The August long weekend is here and there is no shortage of fun to be had, including the Glengarry Highland Games, a grand fireworks display, buskers, and a meet and greet with your favourite Sesame Street characters.
Glengarry Highland Games: Friday, Aug 2 and Saturday, Aug 3
Maxville, Ontario
Traditional Scottish events with more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition.
More Details: https://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/
Ottawa International Busker Fest: Friday, Aug. 2 – Monday, Aug. 5
Sparks Street, Ottawa
Very unorthodox entertainment by street performers from around the world: clowns, jugglers, acrobats, magic tricks, and more! Free admission but donations appreciated.
More Details: https://ottawabuskerfestival.com/
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy: Saturday August 3
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the first three weeks of August, the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (formerly known as the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light) presents four hours of special entertainment at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec.
More Details: https://feux.qc.ca/
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau: Thursday, Aug 1 – Sunday, Aug. 4
Centre Communautaire Père-Arthur Guertin, 16 Bériault Street, Gatineau
More than 40 country music artists perform on outdoor stages under big tops, as well as indoors.
More Details: https://www.countrygatineau.com/fr/
Meet & Greet with Sesame Street: Monday, Aug 5 at Tanger Outlets
Meet the giggly Elmo, the imaginative Abby Cadabby and the snack sharing Cookie monster, who just might have some cookies to share. (while quantities last)
Enjoy free family activities, including:
-Games and activities
-Face Painting
-Sweet treats
More Details: https://www.tangeroutletcanada.com/ottawa/events/6001
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