Family Day Activities in Ottawa

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Family Day is a great holiday to spend time with the ones we cherish the most! Here is a list of  Family Day activities in Ottawa on Monday, February 15th 2016.

 

FREE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • You are all invited by mayor Jim Watson to the Annual Family Day Skating Party from 11am to 2pm at Marion Dewar Plaza. Come skate with your favorite mascots and enjoy free hot chocolate.
  • The Crossing Bridge Resident Association in Stittsville will be hosting their Winter Carnival from 10am to 1pm at the Lorne Cassidy School rink with face painting, BBQ, skating, mini sleigh rides.
  • Spend the afternoon (noon to 5pm) at Rideau Hall with skating and guided tours of the residence.
  • Celebrate Ringuette in Canada at Marion Dewar Plaza from 10am to 5pm. Take part in a shooting skills clinic and have your photo taken with our mascot and Samantha Belle.
  • The Science and Technology Museum will be hosting TechnoSnow at Marion Dewar Plaza from 10am to 4:30pm. Come create images on a giant light box and check out the stars in our inflatable planetarium.
  • Go Animal Tracking on Snowshoes in the Gatineau Park. There will be a free two-hour guided hike to find out how animals survive in the winter starting at 1:30pm. Since this is a free activity, it is highly recommended to reserve your spot in advance.
  • If you haven’t already gone, it is the last day to come out and enjoy Winterlude 2016
Winterlude
Winterlude 2016

ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM

  • The Bytown Museum will be hosting the Snowflake Palooza from 11am to 4pm. Admission is 2$.
  • Spend Family Day on the Farm and explore the sights and sounds of farm life through exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations and delicious foods. Create a “garbage soup” or join in a family yoga class! Activities are on from 9:30am to 4pm at the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum.
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Thomas the Train

OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Family Day Family Fun Day from 11am to 3pm in Chesterville with giant inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting & crafts. Admission is 5$ for adults and 10$ for children over 2 years old.
  • Monkey Around is celebrating their 4th birthday and having a big party on Family Day from 10am to 4pm with a balloon artist, a coloring contest, face painting and a photo booth. Admission is $6+tax for 1-2 years old;
    $12+tax for 3-15 years old and free for adults.
  • Would your child like to try gymnastics? Bring them to Tumblers Gymnastics OPEN HOUSE from 10am to 1pm in Orleans. Drop by to try out some circuits and maybe even meet Chalk the mascot. All ages are welcome.

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