The 2023 edition of the Tulip Festival will take place at Commissioners park from May 12th to 22nd 2023. FUN FACTS The Canadian Tulip Festival attracts some 600,000 visitors making it the largest tulip festival in the world. The Canadian Tulip Festival is also a celebration of the return of spring. It features over a […]
Category: SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
Top 3 Kid Friendly Ski Hills in the Ottawa area
With all the fresh snow that has just fallen, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some downhill skiing! CAMP FORTUNE Camp Fortune is located Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, Quebec in the Gatineau Park which is only about 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. It offers day & night skiing until 10pm everyday except for Sundays (closes at 4pm). […]
Greely Winter Carnival
The 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival will be taking place January 26th to 29th 2023. Don’t miss the 50th edition of the Greely Winter Carnival with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday January 26th from 7pm to 9pm: Board Game Night Friday January 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Kids […]
Omega Park
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 […]
Registration for winter 2023 classes in Ottawa
Mark your calendars, registration for winter 2023 classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening soon! Ottawa Winter 2023 class registration: For all aquatic programs, registration will start Monday December 5th at 9 pm online For all other programs, registration will start Wednesday December 7th at 9 pm online In order to register, you will […]
Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2022 edition. Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling LED lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in the holiday spirit! This spectacular display features […]
Disney on Ice at the Canadian Tire Centre
Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero and your child is sure to love this monumental ice skating spectacular! Mickey Mouse will be once again the Mouse-ter of Ceremonie and will lead a parade of over 50 Disney characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Worlds of Enchantment showcases beloved characters from Disney and Pixar Cars, The Little […]
List of 2022 Santa Claus Parades in the Ottawa area
Here’s a list of Santa Claus parade happening in the Ottawa area! Saturday November 19th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade Saturday November 19th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Sunday November 20th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 26th at 11am: Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade Saturday November 26th at […]
Top Thanksgiving weekend activities in the Ottawa area
Thanksgiving weekend is here and it’s a great time to enjoy some family fun outdoor and indoor activities before the arrival of winter! Get ready for Halloween, go to a pumpkin patch where your children can pick their own pumpkin and then either paint or carve them. Haunting Season at Saunders Farm is on Thanksgiving […]
Awesome October Family Friendly Activities
October is just around the corner and there are TONS of activities for your children to enjoy to celebrate fall and get ready for Halloween! The Annual Biology Butterfly Show is on from Saturday October 1st to October 9th 2022 from 9am to 3pm in the greenhouses of Carleton University’s Biology Department. This exhibition features nonetheless than […]
28th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm
The 28th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm will be held from September 18th to October 31st 2022. Children of all ages will love seeing the farm transformed into a giant Halloween playground! Activities for the 28th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm include: Face-painting artists Hay structures Tree house and slides John Deere tricycle […]
Haunting Season at Saunders Farm
Haunting Season 2022 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 24th to October 30th 2022. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance. This years outdoor activities will include: The Haunted Hayride which is mildly scary, but if the kids (or parents) are nervous you can take the pumpkin patch hayride. Pumpkin Hayride where you can pick the […]
Pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area
The month of October is the perfect time to create jack-o-lanterns with your kids. Find out the best places to go pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area. Abby Hill Farms 1490 Bankfield Road, Kars, ON. 613-692-6277 Cannamore Orchard County Rd 32, Cannamore, ON K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Home of the Spooky Wagon Ride, also featuring The Spooky Village, the Kid’s Spooky House, […]
Apple picking in the Ottawa area
It’s almost the season for apple picking in the Ottawa area, here is a list of where to go for this great family outing. It is recommended to call ahead of time for apple picking conditions Avonmore Berry Farm 16365 Fourth Rd, Avonmore, ON, K0C 1C. 613-346-5414 Cannamore Orchard 1480 County Road 32, Crysler, ON, K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Dekok Family Berry […]
Cineplex Saturday Family Movies
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the month of September? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE September 10th: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – VIEW TRAILER September 17th: Ella and the Little Sorcerer – VIEW TRAILER September 24th: The Bad Guys – […]
FREE Family Programming at the NAC
Upcoming FREE performances at the NAC for the whole family to enjoy. The National Arts Centre will offer free performances. The schedule showcases theatre, dance, and music for kids of all ages. August 25th at 11am: Powwow Workout Class (family, dance workshops) August 26th at 11am: Street Art with the House of Pain T (family, […]
Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill is a great event for families with children of all ages in the summer! Northern Lights is the Sound and Light Show presented this summer Thursday through Monday evenings from July 7th to September 5th 2022 on Parliament Hill. This year the show will be closed Tuesdays […]
Summer Fun at Camp Fortune
Camp Fortune in Chelsea Québec is the perfect getaway for a day of family fun! You can either tackle the aerial course, the giant zip line or go down the luge. Montain Pipe Coaster The Mountain Pipe Coaster is the region’s newest attraction. You can speed down this 1km long monorail track up to […]