweek
All Week
The Canadian Tulip Festival is taking place through May 22. Through 11 days, guests can walk through Dow’s Lake for free and see over 300,000 tulips. There is a variety of programming throughout the entire 11 days.
May 17-21
Ottawa’s Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada, is a 5 day tournament where Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team play.
https://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/event/2023-ottawa-invitational/
May 18
Give to Get Art Auction is put on by the Ottawa Art Gallery, welcoming the public to fundraise in support of local art and artists, pubic exhibitions, and community programming.
https://oaggao.ca/whats-on/oag-art-auction/
May 18-21
The Ottawa Dressage Festival is taking place at Wesley Clover Parks - riders are competing for entry to the World Championships in Denmark.
https://nationalcapitaldressage.ca/en/
May 19-21
Cangames features hundreds of miniatures, board games, and role-playing activities - there are over 300 games happening over 8 times slots!
May 20-21
The Sweetly Affordable Art Fair is a two-day, outdoor exhibition with over 100 booths filled with artists! There will be food as well including many local restaurants and stands.
https://www.wallcandy.art/saaf
May 21
Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebrations will be taking place at the 1860s village in Upper Canada Village. There will be historical patriotic speeches, 1860s athletic games, and birthday cake.
https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/queen-victoria-birthday-celebrations/
