Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill has been replaced this year with Canada on March. It run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between June 28th and August 25th 2023 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Spend an evening at the Sound […]
These hot summer days call for some delicious ice cream and Ottawa has no shortage of delicious ice cream shops! Here are 10 ice cream shops you’ll want to try before this summer’s over! 1/ The Merry Dairy Located at 102 Fairmont Avenue in Ottawa. They have a rotating menu of flavours available that include […]
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 […]
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 4th 2023 on Parliament Hill. This year the show will be closed Tuesdays […]
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 Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm For more information or to […]
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2023 in the Ottawa area. Friday July 7th at 8:30PM: The Princess Bride at Beechwood Cemetery (Capital Pop Up Cinema) Friday July 14th at 8:30PM: Singing […]
InterZip Rogers is re-opening on June 9th for the 2023 season! Be ready to FLY OVER THE OTTAWA RIVER! InterZip allows riders to zip above the Ottawa River at more than 40 km/h on 430 metres of thin steel cable! You can ride this interprovincial zip line from June 9th until October 8th 2023. Tickets […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]