Learn to Camp is on every Thursday at the Canadian Museum of Nature from 5pm to 8pm Head to the Canadian Museum of Nature and join Parks Canada staff inside the museum to explore the basics of camping through fun, hands-on activities and expert tips. Play a camping-planning game, find out which items do not […]
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The Big Bounce Canada
The Big Bounce Canada is the world’s largest touring inflatable event and will be at the RA Centre from August 1-3 2025 Tickets to the Big Bounce Canada includes 5 amazing attractions: The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle: A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. The […]
Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy
Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy is a beautiful international fireworks & music competition that will delight the whole family. The 2025 edition of Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy will have 6 firework displays from 4 countries and the Grande Finale. The Sound of Light will be held from July 30th to August 16th 2025 behind […]
Welcome Wednesdays at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Welcome Wednesdays lets you enjoy FREE admission and parking on select Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm Welcome Wednesdays allows visitors of all ages to explore the animal barns, exhibitions and Demonstration Kitchen for FREE! Each evening features hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations, with something new to discover every time. Welcome Wednesdays are: July 23, 2025 […]
ONIRO at Parc Omega
Come immerse yourself in the heart of the forest with ONIRO, the new night walk at Parc Omega in Montebello, QC Follow the journey of the lost wolf cub ONIRO through magical world. This unique immersive and sensory walking experience combines projections, sound and lights effects in the heart of a magnificent natural setting. ONIRO […]
Carlingwood Carnival
Head down to Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Saturday July 26th & Sunday July 27th from 11am to 3pm for two days of FREE family fun!
Brazily Fitness Summer Festival
Don’t miss the second annual Brazily Fitness Summer Festival on Saturday July 26th 2025 from 12p to 6pm. This FREE event has something for everyone and is all about building community connection through fitness, dance and wellness. There will be incredible activities, music and food as well as amazing vendors. Their amazing sponsors will also […]
Summer at Saunders Farm
Saunders Farm is the most a-MAZE-ing farm in the world with tons of summer fun! Saunders Farm is open for their summer season! Attractions include: Jumbo Jumpers Mazes Splash Pad Farmer Bill’s Treehouse Pirate Ship Play structures Witch Mountain Slide Puppet Show Ziplines (Extra $) Wagon Rides Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm […]
Summer activities for kids in the Ottawa area
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill will run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between July 1st and August 20th 2025 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Explore the main Parliament Building through and 360 multimedia show. Tickets are FREE of […]
Escape Backpack Game at Mackenzie King Estate
More than an escape room, head over to Mackenzie King Estate for an escape estate and uncover the mysteries that lie within the cottages and ruins. Escape Backpack game at Mackenzie King Estate is more than just a game, this experience allows you to learn while having fun. This challenge combines reflection, exploration and concentration […]
FREE Outdoor Family Movies in Ottawa
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2025 in the Ottawa area. Thursday July 10 at 8:30PM: Captain America at Algonquin College (Algonquin Student Association) Friday July 11 at 8:30PM: Speed at Sparks Street (Capital […]
Ottawa Busker Festival 2025
This years Busker Fest is set out to be an incredible edition with an amazing lineup of performers as well as face painting, balloon artists, music and more!! The 2025 edition of the Ottawa International Buskerfest will be taking place on Sparks Street from August 8th to 10th! 3 DAYS / 5 STAGES / 20+ PERFORMERS!! World […]
Father’s Day Market and York Street Car Show
The Father’s Day Market and York Street Car Show is the perfect way to celebrate Dad.
Eco-Odyssée
Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]
Pirate Fest
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to their Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 from 10am to 5pm! Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume […]
Canadian Sunset Ceremonies
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 26th to 29th 2025. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Watch formations and […]
Strawberry picking in the Ottawa area
Strawberry picking season is here!!!! The season usually starts mid June until mid July however, it is best to call before going to make sure the conditions are right. Acorn Creek Garden Farm; 928 Acorn Creek Road, Carp. 613-836-2613 Avanmore Berry Farm; 16365 4 Road, Avomore. 613-346-2336 Duquette Strawberries; 2236 Champlain, Clarence Creek. 613-488-3284 Ferme […]
Calypso Waterpark
Calypso Waterpark is Canada’s largest theme waterpark and is located located in the Ottawa area in Limoges. If you are visiting with young children, the best attractions are: The Zoo Lagoon is the perfect place for young children! The zoo themed lagoon will allow younger children to slide, spray, climb, splash and much more. Best part is […]