Tons of attractions for family fun filled days. Includes museums, animals & zoos, theme & amusement parks, historical sites, farms, water parks and much more!!
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 […]
The 23rd Annual Biology Butterfly Show will be held from Saturday October 1st to Sunday October 9th at Carleton University. The 23rd Annual Biology Butterfly Show will be held in the Nesbitt Biology Building from October 1st to 9th 2022 from 9am to 3pm. Members of the public may, however only attend in person on the […]
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 […]
Calypso Waterpark is Canada’s largest theme waterpark and is located located in the Ottawa area in Limoges. If you are visiting with young children, the best attractions are: The Zoo Lagoon is the perfect place for young children! The zoo themed lagoon will allow younger children to slide, spray, climb, splash and much more. Best part is […]
The Bank of Canada Museum has reopened for the first time in 2 years. Offering a free, fun, and interactive experience, the Museum provides an entertaining and educational perspective on the role played by the Bank of Canada, as well as the important part played by Canadians themselves in keeping our economy healthy. Visitors begin […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Kanata Funfair is back this Friday July 30th until August 8th at Walter Baker Park!