Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages is an amazing exhibition that allows you to explore the power of ice and cold in shaping the world we live in today. The exhibition will be on at the Canadian Museum of Nature starting May 20th until January 8th 2023. This exhibition features more than 120 specimens, […]
Category: ATTRACTIONS
Tons of attractions for family fun filled days. Includes museums, animals & zoos, theme & amusement parks, historical sites, farms, water parks and much more!!
Songs My Mother Taught Me
Songs My Mother Taught Me is a musical tribute for Mother’s Day that will take place in the Southam Hall of the National Arts Centre on May 7th 2022 at 1:30pm. This Mothers’ Day, join the NAC Orchestra and guest conductor Naomi Woo for 50 magical minutes of music that celebrate and honour mothers of every generation. […]
Bugs Alive exhibition opens at Museum of Nature
Amazing leafcutter ants and other live creatures featured in Bugs Alive exhibition at Canadian Museum of Nature The Canadian Museum of Nature has some new residents, and some of them just can’t sit still. Leafcutter ants—industrious, remarkable insects that work around the clock —are the star attraction in Bugs Alive, a permanent exhibition of live insects and arachnids that opened on […]
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
The story of Babar is a bilingual in person event part of the Kinderconcert Series at the NAC that will be held on March 6th at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm. Featuring the music of Francis Poulenc, one of France’s greatest composers, this show presents the remarkable story of King Babar. Majestic, entertaining, and moving, this […]
River Oak Skating Trails
Come enjoy the great outdoors with the family and experience the best winter has to offer by skating on an enchanting 2.6km long trail through orchards, meadows and forests! Skate or walk on the 2.6km trail through the orchards, bring your hockey stick and work on your handling, come inside and have a hot chocolate […]
Vintage Village of Lights at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
The Vintage Village of Lights will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from December 3rd to December 19th 2021 from 3pm to 9:30pm. A great place to get in the Christmas spirit is the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during their Vintage Village of Lights. You can walk through the illuminated and decorated village and […]
Mini-Festival of the Arts presented by Ottawa Children’s Festival
The Ottawa Children’s Festival will present a Mini Festival of the Arts from November 19th to the 21st 2021. The mini festival will have 4 featured shows: Jam Side Up: Humour and imagination is what the Kif-Kif Sisters of Jam Side Up bring to stage! These identical twins make bunnies fly and fight the giant […]
The Ottawa Chamberfest presents Sensory Friendly Concerts
Ottawa Chamberfest presents Musical Imaginations on September 11th at 10:30 at the Shenkman Arts Centre as part of their Sensory Friendly Concerts. This performance is in-person only and features cellist Beth Silver and pianist Jenna Richards as they explore the moods, images, and feelings music stirs in our imaginations. At Chamberfest’s Sensory Friendly Concerts, artists create welcoming concerts […]
Owls Rendez-Vous at the Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature in partnership with Little Rays Reptile presents Owls Rendez-Vous, an outdoor exhibition that will allow guests to come face to face with live owls. The cost of the exhibition is included with museum admission. For more information on the exhibition, the Canadian Museum of Nature’s official website.
A Midsummer Night’s Scream
A Midsummer night’s scream is on Friday the 13th (and Saturday 14th) of August To kick off their 30th Haunting Season, Saunders Farm is introducing Midsummer Night’s Scream on Friday the 13th (and Saturday the 14th). Come and enjoy The Coven, Shambles, the NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Sawmill, Street Theatre, Jumbo Jumpers and much more! Tickets can be […]
Kanata Funfair
The Kanata Funfair is back this Friday July 30th until August 8th at Walter Baker Park!
Bank of Canada Museum is Looking for Questions about Money for their next Upcoming Exhibition
Calling all inquisitive kids! The Bank of Canada Museum is looking for input on our next exhibition—Kids Questions About Money. The Bank of Canada Museum is developing its next exhibition, and they need your help! Called Kids Questions About Money, it will be created with input from the public, including you and your kids! They […]
Omega Park
In the heart of the beautiful Outaouais region, this unique animal park will delight the whole family! Omega Park is located in Montebello Quebec, a 45 minute drive from Ottawa. This 800 hectare park has over 400 animals living in nature in the most authentic way possible. It can be discovered both by car and […]
Winterlude 2020
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2020 festival from January 31st to February 17th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, super slides, a kiddie zone, an obstacle […]
Visit the RCMP Stables for FREE
Don’t miss the 2020 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 8th from 10am to 3pm! Come visit the RCMP Musical Ride Centre on Sandridge Road in Ottawa where you can see & even meet the riders and horses of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride!! Guided tours are available all year-round. Come visit the stables, […]
12 Must do Activities in the Fall in Ottawa
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Gatineau Park from October 5th to 27th 2019. 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 will […]
Changing of the Guard Ceremony on Parliament Hill
The Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a must-see performance that will entertain kids of all ages during the summer! It’s Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces bring stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. The change of the guard will be held daily […]
Disney in Concert Around the World
Experience the magic of Disney like never before: live with full symphonic orchestra and video projection! Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents the original classics from the movies we love, including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin, Mulan, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King. Shows will take places at […]