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What free things are on on Wednesday in Ottawa and Gatineau?

11 dates · Wednesday, October 28, 2026

On Wednesday in Ottawa and Gatineau: 11 free events (Wednesday, October 28, 2026), at 5 venues. Highlights include Heure du conte et création - 3 à 10 ans (Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield, 6 p.m.), Club de jardin et de semence (Bibliothèque de Shawville-Clarendon, 6:30 p.m.) and Wednesday Karaoke & Cocktails! Hosted by Meghan. (The Lookout Bar, 8 p.m.). The busiest venues: Ottawa Art Gallery (5) and Carleton University Art Gallery (3).

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many free events are on on Wednesday in Ottawa and Gatineau?

11 free events (Wednesday, October 28, 2026), at 5 venues.

Where to go out for free on Wednesday in Ottawa and Gatineau?

The venues with the most dates: Ottawa Art Gallery (5), Carleton University Art Gallery (3), Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield (1), Bibliothèque de Shawville-Clarendon (1) and The Lookout Bar (1).

What time do things start on Wednesday in Ottawa and Gatineau?

The first one starts at 6 p.m.: Heure du conte et création - 3 à 10 ans (Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield). The last one, at 8 p.m.: Wednesday Karaoke & Cocktails! Hosted by Meghan. (The Lookout Bar).

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