Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled as list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2017 in the Ottawa area. Saturday June 24th at 7PM: Secret Life of Pets at Kilbirnie Park in Barrhaven (Sequoia Church) Thursday June 29th at 9PM: Chantez (Sing) at Parc […]
Category: SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
MosaiCanada150
MosaiCanada150 is an impressive horticultural event featuring sculptures, paintings and a one-kilometer stroll through 40 fantastic horticulture arrangements MosaiCanada150 is a spectacular horticultural event that combines: sculpture for the structure paint for the palette of colors horticulture The theme of MosaiCanada150 will reflect the 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada throughout 40 different […]
Awesome March Break Activities in the Ottawa Area
With March Break 2017 right around the corner, here are some awesome activities to keep your kids busy! Take your kids to the movies for only 3$ with the March Movie Break offered by Landmark Cinemas. Indigo – Chapters are offering FREE March Break events Monday to Friday at 11am. Monday: Qixels Craft Day Tuesday: […]
March Movie Break at Landmark Cinemas
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during March break? Landmark Cinemas is offering select family flicks at just 3$ MONSTERS VS ALIENS A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. […]
Family Day Weekend Activities in Ottawa
Enjoy the last weekend of Winterlude at Snowflake Kingdom or at Marion Dewar Plaza or the Rideau Canal Skateway Mayor Jim Watson will be once again hosting the Family Day Skating Party at the Sens Rink of Dreams on Monday February 20th from 11am to 2pm. There will be free hot chocolate and special guests […]
Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau
With Winterlude on from February 3rd to 20th, Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau is a fantastic snow playground for kids of all ages! Super Slides This year, experience 3 different slides: Chinook: a tube slide Iceberg and Glacier: where you can either slide down alone or as a group Kiddie slide: great fun […]
Upcoming Family Activities in the Ottawa Area
With the kick off of Winterlude this Friday February 3rd, there are tons of activities in Ottawa and Gatineau for kids of all ages to enjoy! Come out to the Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Hill to enjoy tons of FREE activities including super slides, an obstacle course, the NEW Canada 150 Maze, […]
Winter Celebrations at Rideau Hall
Come celebrate winter at Rideau Hall on Saturday January 27th 2018 from 12:30pm to 4pm. All activities are family friendly and FREE! Enjoy some traditional winter sports such as skating snowshoeing cross country skiing During this Winter Celebration, you can also tour Rideau Hall FREE of charge and visit the ceremonial rooms. For more information: […]
Winterlude 2017
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2017 festival from February 3rd to 20th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! ACTIVITIES Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques-Cartier Park will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, super slides, a kiddie zone, an obstacle course, the NEW Canada […]
Kanata Nordic Snow Day
Come out to the Kanata Nordic’s annual Snow Day at Wesley Clover Parks to celebrate outdoor winter activities. The annual Snow Day festivities will take place at Wesley Clover Parks on January 21st 2018 from 10am to 3pm Enjoy tons of great FREE activities for the whole family: Snowshoe and cross country ski rentals Orienteering […]
Skating on the Rideau Canal
Each winter the Rideau Canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink. A unforgettable activity for families in Ottawa! The Rideau Canal is a 7.8km skateway stretching from downtown to Dows Lake. 5 rest areas are available on the canal, they include: washrooms heated change rooms open from 8am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and from […]
Celebrate Winter at Richcraft Sensplex
Come celebrate winter at Richcraft Sensplex on January 2nd from 9am to 8pm. Come celebrate the kickoff of Canada’s 150th and winter at the Richcraft Sensplex with tons of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy. SCHEDULE: 9am: FREE public skating 9 to 11am: FREE pancake breakfast 12pm: Have your picture taken with Elsa […]
Public Skating at the Canadian Tire Centre
Enjoy an hour of public skating at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday January 5th at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM or 2PM. Ever dream of skating on the Ottawa Senators Home Ice? January 5th is your chance to skate at the Canadian Tire Centre during an hour long public skating. Ticket are 10$ each. Skating sessions […]
National Gallery of Canada Tree Lighting
The National Gallery of Canada Tree Lighting ceremony will be held Thursday December 8th at 6:30pm Come gather around the Gallery’s 11 meters tall magnificent Christmas Tree for the lighting ceremony. Come enjoy family friendly activities starting at 5pm in the Scotiabank Great Hall. The tree will be lit at 6:30pm. Admission is free from 5 […]
Christmas for Kids Passport to Christmas
Share a holiday adventure at St. Paul’s Christmas for Kids: Passport to Christmas. It’s sure to be part of your families’ annual Christmas celebration. Learn about the Christian traditions of this holiday while having fun with the whole family. Bake and Decorate Cookies with a Chef, Try the Gumdrop Toothpick Challenge, Create some Explosions in […]
List of 2016 Santa Claus Parades in the Ottawa Area
It’s the favorite time of the year for all children! Here is a list of all the Christmas parades happening over the next few weeks in and around Ottawa Saturday November 12th at 10 am: Hazeldean mall Santa Claus Parade in Kanata Sunday November 13th at 1pm: Santa’s Carlingwood Parade Saturday November 19th at 11am: Help […]
Halloween 2016 Activities in the Ottawa Area
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 […]
FREE Outdoor Family Movies Ottawa 2016
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled as list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer in the Ottawa area. Friday June 24th at 7pm: School of Rock at SuzyQ Doughnuts (969 Wellington Street West in Ottawa) Friday June 24th starting at […]