January

• Canada / USA women’s hockey game at Scotiabank Place, January 1, 2010
• Bell Capital Cup. More than 500 teams of young hockey players from Europe, U.S. and Canada compete. December 30, 2009 - January 3, 2010.
• Vin-formation: Wine Appreciation ‘Class’ Novotel Ottawa January 16, 2010

February

• Winterlude. Festival featuring ice and snow sculptures, a giant snow playground, entertainment, skating and more!
• Taste of Winterlude Ottawa’s best restaurants create special menus to entice local residents to dine out.

March

• Ottawa Irish Festival Produced annually by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region to celebrate Irish and Irish-Canadian heritage.
• Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures at the Canadian Museum of Civilization features treasures that miraculously survived war in Afghanistan and were hidden away for over 20 years.
• Ottawa Home and Garden Show shows you ways to prepare for Spring with flowers, outdoor landscaping, and home renovation.
• Ottawa Spring Antiques Sale at Carleton University Fieldhouse is the largest sale of antiques and vintage jewelry.
• Opera Lyra Ottawa presents Shakespeare's Macbeth.

April

• Metcalf Farmers' Market Easter Show features a variety of vendors offering baked goods and hand-made gifts.
• Food and Wine Rave hosted by Chef Clifford Lyness and his team who serve cocktails and then prepare dinner all while music grooves in the background.
• Ottawa Gala Since 1993 the Fund for a New Generation has supported Ottawa's underprivileged youth by hosting an annual gala event.
• Maple SugarFest features activities for all ages including a school visits program, childrens day, Sunday brunch, country night, Canadian night, lumberjack competition, all surrounded by traditional music, dancers and storytellers.
• Celebrate International Astronomy Day at Canada Science and Technology Museum where families can explore the universe.
• Encountering Gabrielle Roy Celebrating the 100th anniversary of this beloved authors birth, this exhibition at the Library and Archives Canada will provide new insight into Gabrielle Roys life and work.

May

• Canadian Tulip Festival. Tulips – millions of them – along with entertainment, ideas and fun
• Ottawa Race Weekend over 30,000 participants take to the streets for Canada’s largest marathon and a series of shorter races
• Ottawa International Children’s Festival – music, performing arts and fun for children and families.

June

• Changing of the Guard at Parliament Hill (Summer long event)
• Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival features exciting races, cultural performances and children’s activities.
• Franco Ontarian Festival. Celebrate French culture in Ontario
• Unisong Choir Festival. Free choral concerts by 12 Unisong Choirs representing most provinces and territories.
• Ottawa International Jazz Festival. From the avant-garde to big band and swing, this annual festival offers musical styles to suit any jazz aficionado.

July

• Canada Day July 1 Parade & events throughout the city
• Ottawa International Jazz Festival. From the avant-garde to big band and swing, this annual festival offers musical styles to suit any jazz aficionado.
• Alcatel HOPE Volleyball SummerFest. The world’s largest beach volleyball tournament, with as many as 25,000 players and spectators
• Art of Being Green Festival at Middleville Fairgrounds in Lanark County
• International Festival hosted by Sparks Street Mall
• Bluesfest ByWard. Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest presents concerts (some free) in outdoor and indoor locations in the ByWard Market neighbourhood.
• Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest. Canada’s largest blues festival brings blues, gospel, roots and popular music to Ottawa.
• House of PainT Festival. Bboys and Bgirls, MCs, DJs, and graffiti artists gather at a legal urban art wall to dance, rap, spin records, and paint.
• Ottawa Turkish Festival celebrates Turkish culture, heritage, cuisine, art and more.
• Orchestras in the Park is a series of free outdoor concerts at LeBreton Flats Park
• Midsummer Herbfest at The Herb Garden in Almonte
• B in the Park. An evening of Celtic excellence featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg.
• Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville features traditional Scottish events with over 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry.

August

• Muslim Summer Festival in Britannia Park features barbecue, Islamic bazaar, petting zoo, children’s games and more
• Riverside Jam in Carleton Place is the biggest little country music jam this side of Nashville!
• Rideau Canal Festival. A new eco-friendly festival celebrating Ontario’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and featuring environmentally friendly fun for the whole family
• Ottawa Busker Festival at Sparks Street Mall. Entertainment by street performers from around the world. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats and magic tricks.
• Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival presents concerts in beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music.
• Ottawa Lumière Festival. An evening festival with performers, large lantern statues created by artists, and members of the public who have made their own lanterns.
• Fortissimo: Beating Retreat Ceremony. The Ceremonial Guard hosts several brass and reed bands and pipes and drums.
• Sound of Light/Les grands Feux an international fireworks competition with the greatest pyrotechnic experts.
• National Capital Show Jumping Tournament. International horse show jumping tournament held on one of the best jumping fields in North America.
• National Capital Regatta brings together the novice sailor and the well-seasoned racer in an atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie.
• Centretown Movies. Bring a lawn chair and munchies to enjoy great movies in the great outdoors. Admission is pay-what-you-can.
• North Lanark Highland Games. Twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to celebrate Scottish heritage
• Ottawa Folk Festival highlights Canada’s rich traditions with music, dance, storytelling and crafts.
• Ottawa GreekFest. Fun, food and festivities, with live music, traditional dancers, Greek cuisine and rainy day programs.
• Ottawa Reggae Festival is non-profit, volunteer-driven, three-day music festival.
• Capital Pride Festival. Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will be jumping on the pride wagon.
• SuperEX: Central Canada Exhibition. A multi-faceted 11-day exhibition, SuperEX combines entertainment, outdoor shows and attractions, a large midway, theme pavilions and agricultural programs.
• Carnivàle Lune Bleue Participate in the unbelievable sights, sounds and smells of carnival culture: ride the vintage Ferris wheel and carrousel, dine in the gourmet Cookhouse, have your fortune read and see the great snakes of the world!

September

• Ottawa Inline Skating Festival. A family-friendly inline skating event, with events from fun kids’ races to a full marathon.
• Inroads Studio Tour Enjoy a tour of fine arts and craft studios rooted in creative talent that has been influenced by the scenic surroundings.
• Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come to Canada’s largest balloon festival where hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky and a number of exciting shows take place
• Feast of Fields. Join the Canadian Organic Growers for its annual celebration of local organic food, fresh from the family farm.
• Fall Fair at the Upper Canada Village. Participate in the excitement of a traditional 1860s Fall Fair.
• La Vendemmia: an Italian celebration of wine and food
• Celebrate Your Anglo-Celtic Roots! Annual conference by the British Isles Family Hisotry Society of Greater Ottawa.
• Canada Army Run A half-marathon and 5K run along a fast course along the Rideau Canal attracts military and civilian runners.
• Richmond Fair. A rural fair put on by the Richmond Agricultural Society.
• Taste of Wellington West. The restaurants and shops of Wellington Street offer free samples, sales and raffles for their customers!
• ARTour. Visual artists open their studio doors to showcase their work during this self-guided tour. Discover wonderful artworks, just a short drive from the city.
• Carp Fair. Come celebrate agriculture in Ottawa’s countryside, with shows, exhibits, entertainment and good old fashioned fun!

October

• Artists in their Environment Studio Tour. Visit artists and artisans who draw inspiration from the spectacular surroundings of the Gatineau Hills.
• Food & Wine Rave. Join Chef Clifford Lyness and his team for cocktails, then take over the kitchen and help to prepare dinner while groovin’ to the beats.
• Metcalfe Fair. Major agricultural fall fair that began 11 years before Confederation
• FestivAsia. An annual street party with food, games, arts and entertainment.
• Cornucopia. A giant animated sidewalk sale in a beautiful neighbourhood of Ottawa.
• Délices of Prescott and Russell Festival. A gourmet event where restaurants feature regional products in special menus.
• Expressions of Art. This exhibition and sale brings together over 30 area artists, showing original, high-quality fine art and crafts.
• Ottawa International Animation Festival. North America’s largest animation festival showcases the finest new productions from around the world.
• Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo. International artists, onsite tattooing, live bands and more.
• Ottawa Fall Antiques Sale at Carleton University Fieldhouse is Ottawa’s largest sale of antiques and vintage jewelry!
• Signatures Christmas Show. Known for innovative displays, contemporary designs and the excitement of downtown crowds
• Haunting Season at Saunders Farm. Spook-tacular haunted hayrides, Barn of Terror, colourful live performances and parades await you.
• Hallowe’en Tours. Special extended versions of the Original Haunted Walk and Ghosts and the Gallows walking tours at the spookiest time of year.

November

• Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show. Experience old-fashioned friendly Christmas shopping in a relaxed and festive atmosphere with over 25 selected vendors with plenty of gift ideas.
• Lebanorama. Discover the wealth of Lebanese performing arts and artists in Canada with exciting stage celebrations.
• Ottawa Wine and Food Show. Taste a wide variety of culinary creations while perusing the selection of wines, spirits and beer.
• Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial. November 11
• One World Film Festival. The festival is a platform for filmmakers and the public to exchange ideas and information about issues of social justice, human rights and the environment.
• Canadian Folk Music Awards. To celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms.

December

• Christmas Lights Across Canada December 12, 2009 - January 7, 2010. Canada’s Capital comes alive with over 300,000 dazzling Christmas lights
• A Christmas Carol at Billings Estate National Historic Site. December 10 - 12, 2009
• Metcalfe Farmers’ Market Country Christmas. December 12, 2009
• Mayor’s 9th Annual Christmas Celebration, December 13, 2009. Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
• Olympic Torch Relay December 12 - 14, 2009
• Handel’s Messiah. December 15 - 16, 2009, National Arts Centre
• Get Up! Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy December 3 - 19, 2009 (Thursday to Saturday)
• Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale, December 10 - 20, 2009 Lansdowne Park
• Christmas carolling in the ByWard Market, December 5 - 20, 2009 (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Victorian Christmas Tea, Billings Estate National Historic Site December 19 - 20, 2009
• Cultural Christmas in Cumberland, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum December 6 - 20, 2009 (Sundays only)
• Mamma Mia! - Broadway Across Canada Tour December 29, 2009 - January 3, 2010. MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. This smash-hit musical combines ABBAs greatest hits with a wedding, a mystery, and a love story.
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Parliament Hill - December 31, 2009.