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: May 23, 2026
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Ongoing
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.
Farmer’s markets
May to October — Several area farmers’ markets resume in May and run weekly until October. Find fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Find where they are.
May
Great Glebe Garage Sale
May 23 — The annual Great Glebe Garage Sale returns, where residents and local businesses transform the Glebe into a massive open-air marketplace with sales on front lawns, driveways and sidewalks throughout the neighbourhood. Browse everything from second-hand treasures to unique finds. Visitors are encouraged to support the Ottawa Food Bank, continuing the sale’s long-standing tradition of giving back. Details.
June
Arts crawl
June 6 — Celebrate creativity in Britannia Village during this one-day community arts crawl showcasing local visual artists, musicians, photographers and makers. Explore a mix of talent and artistic expression in a charming neighbourhood setting, supplemented by actors in period clothing, interactively playing historical characters from the history of Britannia. Details.
Douglas Sutherland Art in the Park
June 7 — Welcome the start of summer at Stittsville’s vibrant arts celebration in Village Square Park, free to attend and open to all. Browse the art market, enjoy live music, meet artists and authors, and enjoy delicious bites in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. Details.
Art in the Park
June 13-14 — More than 150 artists showcase their work in a beautiful Glebe park setting, with painters, photographers, collage artists, sculptors, potters and more. Amble through the rows of art, eat delicious local food, take in some entertainment and laze by the creek under a willow tree. Free admission. Details.
Repair Café
June 20 — Keep your household items out of the landfill by visiting a Repair Café. These events are free and will feature volunteer fixers and menders from the Ottawa Tool Library who will help repair items like electronics, textiles, small appliances, jewelry and more. Runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zibi, 28 Booth St. Details.
Abbotsford Garden Tour
June 20 — Explore 12 gardens in the Glebe and Westboro on this self-guided tour and help out the Abbotsford Seniors Centre. Gardens are a mix of large and small and informal and formal. Tickets are $35 each. Details.
Household hazardous waste depot
June 28 — Got household hazardous waste that can’t go to landfill — paint, fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, etc.? The city is holding another one-day drop-off depot for residents at the Trail Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Rd. Details.
