Festivales y eventos

Carleton University's Chamber Music Ensemble, directed by Nicole Presentey, performs at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in downtown Ottawa. The concert is Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free.

Carleton University's Saxophone Ensemble, directed by Mike Tremblay, plays an evening concert at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in downtown Ottawa. The concert is Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free.

The Carleton University Choir, directed by Antonio Llaca, performs a concert at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in downtown Ottawa. The concert is Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free.

Strathcona County's annual Remembrance Day ceremony, held indoors at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM; arrive early to get a seat before the program begins. Open to the public.

Important: free, but you need a free registration to get in (spaces are limited). Bumbling Burt puts on a silly, interactive magic show, followed by a countdown to Noon Year's with music and dancing for the whole family. It takes place Thursday, December 31, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Guelph Public Library Main Library.

Children's musicians Mr. J and Cherry Lane bring retro inspired holiday music, festive favourites, singing and dancing for the whole family. It takes place Tuesday, December 22, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the West End Branch of the Guelph Public Library. Free library program with no registration listed.

Children's musicians Mr. J and Cherry Lane lead an hour of festive songs, singing along and dancing for the whole family. It takes place Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Westminster Square Branch of the Guelph Public Library. Free, no registration required.

Santa makes a special stop at the Westminster Square Branch of the Guelph Public Library for a holiday story, a festive craft and a chance to meet him; bring your camera. It takes place Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, for families. Free, no registration required.

The Scottsdale Branch of the Guelph Public Library turns 40, and everyone is invited to drop by to decorate a party hat, have cake and play party games. The celebration is Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Free drop in, no registration.

Browse handmade crafts, artwork, jewellery, accessories and gifts made and sold by local kids and teens at the Young Makers Market. It takes place Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Westminster Square Branch of the Guelph Public Library. Entry is free with no registration; items are for sale.

Circus instructor Jesse Riemer-Watts of The Circus Arts Society puts on a fast and funny show of juggling, circus skills and clowning for all ages, then lets everyone try a few tricks. It takes place Friday, November 27, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Guelph Public Library Main Library. Free library program with no registration listed.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 holds Kelowna's annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The parade starts at 10:45 AM in Stuart Park and heads to the cenotaph in City Park for the ceremony at about 11:00 AM. Free and open to everyone; downtown roads close for the parade, so plan to walk or arrive early.