Upcoming Events
Handmade Happens at IKEA
Join us for Handmade Happens at IKEA, a two day indoor artisan market at IKEA Ottawa! Discover local makers, artists and handmade goods at this special holiday shopping event, located on the first floor entrance.
Browse locally made creations, find special gifts for everyone on your list and enjoy a gift wrapping station, all in a Scandinavian Christmas themed setting. It's a great opportunity to shop local while checking off your holiday gift list!
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Pinecrest Terrace Community House.
Lowertown Market Fair
Join us for the Lowertown Market Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for a day celebrating local artisans, makers and food vendors.
Visitors can browse a curated selection of handmade goods, enjoy delicious local treats and discover unique products from talented small businesses, all while experiencing the warmth and spirit of the community.
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop small, discover unique pieces, and support local makers while enjoying a relaxed community atmosphere.
Entry is FREE, so bring your friends and make a day of exploring and supporting local talent.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Shepherds of Good Hope and the Lowertown Community Resource Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville
Thread Heads Market
Join Next Door Ottawa and Ottawa Markets Collective for Thread Heads, a celebration of slow fashion, sewing, creativity, and sustainable shopping!
Designed for sewists, makers, vintage lovers, and anyone passionate about sustainable slow fashion, Thread Heads brings together a curated marketplace featuring:
✂️ Local designers
🧵 Fabric vendors
📏 Sewing supplies
📚 Fashion created with sustainable, reclaimed, and ethically sourced materials.
Beyond shopping for supplies for your next project, attendees can enjoy a weekend of inspiration with a fashion show, engaging talks, and educational discussions exploring personal style, garment making, fabric selection, sustainability, mending, and the future of conscious fashion.
We're also proud to support our community in two ways!
Toiletries Drive: Donate toiletry items throughout the event in support of the Parkdale Food Centre.
2- Pay-What-You-Can Fabric & Notions Booth: Shop donated fabrics, trims, patterns, and sewing supplies. All proceeds from this booth will be donated to the Parkdale Food Centre.
Whether you're an experienced sewist, an aspiring designer, a thrift enthusiast, or simply curious about creating a more sustainable wardrobe, Thread Heads is a place to connect, learn, shop, and celebrate the art of making & wearing clothing with intention.
Come stitch together a more sustainable future—one garment at a time.
Maker's Path Market
Join us for the Maker’s Path Market on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Mad About Patchwork for a day of handmade goods and delicious food.
This indoor and outdoor artisan market features over 60 local artisan and food vendors. The outdoor portion of the market takes place along a wide looping stone chip path, creating a relaxed and unique shopping experience surrounded by nature.
You can browse a wide variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, self-care products, baked treats, specialty foods and more from talented local makers and artisans.
Parking and entry are FREE, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun day of shopping, food and community.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Stittsville Food Bank.
RAIN DATE October 31, 2026
Handmade Harvest Market
Join us for the Handmade Harvest Market on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for a day celebrating local artisans, makers and food vendors.
This curated artisan market features a wide selection of handmade goods and delicious local food from talented local creators. Visitors can browse handcrafted items including art, jewelry, home goods, self care products and baked treats, all thoughtfully made by local artisans and food vendors.
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop small, discover unique pieces, and support local makers while enjoying a relaxed community atmosphere.
Parking and entry are FREE, so bring your friends and make a day of exploring and supporting local talent.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Renfrew & District Food Bank.
Maker’s Path Market
Join us for the Maker’s Path Market on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Mad About Patchwork for a day of handmade goods and delicious food.
This indoor and outdoor artisan market features 57 local artisan and food vendors. The outdoor portion of the market takes place along a wide looping stone chip path, creating a relaxed and unique shopping experience surrounded by nature.
You can browse a wide variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, self-care products, baked treats, specialty foods and more from talented local makers and artisans.
Parking and entry are FREE, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun day of shopping, food and community.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and we will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Stittsville Food Bank.
RAIN DATE July 11, 2026