Family friendly free activities in the Ottawa area
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 […]
The Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a must-see performance that will entertain kids of all ages during the summer! It’s Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces bring stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. The change of the guard will be held daily […]
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 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 27th to 30th 2018. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Admission is FREE, however […]
This summer the National Arts Centre is bringing great daily FREE performances for the whole family to enjoy. As part of the Canada Scene Festival, the National Arts Centre will offer free performances at 11am daily in the Atrium from July 3rd to July 23rd. The schedule showcases theatre, dance, and music for kids of all […]
With summer vacation just around the corner, here is a list of free summer activities in the Ottawa area for the whole family to enjoy. Come out to the Parliament Hill to see the Change of the Guard every day from July 7th to August 25th, 2017. Every summer morning Parliament Hill is alive with music and […]
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled as list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2017 in the Ottawa area. Saturday June 24th at 7PM: Secret Life of Pets at Kilbirnie Park in Barrhaven (Sequoia Church) Thursday June 29th at 9PM: Chantez (Sing) at Parc […]
MosaiCanada150 is an impressive horticultural event featuring sculptures, paintings and a one-kilometer stroll through 40 fantastic horticulture arrangements MosaiCanada150 is a spectacular horticultural event that combines: sculpture for the structure paint for the palette of colors horticulture The theme of MosaiCanada150 will reflect the 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada throughout 40 different […]
Enjoy a day filled with family fun at the Ottawa Family Expo on January 28th 2017 from 10am to 4pm at Hazeldean Mall. There will be tons of vendors showing off their great products or services, and an area with building blocks and crafts for kids. Special guest visitors and tons of special activities happening […]
This FREE 2017 Parks Canada Pass will allow you to discover National Parks, National Marine Conservation and National Historic Sites all across Canada! What a better way to celebrate CANADA 150 then by visiting national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas throughout the year. The FREE Discovery Passes will be available to order online […]
The Sens rink of dreams is now open to skaters!!! This is a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 6am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain open until the end of March. There is also a heated changing facility that is open everyday from 8am to 11pm. […]
Share a holiday adventure at St. Paul’s Christmas for Kids: Passport to Christmas. It’s sure to be part of your families’ annual Christmas celebration. Learn about the Christian traditions of this holiday while having fun with the whole family. Bake and Decorate Cookies with a Chef, Try the Gumdrop Toothpick Challenge, Create some Explosions in […]
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 […]
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled as list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer in the Ottawa area. Friday June 24th at 7pm: School of Rock at SuzyQ Doughnuts (969 Wellington Street West in Ottawa) Friday June 24th starting at […]
Don’t miss the 2017 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 25th 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 […]
Bayshore Shopping Centre is offering FREE Mommy and me yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 to 11 am until October 27th 2016. These classes are ideal for children between the ages of 8 months to 3 years and will take place on the third level of the shopping centre, just outside of […]
With the 38th edition of Winterlude starting this weekend, there are tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy in the Ottawa area over the weekend!! Friday January 29th: Come skate on the Sens Rink of Dreams at City Hall from 6am to 11pm (FREE) Learn how to curl at Lansdowne Park on the […]
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 […]