2024 Trees of Hope – Until Mon. Jan 6th

 Château Laurier welcomes visitors to the hotel to enjoy this year’s beautiful Tree of Hope displays, which make a wonderful, Insta-worthy backdrop. Over the course of 26 years, Trees of Hope has raised over $1.4 million for the CHEO Foundation. Trees of Hope is an annual fundraiser hosted by Fairmont

Carnegie Cup Blind Hockey Series – Fri. Dec 20th – Sun. Dec 22nd

 The Carnegie Cup Blind Hockey Series is not just a sports event; it's a celebration of courage, skill, and the power of sport to bring people together and break down barriers. It allows athletes with 10 percent vision or less to compete at the highest level, promoting equality in sport

Christmas with Music and Beyond – Sat. Dec 21st

 Christmas with Music and Beyond brings a festive, magical atmosphere to the holiday season. The performance will evoke the warmth, joy, and nostalgia associated with Christmas. The blend of classical music, holiday favourites, and seasonal themes makes for an enchanting experience. Artists | Artists Mireille Asselin – soprano Ian Sabourin –

O Christmas Tea – Sat. Dec 21st & Sun. Dec 22nd

 Let the comedic duo James and Jamesy get you into the holiday spirit with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show, which is reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is an uproarious fun play. When catastrophe strikes at James

Mr Lucky’s Christmas Plate – Sat. Dec 21st – Sat. Dec 28th

 Savour a festive holiday feast featuring slow-roasted apricot-glazed turkey, carved ham, local sausage and sage stuffing, creamy potatoes au gratin, seasonal roasted vegetables, and tangy cranberry rum sauce. Paired with a 12 oz draft beer for a truly merry meal. Mr. Lucky's is a unique destination setting of Rideau Carleton

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas – Sun. Dec 22nd

 Join Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favourites, Natalie and Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your

Seventeen Voyces Presents Christmas Gems – Sat. Dec 21st & Sun. Dec. 22nd

 One choir, two shows at two Ottawa churches. Seventeen Voyces has polished some exquisite Christmas gems—carols from the Baroque to the present day with composers as diverse as Holst, Tchaikovsky, Kodaly, Berlioz, and Andrew Ager under the direction of Kevin Reeves with organ music by Andrew Ager. Fans of Seventeen

Carols for Christmas Eve – Tues. Dec 24th

 Join Dominion-Chalmers United Church for Carols for Christmas Eve, a free and festive carol concert led by Music Director Nick Veltmeyer with special guest musicians and singers. The hour-long concert promises a delightful blend of cherished holiday classics and captivating new carols performed by special guest musicians. This family-friendly event

Hogman-Eh – New Year’s Eve Scottish Style – Tues. Dec 31st

 Hogman-Eh – New Year's Eve Scottish Style at the Infinity Centre is a lively and festive family-friendly celebration that brings the spirit of Scotland's traditional Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) to the heart of the community. Featuring live music, ceilidh dancing, delicious Scottish food and drinks, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere,

Dancing through the Decades New Year’s Eve Party with Groove Marmalade – Tues. Dec 31st

 Your search for the perfect New Year’s Eve party stops here! Dance through the decades with Groove Marmalade, the ultimate dance band that features a vast repertoire from the 50s until today. 

Winter Lights Across Canada – Until Tues. Jan 7th

 The thousands of lights are brightening Canada's Capital Region nightly until the new year. Follow the route through Ottawa and Gatineau and admire the illuminated sites like Confederation Park, the Peacekeeping Monument and the Garden of Provinces and Territories. Use the Pathway of lights map as a guide.

The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime – Sat. Dec 28th – Sun. Jan 5th

 The Humbug Hustle is a hilarious, heartwarming, and delightfully irreverent twist on the classic Dickens tale. In this high-energy musical comedy, greedy heiress TT and her extravagant mother, Mrs. Cratchit will stop at nothing to hold onto Scrooge's vast fortune—think sleepy-time tea and some delightfully fake spooky scares! But when a

On the Farce Day of Christmas – Wed. Dec 4th – Sat. Dec 21st

 From the Emmy Award-winning writer of M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Frasier, On the Farce Day of Christmas is a cleverly concocted riotous romp to get you in the holiday spirit. With the holiday season looming, Wendy pays her charming ex to pose as her husband and spend Christmas with her family to keep her super-religious mother

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – In Concert – Sat. Jan 18th

 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – In Concert is more than a screening of the beloved classic film—it’s an immersive, live concert experience! Over 250 musicians from the FILMharmonique Orchestra, Choeur des Mélomanes, and the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal will perform Howard Shore’s Academy® and

Canadian Culinary Championships 2025 – Fri. Jan 31 & Sat. Feb 1st

 In 2024, ten regional events were held, with 5-8 chefs competing in each city for a chance to earn their spot in Ottawa. Now, the winning chefs from across the country will face off in an exciting two-day competition to crown the ultimate Canadian culinary champion. Held annually by Canada’s

Shake Up The Season Prize Pack Giveaway – Until Sat. Dec 28th

 There’s still time to win the Perfect Holiday Gift!  December is your chance to win the ultimate holiday gift - for you or someone special. 🎁 Saturday’s from 8-10 PM, we’re giving away three grand prizes valued up to $10,000 each  - TV’s, electronics, home furnishings and more!  3 Draws

Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne – Until Sun. Jan 5th

 The Ottawa Christmas Market is located at Aberdeen Plaza, surrounded by snow-capped heritage buildings and wooden chalets. Thousands of Christmas lights and decorations twinkle and sparkle to create that festive atmosphere accompanied by holiday entertainment, local flavours, and, of course, some holiday shopping! The market offers something for everyone, making

ByWard Winter Market – Until Sun. Jan 5th

 The ByWard Market is transforming into an outdoor winter wonderland for the holiday season. Start your weekend with Fireshow Fridays, where professional circus and street performers will dazzle the crowds (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) as they light up the night with jaw-dropping stunts and fiery displays! On Saturday, listen

Mystery of the Keyhole House – Thurs. Jan 2nd – Sun. Jan 5th

 Back by popular demand, master illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge are returning to the stage with their hit magic show, “Mysteries of the Keyhole House”. Suitable for all ages, tickets to see the Outerbridges perform their magical feats would be a great family outing to wrap up the holiday season

MJ – Tues. Dec 31st – Sun. Jan 5th

 Ring in the New Year with Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry as Broadway Across Canada brings MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, to Canada’s Capital for an eight-show run. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer

Barrow Gang Buskers – Fri. Dec 20th

 The band has been bringing joy to people's lives since they first began playing together on local street corners or in city parks during the Covid lockdowns. They are still at it, spreading good vibes across the city, but now you can catch their energetic rockabilly show at the Atomic

The Lucky Ron Show – Every Sat.

 A true legend in the Ottawa Valley. The Lucky Ron Show has been a mainstay at The Laff since 1999; he performs every single Saturday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. In March 2023, the Lucky Ron Show was expanded to include local country solos and duos to open the show.  No