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What free things are on this weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau?

12 dates · from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1

This weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau: 12 free events from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, at 5 venues. Highlights include Autel du jour des Morts Présenté par l’ambassade du Mexique au Canada, en collaboration avec UNAM-Canadá et la Modern American School de Mexico (Centre national des Arts, Saturday, October 31, 12 a.m.), Heure du conte (Bibliothèque de Montebello, Friday, October 30, 10 a.m.) and Mélanie Myers: Humidité Relative Humidity (CUAG Centretown) (Carleton University Art Gallery, Monday, May 25). The busiest venues: Ottawa Art Gallery (5), Carleton University Art Gallery (3) and Centre national des Arts (2).

Friday, October 30, 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many free events are on this weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau?

12 free events from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, at 5 venues.

Where to go out for free this weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau?

The venues with the most dates: Ottawa Art Gallery (5), Carleton University Art Gallery (3), Centre national des Arts (2), Anglican Church Hall (Shawville) (1) and Bibliothèque de Montebello (1).

What is the next free event this weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Mélanie Myers: Humidité Relative Humidity (CUAG Centretown) (Carleton University Art Gallery, Monday, May 25).

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