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January 2026
Toddler Mornings @ the Ottawa Art Gallery – First Wednesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
What: Toddler Mornings Where: Ottawa Art Gallery Studio, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa When: First Wednesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Why: Toddlers and their parents and caregivers can explore creative play with a variety of free…
Find out more »July 2026
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
What: Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy Where: Canadian Museum of History When: July 29 to August 15 Why: With fireworks from Canada, France, Brazil and China before the grand finale show, this event features takes guests around the world…
Find out more »August 2026
Water Lantern Festival
What: Water Lantern Festival Where: Andrew Haydon Park, 3127 Carling Ave. When: August 8 Why: Personalize a lantern with a message or intention, release the lantern across the water in a powerful shared moment and take in the beauty of…
Find out more »Russell Fair
What: Russell Fair Where: Russell Fairgrounds When: August 13 to 16 Why: Although the exact lineup is yet to be determined, here’s what we can expect from the Russell Fair: a midway, children’s entertainment, mainstage entertainment including live music, a…
Find out more »Ottawa Greek Fest
What: Ottawa Greek Fest Where: 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. When: August 13 through 23 Why: Organized by the Hellenic Community of Ottawa, the free-admission, free-parking Ottawa Greek Festival features Greek cuisine, dancing, live music with Alexandros, Poseidon and George…
Find out more »The Capital Fair
What: The Capital Fair Where: Corner of Albion and Rideau roads When: August 14 through 23 Why: The 51st annual Capital Fair is held at a new location this year. The fair features eastern Ontario’s largest midway, live bands, kids’…
Find out more »Ottawa Spartan Event Weekend
What: 2026 Ottawa Spartan Event Weekend Where: Calabogie Peaks, 30 Barrett Chute Rd., Calabogie When: August 22 and 23 Why: There’s an event for participants of every ability: a kids’ race, Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25 obstacles) and…
Find out more »October 2026
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo
What: Ottawa Parent & Child Expo Where: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean When: October 17 and 18 Why: Mark your calendars! The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s longest-running parenting and kids expo and one of the best…
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