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Free Family Events in Ottawa this week August 18 - 24, 2025 & Free Coloring Pages for kids
Your guide to free local events - plus a sweet surprise for your little artists inside!
🎁 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.
👉 Click here to download and let the coloring fun begin!
Monday, August 18 at 7pm - 📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Tuesday, August 19 at 10am - 📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm - 📍56 Sparks Street (The Shed)
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.
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30am 📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 📍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. LEARN MORE →
Thursday, August 21 at 8pm - 📍Lansdowne Park - South Court
Friday, August 22 at 5pm - 8pm - 📍190 Glen Park Drive - Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre
Saturday, August 23 at 10am - 📍Trillium Park
Sunday, August 24 at 11am - 8pm - 📍Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
 From June 20 to September 2 Canada Strong PassEnjoy 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 BikedaysFrom 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 |
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