Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2018 in the Ottawa area. Friday June 22nd from 9 to 11PM: Les nouvelles aventures d’Aladin at MIFO in Orleans (6600 rue Carrière) (MIFO) Saturday June […]
With the huge success of MosaïCanada 150, the horticulture exhibit will be back this summer from June 22nd to October 15th 2018 at Jacques Cartier Park. Mosaïculture 2018 is a spectacular horticultural event that combines: sculpture for the structure paint for the palette of colors horticulture This years exhibit will have 45 majestic floral masterpieces that […]
The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill is a great event for families with children of all ages in the summer! Northern Lights is the Sound and Light Show presented this summer from July 9th to September 3rd 2018 on Parliament Hill . The show lasts 30 minutes and is a great way for […]
The Blackburn Hamlet Funfair will be held June 1st to June 3rd with an outdoor movie night, a parade, a fun run, a softball tournament, fireworks and much more! The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Russell on June 1st from 5:30pm to 8pm. The troop of 32 scarlet coated “Mounties” on majestic black horses present a […]
The annual Spring Fling Fundraiser in support of the Glebe Co-operative Nursery School will be held on Sunday June 3rd 2018 from 10am to 1pm outside of the Glebe Community Centre. Bring your kids to enjoy crafts & games, face painting, and live kids entertainment. There will also be a BBQ to enjoy. Price is […]
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 […]
With March Break 2018 right around the corner, here are some awesome activities to keep your kids busy! Indigo – Chapters are offering FREE march Break events Monday to Friday at 11am. Monday: Arts & Crafts Day Tuesday: Unplug and Play Wednesday: What will you Build? Thursday: Design & Create Friday: Adventure Beach The Ottawa […]
Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association is excited to be running a series of free Ultimate Frisbee Clinics to introduce youth players ages 8 to 13 to Ultimate. There will be 4 sessions led by a group of experienced coaches and competitive club players. These clinics are intended for beginners / intermediate players and those considering joining […]
Come enjoy the great outdoors with the family and experience the best winter has to offer by skating on an enchanting 2.6km long trail through orchards, meadows and forests! Skate or walk on the 2.6km trail through the orchards, bring your hockey stick and work on your handling, come inside and have a hot chocolate […]
Fête Frissons. Come celebrate a winter morning full of family fun on February 3rd 2018 from 8:30 to noon at the Shenkman Centre in Orleans. There will be music, face-painting, art-making, circus-arts, stories, dancing and outdoor fun in the snow NAC Orchestra Family Concerts will be held February 3rd and February 11th. Enjoy an musical experience with […]
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2018 festival from February 2nd to 19th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Snowflake Kingdom will be at a new location this year: 350 Laurier Street (the North end of Jacques Cartier Park). It will have TONS of FREE activities for children to […]
1st Annual Free Game Day Event on January 13th, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm at CIH Arena in Rockland with snacks – activities and ringuette game! Fun for all ages! NAC Orchestra Family Concerts will be held January 13th at 1:30pm and January 14th at 11am and 1:30pm. Enjoy an musical experience with a variety of […]
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 2017 from 6pm to 10pm to enjoy the free indoor and outdoor wholesome family fun and fireworks show. Activities include a show from the Nepean Skate Club followed […]
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2017 edition, and it’s Bigger, Better & Brighter than ever! Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in the holiday spirit! This spectacular […]
With the cold weather starting, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit by seeing Christmas lights and taking part in tree lighting ceremonies! Magic of Lights is coming back for a second year! This year this family friendly display will feature nearly one million twinkling lights spread over a path through Wesley Clover Parks Campground […]
With Christmas just around the corner, tons of Santa Claus Parades will be happening in and around Ottawa Saturday November 18th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade downtown Ottawa Saturday November 18th: Santa’s Arrival at Carlingwood Saturday November 18th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 18th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade The theme for the 45TH Annual Parade is 150 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS Sunday […]
With Halloween just a few weeks away, here are some great activities and parties to celebrate! Halloween pARTy at Shenkman Arts Centre October 28th 2017 starting at noon. Crafts, Face Painting, Photo Booth, Storytelling, Costume Parade, Bake Sale, and more! The theme this year is inspired by sorcerers and magicians! Come Costumed! There will be a Costume […]
October is just around the corner and there are TONS of activities for your children to enjoy to celebrate fall and get ready for Halloween! The Annual Biology Butterfly Show is on from Saturday September 30th to October 8th from 9am to 4pm (3pm on weekends) in the greenhouses of Carleton University’s Biology Department. This exhibition […]