Free events in Ottawa
This list highlights the best free events happening across the city, from markets and community celebrations to live music and cultural experiences.
Explore free events happening this weekend or all upcoming free events irrespective of timeframe.
Free events happening this weekend
Kanata Ribfest May 2026
Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season. Multi-day outdoor event in Kanata. Event details can change,…
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.…
Great Glebe Garage Sale
The Great Glebe Garage Sale is one of Ottawa's most beloved and long-running community traditions, held annually since 1986 on the fourth…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
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…
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada's largest and most celebrated annual road race event, featuring seven races including the Ottawa Marathon, Half…
All upcoming free events
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.…
Great Glebe Garage Sale
The Great Glebe Garage Sale is one of Ottawa's most beloved and long-running community traditions, held annually since 1986 on the fourth…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
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…
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada's largest and most celebrated annual road race event, featuring seven races including the Ottawa Marathon, Half…
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,…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared…
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.…
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…
2026 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Induction Evening
In-person celebration honouring legends of Ottawa's local sports scene. Inductees include Rachel Homan, Emma Miskew, Val St. Germain, Jason York, Keith Brown,…
Ottawa Improv Festival
The Ottawa Improv Festival is an annual three-night comedy festival produced by the Improv Embassy, featuring local, national, and international improv comedy…
Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market
Celebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared…
Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, transforming Somerset Street West into a vibrant two-day outdoor celebration of culture, cuisine, and…
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.…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
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…
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,…
Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small…
Glengarry Renaissance Festival
The Glengarry Renaissance Festival is an annual two-day immersive festival transporting attendees to a medieval Scottish village of the 1500s, held in…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared…
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.…
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…
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,…
613 flea market
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen…
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.…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 20-21, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all —…
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,…
613 flea market
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen…
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…
Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 27 - July 5, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open…
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,…
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