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SUMMARY:Wild Colour
DESCRIPTION:Step into a vibrant\, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature – Wild Colour is Ottawa’s most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens\, this exhibition explores how animals\, plants and minerals use colour to communicate\, attract mates\, and survive. Museum admission is required and can be purchased online for a 10% discount; the museum is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is suitable for all ages\, especially curious families\, and runs until January 10\, 2027. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/wild-colour/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Nature\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
DESCRIPTION:Frame of Mind is the 9th exhibition in the Creative Space program\, a partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery celebrating its 10th year of using artmaking as a tool for wellness and community connection. The exhibition features work created across fall and winter sessions using acrylic painting and mixed media sculpture techniques\, with the theme of how frames can become an integral element of an artwork rather than a background detail. Admission to the Ottawa Art Gallery is always free and the gallery is located at 10 Daly Avenue in downtown Ottawa with multiple floors of exhibition space. The OAG is easily walkable from Parliament Hill and serves as a strong free cultural destination for all ages. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/frame-of-mind-10-years-of-creative-space/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Intertwined - A concurrent exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2\, 2026\, bringing together artists to explore humanity’s increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their works. The show features multiple artists working across a range of disciplines and takes up space across the OAG’s five-floor programming venue at 10 Daly Avenue. Admission is free and no booking is required to attend during regular gallery hours. The OAG’s exhibition program is one of the most active free arts destinations in Ottawa\, presenting more than 20 exhibitions and 90 artists annually. This is a strong drop-in option for anyone looking for a free\, quiet\, and meaningful cultural experience during the first week of June. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/intertwined-a-concurrent-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Capital Ribfest takes over the RA Centre grounds with North America’s top rib pitmasters\, live music all weekend\, a new Great Canadian Backyard Smoke Off Competition\, a Kids Fun Zone\, a Market Village\, a Bevvy Bar and Beer Gardens\, and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission to the festival is free\, with food and beverages available for purchase on a cash-only basis according to the organizer. The RA Centre is easily reached by OC Transpo and has paid parking available on site. The event is explicitly described as family-friendly and suitable for all ages.  \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/capital-ribfest-10th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Alta Vista · RA Centre\, 2451 Riverside Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T220000
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SUMMARY:Dickinson Days
DESCRIPTION:The Kiwanis Club of Manotick presents the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days\, a beloved community street festival in the historic riverside village of Manotick. This signature Kiwanis project brings families together through service and celebration\, coinciding with Ottawa’s 200th anniversary in 2026. Specific programming and hours are available at the Manotick Village website; the event runs June 5\, 6\, and 7. The festival is free to attend and open to all ages. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/dickinson-days/
LOCATION:Dickinson St\, Manotick\, Ottawa\, ON K4M\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Doors Open: University of Ottawa Heart Institute
DESCRIPTION:The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026\, celebrating the institution’s 50th anniversary. Visitors can learn about heart health\, participate in the One Million Hearts screening initiative\, and take a self-guided tour of the Cardiac Research Complex. This is a free public event within the Doors Open Ottawa weekend; check the City of Ottawa Doors Open page for specific hours and any registration requirements. The Heart Institute is located on the Civic Hospital campus. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/doors-open-university-of-ottawa-heart-institute/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa Heart Institute\, Civic Hospital\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Ottawa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown’s Bicentennial Journey\, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are normally closed to the public or charge admission\, including embassies\, breweries\, churches\, heritage buildings\, and government sites. Notable 2026 participants include the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum in Carp\, the Library and Archives Canada building at 395 Wellington Street\, Arts Court\, and the University of Ottawa’s Advanced Research Complex. Some locations require advance registration so checking the official City of Ottawa Doors Open page early is strongly recommended. Heritage Ottawa will be at Arts Court on June 6 from noon to 5 PM with a free walking tour handout. This is an all-ages free event that runs Saturday and Sunday across the city and is one of the largest Doors Open events in the world. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/doors-open-ottawa-2026/
LOCATION:Various venues across Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Ottawa - Birkett Castle Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the 1896 Gothic Revival mansion known as Birkett’s Castle\, now the Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador and open to the public on Sunday only. Built by architect Thomas Birkett\, the baronial castle has served as the Japanese Embassy\, the Boy Scouts headquarters\, and the Heritage Canada Foundation offices across its 130-year history. Registration is required via Eventbrite and the building is open June 7 only as part of Doors Open Ottawa weekend. This is a self-guided architectural tour with no admission charge. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/doors-open-ottawa-birkett-castle-tour/
LOCATION:Hungarian Ambassador’s Residence (Birkett’s Castle)\, Sandy Hill\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTAMP:20260528T123235Z
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SUMMARY:Expo Mexico Mujer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Expo Mexico Mujer returns to Lansdowne Park for a full day of programming celebrating Mexican culture\, cuisine\, fashion design\, and women’s entrepreneurship in Ottawa. The event is listed on the City of Ottawa’s official Lansdowne Park event calendar for June 7. It brings together vendors\, performers\, and community members to highlight Mexican heritage and showcase the work of women entrepreneurs and cultural contributors. The event is set at Lansdowne Park\, which is easily reached by OC Transpo routes on Bank Street and has underground parking via Queen Elizabeth Drive. Specific ticket details were not confirmed from a direct event page at the time of research. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/expo-mexico-mujer-2026/
LOCATION:The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne\, 1525 Princess Patricia Way\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026
DESCRIPTION:The NAC Indigenous Theatre hosts the annual Summer Indigenous Art Market in the Gail and David O’Brien Atrium at the National Arts Centre\, bringing together Metis\, Inuit\, and First Nations makers to sell and showcase their work directly to the Ottawa community. Vendors offer jewelry\, beadwork\, paintings\, sculptures\, moccasins\, leatherwork\, clothing\, and more\, with a new selection of artists at each market. Admission to the market is free and there is step-free accessible entry into the atrium space. Payment depends on the individual vendor\, with some accepting card and some cash\, and an ATM is available on site. This is a welcoming\, free\, and culturally enriching event suitable for all ages and a meaningful way to support Indigenous artists and artisans.  \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/summer-indigenous-art-market-2026/
LOCATION:Atrium O’Brien\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Markets
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament Finals Day
DESCRIPTION:Championship finals of Ottawa’s Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament bring together competitors in Men’s\, Women’s\, Mixed Doubles\, and the new Junior Doubles divisions at the Lynwood Tennis Club. The free outdoor festival atmosphere includes a DJ\, authentic African food\, and free tennis lessons for spectators of all ages. Admission is completely free and all are welcome; the event runs 11 AM to 5:30 PM on Sunday\, June 7. No registration is required to attend as a spectator. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/4th-annual-afro-caribbean-summer-tennis-tournament-finals-day/
LOCATION:Lynwood Tennis Club\, Nepean\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports
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