The Sunset Ceremonies is a time-honored tradition in Ottawa that features the world famous RCMP Musical Ride as they take part in the flag lowering ceremony. This year the Sunset Ceremonies will be held from June 27th to 30th 2019. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Admission is FREE, however […]
The city of Ottawa now has 2 rock climbing walls that are located in the West end at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata and in the East end of the city at the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre in Orleans. Their are several adult rock climbing classes but also many drop-in rock wall climbing that […]
Kick off the start of the summer break with an action-packed afternoon at Archery Games! In this round robin tournament format, they can team up with their friends and take on other kids the same age, while making some new friends for the summer in the process! The tournament will run on Sunday, June 23rd, from 1pm onwards and is open […]
The Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a must-see performance that will entertain kids of all ages during the summer! It’s Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces bring stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. The change of the guard will be held daily […]
Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of the best places to go strawberry picking in the Ottawa area. The season usually starts mid June until mid July however, it is best to call before going to make sure the conditions are right. Acorn Creek Garden Farm; 928 Acorn Creek Road, Carp. 613-836-2613 Avanmore Berry Farm; 16365 […]
Calypso Waterpark is Canada’s largest theme waterpark and is located located in the Ottawa area in Limoges. If you are visiting with young children, the best attractions are: The Zoo Lagoon is the perfect place for young children! The zoo themed lagoon will allow younger children to slide, spray, climb, splash and much more. Best part […]
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Come explore Ottawa’s architecture, culture & history for FREE during the 2019 edition of Doors Open Ottawa which will be held June 1st & 2nd. This year, Doors Open Ottawa will have over 140 buildings open to the public! Here are some great family friendly places to visit for FREE with the kids during the […]
Pirate Adventures in Ottawa is a 75 minute interactive pirate-theatre cruise on a real pirate ship! Kids and adults receive a new pirate name, dress up in pirate gear & face painting tattoos and then hop aboard the pirate ship for the adventure. Activities during the 75 minute cruise include: discovering the treasure map solving […]
Don’t miss out on Ottawa’s first ever Bouncy Castle Festival on June 8th from 9am to 6pm at Wesley Clover Parks. With over 20 bouncy castles, the Bouncy Castle Festival is bound to be a day the kids will never forget! There will also be a designated toddler area, games and activities provided by vendors […]
Canadian Girls baseball is excited to be coming to Ottawa this summer! All you need is a glove, sneakers and a great attitude With programs for girls aged 4-16, Canadian Girls Baseball is designed to connect young girls with strong female mentors, using baseball to promote increased self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork. No experience required! The Ottawa […]
With this heat, it’s a great idea to go cool off at a local splashpad! Here are the top 5 splashpads in Ottawa. Brewer Park Splashpad in Ottawa Brewer Park Splashpad is by far one of the best park in the city! The splash pads has tons of water fountains, water jets and buckets and […]
Experience the magic of Disney like never before: live with full symphonic orchestra and video projection! Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents the original classics from the movies we love, including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin, Mulan, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King. Shows will take places at […]
Come walk and roll with your family through Centrepointe Park on Thursday May 23rd from 4pm to 8pm to support a great cause! The Ripple Effect is a program for teen volunteers to reach out to families affected by illness, loss, trauma or special needs to offer kindness and support. Activities during the family walk […]
Nepean High School’s Drama Department is excited to bring an original Children’s Theatre piece to Dovercourt Recreation Centre! The performance is on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The first show is at 12:30 pm, and the second show is at 2:00 pm. Strings of Magic is appropriate for children aged 5-12, children must be accompanied by […]
The WildChild Coffee Project is a new concept in Westboro Village that offers a heightened food, drink and play experience to families with young children. Come enjoy quality food and drinks with friends while your little ones explore the playspace! A great location for playdates! The place space allows children to explore, be a little […]
During the Canadian Tulip Festival, spring into the Museum for some special activities. It’s not all about flowers, either, though there will be lots of that. Guided tours on unusual money, an interactive presentation on e-money and crypto assets, kids’ self-discovery adventures and lots of paper crafts will be on the menu for this year’s […]
Ottawa Kids is teaming up with the Ottawa Children’s Festival for a chance to win 2 family passes for the 11:15am performance of “A MANO”, on Wednesday, May 8th. A Mano, El Patio Teatro The story of A MANO is brought to life with only clay and fingers. Young or old, this amazing show will […]
