Mark your calendars, registration for spring and summer recreation classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening soon! For swim programs, registration will start Tuesday February 13th 2024 at 9 pm online For non-aquatic programs, registration will start Thursday February 15th at 9 pm online Make sure you have you wish list ready!! To register, City of […]
Royal Tea Party
You are cordially invited to a royal tea party on March 3rd 2024 from 1:30pm to 3pm Watch your children’s faces light up as they meet their favourite characters while decorating cupcakes, playing games, and enjoying tea and treats, with pictures captured by a professional photographer to keep as memories of your magical afternoon! Activities […]
FREE Winterlude Activities at the Bank of Canada Museum
The Bank of Canada Museum will be hosting FREE activities for Winterlude February 10–11th 2024 It’s Black History Month, learn about the story of Viola Desmond, and design your own banknote after discovering the ins and out of Canada’s polymer money. Come to the Bank of Canada Museum to discover all there is to know about Canada’s […]
Disney on Ice Presents Into The Magic
It’s time for Disney magic! An epic journey awaits you at Canadian Tire Centre when Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic skates into Ottawa. Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow covered mountains and the marigold bridge in Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic. This action-packed extravaganza, featuring Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Coco and Beauty and […]
Family Day Celebration
Ryan Farm Park in Nepean is celebrating Family Day with a day filled with fun and games! Head down to Ryan Farm Park on February 19th 2024 from 1pm to 4pm. Activities include: Live music, singing and dancing around the fire! Tug of war Potato sac races Bring your toboggans Build a snowman or a […]
Roller Skating Valentin’s Dance
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is hosting a Roller Skating Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser on February 12th from 6pm to 8pm. Make the most of your Monday evening by joining the Ottawa Children’s Festival at 4 Wheelies Skating Centre! Family-friendly music by our favourite DJ, Domino’s pizza, arcade games and more! Come get your boogie on, all […]
Diefenbunker Winter Carnival
Head over to the Diefenbunker on February 17th 2024 for their Winterlude celebrations! Time and Date: February 17th 2024 from 11am to 2pm During its time as a military base, the Diefenbunker held an annual Winter Carnival. Participate in these historic activities, with a modern twist — snow sculpting, snow painting, a tug of war […]
10 Activities to Keep the Kids Entertained on a Cold Day in Ottawa
Altitude Gym are awesome indoor climbing activities located in Gatineau (Hull), Orleans or Kanata. It has many themed climbing challenges that children and adults will love. Altitude Gym Kanata also has one of the biggest Ninja Warrior Challenge in Canada. Altitude Gym Gatineau is home to Clip ‘N Climb which has many themed climbing challenges […]
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2024
Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine is thrilled to present the annual Ottawa Parent & Child Expo for Ottawa families. On April 6th & 7th 2024, head to the Nepean Sportsplex for a weekend of family fun and information. Parents will find a variety of their favorites Ottawa exhibitors offering important parenting information, and kids will Meet […]
Sens Skills
The Ottawa Senators Sens Skills is returning on Sunday January 28th at 1pm at the Canadian Tire Centre. Sens Skills will see the Senators roster split in 2 squads and compete in various skill events including: puck control relay fastest skater hardest shot accuracy shooting skills challenge 3 on 3 competition All ticket are 20$ […]
Snowshoe Under the Stars in Gatineau Park
What a better way to spend a Friday night than hiking in the moonlight with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter? Come hike in the moonlight every Friday night and discover how animals survive winter. You will discover one of these trails: Trails 60 & 61 from Chelsea Visitor Centre Trail 63 […]
Top 3 Kid Friendly Ski Hills in the Ottawa area
With all the fresh snow that has just fallen, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some downhill skiing! CAMP FORTUNE Camp Fortune is located Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, Quebec in the Gatineau Park which is only about 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. It offers day & night skiing until 10pm everyday except for Sundays (closes at 4pm). […]
Greely Winter Carnival
The 2024 edition of the Greely Winter Carnival will be taking place January 25th to 28th 2024. Don’t miss the 2024 edition of the Greely Winter Carnival with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday January 25th from 6:30pm to 10pm: Let’s Go Square Dancing ($$) Friday January 26th from 7:00pm to […]
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes in Gatineau Park
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 9 years and older. It is FREE and snowshoes are provided! The hike will depart at the Gatineau Visitor Centre. […]
Domaine de L’Ange Gardien
Le Domaine de l’Ange Gardien is a tubing hill only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa! It’s the place for a perfect winter fun family day! Domaine de L’Ange Gardien has 8 different runs with different inclines and difficulty and 1 tow lift to bring you up the hill. Runs are lit on Saturdays until 9PM. […]
Snowshoeing Under the Stars at Pinhey’s Point
Come discover Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on a guided evening snowshoeing around the museum grounds! This 2 hour snowshoe hike will last an hour and will allow you to learn more about the Pinhey family and winters in March Township as well as the natural and the built history of this 88 acre park located […]
Winterlude Roller Disco at Lansdowne Park
Ottawa Recreation & Winterlude are teaming up to bring you some Roller Disco fun during Winterlude 2024! Time & Date: February 3rd 2024 at 2pm, 5pm or 8pm (each session must be booked individually) Cost: Starting at 11.98$ Location: Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa To book tickets or for more information, […]
Fete Frissons
Shenkman Arts Centre’s Annual event, Fetes Frissons will be taking place February 10th 2024 starting at 10am. This is a FREE event open to all! It includes performances, artmaking, workshops, storytelling, dancing and fun in the snow! Schedule coming soon!