Free Events - Ottawa

Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens parkways in Ottawa exclusively for active use, morning and afternoon. Read more…

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free family-friendly movies on Thursday evenings at Lansdowne Park. Movies start at sundown. Read more…

Looking for a reason to unplug this summer? Michaels is hosting FREE art events throughout August, with hands-on workshops, live demos and online classes for artists of… Read more…

Paddle into the lock alongside a flash mob of colourful canoes and kayaks, and descend through the locks to the sounds of laughter and music. Read more…

Celebrating 35 years of bringing agriculture and community together with the return of the Carp Garlic Festival. Read more…

Join us for a free community screening of Afrosphere Season 2, the Bell Fibe TV1 documentary series exploring the rise of Afrobeat culture in Canada, alongside Entre… Read more…

Come with your family to enjoy tasty Salvadoreña pupusas, tacos, Latin food, drinks, etc. Read more…

The Pride Parade makes a triumphant return as the community comes together loudly and proudly. Over 200 groups, more than 5,000 marchers plus this year’s Grand Marshal… Read more…

Come join us at the Ottawa Serbian Festival for this Labour day long weekend. Read more…

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Read more…

The Ottawa 200 Block Party is the City of Ottawa’s official bicentennial celebration. Experience live music, cultural programming, hands-on activities, and a few fun surprises. Read more…