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…

Sunday, July 19 is the 200th day of 2026. You have an opportunity to celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary on the 200th day of the year. Read more…

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O’Brien Atrium. Read more…

An unforgettable Caribbean Festival taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, featuring the very best in Tropical Cuisine, Tropical Drinks & Tropical Ice Cream. Read more…

Get ready for Downtown Carleton Place’s iconic street market festival, where community vibes, creativity, and summer fun collide! Stroll along Bridge Street from Mill St to Lake… Read more…

VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest is returning in 2026 and will take place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday July… Read more…

The annual Ottawa International Buskerfest will play host to the biggest lineup of international street performers! World-class performers from all over the world will grace and amazing… Read more…

See what South Dundas Glengarry has to offer at Dairyfest’s street festival on Winchester Main Street featuring vendors, a mechanical bull, street beer gardens, and music throughout… 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…

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