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🎉 Free Events for Ottawa Families - July 28 to August 3, 2025

"Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first."

July 28, 2025

Weekly Series at NAC

📍National Arts Centre - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa

Monday, July 28, 10:00 AM EDT

Les lundis des tout-petits

Visit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through magical worlds where they will meet enchanting characters. All accompanied by crafts and games.

Tuesday, July 29, 10:00 AM EDT

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months - 5 years and the parents/caregivers who love them! Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter A. Herrndorf Place for a fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play.

Monday, July 28 at 7pm

This event is recommended for ages 7 and up. Learn More

Tuesday, July 29 at 12pm

This concert is free, but registration is requested. Learn More

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm

📍56 Sparks Street (The Shed)

Wood Terrace Series

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm

📍 Access the terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge and take in the best free beats offered in Ottawa this summer.

Friday, August 1 at 8:30pm

📍Eastvale Park - 2130 Radford Ct (parking behind 2414 Ogilvie Road)

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30am

📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO

📍the National Gallery of Canada

Visit the Gallery on Free Thursday Nights from 5 to 8 p.m. to experience art, music and creativity! Bring your loved ones and enjoy seasonal snacks and refreshments while taking in music and the ambiance of art.

Weekly Series - Music on the Canal

Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 4:30pm

📍The concert will begin at the Paul’s Boat Line docks located on the Rideau Canal outside the NAC, under the Rideau Street Bridge. The boat will arrive at Lansdowne Park approximately 45 minutes later and then return back. The entire trip is 90 minutes, and the concert will take place on the boat while it is moving.

Saturday, August 2nd

📍Smiths Falls

Sunday, August 3rd

📍Smiths Falls

Sunday, August 3 from 11am to 1:30pm

📍Blackburn Community Hall at 190 Glen Park Drive,

From June 20 to September 2

Canada Strong Pass

Enjoy free or discounted admission to some of the country’s most iconic places. The Canada Strong Pass lets you explore the richness of the country - from museums to nature to railroads.

Jul 19-20 2025, 8:00am to 12:00pm

NCC Weekend Bikedays

From May to October, the NCC periodically offers car-free parkways for active use in Ottawa. NCC Weekend Bikedays are a great way to rediscover the Capital

If you’d like to sponsor one of our upcoming emails or share your family-friendly event, feel free to reach out - we’d love to hear from you - [email protected] 

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