If you have young children at home, these are great crafts to start decorating for Valentine’s Day!
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Freestylin’ Like Mozart at the NAC
Looking for some entertaining (and educational) activities to enjoy with your child this March? Check out the remaining two performances in the Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra series. Geared to kids aged 5 and over, this fun and interactive series introduces children to the joy of orchestral music. Each performance is accessible in […]
Birthday parties at the Museum
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum have tons of great birthday party packages for your child to have party to remember! CANADA AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MUSEUM A MOOving Experience (recommended for ages 3 to 12). Includes ice cream […]
Zigazoom in Aylmer
Zigazoom is located in Aylmer Quebec. It has original wood play structures and hundreds of toys and costumes designed to stimulate a child’s imagination. At Zigazoom, children are safe and free to explore and play with the toys and costumes. There is also a smaller enclosed baby area for children under 2 years. Zigazoom […]
KidsFest Ottawa 2019
KIDSFEST is Ottawa’s BIGGEST and BEST children’s show that will be held March 2nd & 3rd 2019 at the EY Centre. Throughout these 2 days, you will find award winning performers, interactive demonstrations, informative exhibits, and your favourite superheros and princesses. KidsFest is over 50,000 square feet of entertainment for parents and children alike! Families […]
Visit the RCMP Stables for FREE
Don’t miss the 2019 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 2nd from 10am to 3pm! Come visit the RCMP Musical Ride Centre on Sandridge Road in Ottawa where you can see & even meet the riders and horses of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride!! Guided tours are available all year-round. Come visit the stables, the […]
McDonalds with an Indoor Playplace
McDonald’s PlayPlace are great FREE indoor playgrounds where children ages 3-12 can burn off some energy especially during the cold winter months. Moms and dads can sip on coffee while kids are climbing up and down the tunnels at a McDonald’s PlayPlace. Here is a list of McDonald’s PlayPlace in and around Ottawa. […]
Dovercourt Winter Carnival
Dovercourt’s annual winter carnival will take place on Saturday January 26th from 4 to 7 pm. Activities will include: sleigh rides from 4 to 6 pm face painting skating, hockey and sledding and games warm up in our lobby for some hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese and Dovertails! For more information: Dovercourt Recreation Centre Dovercourt Recreation […]
Winterlude 2019
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2019 festival from February 1st to 18th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, super slides, a kiddie zone, an obstacle […]
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes in Gatineau Park
Take a FREE snowshoe hike in the Gatineau Park with a nature guide to find animal tracks and learn how they live in the winter. This activity is 2 hours long and aimed for kids 8 years and older. It is FREE and snowshoes are provided! The hike will depart at the Gatineau Visitor Centre. There is […]
The best toboggan hills in the Ottawa and Gatineau area
With snow finally here, we have compiled a list of the best toboggan hills in the Ottawa and Gatineau area. OTTAWA Carlington Park is located behind the huge Canadian Tire on Carling Avenue and has a very large hill with a long and gradual run for children of all ages to enjoy. The hill is […]
Netflix’s on demand New Year’s Eve countdown
Kids don’t have to stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year! Thanks to Netflix and their on-demand New Year’s Eve countdown, you can decide at what time you want your kids to ring in the New Year. Simply type “NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN” in the search box and chose your favorite show for […]
Parliament Hill’s Centre Block will be Closing for Renovations
Parliament Hill’s Centre Block will be closing to visitors on January 25th 2019 for renovations that are set to last at least 10 years. Closing will include the Centre Block as well as the Library. Visit will however still be possible at 2 other locations including guided tours of the Senate at […]
The Wizard of Oz at the National Arts Centre
WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD at the National Arts Centre from March 28th to 30th! Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning classic by setting out on an adventure with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man as they dance down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. […]
Family Friendly Activities During Christmas Break
With Christmas Break in full swing, here are some great activities to keep your children busy during the holidays. The Gatineau Playground Festival will be back for its 4th edition from December 27th to 30th from 10am to 5pm at the Complexe Branchaud-Briere in Gatineau. There will be a 26 inflatable structures 2 roller coasters UNIGYM […]
Family Friendly New Years Eve Celebrations in Ottawa
Rick Chiarelli’s Alcohol-Free Family New Years Eve was voted the “Best Place to be on New Years Eve”! Come out to Ben Franklin Place (Centre Pointe Drive) on December 31st from 6pm to 10pm to enjoy the free indoor and outdoor wholesome family fun and fireworks show. Activities include a show from the Nepean Skating […]
Best Places to go Skating in the Ottawa Area
Lace up your skates and enjoy Canada’s favorite activity in one of these great skating spots! Rideau Canal Skateway: The Rideau Canal is a 7.8km skateway stretching from downtown to Dows Lake. 5 rest areas are available on the canal, they include: washrooms heated change rooms open from 8am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and from […]
Have Your Picture Taken with the Grinch
If you want a change from the traditional Santa Claus picture, come and meet the man who stole Christmas and get your picture taken with him! The Grinch will be at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre until December 24th when he will head back to Whoville! The Grinch’s hours: Every Tuesday in December […]
