Tons of attractions for family fun filled days. Includes museums, animals & zoos, theme & amusement parks, historical sites, farms, water parks and much more!!
Bug Adventure invites you to experience the world as bugs do! A new exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature from March 15th to October 14th 2024! In this exhibition, the word bugs refers to insects, arachnids, and myriapods (e.g. millipedes). They are arthropods—the most diverse and abundant animal group on the planet—and they’ve been […]
Sleeping Beauty will be playing at The Gladstone Theatre from December 27th 2023 to January 7th 2024! OttawaMusicals’ annual panto return from December 27th to January 4th 2024 with Sleeping Beauty! With a sprinkle of fairytale dust, madcap humor and lively music, this family musical promises to be a magical holiday experience! The show last […]
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Gatineau Park from September 30th to October 22nd 2023. Since it is a very popular event, the NCC will have free shuttles from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau that will take you to Pink Lake, King Mountain and Champlain Lookout. Camp Fortune […]
Fall is one of the best season’s to visit Parc Omega! Not only you will be able to get up close with various Canadian wildlife in the beautiful fall colours but it’s also the mating season for the Elks so you will have a chance to hear their rutting call. Parc Omega is not a […]
If you are planning to stay in Ottawa during the summer, here are some great day trip ideas all within an hour drive from the city. Omega Park is a must for families! The park is located in Montebello Quebec, a 45 minute drive from Ottawa. This 800 hectare park has over 400 animals living […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pop into the Museum for Family Fun Weekends this May 27 to 28, June 3 to 4 and June 10 to 11 for activities offering both financial know how and fun. Come explore the Bank of Canada Museum for some awesome activities for you and your kids. These activities include: Growing your savings Kids choose […]
Train Rides at Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario will take place every Sunday in May! Come and visit the former Canadian Northern Station in Smith Falls built in 1912 and enjoy a trainride in one of the authentic vintage cabooses! Each ride is about 10-15 minutes long and tickets include entry into the museum. Stay […]
For Autism Awareness Month, the Bank of Canada Museum will provide a sensory-friendly experience every Sunday mornings on April 2, 9, 16 and 23. The Museum will open at 9:00 for visitors looking to avoid crowds and hands-on sensory-friendly activities will be offered throughout the Museum until noon. Touch and explore some fascinating artifacts with the […]
With over 150 animals on display including giant pythons, huge alligators, cobras, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, marmosets, and birds of prey, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is a unique zoo that is definitely worth a visit! It also has Canada’s largest collection of unwanted and rescued reptiles. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo has one of the largest and most diverse animal education […]
Mellow Mornings at the Canada Science and Technology Museum are scheduled sessions created to provide a low-sensory environment for young visitors with various disabilities The next schedule sessions are Sunday January 29th, February 26th and April 23rd 2023 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. During Mellow Mornings: There are fewer visitors in the Museum. Visual and […]
Looking for a great family activity this winter. Omega Park is sure to be a hit for kids of all ages. This park located just north of Montebello (approximately 1 hour drive from Ottawa) offers a 17-km car trail through the park will allow you to get up close and personal with a variety of […]
Museums are always a great place to visit with children, however, it can become quite expensive to visit a museum . Here is a list of when to visit museums in Ottawa for FREE! Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m. Canada Aviation and Space Museum: daily from 4 to 5 […]
World-class magic show OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries returns to The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls until 1st October 1st, 2022!! OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries is the most successful illusion show in Canada. A fantastical event that is at once magic, dance, theatre, and a dash of wonder, the audience is invited into a mysterious clock tower equipped with […]
The new exhibition Van Gogh 360 is now open at Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa Van Gogh 360 is an immersive exhibit that includes a 360-degree panorama on larger than life screens, a complementing musical bed and a mix of different fields of art. The exhibit will be open Thursday and Saturdays from […]
Discover Éco-Noctura, the immersive outdoor experience at Éco-Odyssée Éco-Noctura is a new new multimedia show projected at Éco-Odyssée. Be transported to a universe of enchantment and wonder with The Cliffside Tales. At nightfall, the rocky face of the ridge wakes up to tell the story of Amik the Beaver. Discover iconic animals of the water […]