NAC Presents is beyond honoured to welcome Canadian treasures Sharon and Bram to the National Arts Centre on September 23rd for a concert celebrating their 40th anniversary. They will be joined on stage by a full band for this very special show. Since 1978, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison have been pre-eminent in all aspects […]
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 […]
Saunders Farm want to get the word out about the launch of their aMAZEing 2018 Spring and Summer Season they’re offering free admission to opening weekend (June 2nd and 3rd) to anyone who follows them on Instagram…so long as they get to 5,000 followers before then! Saunders Farm is a 100-acre farm attraction located in […]
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 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 […]
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 2018 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: June 1st to 3rd 2018: Blackburn […]
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 […]
Come explore Ottawa’s architecture, culture & history for FREE during the 2018 edition of Doors Open Ottawa which will be held June 2nd & 3rd. This year, Doors Open Ottawa will have over 140 buildings open to the public! Here are some great family friendly places to visit for FREE with the kids during the […]
The Miracle Marnie Foundation presents The Mom & Son Carnival which will be held on June 2nd 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Orchard View Wedding & Event Centre in Greely. 100% of proceeds from this event will go directly to the Miracle Marnie Foundation. Activities will include: Special Guest Appearances by the 501st Legion, […]
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 summer vacation just around the corner, Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of awesome summer day camps ideas to keep the kids busy!! Camp Altitude gym: Camp Altitude Gym is for children from 6 to 14 years old who want to discover the exciting sport of rock climbing or who want to improve their climbing […]
May is around the corner and there are tons of great outdoor & indoor activities to enjoy! The 42nd annual Odawa Pow Wow will be held May 26th & 27th 2018 from 10am to 6pm at 200 Moodie Drive, South of the Queensway. Admission is FREE! The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend will be held on May 26th & […]
Mark your calendars!…the Canadian Tulip Festival 2018 in the Nation’s Capital will be held from May 11th to 21st, featuring over 1,000,000 tulips with entertainment and activities for all ages. 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 […]
N.U.T.S is celebrating their 1 year anniversary on May 6th and you’re invited! N.U.T.S (Neuron Upgrade Training Station) is a unique facility in Ottawa where you and your family get to run an obstacle course that includes physical & knowledge obstacles. The physical obstacles include monkey bars, hurdles, tent crawl, horizontal wall climb, tire jumps, toe […]
On Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th, the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library is hosting its very own (mini) BiblioCon, a celebration of all things comics and geek culture. BiblioCon will be held at the Ottawa Public Library’s main branch at 120 Metcalfe Street and will include superhero storytime, a comic trivia contest, […]
The 2018 edition of the Ottawa Children’s Festival will be held from May 11th-15th and will feature some of the best performing arts from around the world including theatre, dance, music, puppetry, acrobatics and much more. This annual festival takes place at Lebreton Flats Park with select showings at La Nouvelle Scène, the Canadian War Museum and […]
The newest North American Peppa Pig Live tour, “Peppa Pig’s Surprise,” will visit the NAC on Sunday April 29th at 4pm This production will feature Peppa, George, and all their friends in an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises that kids are sure to love! For more information or to purchase tickets, […]
