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 […]
The family musical, The Blizzard of Oz will be playing at the Gladstone Theatre from January 3rd to 8th 2017. The heroine, Dottie, gets lost in a snowstorm and ends up in a strange land. Along the way she meets Bob Cat, Al Loy and The Faircrow. Lost in the big city, they get help from […]
This FREE 2017 Parks Canada Pass will allow you to discover National Parks, National Marine Conservation and National Historic Sites all across Canada! What a better way to celebrate CANADA 150 then by visiting national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas throughout the year. The FREE Discovery Passes will be available to order online […]
A Voyage in Time is a dance performance with the participation of 140 dancers from the La Fantaisie Dance Group. Presented by La Vie en Mouvement and La Fantaisie Dance Group at Centrepointe Theatre on Sunday December 18th 2016 at 4:30pm. Two young children build a time machine to travel back in through the different eras on […]
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 […]
Ain’t Seen Noth’n Yet presents Mary Poppins at Centrepointe Theatre from January 27th to February 4th 2017. MARY POPPINS a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).” Don’t miss out on everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny […]
Kids who love this Treehouse favourite will enjoy seeing the beloved bunny siblings from television come to life! Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is a colorful and festive stage show for the whole family to enjoy! This 90-minute production comes from Koba Entertainment and is presented by Centrepointe Theatres on December 15th at 3:30pm and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ottawa Parent and Child Expo is brought to you by Ottawa’s Leading Local Parenting & Family Magazine – Ottawa Parenting Times A FUN, INFORMATIVE & AFFORDABLE WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY OCTOBER 22 & 23, 2016 at the NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX Whether you’re a parent or child there’s something for everyone from toddlers to teens. Play, learn and explore! […]
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 […]
The Canadian Children’s Museum is a great hands-on museum that allows children to learn how people live in different countries through active play! The museum is located inside of the Canadian Museum of History in Hull Quebec. Once you enter the Canadian Children’s Museum, you will be given a passport that will allow you to collect […]
Clip ‘n Climb Gatineau is an awesome indoor climbing activity that’s located in Hull, just minutes from downtown Ottawa. It has many themed climbing challenges that children and adults of all ages will love! Clip ‘n Climb is a great concept if you’re looking for an action packed activity where you can surpass your fears […]
The Canadian Museum of Space and Aviation is a great way for children to learn about aviation while having tons of fun! The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum displays a collection of approximately 130 military and civilian aircrafts from around the world and covers the entire history of aviation from the beginning of time to today. […]
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 […]
With Easter just a week away, here are some awesome kid friendly Easter activities happening in the Ottawa area! EASTER ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY We’re Going on an Egg Hunt at the Blackburn Hamlet branch on Thursday March 24th from 11 to 11:45am with stories, rhymes, songs and an egg hunt. Celebrate Easter as a […]
March Break is here and for those of you staying in town, we’ve gathered as many activities as possible for you to keep your kids busy! FREE ACTIVITIES Hazeldean Mall will have a week loaded with great shows for the kids (shows will be at 11am and 1pm): Monday March 14th: Professional Magician, Mr. Smith including audience […]
Bayshore Shopping Centre is offering FREE Mommy and me yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 to 11 am until October 27th 2016. These classes are ideal for children between the ages of 8 months to 3 years and will take place on the third level of the shopping centre, just outside of […]