The Metcalfe Fair will be on this weekend from September 27th to 30th. The Ottawa Geek Market will be on this weekend from September 28th to 30th at the Nepean Sportsplex, it’s the 10th edition of Ottawa’s premier celebration of all things geeky. Kids 12 and under get in for free with a paying adult (max 5 kids […]
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Kimber Verve Scooter Review
If your child is ready for a scooter but not quite ready for a 2 wheel scooter, the new Kimber Verve Scooter by PlaSmart is a great choice! The Kimber Verve Scooter is safe and steady for younger children but yet fun and fast enough for older children! The wheels are made of polyurethane (PU) […]
N.U.T.S has moved to Nepean!
N.U.T.S has officially moved to Nepean and will continue to offer great physical & knowledge obstacles every Saturday from 10am to 6pm. N.U.T.S is transitioning to become better & stronger and is now located in a more central location at Collabspace, 70 Bongard Avenue in Nepean. The staff at N.U.T.S will continue to offer the same […]
Fall Consignment Sale Events in Ottawa
Each Fall, consignment sale events take place in the Ottawa area. This is a great way for families to buy gently used clothes, shoes, winter clothes, baby gear, toys and much more at a great price. These consignment sales are also a great opportunity for families to off-load their own outgrown items for some extra […]
The Hockey Sweater: A Musical
The Hockey Sweater: A Musical will be playing at the National Arts Centre from December 5th to 22nd. The Hockey Sweater is a musical adapted from the well known Canadian children’s novel by Roch Carrier. The beloved Canadian novel is about of a boy from Sainte-Justine, Quebec in 1946 who receives a Toronto Maple Leafs […]
Summer Fun in Ottawa During the Week of July 29th to August 2nd
MONDAY JULY 29th Free Yoga in the Park on Monday July 29th at 7pm at Vista Park in Orleans. TUESDAY JULY 30th Summer Family Mornings will take place at the NAC on Tuesday July 23rd from 10am to noon. There will be FREE activities, games, musical guests and more, for children of all ages. WEDNESDAY JULY […]
7 Family Friendly Activities That Make Laval a Perfect Summer Getaway!
If you are looking for a perfect family summer getaway only 2 hours away from Ottawa, Laval is the place to go! There are so many activities for children of all ages. Located north of Montreal, Laval is a hidden gem that has tons of awesome and unique indoor and outdoor activities to make your […]
Pay Your Age Day at Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear will be having their very first Pay Your Age Day on July 12th 2018. It’s easy – how old you are is how much your furry friend costs. You don’t need to present formal identification to participate, you just need to tell a store associate how old your child is. Minimum cost is 1$ even […]
World Cup Soccer Watch Party at TD Place
You’re invited to watch the World Soccer final with tons of other fans at TD Place on Sunday July 15th at 11am. Come to TD Place to watch the FIFA World Soccer final on the big screen! The stadium is a former World Soccer venue with an immersive audio and video system so it’s guaranteed to […]
Free Summer Activities in the Ottawa Area
Come out to the Parliament Hill to see the Change of the Guard every day from June 24th to 28th and from July 2nd to August 23rd, 2018. Every summer morning Parliament Hill is alive with music and colourful drills. The Changing of the Guard began as a morning routine on the Hill in 1959, and has turned […]
The Art of the Brick at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
We’ve all built with them and stepped on them. But who among us would imagine that an exhibition made entirely of LEGO® bricks would be named by CNN as one of the Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions”? Happening now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, THE ART OF THE BRICK features critically acclaimed artist Nathan […]
Free Apple Camp Workshops
Do you have a tech savy child? Then these Free Apple Camp Workshops are perfect for them. These workshops are offered in Apple Retail stores in the Ottawa area, therefore either Rideau Mall downtown or Bayshore Shopping Center in the West End. They are intended for children between the ages of 8 and 12 and […]
FUNTANA, Calypso’s newest attraction
FUNTANA, Calypso’s newest attraction was revealed this morning. This newest attraction is a unique water feature experience specifically designed to entertain young children 3 years of age and under. FUNTANA features over 390 water jets spouting more than 450,000 litres of water per hour. At the center is a castle measuring over 1,400 square feet offering endless […]
Mosaïculture 2018 in Gatineau
With the huge success of MosaïCanada 150, the horticulture exhibit will be back this summer from June 22nd to October 15th 2018 at Jacques Cartier Park. Mosaïculture 2018 is a spectacular horticultural event that combines: sculpture for the structure paint for the palette of colors horticulture This years exhibit will have 45 majestic floral masterpieces that […]
Sharon & Bram (and friends) at the NAC
NAC Presents is beyond honoured to welcome Canadian treasures Sharon and Bram to the National Arts Centre on September 23rd for a concert celebrating their 40th anniversary. They will be joined on stage by a full band for this very special show. Since 1978, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison have been pre-eminent in all aspects […]
Saunders Farm Opening Weekend
Saunders Farm want to get the word out about the launch of their aMAZEing 2018 Spring and Summer Season they’re offering free admission to opening weekend (June 2nd and 3rd) to anyone who follows them on Instagram…so long as they get to 5,000 followers before then! Saunders Farm is a 100-acre farm attraction located in […]
Awesome Family Friendly Activities for the month of June 2018
The Blackburn Hamlet Funfair will be held June 1st to June 3rd with an outdoor movie night, a parade, a fun run, a softball tournament, fireworks and much more! The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Russell on June 1st from 5:30pm to 8pm. The troop of 32 scarlet coated “Mounties” on majestic black horses present a […]
Spring Fling
The annual Spring Fling Fundraiser in support of the Glebe Co-operative Nursery School will be held on Sunday June 3rd 2018 from 10am to 1pm outside of the Glebe Community Centre. Bring your kids to enjoy crafts & games, face painting, and live kids entertainment. There will also be a BBQ to enjoy. Price is […]