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 2019 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: July 19th to 21st 2019: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the upcoming months? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE April 20th: HOP – VIEW TRAILER May 4th: Instant Family – VIEW TRAILER May 11th: Bumblebee – VIEW TRAILER May 18th: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – VIEW TRAILER May […]
Each spring, consignment sale events take place in the Ottawa area. This is a great way for families to buy gently used clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys and much more at a great price. These consignment sales are also a great opportunity for families to off-load their own outgrown items for some extra cash. Here […]
Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic and your child is sure to love this monumental ice skating spectacular! Mickey Mouse will be once again the Mouse-ter of Ceremonie and will lead a parade of over 50 Disney characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. There will also be Beauty and the Beast, Tangled […]
It’s that time of the year again…..The sap will start to flow soon and visiting a sugar bush is a great family activity. Some farms even offer tours and activities for families. Be sure to call ahead of time and make reservations. Bean Town is located in Plantagenet will be open March 9th to April […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
