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Free Family Events in Ottawa this week August 11 - 17, 2025๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธFree Coloring Pages

Your guide to free local events - plus a sweet surprise for your little artists inside!

๐ŸŽ 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? ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Weโ€™re giving you FREE printable coloring pages - designed by local author Basilia - perfect for rainy days, road trips, or quiet time between summer adventures.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Click here to download and let the coloring fun begin!

Monday, August 11 at 6:30pm

Monday, August 11 at 7pm

๐Ÿ“Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre

Tuesday, August 12 at 10am

๐Ÿ“Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre

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

๐Ÿ“56 Sparks Street (The Shed)

Lundi 13 Aoรปt ร  18 h 30

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm

๐Ÿ“ 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.

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30am

๐Ÿ“Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

Thursday, August 14, 2025

๐Ÿ“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. LEARM MORE โ†’

Thursday, August 14 at 7:30pm

Thursday, August 14 at 8pm

๐Ÿ“Lansdowne Park - South Court

Saturday, August 16 at 10am

๐Ÿ“Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre 

Saturday, August 16 from 1pm to 3pm

Saturday, August 16 from 10:00pm to 6:00pm

From June 20 to September 2

Canada Strong Pass

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

LEARN MORE โ†’

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

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