Kontinuum is an Ottawa 150 Signature Event that consists of a multimedia underground experience thanks to the magic of light, video and sound created by Moment Factory and projected in one of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations. The journey begins in the Place de Ville Theatre at 300 Sparks Street and leads down to […]
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La Machine in Ottawa
La Machine is an Ottawa 2017 event that will bring giant mythical mechanical creatures downtown Ottawa and in the Byward Market from July 27th to 30th! The event La Machine will bring a giant mechanical spider named Kumo and a dragon-horse named Long Ma will be storming streets downtown Ottawa all weekend. Right now they are […]
Garden Party at Dow’s Lake
July 22nd will be Canada’s biggest garden party and it’s happening at Dow’s Lake with FREE events for the whole family! Dow’s Lake Garden Party will be on Saturday July 22nd from 10 am to 10:30pm. Activities will include: escorted tours of the Commissioners park hosted by Tina Liu the NCC’s Landscape Architect at […]
Amazing Giant Balloon parade in Montreal
Montreal will be hosting a giant balloon festival July 21st & 22nd at 9pm on St Denis Street. A breathtaking event for the whole family! Plasticiens Volants is a group of street performers from France that put on a breathtaking shows with giant illuminated flying inflatable creatures such as the Serpent, Zeppelin, Triton filling up […]
The Canadian History Hall
The Canadian History Hall at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau is now open and definitely worth a visit!! The Canadian History Hall lets you explore over 15,000 years of Canadian history and its people from the earliest know human habitation to today. The Hall is divided into 3 galleries that each focus on […]
Ice Cream Festival
July 16th is National Ice Cream Day and to celebrate this delicious day, the Canada Agriculture and Food museum is hosting an Ice Cream Festival! The Ice Cream Festival will take place on Sunday July 16th from 9:30 to 4pm and there will be many activities for the whole family to enjoy! Ice Cream Making […]
Nameable Gifts
Are looking for unique gifts and only the most precious will do? Nameable Gifts has colorful and fun gifts that will make everyone smile! When giving a gift, there’s nothing like one that says, “You are one of a kind!”. Whether for birthdays, baby showers, any of life’s special occasions – or just for […]
FREE Outdoor Family Movies Ottawa 2017
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled as list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2017 in the Ottawa area. Saturday June 24th at 7PM: Secret Life of Pets at Kilbirnie Park in Barrhaven (Sequoia Church) Thursday June 29th at 9PM: Chantez (Sing) at Parc […]
MosaiCanada150
MosaiCanada150 is an impressive horticultural event featuring sculptures, paintings and a one-kilometer stroll through 40 fantastic horticulture arrangements MosaiCanada150 is a spectacular horticultural event that combines: sculpture for the structure paint for the palette of colors horticulture The theme of MosaiCanada150 will reflect the 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada throughout 40 different […]
Child Development Laboratories at the University of Ottawa
The Child Development Laboratories at the University of Ottawa are looking for children from 3 months to 8 years old to participate in studies. The studies are designed to be game-like and fun for children looking at things like language, cognitive, and moral development. Free parking is provided while you are the University and your child […]
Ottawa Horse Day 2017
Come get close up with horses at Ottawa Horse Day, an annual family event held at Wesley Clover Parks on June 3rd 2017! Activities include: show jumping horse drawn wagon rides pony rides a Kid’s zone Prince Philip Pony Club Games Parelli natural horsemanship Event is FREE! A 5$ parking donation is suggested.
N.U.T.S
N.U.T.S (Neuron Upgrade Training Station) is an awesome new facility in Ottawa that allows anyone age 9 & up to be active and learn something at the same time. It is Canada’s first Knowledge Based Obstacle Race! At N.U.T.S, you will challenge your brain and body in their Knowledge-based Obstacle Race™ which is a fun combination […]
Beauty and the Beast at Centrepointe Theatres
Les Petits Ballet presents Beauty and the Beast at Centrepointe Theatres on May 13th at 1pm and 7pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your family to theatre and dance while providing valued entertainment. Dance is storytelling through movement and music. Colorful scenery, moving sets and lively music are sure to capture the attention […]
Ottawa Geek Market Spring Edition 2017
The Ottawa Geek Market is Ottawa’s premiere festival of all things geeky and will be taking place Friday March 31st to Sunday April 2nd at the Nepean Sportsplex. The Ottawa Geek Market is Ottawa’s premiere festival of all things geeky. As a festival, the Geek Market provides an opportunity for patrons to celebrate their favourite […]
The Princess & Superhero Dance Party
Looking for a fun-filled, affordable event to take the kids to this March Break? Check out The Princess & Superhero Dance Party! The Princess & Superhero Dance Party will be a fun-filled evening for children of all ages! There will be music & entertainment provided by one of Ottawa’s TOP entertainment groups, lots of hobnobbing […]
Awesome March Break Activities in the Ottawa Area
With March Break 2017 right around the corner, here are some awesome activities to keep your kids busy! Take your kids to the movies for only 3$ with the March Movie Break offered by Landmark Cinemas. Indigo – Chapters are offering FREE March Break events Monday to Friday at 11am. Monday: Qixels Craft Day Tuesday: […]
March Movie Break at Landmark Cinemas
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during March break? Landmark Cinemas is offering select family flicks at just 3$ MONSTERS VS ALIENS A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. […]
Little Kickers – Preschool Soccer
Little Kickers – Preschool for Kids strives to provide a positive introduction to sport for pre-schoolers in a friendly, fun-filled, non-competitive environment. Little Kickers pre-school soccer program offers classes for children 18 months – 7 years: Little Kicks for children 18 months to 2.5 years old Junior Kickers for children 2.5 to 3.5 years old Mighty Kickers for […]