Going out to one of the fairs in the Ottawa area this summer can be a fun day for the whole family with kids shows, petting zoos, amusement rides, truck shows, contest and concerts! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of the upcoming 2023 summer fairs in the Ottawa area: July 6th to 9th 2023: […]
Category: SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
Canadian Tulip Festival 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Carbide Willson Ruins
Carbide Willson Ruins is a fun family hike in the Gatineau Park that the kids are sure to enjoy! Carbide Wilson Ruins area historical gem by the shores of Meech Lake in the Gatineau Park. You can visit the ruin and view the Meech Lake falls. To visit the ruins, you need to take trail […]
St. Paul’s Art Camp
Join St Paul Ottawa for a three-day journey exploring assemblage art— artwork made by gathering common everyday objects and putting them together into an artful composition. Professional artist Karen Goetzinger will introduce children ages 8-14 to famous assemblage artists Louise Nevelson and Joseph Cornell. During the three days, they will create two projects using cardboard, […]
On Camera Acting for Kids
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! SUMMER 2022. From filming auditions to getting a pro demo reel, your kids will get the real life experience on what it’s like to become a screen actor! Your kids will have a blast mastering their on-camera acting skills! At the end of the course, they will get to act in the […]
5 awesome family campgrounds close to Ottawa
Thinking of going camping with children? Check out these amazing family campgrounds within 3 hours drive from Ottawa. Cardinal KOA is located an hour away from downtown Ottawa. The whole campground is family oriented, amenities for kids include a heated pool, a splashpad, a kids climbing wall, a big bouncer, a mini golf and a […]
5 kid-friendly beaches in the Ottawa area
With this heat, why not spend the day cooling off and relaxing on one of these 5 kid-friendly beaches in the Ottawa area! Brittania Beach on Carling Avenue is located on the Ottawa River at Brittania Bay. The beach is maintained by the city of Ottawa and is great for the whole family to enjoy. […]
Top 5 Splashpads in Ottawa
With this heat, it’s a great idea to go cool off at a local splashpad! Here are the top 5 splashpads in Ottawa. Brewer Park Splashpad in Ottawa Brewer Park Splashpad is by far one of the best park in the city! The splash pads has tons of water fountains, water jets and buckets and […]