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 […]
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 […]
Halloween is just around the corner! Here are some amazing family friendly events in the Ottawa area Halloween Howl Market will be held at the Shenkman Center on October 26th 2024 from 10 am to 3pm. This event is FREE and family oriented. Wickedly Westboro will take place along Richmond Road from October 14th to […]
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Gatineau Park from September 30th to October 22nd 2023. 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 […]
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 Acres of Terror Miller’s Farm and Market 6158 Rideau Valley Dr […]
Fall is one of the best season’s to visit Parc Omega! Not only you will be able to get up close with various Canadian wildlife in the beautiful fall colours but it’s also the mating season for the Elks so you will have a chance to hear their rutting call. Parc Omega is not a […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 kid friendly trails in the Gatineau park Sugarbush trail is considered one of the best trails for toddlers. It takes about 45 minutes to complete, has no steep slopes, is stroller friendly, is located close to the visitor centre with indoor bathrooms and water fountains. It is also possible to hike on Sugarbush trail in […]
With Halloween less than a month away, here is a list of great places where you can buy or rent Halloween costumes in Ottawa. While most department stores (Walmart, Canadian Tire) carry a variety of costumes for all ages, there are also quite a few specialty stores that have some awesome costumes: Audrey’s Costume Castle […]
Each Fall, consignment sale events take place in the Ottawa area. This is a great way for families to buy gently used clothes, shoes, winter clothes, baby gear, toys and much more at a great price. These consignment sales are also a great opportunity for families to off-load their own outgrown items for some extra […]
With Halloween just weeks away, here are some great activities and parties to celebrate! A Barnyard Hallowe’en at Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. October 29th and 30th from 9:30 to 4:30. Come see farm animals, enjoy a trick or treat scavenger hunt, a costume parade and much more! Le Village Fantome (Ghost Town) in […]