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Ottawa’s Got Plans for Your Fam! 🎉 Free Events Inside
Celebrate summer the Ottawa way - music, play, and zero cost
Weekly Series at NAC
📍National Arts Centre - 1 Elgin Street Ottawa
 Monday, July 14, 10:00 AM EDT Les lundis des tout-petitsVisit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through magical worlds where they will meet enchanting characters. All accompanied by crafts and games. |  Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 AM EDT Toddler TuesdaysSinging, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months - 5 years and the parents/caregivers who love them! Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter A. Herrndorf Place for a fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. |
Weekly Series - Downtown lunchtime concert
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📍56 Sparks Street (The Shed)
THE OTTAWA LEBANESE FESTIVAL
July 16 to 20, 2025
📍St. Elias Cathedral
Enjoy 5 fun filled days of attractions!
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.
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.
Friday, July 18
Ontario Parks Free Use Day
📍Free day use at all Ontario Parks. We are opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day use visitation during the celebration. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services or enjoy a fun event in a great natural setting!
Saturday, July 19 at 11:30am
Black history in Ottawa Streets
📍Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
Saturday, July 19 from 11am to 6pm
Thai Street Food Festival
📍Horticulture Building • Lansdowne Park • Ottawa, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3
Saturday, July 19 starts at 2pm
Lock & Paddle 2025
Join Parks Canada at this free community paddling event in the Nation’s Capital on Canada's Parks Day (July 19).
 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 |
Helping Little Hands Do Big Things
*a message from our Sponsor
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