- Ottawa Parents
- Posts
- 🎈Free Family Events🤹 in Ottawa this week August 4 - 10, 2025 + a Fun Freebie! 🔆
🎈Free Family Events🤹 in Ottawa this week August 4 - 10, 2025 + a Fun Freebie! 🔆
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!
Sunday, August 4 from 11am to 1:30pm
📍Blackburn Community Hall at 190 Glen Park Drive,
LEARN MORE →
Tuesday, August 5 at 10am
📍National Arts Centre - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Tuesday, August 5 at 3:00pm
📍Dominion Arboretum
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📍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 West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
The Great India Festival
August 7 to 10
📍Ottawa City Hall
A celebration of Indian arts, music, dance, food, wellness and kids’ programming. Open to all with free admission.
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.
Thursdays at 8:45pm
📍Lansdowne Park - South Court
Saturday, August 9, from 11am to 3pm
📍Tanger Ottawa
TMNT Meet & Greet 11am - 3pm (first come, first serve)
Ray's Reptile shows: 11:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00-3:00pm
Face Painters and Balloon Artists: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Saturday, August 9 - 10
📍Walter Baker Park in Stitsville
Saturday, August 9 from 11am to 2pm
📍1128 Mill St, Manotick
Saturday, August 9 from 12pm to 8pm
📍Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Sunday, August 10, from 9:30am to 11am
📍Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument
 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 |
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]
Helping Little Hands Do Big Things
*a message from our Sponsor
Watching your child grow is pure joy — but sometimes, a little extra support can make a big difference.
That’s where our friends at Vitality Rehab Group come in.
Their Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps kids develop everyday skills in a fun, caring environment — from holding a pencil to building confidence in social situations. They're with you every step of the way.
📞 Call Us: 613-656-7384
📧 Email Us: [email protected]
📍 Our Location: 1676 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 Canada
