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#GetFestive Holiday Events in Ottawa
The holiday season is upon us and even though it is an unconventional winter, there are still Ottawa festivals with events to help you...
Dec 1, 20203 min read
On Demand Virtual Festivals
Ottawa's festival's continue into colder weather with virtual and modified festival plans to help you #GetFestive. Below is a compiled...
Oct 10, 20204 min read
RSVP613: What's going on this week? (August 14 - August 18)
The exciting month of August continues with this week’s plethora of festivals! Ranging from cultural celebrations to midway fun, there...
Aug 14, 20193 min read
Bring your camera to these Instagram-able Festivals!
By Emily Hsueh Summertime is when everyone goes out of town and takes photos of their feet up at the beach on a beautifully sunny day....
Aug 1, 20193 min read
RSVP613: What’s Going on This Week (July 30 - August 4)?
By Tom James Fun for the whole family is coming your way Ottawa! We have a great lineup of festivals that feature quality music and...
Jul 31, 20192 min read
RSVP613: What’s Going on This Week (July 25-28)?
By: Thomas James Culture, great food and family fun is coming your way Ottawa! We have a great lineup of continuing and new festivals...
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Capital Ukrainian Festival Proves Special to Newcomers
By Jake Munro View this post on Instagram Some of the delicious sausages, patychky, and cabbage rolls being prepared for the upcoming...
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Ottawa Festivals: What’s Going on This Week? (July 15-22)
Torchlight Shakespeare (July 2 - August 17) View this post on Instagram Monday! Ha, ha! Well, Wednesday is too soon. O' THURSDAY let it...
Jul 17, 20191 min read
#GetFestive Spotlight: Blues in the Schools
The students sing their hearts out for an excited crowd along with teachers Jeannie Wong and Colleen Loubser, accompanied by Blues and...
Jul 16, 20192 min read
Bluesfest Spotlight Band: Children of Indigo
Children of Indigo at Bluesfest 2019 From left to right: Mitchell Jackson, Natasha Pedersen, and David Campbell Children of Indigo, an up...
Jul 11, 20192 min read
RSVP613: What's Going on This Week (July 8-15)
Ottawa Festivals: What’s Going on This Week (July 8-15) Music and Beyond (July 4 - 17) View this post on Instagram Did you miss Music...
Jul 10, 20191 min read
RSVP613: What’s Going on This Week (July 1-8)?
By: Thomas James Canada Day was a blast! Now with the Canada Day festivities behind us it’s time to move on to more festivals coming up....
Jul 4, 20192 min read
Canada Day 2019: The Capital's Festivities this Weekend
Canada Day is just around the corner and there are loads of festivities to get involved in! Here’s what you can look forward to this...
Jun 28, 20192 min read
Ottawa Festivals: What’s Going on This Week (June 17-23)
By: Thomas James With the weather turning around, festival season is finally in the forecast! Get outside to enjoy the weather and...
Jun 18, 20193 min read
#CanadaDay2019 Launch at the National Arts Centre
The #GetFestive Team made its debut this summer at the Canada Day 2019 Launch at the National Arts Centre. A short but exciting event,...
May 30, 20191 min read
RSVP 613: July 23-29
Festival Forecast: July 23 – 29 This week in Ottawa get ready for a high chance of festivities and good times! Get out and face the...
Jul 24, 20182 min read
RSVP 613: July 16-22
Looking for something to do this weekend? There's lots happening! You can experience different cultures at the Annual Ottawa Lebanese...
Jul 17, 20182 min read
Want to be Insta-Famous? Bring your Camera to these Summer Festivals!
We’re always looking for a place to share our experiences with the world, and Instagram is the perfect place to do that. Looking to fill...
Jul 12, 20183 min read
Celebrating on a Budget in July? Look no Further!
Who doesn’t love festivals? The music, the food, the celebrations… but sometimes that can be a little strenuous on the wallet. Are there...
Jul 4, 20182 min read
You Don't Need To Go Downtown To Celebrate Canada Day In Style
BREAKING: Canada Day doesn't just happen on Parliament Hill. There are a ton of events happening around town, outside of the downtown...
Jun 28, 20182 min read
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