The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill has been replaced this year with Canada on March. It run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between June 28th and August 25th 2023 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Spend an evening at the Sound […]
These hot summer days call for some delicious ice cream and Ottawa has no shortage of delicious ice cream shops! Here are 10 ice cream shops you’ll want to try before this summer’s over! 1/ The Merry Dairy Located at 102 Fairmont Avenue in Ottawa. They have a rotating menu of flavours available that include […]
S1M STRIKER ACADEMY is excited to announce that they will be having their 1st ever camp in Canada from July 24th to 28th 2023 at the Julian De Guzman park in Ottawa! Players will be able to take part in a 5 day training program focused on Striker/Forward and Attacking play. Sessions will be taught […]
Chateau Montebello is a family friendly resort located in Montebello, about 1 hour away from Ottawa. It’s an awesome summer family getaway and with all the great activities, you’ll have the feeling you’re staying in a resort down South! If you are looking for a perfect family getaway not too far from home, Chateau Montebello […]
As of July 1st, kids aged 12 and under can now ride for FREE on OC transpo buses and trains July 2nd marks the change to summer service on OC Transpo. As of July 1st, kids 12 & under will also be also to ride for FREE on OC Transpo buses, trains and on Para […]
Join Fairytale Princess Parties for their Summer Encanto Fiesta at Andrew Hayden Park on July 22nd 2023! July 22, 2023 from 10:30 am – 12 pm at Andrew Hayden Park Activities include: – Encanto themed crafts – Songs and games – Fiesta snacks – Glitter tattoos – Photo Ops and meet-and-greet with Mirabel and Isabela Tickets are […]
The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill is a great event for families with children of all ages in the summer! Northern Lights is the Sound and Light Show presented this summer Thursday through Monday evenings from July 7th to September 4th 2023 on Parliament Hill. This year the show will be closed Tuesdays […]
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 Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm For more information or to […]
Music in the Park will take place every Friday from 6:30 to 8pm in Dundonald Park, adjacent to Art House. Bring your favourite fold-up chair or picnic blanket and join your neighbours for a FREE SHOW Fridays 6:30-8pm featuring a roster of rotating local talent. 2023 SCHEDULE May 19 – The Elaine Kay BandMay 26 […]
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 2023 in the Ottawa area. Friday July 7th at 8:30PM: The Princess Bride at Beechwood Cemetery (Capital Pop Up Cinema) Friday July 14th at 8:30PM: Singing […]
Here is a list of great activities happening in and around Ottawa on Canada Day 2023! There will be something for everyone to enjoy on for Canada Day in Ottawa! This year the celebrations will mostly take place at LeBreton Flats Park from 9am to 10:30pm. O Canada Orleans at Petrie Island in Orleans. Canada […]
The Ottawa area has many hiking trails for family to enjoy fresh air and get connected with nature! 1/ Pink Lake Pink Lake is probably one of the Gatineau Park’s most popular hike and takes about one hour to complete. Although, the trail is a bit long and has many stairs (not stroller friendly!), the […]
Under the Canopy is a new exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature that features live rainforest animals! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an exhibition produced by Little Ray’s Nature Centres. It features live lizards, snakes, a sloth and more. It will be on view until January 7, 2024. The animals in Under the […]
InterZip Rogers is re-opening on June 9th for the 2023 season! Be ready to FLY OVER THE OTTAWA RIVER! InterZip allows riders to zip above the Ottawa River at more than 40 km/h on 430 metres of thin steel cable! You can ride this interprovincial zip line from June 9th until October 8th 2023. Tickets […]
Going out to one of the fairs in the Ottawa area this summer can be a fun day for the whole family with kids shows, petting zoos, amusement rides, truck shows, contest and concerts! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of the upcoming 2023 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: July 6th to 9th 2023: […]
The Bank of Canada Museum has just opened a NEW exhibition: MONEY in 10 QUESTIONS: KIDS EDITION Money. What do kids want to know about it? What do they need to know? We invited kids to tell us what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 […]
Come explore Ottawa’s architecture, culture & history for FREE during the 2023 edition of Doors Open Ottawa which will be held June 3rd and 4th. To access this year’s full building list, including in-person participation times, descriptions, photos, and virtual tours, please visit the Doors Open Ottawa 2023 building list Here are some great family friendly […]
From now through to August 31st 2023, teens between the ages of 14 to 19 can get a FREE gym pass at Planet Fitness Teens can work out or access fitness classes for FREE from Monday May 15th through Thursday August 31st. When registering, teens must sign up for a specific location and are not […]