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 […]
The 2023 edition of the Tulip Festival will take place at Commissioners park from May 10th to 20th 2024. 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 […]
We’re sharing the best Easter events & activities in Ottawa Easter at the Bunker Search for signs of spring and see what treats the Easter Bunny has left behind for you as you explore our four-storey Cold War bunker turned museum. Decorate an egg at our craft station, plant some seeds to take home with […]
Mark your calendars, registration for spring and summer recreation classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening soon! For swim programs, registration will start Tuesday February 13th 2024 at 9 pm online For non-aquatic programs, registration will start Thursday February 15th at 9 pm online Make sure you have you wish list ready!! To register, City of […]
The Bank of Canada Museum will be hosting FREE activities for Winterlude February 10–11th 2024 It’s Black History Month, learn about the story of Viola Desmond, and design your own banknote after discovering the ins and out of Canada’s polymer money. Come to the Bank of Canada Museum to discover all there is to know about Canada’s […]
Head over to the Diefenbunker on February 17th 2024 for their Winterlude celebrations! Time and Date: February 17th 2024 from 11am to 2pm During its time as a military base, the Diefenbunker held an annual Winter Carnival. Participate in these historic activities, with a modern twist — snow sculpting, snow painting, a tug of war […]
Le Domaine de l’Ange Gardien is a tubing hill only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa! It’s the place for a perfect winter fun family day! Domaine de L’Ange Gardien has 8 different runs with different inclines and difficulty and 1 tow lift to bring you up the hill. Runs are lit on Saturdays until 9PM. […]
Come discover Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on a guided evening snowshoeing around the museum grounds! This 2 hour snowshoe hike will last an hour and will allow you to learn more about the Pinhey family and winters in March Township as well as the natural and the built history of this 88 acre park located […]
Shenkman Arts Centre’s Annual event, Fetes Frissons will be taking place February 10th 2024 starting at 10am. This is a FREE event open to all! It includes performances, artmaking, workshops, storytelling, dancing and fun in the snow! Schedule coming soon!
Lace up your skates and head to The Arena at TD Place for a delightful day of skating! The public skate will take place on December 28th from 9:30am to 11:00am, pre-registration is encouraged (click here) It is required to bring your own skating equipment as rentals will not be available on site. This public […]
Lace up your skates and enjoy the historic Rideau Hall skating rink established all the way back in 1872! Public Skating at Rideau Hall is open from January 13th to March 3rd 2024 (weather permitting) Monday to Friday from 5pm to 8:30pm Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 8:30pm Rideau Hall is located at 1 […]
Ottawa Family Cinema is having their annual Christmas Movie Party on Saturday December 23rd 2023 at 2pm! Bring the kids to view the amazing Christmas Classic ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 3D! There will be Christmas sing alongs, door prizes, free gift to all children AND….Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will also be at the party! It is […]
With snow finally here, we have compiled a list of the best sledding hills in the Ottawa area that have been approved by the City of Ottawa Bruce Pit is located in the Stony Swamp section of the Greenbelt. The hill is not lit at night. Carlington Park is located behind the huge Canadian Tire […]
The NAC has an amazing lineup of holiday performances for the kids to enjoy! November 29th to 3rd 2023: Nutcracker December 2nd 2023: Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa (Filipino Christmas in Ottawa) December 5th 2023: Christmas GOOSE 2023 December 7th to 9th 2023: Home Alone in Concert December 8th 2023: A Tyler Shaw Christmas December 12th […]
The Rink of Dreams is open to skaters until March 31st 2024 (weather permitting) The Rink of Dreams is a 12,500 square foot outdoor refrigerated ice surface located at Ottawa City Hall and a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 9am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain […]