What’s on in Ottawa this weekend?

It’s the first full weekend of September and there is plenty on the go for all ages around the nation’s capital, including one of the oldest fairs in the Ottawa Valley, a celebration of pop culture, an electronic music festival, and an air show.

Ottawa Comiccon: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8
A celebration of pop culture and entertainment featuring celebrities, personalities, fans and exhibitors from the worlds of comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, movies, TV, toys, anime, gaming and more. Panels, photo ops, collectables, masquerade and shopping! This year’s guest of honour is Elijah Wood of Lord of the Rings fame.
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
https://ottawacomiccon.com/

Almonte Fair: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8
The North Lanark Agricultural Society (NLAS) is thrilled to host this beloved annual tradition that has been a part of the community for over a century.
Almonte Agricultural Fairgrounds, 195 Water Street, Almonte
https://almontefair.weebly.com/

Latin Sparks Festival: Saturday, Sept. 7
Join thousands for a night filled with Latin music, dance, performances and food!
LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
https://www.latinsparks.ca/

Beechfest: Saturday, Sept. 7
Grab your friends and family and join this annual street party. From St-Charles Street to Marier Avenue, the street will feature live music and shows, arts and crafts, food and drink, and so much more.
140 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa
https://www.vanier-association.com/en/event/beechfest/

Riverside Festival: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8
This three-day electronic music festival is back and bigger than ever with its largest stage and epic lineup.
Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Québec
https://riversidefestival.ca/en/

Aero Gatineau-Ottawa: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8
Annual air show featuring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.
The 2024 event marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, with the presence of the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the RAF Red Arrows and the RCAF Snowbirds and more than 60 aircraft on the ground and in the air.
Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport, 1717 Arthur-Fecteau Street Gatineau
https://aerogatineauottawa.com/

Afrofestival Ottawa: Saturday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 8
A free festival giving African-Canadian artists a chance to showcase their talents in music, comedy, fashion design, spoken word, drumming, dance, and photography.
Mooney’s Bay Beach, 2926 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
https://www.afrofestivalottawa.ca/

BeYOUtiful Women’s Expo: Saturday, Sept. 7
A day of shopping with local vendors, from health and beauty to jewelry and food vendors.
There will also be speakers throughout the day, with a variety of topics.
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.beyoutifulwomensexpo.com

Visit https://ottawatourism.ca/en/event-calendar for a full rundown of events in the National Capital Region.