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Free Family Events in Ottawa this week August 25 - 31, 2025

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

August 25, 2025

Monday, August 25 at 7pm - 📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre

Tuesday, August 26 at 10am - 📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place 1 Elgin Street Ottawa - National Arts Centre

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm - 📍190 Sparks Street (The Shed)

Tuesday, August 26 at 12pm📍Minto Park, 102 Lewis Street

Tuesday, August 26 at 6pm - 📍42 Stonewater Bay, Carleton Place

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30am 📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue

Thursday, August 28, 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 28 from 6:30pm to 8pm - 📍Carleton Junction - 42 Moore Street

Thursday, August 28 at 8pm - 📍Lansdowne Park - South Court

Friday, August 29, 5pm - 8pm 📍New Edinburg Park

WEEKEND EVENTS

Saturday, August 30 at 6pm 📍Cattail Creek Park

Kids | Ottawa Public Library

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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

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