April 2026 Events, Updates And News From ALMA @ ByWard Market
ALMA in April — Don’t Miss This: Events, Energy & More
Whats New
🍦 GELATO STOP → MARKET STROLL → SUMMER SHOPPING
June Afternoons | ByWard Market
Start with gelato from Piccolo Grande and take your time walking through the Market. Browse local shops, pick up something small, and enjoy the extra energy that comes with downtown in June.
Wander without much of a plan. Stop where you want, explore side streets, and make the most of a sunny afternoon.
Simple, easy, and a perfect excuse to spend a few hours downtown.
🎲 PATIO DINNER → LEVEL ONE GAME PUB → EVENING WALK
June Evenings | ByWard Market
Start with dinner on a patio at The Grand, Clocktower, or King Eddy. Take your time,
enjoy the warm weather, and settle into the energy of a summer evening downtown.
After dinner, head to Level One Game Pub for a few rounds of board games.
Whether you’re feeling competitive or just looking for a laugh, it’s an easy way to keep the night going without spending the entire evening at a restaurant.
When you’re ready, step back outside and take a walk through the Market. The streets stay lively well into the evening, making it the perfect way to wrap up a June night downtown.
Good food, friendly competition, and a night that doesn’t need much planning.
This Is My Alma
June at ALMA is all about soaking it in.
The semester is behind you, the days are longer, and summer is finally here. After months of deadlines and busy schedules, June is a chance to recharge, reconnect, and enjoy a slower pace.
Whether you’re staying in Ottawa, heading home, or starting something new, ALMA is here for every version of summer. Expect sunny afternoons, spontaneous plans, and plenty of reasons to get together.
And today? We’re starting the beginning of the week countdown to the first cool-connection event of the week..
KICK-OFF PRIDE WITH PASTRIES!
Custom cookies and love bracelets from a local beloved queer vendor, you’ll love to know!
Don’t let FOMO win—grab your goodies and sign up for everything else to come.. Summer at ALMA starts now. 
Upcoming Events
JUNE AT ALMA IS WHERE COMMUNITY MEETS SUMMER
June arrives with a different kind of energy. The city stays out a little later, the sunsets stretch a little longer, and the calendar fills with moments that make summer in Ottawa feel like summer. At ALMA, we’re keeping the momentum going with experiences that bring people together, whether you’re looking to recharge, celebrate, compete, or simply enjoy the season.
Some things stay constant. Every Wednesday, Align with ALMA continues to offer a midweek reset. A chance to slow down, move intentionally, and find balance before diving back into the rest of your week.
We begin the month with a celebration of community. Kick Off Pride with Pastries (June 12) features custom cookies from a local queer-owned bakery and a friendship bracelet exchange, bringing residents together in a shared show of solidarity, culture, and Pride at ALMA.
Then the competition heats up. World Cup Hub Watch Party (June 19) transforms The Collective into a gathering place for football fans, bringing all the excitement, energy, and camaraderie of the tournament right to ALMA.
As the month continues, creativity takes centre stage. Art Battle Night x OAG (June 25) invites residents to experience live art in action, showcasing local talent and turning an ordinary evening into something inspiring and unexpected.
We finish June where summer feels best, under the open sky. Bubbles, Bites & Bingo on the Rooftop Patio (June 27) combines great company, lighthearted competition, and rooftop views for a night designed to celebrate the season together.
June at ALMA is all about connection. From wellness and creativity to community and celebration, every event is another opportunity to make the most of the moments that bring us together.
🎭 Ottawa Fringe Festival
Dates: June 11–21 Location: Downtown Ottawa / Arts CourtDetails:
One of Ottawa’s most creative summer traditions returns this month. The Fringe Festival brings dozens of independent theatre productions, comedy shows, and live performances to venues across the downtown core. Whether you’re catching a show or simply exploring the festival atmosphere, it’s an easy way to discover something unexpected on a summer evening.
Ottawa Italian Week
Dates: June 11–21 Location: Little ItalyDetails:
From downtown to Preston Street comes alive with live entertainment, community events, and plenty of reasons to linger over a patio dinner. The festival celebrates Ottawa’s Italian heritage and is one of the city’s most anticipated neighbourhood events each summer.
