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Free things to do with the family this weekend

If fire-breathing dragon machines aren't your thing, we have these fun ideas for your weekend instead...

Night Market Chinatown

As part of Ottawa Asian Fest, this is the final night market of the summer. Food vendors from across the province are on hand, including favourites such as Hong Kong Bubble Waffles, Squid on a Stick and CHATIME Bubble Tea. You can also try your hand at karaoke.

- Where: Somerset Street between Bronson Avenue and Arthur Street.

- Saturday, July 29 - 12 p.m. to Midnight.

- Sunday, July 30 - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ottawa Free Tours

Meet at the National War Memorial and be a tourist in your own city. You'll learn about the sometimes violent and seedy past that helped build this town of lumberjacks and politicians.

- Where: National War Memorial.

- Saturday and Sundays at 11 a.m.

- Length: 2 hours.

- Free but tips are encouraged.

The Ottawa Beavers and Banshees Rugby Football Club's Club Day

Watch all five teams from the Beavers and Banshees play back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back games Saturday against other teams from the region as they hold a fund-raising chili lunch to support their junior programs.

- Where: Twin Elms Rugby Park, 4075 Twin Elm Rd.

- 11:00 a.m. – Junior Banshees vs. Cornwall Claymores.

- 12:00 p.m. – Junior Beavers vs. Bytown Blues.

- 1:00 p.m. – Banshees vs. St-Lambert Locks.

- 2:30 p.m. – Beavers II vs. RCM II.

- 4:00 p.m. – Beavers I vs. RCM I.