Family-friendly
Events
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Powwow Life-Drawing
A two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists. Bring your favourite materials […]
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 […]
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Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Main Street Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Weekly, outdoor producer-only market with 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more, all within 100 km of Ottawa. Live market music […]
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613flea
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market at Lansdowne Park running every Sunday May 3 – Oct 25, 2026. 85+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Producer-only market: fresh produce, meat, dairy, […]
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Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh
Learn to sing a Pitch Perfect hit a cappella with Deke Sharon, known as the Father of Contemporary A Cappella. Audiences sing together using provided sheet music, hear behind-the-scenes stories […]
CA$20 – CA$54 -
Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures
Dress up for a Halloween concert as the NAC Orchestra plays spooky favourites from The Sorcerer's Apprentice to Ghostbusters. Principal Youth Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the show, and the NACOtron screen displays images during the concert. Arrive 60 minutes early for pre-concert activities including Suzuki Violin West Ottawa students, photos with the Capital Ghostbusters, sensory-friendly […]
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Nepean Night Market
Ottawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local […]
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