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Free Family Events in Ottawa October 14 - 19, 2025
This week's free events.
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❤️ GIVEAWAY ALERT: 4 Weeks of Free Books!
📚 by our local author Basilia Vasileios
Ottawa Parents, we are thrilled to kick off 4 weeks of book giveaways! That's right - every Friday for the next month, we will be announcing a new winner! Each book is generously provided by our wonderful local author, Basilia Vasileios, to bring a little extra fun and creativity to your family's week.
✨ How to Enter:To win this week's book, you need to complete these four simple steps:
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💖 Extra Entries:
Tag your fellow Ottawa parents in the comments below! Each unique parent you tag in a separate comment counts as one extra entry into the draw.
Good luck, Ottawa Parents! 🎉
Tuesday, October 14
Toddler Tuesdays at 10am 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Wednesday, October 15
Parent and Tot Drop In at 9:30am 📍2 Stonehaven Drive
Dance from Coast to Coast at 7:00pm 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
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Thursday, October 16
Community Resource Fair & Family Fun Day 2:00pm - 6:00pm 📍North Grenville Municipal Centre
Multigenerational Dance at 6:00pm 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Free Thursday Nights 5-8pm 📍the National Gallery of Canada
Friday, October 17
Lego®Party – Ottawa Public Library (Vanier) 3:45pm - 5:30pm 📍310 Pères-Blancs Ave
WEEKEND, October 18-19
To view the current schedule and filter events by age, date, or specific branch location, visit the official OPL Programs and Events page:
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]
🎁 Bonus Gift Just for You!
Between all the fun festivals, splash pad stops, and park playdates... why not wind down with something creative at home? 🖍️
We’re giving you FREE printable coloring pages - designed by local author Basilia - perfect for rainy days, road trips, or quiet time between summer adventures, all coloring levels.
👉 Click here to download and let the coloring fun begin!