Manotick’s Dickinson Days

June 4, 2026

June 7, 2026

Free

Manotick, Ottawa, ON

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Events Description

 
Dickinson Days is an annual festival in the historic village of Manotick Ontario, held on the first weekend in June.

In 1985, it began as a birthday celebration for Moss Kent Dickinson, the founder of Manotick, mayor of Ottawa, and builder of Watson’s Mill, and has developed into a weekend festival with a parade, fireworks, entertainment, live music performances, wagon rides, meals, booths, farmers market, activities for kids, rock bands, tours at Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House, Doors Open Ottawa.

Come and enjoy free fun for the whole family in the historic village of Manotick – in Ottawa, Canada’s capital!

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

FREE

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

June 4 to 7, 2026

Friday, June 5th

  • Manotick Legion Open House & BBQ – 5 pm to 8 pm @ Ann St.
  • 50th Anniversary Parade – 7 pm @ Main St.
  • Police & Fire Demos – 8 pm @ Centennial Park
  • Ottawa Hoopstars vs. Ottawa Fire Station 94 Basketball Game – 8 pm @ Centennial Park
  • Nerf Battle – 8 pm @ Inside the arena
  • Fireworks, a glowing tribute to 50 years of memories – 9:30 pm

Saturday, June 6th

  • Pancake Breakfast – 7 am to 11 am @ Dickinson Square
  • Opening Ceremonies – 9 am to 9:30 am @ Dickinson Square
  • Kids Catch & Release Fishing Derby – 9 am to Noon @ Mill Dam
  • Variety Show – 9 am to 3 pm @ Dickinson Square
  • Kiwanis Craft Market – 9 am to 4 pm @ Mill St, Dickinson St & Clapp Lane
  • Open Doors Ottawa – 9 am to 4 pm @ Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House
  • YOMA Scavenger Hunt – 9 am to 4 pm @ Throughout the village
  • Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides – 10 am to 2 pm @ Ann St & Beaverwood
  • Manotick BIA Sidewalk Sale – 10 am to 4 pm @ Local businesses throughout Manotick
  • Manotick Legion Open House & BBQ – 11 am to 2 pm @ Ann St.
  • The Rust Bucket Band – 6 pm to 8 pm @ Dickinson Square
  • Sticks n Stones – 9 pm to 11 pm @ Dickinson Square

Sunday, June 7th

  • Doors Open Ottawa – 10 am to 4 pm @ Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House
  • Community BBQ – 11 am to 1 pm @ Mews of Manotick
  • Great Mill Duck Drop & Activities – 12 pm to 2 pm @ Watson’s Mill
  • Family Music Show – 1 pm to 4 pm @ Dickinson Square

Schedule

Venue & Address :

Various Venues, Manotick Village

 

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