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Les lundis des tout-petits
Free 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
A 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)
Free 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. […]
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Free 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 […]
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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 […]
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Italian Week Ottawa
FeaturedItalian 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
Ottawa 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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Canadian Museum of Nature: Free Thursday Evening Admission
Featured240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaExplore four floors of world-class natural history at the Canadian Museum of Nature for free during Thursday evening hours, including the new Wild Colour special exhibition running through January 10, […]
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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, and more. Live music and special programming on-site. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
