Labour Day Weekend Fun in Ottawa

Saturday August 30th Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend. Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st.  Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. […]

Bells Corners Summer Bash

Head down to the Canadian Tire on Robertson Road on August 16 from 10am to 6pm for Bells Corners Summer Bash, a free, family-friendly community celebration. The summer bash will feature: Live music Local vendors and food trucks Kids’ activities and entertainment Giveaways, games, and more!      Canadian Tire Parking Lot – 2135 Robertson Rd Saturday, August 16 | […]

InterZip

InterZip is will be open until October 12th 2025 for it’s 5 season! Be ready to FLY OVER THE OTTAWA RIVER! InterZip allows riders to zip above the Ottawa River at more than 40 km/h on 430 metres of thin steel cable! You can ride this interprovincial zip line October 12th 2025. Tickets are 29.99$ […]

Summer at Saunders Farm

Saunders Farm is the most a-MAZE-ing farm in the world with tons of summer fun! Saunders Farm is open for their summer season! Attractions include:  Jumbo Jumpers Mazes Splash Pad Farmer Bill’s Treehouse Pirate Ship Play structures Witch Mountain Slide Puppet Show Ziplines (Extra $) Wagon Rides   Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm […]

Escape Backpack Game at Mackenzie King Estate

More than an escape room, head over to Mackenzie King Estate for an escape estate and uncover the mysteries that lie within the cottages and ruins. Escape Backpack game at Mackenzie King Estate is more than just a game, this experience allows you to learn while having fun. This challenge combines reflection, exploration and concentration […]

FREE Outdoor Family Movies in Ottawa

Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2025 in the Ottawa area. Thursday July 10 at 8:30PM: Captain America at Algonquin College  (Algonquin Student Association) Friday July 11 at 8:30PM: Speed at Sparks Street  (Capital […]

Eco-Odyssée

Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée  just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]

Pirate Fest

Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to their Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 from 10am to 5pm! Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume […]

Strawberry picking in the Ottawa area

Strawberry picking season is here!!!! The season usually starts mid June until mid July however, it is best to call before going to make sure the conditions are right. Acorn Creek Garden Farm; 928 Acorn Creek Road, Carp. 613-836-2613 Avanmore Berry Farm; 16365 4 Road, Avomore. 613-346-2336 Duquette Strawberries; 2236 Champlain, Clarence Creek. 613-488-3284 Ferme […]

Calypso Waterpark

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 […]