A free inclusive celebration highlighting Ottawa’s cultural diversity through performances and workshops.This event is presented with the support of the City of Ottawa through the Community Civic Event Grant.

Teams of 10 demonstrate that they have the fortitude to pull a 10+ tonne fire truck 100 feet. Watch the teams compete and cheer them on!

Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art, and landscapes reflect the presence and histories of Indigenous Peoples in the city. Tours are offered in English and French, and designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.

This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa's electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series. Every Saturday evening, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.

Nuit Blanche Ottawa is a free, all-night contemporary art festival returning this fall, transforming public spaces into immersive, illuminated, and artistic playgrounds from dusk until sunrise. Focused on innovation and technology, it showcases installations, light projects, and performances to engage the public and boost local culture.

The spirit of Ottawa takes centre stage on Bytown’s 200th birthday on September 26, 2026 at Marion Dewar Plaza with fun for the whole family.