For Autism Awareness Month, the Bank of Canada Museum will provide a sensory-friendly experience every Sunday mornings on April 2, 9, 16 and 23. The Museum will open at 9:00 for visitors looking to avoid crowds and hands-on sensory-friendly activities will be offered throughout the Museum until noon. Touch and explore some fascinating artifacts with the […]
Easter at the Bunker 2023
Hop on over to the Diefenbunker to see what the Easter Bunny has left behind for you to find at their annual spring event on April 7th 2023. You’re invited to explore the bunker as you search for signs of spring and pick up some small treats along the way. Decorate a butterfly or an […]
Easter Bunny Arrival Party
Carlingwood Shopping Centre will be celebrating the arrival of the Easter Bunny on April 1st 2023 from 11am to 1pm. The Bunny Arrival Party will have tons of great activities! 11 am – Every Bunny Dance Workout: This 45-minute fitness activity wiill have you dancing with Brazily Fitness. 12 noon – 1pm Easter Egg Hunt: Go […]
The Great Egg Race
Don’t miss the Great Egg Race that will take place at Lansdowne Park on April 1st 2023 from 9am to 4pm. Design an egg car, build it, and compete in The Great Egg Race at the Horticulture Building in Lansdowne Park. There’ll be three races plus free family activities! All materials are provided. Three races […]
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2023
Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine is thrilled to present the annual Ottawa Parent & Child Expo for Ottawa families. On April 1st & 2nd 2023, 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 findCody […]
Ottawa Valley Farm Show
The Ottawa Valley Farm Show is Ontario’s longest running agricultural trade show. The Ottawa Valley Farm Show will take place at the EY Centre from Tuesday March 14th to Thursday March 16th 2023. Explore exhibitors, local food, and a carefully curated events schedule. For more information or to purchase tickets, Ottawa Valley Farm Show’s official […]
March Break Activities at the Ottawa Public Library
This March, be ready to have fun! The Library has in stock plenty of creative programs in branches designed for children ages 4 to 12: storytimes, games, cratfs, music, STEM, dance and arts! The theme for this year’s March Break is: Choose your own adventure! Activities include: Craftapalooza STEM adventure Going on a Lion Hunt […]
March Break at the Museum
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum March Break at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is baaa-ck! Stop by the barns to visit the animals, then warm up indoors as you learn about all things sheep and wool. Discover Canada’s textile history at the Spinning Wheels exhibit. Children can also craft their very own woolly friend […]
Little Ray’s Reptile Ottawa
With over 150 animals on display including giant pythons, huge alligators, cobras, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, marmosets, and birds of prey, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is a unique zoo that is definitely worth a visit! It also has Canada’s largest collection of unwanted and rescued reptiles. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo has one of the largest and most diverse animal education […]
10 Activities to Keep the Kids Entertained on a Rainy Day in Ottawa
Altitude Gym are awesome indoor climbing activities located in Gatineau (Hull) 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 that […]
March Break Events at Toy’s R Us
Toys’ r Us is offering FREE march break events all week. No event registration required. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Event material is available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Parental supervision is required at all times. Monday March 13th at 11am & 2pm: Mattel Scavenger Hunt. Kids can scour the store […]
March Break at Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Carlingwood Shopping Centre will be offering FREE activities during March Break! Saturday March 11th 2023: BLOCK PARTY from 11am to 2pm. Come meet your favourite superheroes on the main stage, build a LEGO creation, get an airbrush temporary tattoo. Enjoy treats from Kernels Popcorn and Loblaws Monday March 13th 2023: 11am to 12pm: Nature’s […]
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). […]
Sugar Bushes in the Ottawa Area 2023
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. Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush is located between Almonte and Pankenham. It is a 400 acre sugar bush and newly expanded maple farm store. From February 18th to April 16th 2023, […]
March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum!
Pop in with the kids for some fun crafts and FREE family activities during the Quebec and Ontario March Breaks (March 4th to 19th 2023). It’s all about currency, counterfeiting and telling the difference. The Museum is open Thursday to Monday, from 10:00 to 17:00. Learn to spot a counterfeit from an expert Bank of […]
Mellow Morning at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Mellow Mornings at the Canada Science and Technology Museum are scheduled sessions created to provide a low-sensory environment for young visitors with various disabilities The next schedule sessions are Sunday January 29th, February 26th and April 23rd 2023 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. During Mellow Mornings: There are fewer visitors in the Museum. Visual and […]
Greely Winter Carnival
The 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival will be taking place January 26th to 29th 2023. Don’t miss the 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday January 26th from 7pm to 9pm: Board Game Night Friday January 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Kids […]
Snow Angel Challenge 2023
The Snow Angel Challenge is back from February 1st to 28th 2023! In February 2023, families, schools, community, sports and social groups and the business community will be making snow angels and sharing videos and photos with donation links to support The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa! Make an angel, and upload photo or video of you […]