Free Events - Ottawa

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

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

AfroFestival Ottawa is a free annual Music and Arts Festival that showcases the very best of African culture and entertainment in Canada’s Capital Region. Read more…

Wander the streets and encounter entertainers and artisans, and dine and imbibe under the stars at our delicious restaurants and pubs. Read more…

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

Come over to Hintonburg Park for a Food Festival that satisfies! Featuring dozens of food and item vendors local to Hintonburg and Wellington Village. Read more…

Come visit our wide range of hundreds of exhibitors with great information, resources, give aways and much more! Read more…

The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) invite you to their monthly Mammoth Sale! Hundreds of used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records for sale… Read more…

We love carrots! Crunchy, sweet, versatile, and oh so delicious! If any veggie deserves its own festival, it’s the beautiful carrot! Join us to celebrate this humble… 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…

For one night only, Nuit Blanche Ottawa transforms the capital into a vibrant nighttime experience of art, light and discovery. Read more…