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Christmas in the Valley with Wayne Rostad & Friends
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada
The best-loved show of the holiday season!
Christmas in the Valley with Wayne Rostad and Friends brings together master fiddler Bobby Lalonde, guitar great Phil Denault, Nashville entertainer Bradley “The Kid” Scott, talented songstress Braiden Wyman, and a surprise visit by the jolly, big guy!
This event supports Toys 4 Kids and local food banks.

Year End Rock Show With Monkey Rock Music
2025-12-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
NOTE: To avoid disappointment at the door, please be sure to select the correct time slot as these shows regularly sellout. Thank you.
HEY MONKEY ROCKERS!!!
🎄✨ Get Ready to Rock Around the Christmas Tree! ✨🎄
Join us for Monkey Rock Music: Holiday Edition – the ultimate festive concert for kids and families!
🎶 Sing, Dance & Jingle All the Way with your favorite Monkey Rock tunes, now sprinkled with holiday magic.
🎁 Perfect for kids “from 1 to 92” – laughter, music, and holiday cheer guaranteed!
📅 Date: December 14th, 2025
📍 Location: Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa.
🎟 Tickets: $15.00 (kids under 1 are free)
Don’t miss the most rockin’ holiday party of the year!
👉 Grab your tickets now and let’s make this season unforgettable!

A Very Merry Grinchmas Lunch Party
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:15 | Boston Pizza Barrhaven, 1681 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 4Y6, Canada
He’s green, he’s goofy, and his heart has grown THREE SIZES! — The Merry Grinch is coming to BP Barrhaven with his favourite Christmas elf for a festive family lunch.
Kids and adults order off our regular menu, Sing-along to some Christmas tunes and take photos with the Merry Grinch!
2 seatings @ 11:00am & 12:45pm (Space is very limited so reserve early to avoid disappointment).

Kids Cards/coupons cannot be used during this event.
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***Please note, this is a special event. No coupons, kid’s cards or promotions will be accepted during this time.

Christmas at Mādahòkì
2025-12-14 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Madahoki Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2R 1H4, Canada
Step into a winter wonderland where twinkling lights meet rich Indigenous traditions. Celebrate the season with festive programming for all ages, from our twinkling Trail of Lights & Traditions and Indigenous Craft Market to hands-on workshops and a cozy Breakfast with Santa. Looking for something special for your team or group? Treat your team to something new this year with Indigenous inspired Christmas feasts for lunch and dinner with group and private options available.

Check the website for the times and dates for specific events. Times here are estimates for the event.

Originals Christmas Craft Sale
2025-12-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 18:00 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, K1V 1S2, Canada
The Originals Christmas Craft Sale is Ottawa’s one-of-a-kind handmade marketplace, showcasing the work of more than 200 talented artists, artisans, makers, and designers from across Canada. Since 1974, it has been the National Capital Region’s premier holiday shopping event — a cherished annual tradition where visitors can meet passionate creators, hear their stories, and experience their craftsmanship up close. Join us at the EY Centre for a memorable holiday outing and discover handmade treasures that will be loved for years to come.

Capital Trade Shows: Pokémon Show
2025-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada

RA Winter Market
2025-12-14 09:00 - 16:00 | RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X7, Canada
Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive day of shopping, food, and fun.
Kids Zone – Crafts and activities for children!

Kids can make ornaments, draw snowmen and more with our RA Youth team!
Other games and activities will be available to keep the littlest shoppers busy.
Complimentary hot chocolate will also be available.

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​Free admission | Free parking
Clark Hall & Courtside Rooms
​50+ Vendors and fun for the whole family!

Best of the Boss as Bruce Springsteen
2025-12-13 21:30 - 23:00 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1X 1A3, Canada

Brad Paisley Truck Still Works Tour
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5, Canada
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. For more than 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards including a highly coveted Entertainer of the Year honor and recognition as the most successful CMA Award co-host in history, alongside Carrie Underwood, for 11 consecutive years. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The superstar’s past works have amassed nearly 5 billion career streams.
Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley founded The Store, a free-referral based grocery store that aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. The Store operates with the mission of allowing people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope.

OLT Presents: A Sherlock Carol
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7M7, Canada
Your favourite characters from Dickens and Conan Doyle are brought together in a story of intrigue and suspense, with a giant scoop of holiday cheer. Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man after the death of Moriarty, until a grown-up Tiny Tim asks him to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge. The Great Detective is forced out of his lethargy, and once again the holiday is haunted by the spirits of the past, present and future.

Fa La La Fabulous-Fabuleux
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6Y4, Canada
Do you like glamour? Do you like sizzle? If you want an exuberant and uplifting start to your holiday season, join CGOGMC for some Fa La La’s that will keep you humming as you sleigh your way through the holiday season.

Pique – Winter Edition ’25
2025-12-13 18:00 - 2025-12-14 02:00 | Arts Court, 2 Daly Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2, Canada
Genre-bending hip hop, ambient-glitch, conceptual installation, and the return of the Queertopia kiki ball – all under one roof at Pique winter edition.
Pique winter edition returns to Arts Court on December 13, 2025 with a unique and eclectic program celebrating underground music, forward-thinking art and bold performance. Designed for discovery, community connection and radical self-expression, Pique brings together some of the boldest ground-breaking artists from across Canada to experiment and engage with the local artistic community.
This season, Pique features emergent innovators in the fields of pop-avant garde, ambient-electronic, contemporary installation, afro-rap, and more. They include genre-fluid electronic producer Korea Town Acid, ethereal club angel Monsieurmadam, electrifying R&B/noise artist Quinton Barnes, Afrobeats scene stealer Banggz, global south sound selector TRINIDADDY, fractal ambient brainfeeder 16:9 ratio, cyborgian new media artist Ajeebsir, anti-disciplinary installation collaborative Sabrina Ferrari & Evalyn Shields, and eclectic songwriter Sandour.
Plus, back by popular demand, Pique will host the Queertopia kiki ball presented by Legendary Mother Maldita and Yéila Siriano, welcoming legends and leaders from ballroom scenes across Canada to not only host a ball, but also mentor emerging ballroom artists through skill-building workshops presented by MAX Ottawa. Community members can sign up to walk the ball here. More information about workshops coming soon.

Tickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can (PWYC), with sliding-scale and subsidized options available. Our PWYC ticket keeps the festival open to everyone while inviting those who can pay more to help cover the cost for others. Every contribution above the minimum goes directly toward fair artist pay, inclusive programming, and supporting independent culture in Ottawa.
Featuring performances, exhibitions and interactive presentations by 20 participating artists, Pique winter edition is not to be missed!

Magic of Lights
2025-12-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Wesley Clover Park, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8T1, Canada
Magic of Lights Ottawa returns for its 10th spectacular season, bringing holiday cheer and bright smiles to Ottawa’s west end! This dazzling drive-through experience features over two million twinkling lights along a two-kilometer route at the Wesley Clover Parks Campground — all in support of children, youth, and families at CHEO. One carload, one price.
Back for its 4th year, the Mark Motors Group Holiday “Pit Stop” invites guests to park and explore a festive winter village right inside the Magic of Lights route. Stroll through an illuminated forest trail, snap photos at Instagram-worthy displays, write a note to Santa at the Move 100 Letter Writing Station, and enjoy classic Canadian treats as you soak in the holiday magic.

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
2025-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada
Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s ‘The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition’. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.
Born from a collaboration with Kleinburg’s world renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition brings out the magic of Canada. This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods.
This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story ‘The Nutcracker and the King of Mice’ by E.T.A. Hoffman. Ballet Jörgen’s ‘Nutcracker’ will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years.

Winter Wander on Sparks Street
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Sparks Street, Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7S8, Canada
Sparks Street will soon be transformed into a picture-perfect winter wonderland, bringing festive cheer to downtown Ottawa. The event will feature stunning light displays, holiday-themed installations, and a lively atmosphere that captures the essence of the season. Whether you’re strolling with friends or taking in the sights with family, it’s the ideal spot for creating lasting memories and capturing the magic of the holidays.
This season, Sparks Street transforms into a picture-perfect winter wonderland! Festive lights, holiday-themed installations, and a lively atmosphere bring the magic of the season to downtown Ottawa. Whether you’re strolling with friends or enjoying time with family, it’s the perfect spot to take in the sights, sounds and create long-lasting memories.
Celebrate the start of the season at our Winter Wander kickoff on November 18th:
The street will come alive as our holiday tree, proudly sponsored by Howard Fine Jewellers, is officially illuminated for the second consecutive year. Enjoy the glow of the lights, the sparkle of the season, and the joyful sounds of live Christmas carolers performing holiday favorites along Sparks Street.
Warm up with free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons, indulge in festive treats, and join us in welcoming the holiday season to Sparks Street!

The Nutcracker
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:30 | Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1V8, Canada
The Nutcracker is a classical ballet for the Christmas season.
The story follows a young girl, Clara, as she falls asleep at a Christmas party. She dreams of her nutcracker doll coming to life, and defending her from an army of rats. She visits the snow queen and the castle of the sugar plum fairy.
All our ballet students over the age 6 have the opportunity to perform. Our students appreciate the opportunity to participate in a professional-quality full-length ballet, and opportunity not available at other ballet studios. Learn more about our ballet program here.
The Linda Jamieson School of Dance staged annual productions of this ballet for the last 25 years. The tradition now continues under Trio Danceworks, with the same teachers, student culture, choreography, set and costumes that create the performance that Ottawa has grown to love.
Please join us at 4:00pm!

Ho Ho Holiday Craft Market
2025-12-13 10:30 - 15:00 | Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (Glebe Community Centre), 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2K2, Canada
Our December 13th market will give you the opportunity to peruse amazing locally handmade crafts from over 50 vendors! Explore dazzling holiday finds!

Drunken Cinema: Die Hard
2025-12-12 21:30 - 23:00 | Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5Y4, Canada
Hoping to spend Christmas reconciling with his estranged wife, police detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) arrives in Los Angeles at the tower block where she works. However, during the office’s holiday party, a group of thieves posing as terrorists seize control of the building and turn the partygoers into hostages – except for McClane.
Armed with little more than his wits, his police training, and a department-issue pistol, McClane does his best to stay alive, pick off the thieves, and save his wife.
One of the most purely entertaining movies ever made, this fast, funny and visually elegant thriller set the template for the Hollywood action flicks that followed it and made Willis a movie star.
What is Drunken Cinema? It’s a monthly interactive movie game series that brings a twist to the movie-going experience. Customized game card and glowstick included in the price of admission.

Beatle Nation as The Beatles
2025-12-12 21:30 - 23:00 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1X 1A3, Canada

Forever Foreigner
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
Step into the world of Foreigner’s greatest hits with Forever Foreigner, the ultimate tribute band bringing the iconic sounds of one of classic rock’s finest bands back to life!
Get ready to hear legendary tracks like “Juke Box Hero”, “Cold as Ice”, “I Want to Know What Love Is”, and “Hot Blooded” as you’ve never heard them before. With their authentic sound, powerful vocals, and explosive instrumentals, Forever Foreigner transports you straight back to the glory days of rock!

Ottawa Black Bears vs Saskatchewan Rush
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5, Canada

Michel Pagliaro And Band
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Bronson Centre Musical Theatre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 6H5, Canada
boom 99.7 presents
Michel Pagliaro And Band

All Ages

Fri Dec 12th, Doors at 7pm, All Ages / Licensed
Advance tickets on sale Thu Oct 16th at 10am at Ticketweb.ca

Ticket Prices:
$37.50

80s Silent Disco in The Canadian Museum of History
2025-12-12 18:30 - 2025-12-13 02:00 | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
The worlds premier tour of its kind Silent Discos In Incredible Places is bringing its world class production and DJs to the The Canadian Museum of History, Quebec on Friday 12th December Expect some of the best 80s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of The Canadian Museum of History

What to expect
1: SOME OF THE BEST 80s DJs PLAYING YOUR FAVOURITE DECADE DEFINING HITS FOR A FEEL GOOD EXPERIENCE
2: THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY ILLUMINATED LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
3: 1000’S LIKE MINDED 80s FANS SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUT WHILST WEARING STATE OF THE ART LED HEADPHONES
4: SELECT BETWEEN 3 DIFFERENT CHANNELS OF MUSIC
Expect to hear the music of:– Michael Jackson– Madonna– Bryan Adams– Prince– Duran Duran– Bruce Springsteen– Whitney Houston– Corey Hart– Phil Collins– Cyndi LauperPlus more iconic 80s hits!
This is strictly a 19+ event! Valid photographic I.D. may be requested on entry.
