Head to Fallowfield Tree Farm on Friday October 10th 2025 from 3pm to 6pm for a family favourite fall tradition! WHAT TO EXPECT: Free Pumpkin Giveaway & Goodie Bags — RSVP required to reserve pumpkins and goodies (we suggest one pumpkin per child attending).Touch-a-Tractor — get up close to the equipment that keeps our community […]
Category: SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
Weekend Fun in Ottawa – October 4 & 5
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Ottawa to enjoy fall activities! SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH 2025 The 169th Metcalfe Fair will be on this weekend with a demolition derby, square dancing lessons, a midway , a truck pull and so much more! The 26th Annual Biology Butterfly Show will be held the weekends […]
Cineplex Saturday Family Movies
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the month of October? Cineplex Family Favourites are back with a family movie every Saturday mornings for only 3.99$ + tax! SCHEDULE Saturday October 4th 2025: TROLLS – VIEW TRAILER Saturday October 11th 2025: A Minecraft Movie – VIEW TRAILER Saturday October 18th 2025: TROLLS BAND […]
Weekend Fun in Ottawa – September 27 & 28
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Ottawa to enjoy fall activities! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 2025 Fall Fun at Cannamore Orchards: Activities include apple and pumpkin picking, family fun activities and their famous Acres of Terror Halloween Haunts! Fall Colour Festival : Head to Eco-Odysee in Wakefield QC on Saturday, September 27, for the […]
12 Must Do Activities in the Fall in Ottawa
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful colours in the Gatineau Park this fall. Since Fall Rhapsody is a very popular event, the NCC will have free shuttles from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau that will take you to Pink Lake, King Mountain and Champlain Lookout, Camp Fortune, Mackenzie King Estate. There are […]
Apple picking in the Ottawa area
It’s almost the season for apple picking in the Ottawa area, here is a list of where to go for this great family outing. It is recommended to call ahead of time for apple picking conditions Apple Stock Orchard 1341 Merkley Road, Winchester, ON. 613-774-0594 Avonmore Berry Farm 16365 Fourth Rd, Avonmore, ON, K0C 1C. 613-346-5414 Cannamore Orchard 1480 […]
Labour Day Weekend Fun in Ottawa
Saturday August 30th Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend. Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st. Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. […]
Bells Corners Summer Bash
Head down to the Canadian Tire on Robertson Road on August 16 from 10am to 6pm for Bells Corners Summer Bash, a free, family-friendly community celebration. The summer bash will feature: Live music Local vendors and food trucks Kids’ activities and entertainment Giveaways, games, and more! Canadian Tire Parking Lot – 2135 Robertson Rd Saturday, August 16 | […]
Registration for fall 2025 classes in Ottawa
Mark your calendars, registration for fall 2025 classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening soon! Ottawa FALL 2025 class registration: For all aquatic programs, registration will start Tuesday August 12th at 9 pm online For all other programs, registration will start Thursday August 14th at 9 pm online You can register online on […]
A Midsummer Night’s Scream
A Midsummer night’s scream will take place on August 9th 2025 from 6-10pm at Saunders Farm Saunders Farm presents Midsummer Night’s Scream on August 9th 2025 6-10pm. Enjoy all the screams with warm weather!! Come and enjoy 4 of your favourite haunted attractions. Comme get scared and enjoy this sneak peek version of FrightFest during […]
InterZip
InterZip is will be open until October 12th 2025 for it’s 5 season! Be ready to FLY OVER THE OTTAWA RIVER! InterZip allows riders to zip above the Ottawa River at more than 40 km/h on 430 metres of thin steel cable! You can ride this interprovincial zip line October 12th 2025. Tickets are 29.99$ […]
Summer at Saunders Farm
Saunders Farm is the most a-MAZE-ing farm in the world with tons of summer fun! Saunders Farm is open for their summer season! Attractions include: Jumbo Jumpers Mazes Splash Pad Farmer Bill’s Treehouse Pirate Ship Play structures Witch Mountain Slide Puppet Show Ziplines (Extra $) Wagon Rides Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm […]
Summer activities for kids in the Ottawa area
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill will run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between July 1st and August 20th 2025 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Explore the main Parliament Building through and 360 multimedia show. Tickets are FREE of […]
Escape Backpack Game at Mackenzie King Estate
More than an escape room, head over to Mackenzie King Estate for an escape estate and uncover the mysteries that lie within the cottages and ruins. Escape Backpack game at Mackenzie King Estate is more than just a game, this experience allows you to learn while having fun. This challenge combines reflection, exploration and concentration […]
FREE Outdoor Family Movies in Ottawa
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2025 in the Ottawa area. Thursday July 10 at 8:30PM: Captain America at Algonquin College (Algonquin Student Association) Friday July 11 at 8:30PM: Speed at Sparks Street (Capital […]
Father’s Day Market and York Street Car Show
The Father’s Day Market and York Street Car Show is the perfect way to celebrate Dad.
Eco-Odyssée
Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]
Pirate Fest
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to their Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 from 10am to 5pm! Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume […]