Pirate Life in Ottawa/Gatineau 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. Activities during the 75 minute cruise include: discovering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Discover Éco-Noctura, the immersive outdoor experience at Éco-Odyssée Éco-Noctura is a new new multimedia show projected at Éco-Odyssée. Be transported to a universe of enchantment and wonder with The Cliffside Tales. At nightfall, the rocky face of the ridge wakes up to tell the story of Amik the Beaver. Discover iconic animals of the water […]
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 […]
The Kanata Funfair is back this Friday July 30th until August 8th at Walter Baker Park!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]