Welcome to the Ottawa events calendar! We use this space to share events and other tidbits we come across that are related to homes and are of interest to Ottawa and area residents. Items are listed by date, where relevant. Check back often!
Last updated: Dec. 25, 2025
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Ongoing
Trees of Hope for CHEO
Until Jan. 6 — Kick-start the holiday season with this magical fundraiser event. Experience in person or take a virtual tour of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Fairmont Château Laurier halls, then vote for your favourite. Proceeds towards the Trees of Hope event support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Details.
The meaning of home
Jan. 5-Feb. 20 — Habitat for Humanity’s annual Meaning of Home national contest returns, offering children in grades 4 to 6 the opportunity to share what home means to them in a poem or essay for the chance to win up to a $30,000 grant for their local Habitat as well as a tablet for themselves and a pizza party for their class. More than 135,000 students have entered since the contest began in 2007. Details.
RenoTour Parade of Homes (virtual)
Until fall 2026 — If you’re researching renovators for your own project, check out these 3D walk-throughs of Ottawa-area renovations, coach homes, additions and infill homes. They’re an opportunity to virtually see the work of several of Ottawa’s top renovators and in many cases include before and after comparisons and other details. Find out more.
January
613flea
Jan. 10 — 613flea is an ever-evolving marketplace that brings together Ottawa’s creative and sustainable communities. Explore a mix of makers, bakers, artists, artisans, designers and entrepreneurs, alongside vendors offering antiques, upcycled and recycled goods, one-of-a-kind finds and more. Takes place on various Saturdays at the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, and features a lineup of 150 vendors. Free admittance. Details.
BON Market
Jan. 16 — BON Market brings together local women-led businesses and artists from Ottawa’s African and Caribbean diasporas at the National Arts Centre. Find handcrafted goods, art and more. Details.
Winter market
Jan. 24-25 — The Annual Robert Plante Winter Market is a two-day indoor event featuring 150+ local artisans, makers and small businesses, all hosted inside nursery’s greenhouses. Shop handmade goods, decor, art and more. Pets welcome. Details.
Home and Remodelling Show
Jan. 29-Feb. 1 — Shop for home-related products and services, see displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Details.
