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Doors Open Ottawa – Birkett Castle Tour
Hungarian Ambassador's Residence (Birkett's Castle), Sandy Hill Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStep 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 […]
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Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026
Atrium O'Brien, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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 […]
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4th Annual Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament Finals Day
Lynwood Tennis Club, Nepean Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaChampionship 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 […]
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Les lundis des tout-petits
National Arts Centre Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree French storytelling for toddlers with Luana at the NAC — a beloved Monday morning ritual for Ottawa families. Luana guides young children through engaging French-language stories at Peter A. […]
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Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA free, family-friendly drop-in fitness session led by Indigenous instructor Amanda Fox that incorporates Powwow-style movement and dance into an accessible workout format open to all ages and fitness levels. […]
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SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
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Powwow Life-Drawing
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCapture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia in this free two-hour life-drawing session hosted by NAC Indigenous Theatre with art facilitators on hand to guide participants. Participants bring their own supplies though basic materials are available on site for those who arrive without. The session is best suited to intermediate to advanced […]
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Italian Week Ottawa
FeaturedPreston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaItalian Week Ottawa is an 11-day celebration of Italian culture, cuisine, art, music, and heritage along Ottawa's Corso Italia (Preston Street), running June 11 to 21 with over 15 events […]
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Satellite Birdhouse Jukebox Lunch Concerts
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa folk-rock duo Satellite Birdhouse, a 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Year nominee, performs a free 40-minute outdoor lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox […]
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