Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the upcoming months? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE April 23rd: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – VIEW TRAILER April 30th: Trolls World Tour – VIEW TRAILER May 7th: Paw Patrol: The Movie – […]
Category: SUMMER
Summer Family Retreat at Chateau Montebello
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 […]
Summer Camps Offered by the City of Ottawa
Registration for summer camps offered by the city of Ottawa will be on Wednesday May 11th at 9PM. These camps will run from Monday July 4th to Friday September 2nd 2022. The cost varies depending on each camp. You can choose from general camps to amazing specialized camps such as sports camps, vet camp, chef […]
InterZip Rogers
InterZip Rogers is re-opening on May 7th for the 2022 season! BE PART OF HISTORY! InterZip Rogers is the first interprovincial zip line! It 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 May 7th until […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Midsummer Night’s Scream
A Midsummer night’s scream is on Friday the 13th (and Saturday 14th) of August To kick off their 30th Haunting Season, Saunders Farm is introducing Midsummer Night’s Scream on Friday the 13th (and Saturday the 14th). Come and enjoy The Coven, Shambles, the NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Sawmill, Street Theatre, Jumbo Jumpers and much more! Tickets can be […]
Kanata Funfair
The Kanata Funfair is back this Friday July 30th until August 8th at Walter Baker Park!
Strawberry picking in the Ottawa area
Strawberry picking season is here!!!! The season usually starts mid June until mid July however, it is best to call before going to make sure the conditions are right. Acorn Creek Garden Farm; 928 Acorn Creek Road, Carp. 613-836-2613 Avanmore Berry Farm; 16365 4 Road, Avomore. 613-346-2336 Duquette Strawberries; 2236 Champlain, Clarence Creek. 613-488-3284 Ferme […]
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. […]
The Drive-In Experience Ottawa
The DRIVE-IN EXPERIENCE OTTAWA is back this summer with 2 locations! Enjoy a movie night and other events this summer from the comfort and safety of your vehicle! East End location is at RCGT Park parking lot located at 300 Coventry Court. West End location is at Wesley Clover Parks located at 401 Corkstown Road […]
Campfires on the Farm
2020 Campfires were so popular that Saunders Farm is bringing them back for the 2021 season! You can now book Campfires to enjoy with your family or loved one. The amazing experience is great for families or couples who want to get outdoor to enjoy a campfire! There are many different packages that you can […]
Eco-Odyssée
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 […]
Pirate Life in Ottawa
Pirate Life in Ottawa is a 75 minute interactive pirate-theatre cruise on a real pirate ship! Kids and adults receive a new pirate name, dress up in pirate gear & face painting tattoos will be done at home prior to the sailing to limiting interaction with cast. PLEASE NOTE: Face coverings are required for Cast […]
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. ***Please note that due to COVID-19, some of the amenities may be closed or function with restrictions*** Cardinal KOA is located an hour away from downtown Ottawa. The whole campground is family oriented, amenities for kids include […]
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 […]
Free Summer Activities in the Ottawa Area
With summer vacation now in full swing, we have compiled a list of free summer activities in the Ottawa area for the whole family to enjoy. Come out to the Parliament Hill to see the Change of the Guard every day from June 23th to 25th and July 3rd to August 24th 2019. Every summer morning Parliament […]
FREE Outdoor Family Movies Ottawa 2019
Outdoor movies are a great free family friendly event during the summer! Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of FREE outdoor family friendly movies that will be screened this summer 2019 in the Ottawa area. Wednesday July 3rd at 8:30PM: The Martian at Lansdowne Park (Lansdowne Movie Night) Saturday July 6th at 8:30PM: Small Foot at […]