Ottawa 
Events Description
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
Venue & Address :
Various Venues, Manotick Village
