All kid friendly fairs & festivals happening in the Ottawa area. Tulip festival, Winterlude, Busker Fest, Doors Open Ottawa and many more…
This years Busker Fest is set out to be an incredible edition with an amazing lineup of performers as well as face painting, balloon artists, music and more!! The 2025 edition of the Ottawa International Buskerfest will be taking place on Sparks Street from August 8th to 10th! 3 DAYS / 5 STAGES / 20+ PERFORMERS!! World […]
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 26th to 29th 2025. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Watch formations and […]
Alight at Night is Eastern Ontario’s biggest outdoor light festival with close to a million lights adorning the heritage buildings, trees and fences…a true winter wonderland for the whole family! Things to do Stop by Crysler Hall, newly decorated as Saint Nick’s Merry Mansion to visit a Victorian themed Santa Claus. The village fairgrounds are transformed into Twinkle […]
The 5th annual Carrot Fest will take place at Ottawa Farm Fresh on October 12th 2024 from 10am to 3pm. This year, Ottawa Farm Fresh aims to harvest, wash, and store over 10,000 pounds of carrots for, and with, our community. By participating, folks have the unique opportunity to contribute to the harvesting and storing […]
As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the official arrival of summer, Ottawa Farm Fresh invites you to join us for a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration of nature’s abundance Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMLocation: Ottawa Farm Fresh – 2811 Ramsayville Rd. Come together […]
Come explore Ottawa’s architecture, culture & history for FREE during the 2024 edition of Doors Open Ottawa which will be held June 1 & 2. To access this year’s full building list, including in-person participation times, descriptions, photos, and virtual tours, please visit the Doors Open Ottawa 2024 building list Here are some great family friendly […]
The 48th Annual Edition of the Festival of the Maples will take place this Saturday April 27th 2024 in Perth, Ontario The downtown core of Perth along Gore Street, Foster Street and the Tay Basin will be buzzing with activity. The sweet spoils of the ‘Sugar Season’ will be yours to discover! ‘Maple syrup producers’, […]
The 2023 edition of the Tulip Festival will take place at Commissioners park from May 10th to 20th 2024. FUN FACTS The Canadian Tulip Festival attracts some 600,000 visitors making it the largest tulip festival in the world. The Canadian Tulip Festival is also a celebration of the return of spring. It features over a […]
For young people, and those young at heart, the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse aims to ignite creativity, imagination, and individual expression, making wide-eyed children out of us all. Join us at LeBreton Flats Park/Canadian War Museum and Arts Court, May 10 – 14, 2024 as we celebrate the best in performing arts […]
Don’t miss Winter Lights Across Canada that kicks off on December 7th, 2023 to January 7th 2024. Be amazed by the thousand of lights that will brighten Canada’s Capital from December 7th to January 7th 2024! From Ottawa to Gatineau, you will be able to follow an illuminated route and admire sites and monuments along […]
Pumpkin Days 2023 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 23rd to October 31st 2023. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance. This years outdoor activities will include: The Haunted Hayride which is mildly scary, but if the kids (or parents) are nervous you can take the pumpkin patch hayride. Pumpkin Patch Wagon Ride where you can […]
The Latin Sparks Festival is bringing the SUMMER HEAT to downtown Ottawa this year for it’s 10 year anniversary! Join thousands at LeBreton Flats on Saturday, September 9, 2023 and immerse yourself in the sizzle and spice of Latin culture. Expect to move, sweat, and have one epic experience!! Live On-Stage Music – Salsa & […]
The 36th edition of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2023 will be held from Thursday August 1st to Monday September 4th 2023 at La Baie park in Gatineau. Come with your children to watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend. […]
The Casino du Lac Leamy Sound of Light is a beautiful international fireworks competition that will delight the whole family. The 2023 edition of the Casino du Lac Leamy’s Sound of Light will have 6 firework displays from 4 countries and the Grande Finale. The Sound of Light will be held from August 2nd to […]
Going out to one of the fairs in the Ottawa area this summer can be a fun day for the whole family with kids shows, petting zoos, amusement rides, truck shows, contest and concerts! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of the upcoming 2023 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: July 6th to 9th 2023: […]
The National Capital Hockey Show will be held at the EY Centre from August 20th to 21st 2022. It is the world’s largest hockey show. Join thousands of hockey fans checking out the exhibits, meeting the personalities, participating in the games, the music, the hockey history, and lots of hockey fun. It’ll all be there […]
The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse is excited to announce that their annual celebration of the best in live performing arts returns on May 19-29, 2022. Special performances include: Tweet Tweet! by Femmes du Feu, A Story of a House That Turned into A Dot by Teatret Gruppe 38, and Machine de Cirque, to name a few. Visit ottawachildrensfestival.ca for […]
On June 4-5th, 2022 KingDom Theatre is hosting Buzzing Carnival, a huge event that will showcase the immense talent of Ottawa children! Children’s creative groups from Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal will participate in the Buzzing Parade that will walk through the scenic Andrew Haydon Park, 200+ young artists will present in the Buzzing Concert on […]