Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2023 edition from November 17th to January 6th 2024. Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling LED lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in […]
Country Christmas Days at Saunders Farm
A Country Christmas Days at Saunders Farm is a perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! A load of fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy meeting Santa Claus and parents will be able to snap a picture! Hop on to the wagon, enjoy the ride and Christmas decorations & lights around the […]
Winter Lights Across Canada
Don’t miss Winter Lights Across Canada that kicks off on December 7th, 2023 to January 7th 2024. Be amazed by the thousand of lights that will brighten Canada’s Capital from December 7th to January 7th 2024! From Ottawa to Gatineau, you will be able to follow an illuminated route and admire sites and monuments along […]
A Country Christmas Holiday Light Stroll at Saunders Farm
Head out to Saunders Farm for their Holiday Light Stroll – a stunning walking trail adorned with thousands of colourful lights and music on their beautiful 180-year-old family farm. NIGHTTIME ATTRACTIONS: Discover the walk-through Holiday Light Stroll Bonfires Christmas Activity Stations (ornament decorating, cookie decorating, write a letter to Santa) Photos with holiday displays Visit the Elf […]
Best places to see Santa Claus in Ottawa
During the holiday season, there are tons of places to see Santa Claus in the Ottawa area. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus Starting mid November, Santa will be in all the malls across Ottawa, check their website for Santa’s hours. Most shopping centres require reservations ahead of time! Bayshore Shopping Centre Billings Bridge […]
Vintage Village of Lights at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
The Vintage Village of Lights will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 24th to December 17th 2023 from 4pm to 9pm. A great place to get in the Christmas spirit is the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during their Vintage Village of Lights. You can walk through the illuminated and decorated village and […]
List of 2023 Santa Claus Parades in the Ottawa area
Here’s a list of Santa Claus parade happening in the Ottawa area! Saturday November 18th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade Saturday November 18th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Sunday November 19th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 25th at 11am: Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade Saturday November 25th at […]
Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt At the Diefenbunker
The Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum will be hosting a Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt from Wednesday October 25th to Friday October 27th 2023 from 9am to 12:30pm. Join us for a day of family-friendly fun to get into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore a 100,000-square-foot underground museum with […]
Halloween 2023 Events in Ottawa
Halloween is just around the corner! Here are some amazing family friendly events in the Ottawa area Halloween Market will be held at the Shenkman Center on October 29th from 10 am to 3pm. This event is FREE and family oriented. Halloween at Tanger Outlets on Monday October 30th from 1pm to 5pm. An afternoon […]
The Snow Ball
You are cordially invited to The Snow Ball! All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish, a Canadian charity that grants magical wishes to children in need across the country! Enter a world of magic and wonder at The Snow Ball this November! Watch your children’s faces light up as they meet their favourite characters at a beautiful venue and […]
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2023
Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine is thrilled to present the annual Ottawa Parent & Child Expo for Ottawa families. On October 14 & 15th 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 Meet […]
12 Must Do Activities in the Fall in Ottawa
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Gatineau Park from September 30th to October 22nd 2023. Since it is a very popular event, the NCC will have free shuttles from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau that will take you to Pink Lake, King Mountain and Champlain Lookout. Camp Fortune […]
Pumpkin Days at Saunders Farm
Pumpkin Days 2023 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 23rd to October 31st 2023. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance. This years outdoor activities will include: The Haunted Hayride which is mildly scary, but if the kids (or parents) are nervous you can take the pumpkin patch hayride. Pumpkin Patch Wagon Ride where you can […]
Pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area
The month of October is the perfect time to create jack-o-lanterns with your kids. Find out the best places to go pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area. Abby Hill Farms 1490 Bankfield Road, Kars, ON. 613-692-6277 Cannamore Orchard County Rd 32, Cannamore, ON K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Home of the Acres of Terror Miller’s Farm and Market 6158 Rideau Valley Dr […]
29th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm
The 29th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm will be held from September 17th to October 29th 2023. Children of all ages will love seeing the farm transformed into a giant Halloween playground! Activities for the 29th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm include: Face-painting artists Hay structures Tree house and slides John Deere tricycle […]
Visiting Parc Omega in the Fall
Fall is one of the best season’s to visit Parc Omega! Not only you will be able to get up close with various Canadian wildlife in the beautiful fall colours but it’s also the mating season for the Elks so you will have a chance to hear their rutting call. Parc Omega is not a […]
Latin Sparks Festival
The Latin Sparks Festival is bringing the SUMMER HEAT to downtown Ottawa this year for it’s 10 year anniversary! Join thousands at LeBreton Flats on Saturday, September 9, 2023 and immerse yourself in the sizzle and spice of Latin culture. Expect to move, sweat, and have one epic experience!! Live On-Stage Music – Salsa & […]
Cineplex Saturday Family Movies
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the month of September? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE September 2nd 2023: TROLLS – VIEW TRAILER September 9th 2023: The Mitchells vs The Machines – VIEW TRAILER September 16th 2023: Chicken Run – VIEW […]