Weekly Series at NAC

📍National Arts Centre - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa

Bring the Kids: Ayorama Wind Quintet

Tuesday, July 22 at 12pm

📍Glass Thorsteinson Staircase - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa

Join the Ayorama Wind Quintet for a fun and interactive concert designed especially for young listeners! Featuring the horn, bassoon, oboe, clarinet, and flute, the talented Ayorama Wind Quintet brings to life one of the most beloved pieces of classical music for children—Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. With plenty of chances to stretch and move along to the music, this lively performance is great for kids of all ages.

Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids! Series is a family-friendly classical and chamber music experience at Ottawa’s City Hall and the National Arts Centre public spaces. Featuring some of Ottawa’s top musicians, Bring the Kids! concerts are tailor-made to short attention spans, little ones that need to move around, and the people who love them.

Weekly Series - Downtown lunchtime concert

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

📍56 Sparks Street (The Shed)

Summer Faerie Picnic

Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30pm

📍Strathcona Park

Cirquonscient is pleased to organize Faerie Picnics for all manner of event. Preferred setting being a warm summer evening in Strathcona Park, one of Ottawa’s lovely riverside parks. Graceful faeries and whimsical creatures enchant and delight with a variety of circus arts including aerial acrobatics. Be immersed in creativity during these family-friendly shows. Guests are invited to dress up, bring a blanket and stay for the whole show, or just stop by on a walk home. 

Free show, but donations help our faeries fly! Cash gratefully accepted, or etransfer to [email protected].

Wood Terrace Series

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.

Black history in Ottawa Streets

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:30am

📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

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Welcome Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 23 from 4pm to 8pm at 7:30pm

📍Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors of all ages can explore the animal barns, exhibitions, and Demonstration Kitchen — all included with your visit!

Each evening features hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations, with something new to discover every time. Every Welcome Wednesday evening features unique programming.

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.

Weekly Series - Music on the Canal

Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 4:30pm

📍The concert will begin at the Paul’s Boat Line docks located on the Rideau Canal outside the NAC, under the Rideau Street Bridge. The boat will arrive at Lansdowne Park approximately 45 minutes later and then return back. The entire trip is 90 minutes, and the concert will take place on the boat while it is moving.

Ottawa Tamil Fest

Saturday, July 26 from 9am to 9pm

📍Clarke Fields Park

Tamil Fest Kondattam is a vibrant celebration that brings together all communities to experience Tamil culture through live music, dance, sports, food and cultural displays. All are welcome at this free event featuring performances, games for all ages, traditional cuisine and activities for children and seniors — culminating in an energetic evening of music and dance that highlights community, unity and cultural pride.

Theatre Games with Chancz Perry

Saturday, July 26 at 10am

📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa

Unleash your creativity and embark on an exhilarating journey of movement and improvisation with our engaging workshop. Join renowned theatre artist Chancz Perry as he equips participants of all levels with the tools to explore the world of theatre games like never before.

This workshop is open to participants aged 8 years old and above, so gather your friends and family for an unforgettable experience of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Indigenous Walking Tours - Unearthing our Roots on Ottawa Routes

Saturday, July 26 at 10:30am

📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

The Indigenous Walking Tours (IWT) will explore Ottawa downtown monuments, art, architecture and landscape through an Indigenous perspective. These exceptional tours present a unique opportunity to learn the impact and presence of Indigenous People’s history in our city.

Gloucester Market Community BBQ and Kids Fun Day

Saturday, July 26 from 11:00am to 3pm

📍Gloucester Market @ St. Gabriel's

The Indigenous Walking Tours (IWT) will explore Ottawa downtown monuments, art, architecture and landscape through an Indigenous perspective. These exceptional tours present a unique opportunity to learn the impact and presence of Indigenous People’s history in our city.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2025

Saturday, July 26 from 3pm to 11pm

📍144 Wellington St

Join us at 144 Wellington St for a day full of celebration and diversity. Experience the rich tapestry of cultures that make up Canada through music, dance, food, and more. This is a day to honor and embrace the unique backgrounds that make our country so special. Bring your friends and family to enjoy performances from various cultural groups, indulge in delicious international cuisines, and participate in fun activities that showcase the beauty of diversity. Let's come together to celebrate unity in our differences.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant mosaic of Canadian multiculturalism. See you there!

Carlingwood Carnival

Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 11am to 3pm

📍Carlingwood Shopping Centre

Bring your friends and your family to Carlingwood Shopping Centre to enjoy free entertainment and activities! Drop by our CHEO donation stations this weekend – your contributions and support are warmly welcomed. Be sure to follow us on our socials to stay up to date!

Art Day - Egyptian Heritage Month

Saturday, July 26 from 12pm to 6pm

📍Tanglewood Hillsdale Community Association

Experience a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community!

Join us for an inspiring day filled with live performances, local artists showcasing their work, and a fun-filled kids’ zone. Savor delicious food, enjoy an original choir performance, and take part in our exciting raffle draws for a chance to win great prizes. Whether you're coming with family or friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Echoes of the Nile: An Ancient Scavenger Hunt Through the Glebe

Sunday, July 27 at 10am

📍The Glebe

A Mystical Adventure for All Ages

Beneath the everyday streets of the Glebe, ancient echoes stir. 🌀 Symbols call out from stone and story, and nine sacred fragments lie hidden — waiting to be found by those who still listen.

Step into a world where myth meets memory. 📜 This all-ages outdoor puzzle hunt invites you to journey through riddles, trials, and forgotten lore drawn from the heart of Egyptian legend. 🏺

At each stop, you will face guardians of the old knowledge, solve cryptic clues, and gather pieces of a truth that has slept in silence for centuries. 🧩👁

Come dressed in costume or in spirit. ✨ Channel the wisdom of scribes, the courage of seekers, or the quiet power of the Nile itself as you move through this enchanted urban quest.

From hidden scrolls to scents once sacred, from painted walls to bridges across time, the Glebe becomes your ancient map. 🏛️🌉🧭

Will you be the one to reunite the echoes and speak the final truth? 🌟🔓