Free events in Ottawa
There are 26 free events in Ottawa in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is Dual-use From Problem to Market on Fri 16 Oct, 1:00 PM at Area X.O. Most of them: business (10), tech and ai (8), conferences and expos (5). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
Today16
Friday, 16 October
1 event
16OctTech & AI · FriDual-use From Problem to Market1:00 PM · Area X.OFree
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
1 event
17OctConferences & Expos · SatCONFERENCE OSER BRILLER 20263:00 PM · Collège La CitéFree
Sunday18
Sunday, 18 October
1 event
18OctFamily & Kids · SunBig D and the Kids Table, Devon Kay & The Solutions7:30 PM · The 27 ClubFree
Monday19
Monday, 19 October
1 event
19OctBusiness · MonNCR C&E Community Meet & Greet4:00 PM · CFS LeitrimFree
Tuesday20
Tuesday, 20 October
1 event
20OctConferences & Expos · TueHYBRID(E) - Business Support Expo lExpo sur le soutien aux entreprises2:00 PM · 7 Bayview YardsFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
3 events
21OctConferences & Expos · WedCUTAs 2026 Policy Forum - Forum politique de lACTU 20268:30 AM · National Arts CentreFree
21OctTech & AI · WedCoworking Open House & Sneak Peek of our NEW Kanata Location9:00 AM · 1505 Laperriere AveFree
21OctBusiness · WedLancement de livre Léquité procédurale en droit administratif canadien11:30 AM · 57 Louis-Pasteur Private #202Free
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
3 events
22OctConferences & Expos · ThuThe Future of Independent Media Summit9:00 AM · The Global Centre for PluralismFree
22OctBusiness · ThuProperty Deal Network Ottawa - PDN - Property Networking Event7:00 PM · The LaffFree
22OctBusiness · ThuDiocesan Annual Synod 20267:00 PM · Saint Elias Banquet CentreFree
Friday23
Friday, 23 October
1 event
23OctEvent · FriMy Son The Hurricane7:30 PM · Overflow Brewing Co.Free
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
5 events
24OctTech & AI · SatGreen Renovation Information Session9:00 AM · 675 Industrial AveFree
24OctTech & AI · SatBlack Boys Code Ottawa - Sequencing Robots in Motion10:00 AM · Louis-Pasteur PrivateFree
24OctBusiness · SatInvestment and Asset Accumulation Strategies10:30 AM · 1701 Woodward DrFree
24OctBusiness · SatBreville x Best Buy Coffee Masterclass - Ottawa Kanata11:30 AM · Best Buy Ottawa KanataFree
24OctBusiness · SatYour Future by Design2:00 PM · Ottawa Hunt and Golf ClubFree
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
1 event
25OctTech & AI · SunSociety of Women Engineers (SWE) Coffee Meetup1:30 PM · Z3 Specialty CoffeeFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
1 event
29OctTech & AI · ThuPlace People and Prosperity Supporting Communities Through Change10:00 AM · Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray CollectionFree
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
1 event
31OctBusiness · SatATMOSPHERE FOR FAITH HEALING AND MIRACLES with PROPHET GD HARRISON4:00 PM · Bronson CentreFree
Monday2
Monday, 2 November
1 event2NovBusiness · MonSide Hustle Social6:00 PM · Beyond the Pale Brewing CompanyFree
Tuesday3
Tuesday, 3 November
1 event
3NovBusiness · TueenvisAGE Sam3Bruyère Visit and Networking Dinner - Ottawa6:00 PM · Hôpital Élisabeth-BruyèreFree
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
2 events
4NovTech & AI · WedCIGF FCGI 20268:30 AM · Ottawa Art GalleryFree
4NovEvent · WedDirty Bingo: November 20267:00 PM · ObservatoryFree
Friday13
Friday, 13 November
2 events
13NovConferences & Expos · FriThe Purpose Conference - 4TH EDITION6:30 PM · 2285 St. Laurent BlvdFree
13NovTech & AI · FriNASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 - Local Ottawa Event7:00 PM · Sprott School of Business, Nicol BuildingFree
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