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Christmas Tree Lighting

It’s back! Don’t miss the annual lighting of the majestic, Lansdowne Christmas Tree.

Ottawa/Gatineau residents and visitors to the region are invited to attend and officially launch the holiday season with local celebrities, REDBLACKS’ mascot Big Joe Ho Ho and his friend Riley Raccoon.

No Registration Required.

Location: Aberdeen Square

  • Fri, Nov 24 | 6:00 p.m.
Advent Calendar
Advent Calendar presented by Casino Lac Leamy

The spirit of giving is a big part of the Ottawa Christmas Market.

Starting Dec 1, we will be giving away a gift every day until Dec 24 via the link below!

Follow the link to the Official 2023 Ottawa Christmas Market Advent Calendar and enter to win a prize daily throughout December.

Winners will be selected at the end of each day and emailed with instructions on how to redeem their prize.

  • Dec 1 – 24
STARTS ON DEC 1
Silent Disco
Silent Disco Night

The night will only be silent to the Glebe neighbourhood and Bylaw but for you, your night will be filled with jamming tunes and sick beats.

Cut a rug under the Ottawa Christmas Market’s starry canopy of lights!

No registration required. Space is limited. The first 200 attendees will receive headphones.

  • Sat, Dec 2 | 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa presented by Modern Niagara

Start the day off right and help Santa fuel up before his long Christmas journey by having breakfast with Santa!

All proceeds support the OSEG Foundation and provide opportunities for children and youth to play, learn and develop through sports.

Child Ticket $20

Adult Ticket $25

Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way

  • Sun, Dec 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Sun, Dec 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Lac-Leamy stage at the Ottawa Christmas Market
Performers at the Casino Lac-Leamy Stage

Enjoy great music with local amazing performers at the Ottawa Christmas Market while you drink, eat and shop.


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December 21st Solstice  

Indigenous peoples everywhere observe the Winter Solstice. It is the day that the sun is the furthest from the equator. Their spiritual foundation lies in the natural world of connection and Solstice is a time to honor and acknowledge the natural patterns of our universe and existence. 

Join us at the Ottawa Christmas Market on December 21 st to share the traditional music of the indigenous peoples from our region. 

Performers:
☼ Aurora Jade
☼ Brad Lafortune
☼ David Finkle Story Teller
☼ Laura Leonard
☼ Makhena Rankin Guerinis
☼ Siqiniup Qilauta (Sunsdrum)

  • Thu, Dec 21 | 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
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50|50 Tickets

Help give kids the gift of sport this holiday season!

The Ottawa Christmas Market 50|50 is your opportunity to win big, all while helping kids in your community access the power of sport.

50% of the ticket revenue goes to the raffle winner, and the other 50% goes to the OSEG Foundation to provide opportunities for children and youth to play, learn and develop through sports.

On top of that, we’re drawing one Early Bird Prize every Sunday from November 26th to December 17th.

Buy your tickets now for your chance to win! 

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Santa’s Village

Santa Claus will return for in-person visits at his new home at the Ottawa Christmas Market.

From the warmth of his cabin and the comfort of his chair, Santa will welcome you to Santa’s Village where you can say hello to the big guy and take a photo with him.

No Registration Required.

  • Fri, Nov 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Sat & Sun | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Wed, Thu & Fri, Dec 20, 21 & 22 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Santa Paws
Santa Paws

You and your well-behaved pet are invited to join us for an exclusive engagement with SANTA PAWS.

This is a pet friendly opportunity to capture a photo with the whole family and SANTA himself.

Bring your cameras, the kids, the crew and enjoy the incredible Ottawa Christmas Market.

No Registration required. First come first serve (line up closes at 11:45 a.m.)

Location: Santa’s Village 

  • Sun, Nov 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Sun, Dec 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa presented by Modern Niagara

Start the day off right and help Santa fuel up before his long Christmas journey by having breakfast with Santa!

All proceeds support the OSEG Foundation and provide opportunities for children and youth to play, learn and develop through sports.

Child Ticket $20

Adult Ticket $25

Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way

  • Sun, Dec 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Sun, Dec 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Sensory Santa
Sensory Santa

Santa is visiting us at this special time to meet and take pictures with his friends with autism.

Sensory Santa is an opportunity for children with autism to visit Santa in a sensory friendly environment.

The time set aside for Sensory Santa is exclusive for children on the spectrum and their families. The line ups are much shorter and children can come and go while they wait. Often the music is turned down.

Sensory friendly environment for children with autism to see Santa.

In partnership with QuickStart Autism.

After registration, you will be notified if scheduling changes occur. 

Location: Santa’s Village

REGISTRATION

The Ottawa Christmas Market has its very own Santa’s Workshop. You can be a busy little elf creating Christmas decorations to add to your home décor or give as gifts. Visit us to make kids’ crafts during the day. Everyone is welcome. All activities are free. No Registration Required. Space is limited. Check out the workshops below for kids’ activities. Enjoy!

On Friday and Saturday nights, Santa’s Workshop is all about the older elves. Christmas Cocktails and Crafts is a private party for up to 8 friends to make Christmas decorations while enjoying some festive cocktails and snacks. Check out the workshops below for adult activities.

Location: Santa’s Workshop.

Crafts for Kids

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Week 1 – Crafts for Kids:
Beaded Bracelets or Santa Mask
  • Fri, Nov 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sat, Nov 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sun, Nov 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Week 2 – Crafts for Kids:
Paper Puppets or Gingerbread Tube Friends
  • Fri, Dec 1 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sun, Dec 3 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Week 3 – Crafts for Kids:
Sock Snow Person or Cork Snow Friends
  • Fri, Dec 8 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sun, Dec 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Week 4 – Crafts for Kids:
Pompom Tree Ornaments or Wood Slice Snow Person
  • Fri, Dec 15 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sun, Dec 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Week 5 – Crafts for Kids:
Angel Card or Clay Pot Gnomos
  • Wed, Dec 20 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Thu, Dec 21 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Fri, Dec 22 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Family Craft:
Arts with OAG – Ottawa Arts Gallery

Join us in Santa’s Workshop and create charming paper ornaments, inspired by the sculpture of Eva Boros Furesz. This workshop, offered by the Ottawa Art Gallery, will guide you through the steps of making whimsical holiday decorations using colourful cardstock and a few simple supplies.

  • Sat, Dec 2 | Noon – 2:00 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 9 | Noon – 2:00 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 16 | Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Cocktails & Crafts

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Book your group for Cocktails and Crafts at the Ottawa Christmas Market

Come to Christmas Cocktails and Crafts at the OCM every Friday and Saturday between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.! This includes:

  • Warm, private cozy space for you and five of your closest friends
  • Christmas cocktail for each guest
  • Snacks to share

$65 per person (+ hst). Includes: cocktail, snacks, craft supplies, instructor and service staff. Payment in advance is required via credit card

Contact us for more information at [email protected]

Location: Santa’s Workshop

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DJ Skate Night

Your favourite skate jam is taking the party to the Lansdowne Park Outdoor Ice.

Enjoy an evening of skating with friends and family while DJ Marquez brings the tunes.

No Registration Required.

Location: Reindeer Rink (outdoors/ all ages)

  • Sat, Nov 25 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 2 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 9 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Sat, Dec 16 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Ottawa 67’s Hockey Games | 2023 Theme Games 

Location: The Arena at TD Place

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Find Activities For Kids & Families

Activities For Kids & Families

Advent Calendar

Breakfast with Santa

Christmas Carollers

Christmas Tree Lighting

Crafts for Kids 

Dancer’s DJ Skate Nights

Derek McKinley Family Music Show

Hockey Games

Santa Paws

Santa’s Village

The Pop Shop All-Stars

Sensory Santa

Performers at the Casino Lac-Leamy Stage

Find Activities for Grown Ups

Activities For Grown ups 

Crafts for Family 

Christmas Cocktails & Crafts 

Christmas Tree Lighting

Dancer’s DJ Skate Nights

Hockey Games

Performers at the Casino Lac-Leamy Stage

Silent Disco Night

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Week 1

Nov 24 – 26

Hours

Fri 5 pm – 10 pm

Sat 10 am – 10 pm

Sun 10 am – 8 pm

A dog at Ottawa Christmas Market

Week 2

Dec 1 – 3

Hours

Fri 5 pm – 10 pm

Sat 10 am – 10 pm

Sun 10 am – 8 pm

2 ladies purchasing items at a vendor at the Ottawa Christmas Market

Week 3

Dec 8 – 10

Hours

Fri 5 pm – 10 pm

Sat 10 am – 10 pm

Sun 10 am – 8 pm

Giant Christmas Tree at Ottawa Christmas Market - TD Place

Week 4

Dec 15 – 17

Hours

Fri 5 pm – 10 pm

Sat 10 am – 10 pm

Sun 10 am – 8 pm


OCM candy cane lights decorations

Week 5

Dec 20 – 23

Hours

Wed – Fri 5 pm – 10 pm

Sat 10 am – 10 pm