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Your Guide to the Best March Events in Ottawa—From St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans to March Break Fun for All Ages!
Updated March 3, 2025
March in Ottawa is that strange seasonal limbo where it’s too early for patios but too late to pretend winter is charming. That’s exactly why getting out is the only reasonable option. Whether you’re shaking off cabin fever, keeping the kids entertained for March Break, or hunting for an excuse to finally wear bright green sweater and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Ottawa has a packed calendar of events, festivals, and activities to make March 2025 feel like the month that finally got it right.
2nd Annual ByWard Beerfest 2025: Cold Beer & Warm Vibes
On March 7 & 8, 2025, Lowertown Brewery hosts the ByWard Beerfest with craft brews, food and live music. Each ticket comes with a 16oz pour of their Winter Seasonal Beer—because nothing says “St. Patrick's Day in Ottawa” like drinking a cold one while wearing three layers and pretending it's patio season.
Date: March 7 & 8 starting at 6:30pm
Ticket Price: $11.98 (includes 16oz beer)
Location: Lowertown Brewery, ByWard Market, Ottawa
Event Website: ByWard Beerfest
Stanley’s Sugarbush: Maple Syrup, Tractor Rides & Pancakes By the Pound
Starting March 1, 2025, Stanley’s Farm opens their Sugarbush, where maple syrup flows like liquid gold and pancakes come with a Pay-By-Weight twist. Wander through the heritage sugar shack, ride a tractor, visit the animal barn, and hike the trails—it’s like a maple-scented field trip for all ages.
Date: Opens March 1, 2025 (weekends throughout maple season)
Ticket Price: $10 per person, Seniors 65+ $5, Kids 2 & under free
Location: Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, 2452 York’s Corners Road, Edwards, ON
Event Website: Stanley’s Sugarbush
Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawls 2025: 3 Bars, One Epic Weekend
Voted Ottawa’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl for 3 years straight, this March 14 & 15, 2025, the city’s wildest Irish celebration returns. Pick a night and join in the festivities. Whether you party on Friday, Saturday, or both, it’s totally up to your liver and your life choices. With exclusive access to 3 bars, live DJs, and a sea of green outfits, the crawl hits Berlin, Room 104, and The Palace. It’s part party, part cardio, and the place to be on St.Patty's Day Weekend! Enjoy responsibly folks!
Date: March 14 & March 15, 2025 (separate tickets required for each night)
Ticket Price: Starting at $15 Early Bird (per night)
Location: Downtown Ottawa (Berlin, Room 104, The Palace)
Event Website: Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
March Break at Tanger Ottawa
For the March Break, Tanger Outlets Ottawa trades shopping bags for crafts, kids’ yoga, dance parties, and even a visit from Paw Patrol’s Chase & Skye. It’s proof that March Break doesn’t have to mean margaritas and regrettable tattoos—sometimes it just means your kids burning off energy while you sip a coffee and wonder if you’re flexible enough for Little Yogis.
Date: March 10–14, 2025
Ticket Price: Free (some workshops may require registration)
Location: Tanger Outlets Ottawa, 8555 Campeau Drive, Kanata
Event Website: Tanger Outlets Ottawa - Events
Ghibli Symphony: Part I – A Live Orchestra Tribute to Studio Ghibli
This month, the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre becomes a portal into the worlds of Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away and more. Featuring a full live orchestra performing the legendary scores of Joe Hisaishi, this concert is like stepping into a Miyazaki film—except nobody has to chase a walking castle uphill. It’s a magical symphonic experience for everyone not just fans of Studio Ghibli.
Date: March 15 & 16
Ticket Price: Starting at $22.08
Location: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa
Event Website: Ghibli Symphony Tickets
Yours Truly: A Cocktail Tasting Night (Postponed!)
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, The Rabbit Hole on Sparks Street hosts Yours Truly, a cocktail tasting night celebrating International Women’s Month. 4 of Ottawa’s top female bartenders will each craft a signature cocktail inspired by a woman of influence or someone making waves in the community.
With your ticket, you’ll receive a tasting-sized pour of each competing cocktail. Full-sized versions will be available for purchase, and for every cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to a local women’s charity.
Date: March 16, 2025 (doors open at 7:30pm)
Ticket Price: Early Bird from $65.23 (includes a taste of each cocktail)
Location: The Rabbit Hole, Sparks Street, Ottawa
Event Website: Yours Truly - Eventbrite
Ottawa Home & Garden Show 2025
Renovation Inspiration Without the YouTube Tutorials. The EY Centre becomes the go-to spot for home makeovers and garden upgrades. Featuring expert presentations, stunning displays, and vendors offering everything from smart home gadgets to backyard oasis essentials, this show is where Pinterest boards come to life.
Date: March 20–23, 2025
Ticket Price: $14.00
Location: EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Event Website: Ottawa Home & Garden Show
The Ottawa Wedding Show On March 29 & 30, 2025, the EY Centre hosts The Ottawa Wedding Show, the city’s premier wedding planning event. Whether you’re dreaming of a small garden ceremony or a ballroom bash that makes your cousins jealous, this show has vendors, inspiration, and expert advice to help you pull off your perfect day.
Date: March 29 & 30
Ticket Price: $17.00 + HST
Location: EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Event Website: The Ottawa Wedding Show
March Events in Ottawa—Because this winter has been long and we know you're getting restless. March in Ottawa is the perfect time to ditch the couch and find something new to do. From family-friendly fun during March Break to St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls, the city is full of reasons to step outside—even if it means wearing a parka over your party outfit.
