Family friendly free activities in the Ottawa area
Celebrate Ottawa’s history and the legacy of Lieutenant-Colonel John By at the Bytown Museum on Monday August 4th from 11am to 5:30pm! Admission to the Museum will be FREE, with donations appreciated. On August 4th, the Bytown Museum will be open from 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM with family-friendly activities and engaging programming: The Capital […]
Head to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for a day of family fun as they celebrate all things railways with something for everyone! All aboard for vintage caboose rides, explore interactive railway exhibits, and enjoy toe-tapping live music throughout the day. Little conductors will love the kids’ activity zone complete with a Thomas the […]
Learn to Camp is on every Thursday at the Canadian Museum of Nature from 5pm to 8pm Head to the Canadian Museum of Nature and join Parks Canada staff inside the museum to explore the basics of camping through fun, hands-on activities and expert tips. Play a camping-planning game, find out which items do not […]
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 2025 in the Ottawa area. Thursday July 10 at 8:30PM: Captain America at Algonquin College (Algonquin Student Association) Friday July 11 at 8:30PM: Speed at Sparks Street (Capital […]
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to their Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 from 10am to 5pm! Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume […]
The Sunset Ceremonies is a time-honored tradition in Ottawa that features the world famous RCMP Musical Ride as they take part in the flag lowering ceremony. This year the Sunset Ceremonies will be held from June 26th to 29th 2025. The RCMP Musical Ride is formed of 32 riders and their horses. Watch formations and […]
Experience the magic and music of OrKidstra this spring at what Ottawa is calling the “BEST Concert!” Join us on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM
From now through to August 31st 2024, teens between the ages of 14 to 19 can get a FREE gym pass at Planet Fitness Teens can work out or access fitness classes for FREE from June 1st through August 31st 2024. When registering, teens must sign up for a specific location and are not permitted […]
Ryan Farm Park in Nepean is celebrating Family Day with a day filled with fun and games! Head down to Ryan Farm Park on February 19th 2024 from 1pm to 4pm. Activities include: Live music, singing and dancing around the fire! Tug of war Potato sac races Bring your toboggans Build a snowman or a […]
Lace up your skates and head to The Arena at TD Place for a delightful day of skating! The public skate will take place on December 28th from 9:30am to 11:00am, pre-registration is encouraged (click here) It is required to bring your own skating equipment as rentals will not be available on site. This public […]
With snow finally here, we have compiled a list of the best sledding hills in the Ottawa area that have been approved by the City of Ottawa Bruce Pit is located in the Stony Swamp section of the Greenbelt. The hill is not lit at night. Carlington Park is located behind the huge Canadian Tire […]
The Rink of Dreams is open to skaters until March 31st 2024 (weather permitting) The Rink of Dreams is a 12,500 square foot outdoor refrigerated ice surface located at Ottawa City Hall and a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 9am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain […]
The EarlyON Child & Family Centre offers FREE activities for all parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 6 years, residing in Ontario The EarlyON Child & Family Centre is regulated by the Ministry of Education and located at Mothercraft Ottawa’s Evered Avenue location. EarlyON Child and Family Centre offer: Drop-In Playgroups Information and […]
The PLAY FREE initiative by the city of Ottawa is to encourage youth to participate and get active! You can swim, skate and even visit museums for FREE! Children and teenagers (17 years old & younger) can swim, skate and visit museums for FREE. The dates are different for each category. Drop-in schedules vary by […]
As of July 1st, kids aged 12 and under can now ride for FREE on OC transpo buses and trains July 2nd marks the change to summer service on OC Transpo. As of July 1st, kids 12 & under will also be also to ride for FREE on OC Transpo buses, trains and on Para […]
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 […]
The Ottawa area has many hiking trails for family to enjoy fresh air and get connected with nature! 1/ Pink Lake Pink Lake is probably one of the Gatineau Park’s most popular hike and takes about one hour to complete. Although, the trail is a bit long and has many stairs (not stroller friendly!), the […]
Museums are always a great place to visit with children, however, it can become quite expensive to visit a museum . Here is a list of when to visit museums in Ottawa for FREE! Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m. Canada Aviation and Space Museum: daily from 4 to 5 […]