Friday November 29th 2024 Christmas in the Village – Manotick! Head to Manotick for a festive weekend filled with holiday spirit, seasonal activities! Vintage Village of Lights at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum from 4pm to 9pm. A great place to get in the Christmas spirit is the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during their Vintage […]
Saturday, November 23rd 2024 The Museum’s Christmas Market at the Canadian Museum of History from 9am to 5pm. DO your holiday shopping at this festive market with nearly 100 exhibitors offering delicious treats and unique handcrafted creations. Admission is FREE and coat check complimentary. Frozen Party with Elsa and Olaf at Art Haven Kanata from […]
Alight at Night is Eastern Ontario’s biggest outdoor light festival with close to a million lights adorning the heritage buildings, trees and fences…a true winter wonderland for the whole family! Things to do Stop by Crysler Hall, newly decorated as Saint Nick’s Merry Mansion to visit a Victorian themed Santa Claus. The village fairgrounds are transformed into Twinkle […]
A Country Christmas at Saunders Farm is a perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! A load of fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy meeting Santa Claus and parents will be able to snap a picture! Hop on to the wagon, enjoy the ride and Christmas decorations & lights around the farm! […]
Osgoode’s Christmas in the Village offers two days of joyful holiday celebrations!
Mark your calendars, registration for winter 2025 classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening tonight! Ottawa Winter 2025 class registration: For all aquatic programs, registration will start Tuesday November 12th at 9 pm online For all other programs, registration will start Thursday November 14th at 9 pm online You can register online on […]
Pile everyone in the car! Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks is back for the 2024 edition from November 22nd to January 4th 2025. Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience […]
Here’s a list of Santa Claus parade happening in the Ottawa area! Saturday November 16th at 11am: Help Santa Toy Parade Saturday November 16th at 5pm: Cornwall Santa Claus Parade Sunday November 17th at 5:30pm: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 23rd at 10am: Kanata Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 23rd at 6pm: Arnprior Parade of […]
Head to Calabogie Peaks to embrace the beauty of autumn from the best view in the Ottawa Valley! Take the chairlift to the top of the mountain and hike your way down, or hop off at the top to snap a few pictures of the sky-high view before riding the chair back down to the […]
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 […]
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 Apple Stock Orchard 1341 Merkley Road, Winchester, ON. 613-774-0594 Avonmore Berry Farm 16365 Fourth Rd, Avonmore, ON, K0C 1C. 613-346-5414 Cannamore Orchard 1480 […]
The 30th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm will be held from September 15th to October 27th 2024. Children of all ages will love seeing the farm transformed into a giant Halloween playground! Activities for the 30th annual Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm include: Face-painting artists Hay structures Tree house and slides John Deere tricycle […]
Pumpkins After Dark is Ottawa’s newest Halloween tradition in Wesley Clover Park! Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s largest Halloween festival. This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Come explore the magical pathway of over 10,000+ hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds, and special effects. You can also […]
June has many family friendly festivals, fairs & outdoor events for the whole family to enjoy! Italian Week will be held from June 5-16 2024 in and around the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy! Events highlight all-things Italian from art, music , food and heritage! Pirate Life Ottawa invites you to the 1st annual Ottawa […]
Celebrate Dad and all the Dad-figures on Sunday, June 16th 2024. Here are some ideas on how to spend a special day in and around Ottawa. Father’s Day Car Show Billings Estate National Historic Site will be open June 16 from 10 am to 3 pm for the Father’s Day Car Show. Treat your dad, […]
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 […]
Chateau Montebello is a family friendly resort located in Montebello, about 1 hour away from Ottawa. It’s an awesome summer family getaway and with all the great activities, you’ll have the feeling you’re staying in a resort down South! If you are looking for a perfect family getaway not too far from home, Chateau Montebello […]
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. Mountain Pipe Coaster The Mountain Pipe Coaster is the region’s newest attraction. You can speed down this 1km long monorail track up to […]