Ottawa– It’s Spring in the City and there’s a lot to do in and around Ottawa, especially now that the Canadian Tulip Festival is here, from May 12 to 23, with many events taking place at Lansdowne Park.
Book your tickets for comedy, music and theatre shows at Centrepointe Theatres and Shenkman Arts Centre, Hurry, some performances can sell out quickly.
Spring weather means increased programming at City museums, the Ottawa Archives and Ottawa’s many galleries including Karsh-Masson Gallery. Don’t forget to visit the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery and the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame at City Hall.
It’s not too early to register for a summer camp, and it’s not too late to sign up for a spring class. If you’re not sure if fitness is for you, May is a great month to Try it! for free.
Programs are also offered at Ottawa Public Library branches citywide.
Visit Spring in the City regularly for updates on what’s happening this week and in the season to come.
Canadian Tulip Festival at Lansdowne Park
- International Pavilion Friendship Stage, daily
- Music at the Aberdeen Pavilion, daily
- Aberdeen Tulip Pavilion, indoor tulip and art display, daily
- Ignite the Night with fireworks and music at TD Place Stadium, May 12
- Big Swing Dance at the Aberdeen Pavilion, May 13
- Second World War vehicles and re-enactments on the Great Lawn, May 14 and 15
Spring in the City 10-day look ahead:
Runs until May 20
You can enjoy two hours of free on-site parking at Lansdowne when you have lunch at any Lansdowne restaurant between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. Bring your underground parking garage ticket to a participating restaurant to receive the free parking validation.
Runs until May 31
- Asian Heritage Month, various locations
- Try it!, various locations
Runs until September 28 (Wednesdays only)
- Free yoga on Parliament Hill
Runs until June 16
- Breaking out (art exhibit), Gallery 112, Ottawa Archives
May 10 to 15
- Ottawa International Children’s Festival, LeBreton Flats Park and Canadian War Museum
May 12 to 23
- Canadian Tulip Festival Concert Stage, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne
May 12
- Paint Nite - Jewel of Paris, presented by Paint Nite Canada Inc., Shenkman Arts Centre
- Brass and Choir Concert, presented by St. Peter Catholic High School
- Innercity Arts Live Art Night and Auction, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne
- Fireworks, Canadian Tulip Festival Launch, Great Lawn, Lansdowne
May 13 to 14
- Eat Drink Spring, Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall
May 13 to 15
- Ottawa Comiccon at the EY Centre
May 13
- An evening with Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra, presented by Shenkman Arts Centre Presents (sold out)
May 14
- Champagne School of Highland Dancing, presented by Ottawa Highland Dancing Association with Champagne School of Dance, Centrepointe Studio
- Ballet Tropical 2016 - Celebrating 21 Years, presented by The School Of Afro-Caribbean Dance, Shenkman Arts Centre (sold out)
- The Piano Guys, TD Place Arena, Lansdowne
- 613flea, Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne
- Bird Day Fair, Brewer Park
- Science Odyssey Fun Fest, NRC Canada, Booth Street
- Ottawa Farmers’ Market, Westboro
- Carp Farmers’ Market, Carp Fairgrounds
May 15 to 31
- Orléans Young Players Theatre School Student Spring Showcase, Shenkman Arts Centre
May 15
- A Tribute to Elvis in Concert, presented by Paquette Productions, Centrepointe Theatres
- Ottawa Farmers’ Market, Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne
- Orienteering Course, Pinhey’s Point Historical Site
May 16
- A Tribute to Elvis in Concert, presented by Paquette Productions, Shenkman Arts Centre (Sold out)
May 17 to 20
- Pointe of Grace Recital 2016, Centrepointe Theatres
May 18
- Without Question, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne
- Ottawa Fury FC vs FC Edmonton, TD Place Stadium, Lansdowne
May 19
- Dave Smith’s Wild West Jamboree, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne
- Ottawa Champions vs New Jersey Jackals, home opener, RCGT Park
May 20 to 21
- Ladies Night – Tandem.mu, presented by MIFO, Shenkman Arts Centre (Sold out)
Plan your route before heading out to your next event. The City of Ottawa has a number of online tools at ottawa.ca to help motorists, cyclists and transit users get to their destination as easily as possible.
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