Summer sports camps in Ottawa come in many varieties from the general all-sports camp offered for all ages to intense training for a specific sport. Choosing the right summer camp for your child is not easy. For the past to summers Evolve Camps has been operating skateboarding and scooters camps for kids in Ottawa. Evolve […]
The city of Ottawa now has 2 rock climbing walls that are located in the West end at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata and in the East end of the city at the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre in Orleans. Their are several adult rock climbing classes but also many drop-in rock wall climbing that […]
Kick off the start of the summer break with an action-packed afternoon at Archery Games! In this round robin tournament format, they can team up with their friends and take on other kids the same age, while making some new friends for the summer in the process! The tournament will run on Sunday, June 23rd, from 1pm onwards and is open […]
The Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a must-see performance that will entertain kids of all ages during the summer! It’s Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Forces bring stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. The change of the guard will be held daily […]
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Don’t miss out on Ottawa’s first ever Bouncy Castle Festival on June 8th from 9am to 6pm at Wesley Clover Parks. With over 20 bouncy castles, the Bouncy Castle Festival is bound to be a day the kids will never forget! There will also be a designated toddler area, games and activities provided by vendors […]
Canadian Girls baseball is excited to be coming to Ottawa this summer! All you need is a glove, sneakers and a great attitude With programs for girls aged 4-16, Canadian Girls Baseball is designed to connect young girls with strong female mentors, using baseball to promote increased self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork. No experience required! The Ottawa […]
Experience the magic of Disney like never before: live with full symphonic orchestra and video projection! Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents the original classics from the movies we love, including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin, Mulan, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King. Shows will take places at […]
Come walk and roll with your family through Centrepointe Park on Thursday May 23rd from 4pm to 8pm to support a great cause! The Ripple Effect is a program for teen volunteers to reach out to families affected by illness, loss, trauma or special needs to offer kindness and support. Activities during the family walk […]
Nepean High School’s Drama Department is excited to bring an original Children’s Theatre piece to Dovercourt Recreation Centre! The performance is on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The first show is at 12:30 pm, and the second show is at 2:00 pm. Strings of Magic is appropriate for children aged 5-12, children must be accompanied by […]
The WildChild Coffee Project is a new concept in Westboro Village that offers a heightened food, drink and play experience to families with young children. Come enjoy quality food and drinks with friends while your little ones explore the playspace! A great location for playdates! The place space allows children to explore, be a little […]
During the Canadian Tulip Festival, spring into the Museum for some special activities. It’s not all about flowers, either, though there will be lots of that. Guided tours on unusual money, an interactive presentation on e-money and crypto assets, kids’ self-discovery adventures and lots of paper crafts will be on the menu for this year’s […]
Ottawa Kids is teaming up with the Ottawa Children’s Festival for a chance to win 2 family passes for the 11:15am performance of “A MANO”, on Wednesday, May 8th. A Mano, El Patio Teatro The story of A MANO is brought to life with only clay and fingers. Young or old, this amazing show will […]
Mark your calendars!…the Canadian Tulip Festival 2019 in the Nation’s Capital will be held from May 10th to 20th, featuring over 1,000,000 tulips with entertainment and activities for all ages. FUN FACTS The Canadian Tulip Festival attracts some 600,000 visitors making it the largest tulip festival in the world. The Canadian Tulip Festival is also […]
With Easter just a week away, here is a list of family friendly activities happening this weekend in Ottawa. FRIDAY APRIL 12TH The Sparkling Egg Hunt is on from 9:30am to 5pm at the Children’s Museum in Hull, QC. The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 sparkling eggs throughout the Children’s Museum. Find them all to […]
With Easter just a week away, here are some awesome kid friendly Easter activities happening in the Ottawa area! EASTER AT THE MUSEUM Come celebrate Easter at the Farm from April 19th to 22nd 2019 were the barns have come alive with the arrival of newborn animals such as lambs, rabbits, chicks and ducklings. Kids can […]
With summer vacation just around the corner, Ottawa Kids has compiled a list of awesome summer day camps ideas to keep the kids busy!! Camp Altitude gym: Camp Altitude Gym is for children from 6 to 14 years old who want to discover the exciting sport of rock climbing or who want to improve their climbing […]
Each spring, consignment sale events take place in the Ottawa area. This is a great way for families to buy gently used clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys and much more at a great price. These consignment sales are also a great opportunity for families to off-load their own outgrown items for some extra cash. Here […]