Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine is thrilled to present the annual Ottawa Parent & Child Expo for Ottawa families. On April 6th & 7th 2024, head to the Nepean Sportsplex for a weekend of family fun and information. Parents will find a variety of their favorites Ottawa exhibitors offering important parenting information, and kids will Meet […]
Sens Skills
The Ottawa Senators Sens Skills is returning on Sunday January 28th at 1pm at the Canadian Tire Centre. Sens Skills will see the Senators roster split in 2 squads and compete in various skill events including: puck control relay fastest skater hardest shot accuracy shooting skills challenge 3 on 3 competition All ticket are 20$ […]
Snowshoe Under the Stars in Gatineau Park
What a better way to spend a Friday night than hiking in the moonlight with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter? Come hike in the moonlight every Friday night and discover how animals survive winter. You will discover one of these trails: Trails 60 & 61 from Chelsea Visitor Centre Trail 63 […]
Top 3 Kid Friendly Ski Hills in the Ottawa area
With all the fresh snow that has just fallen, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some downhill skiing! CAMP FORTUNE Camp Fortune is located Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea, Quebec in the Gatineau Park which is only about 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. It offers day & night skiing until 10pm everyday except for Sundays (closes at 4pm). […]
Greely Winter Carnival
The 2024 edition of the Greely Winter Carnival will be taking place January 25th to 28th 2024. Don’t miss the 2024 edition of the Greely Winter Carnival with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Thursday January 25th from 6:30pm to 10pm: Let’s Go Square Dancing ($$) Friday January 26th from 7:00pm to […]
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes in Gatineau Park
Take a FREE snowshoe hike in the Gatineau Park with a nature guide to find animal tracks and learn how they live in the winter. This activity is 2 hours long and aimed for kids 9 years and older. It is FREE and snowshoes are provided! The hike will depart at the Gatineau Visitor Centre. […]
Domaine de L’Ange Gardien
Le Domaine de l’Ange Gardien is a tubing hill only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa! It’s the place for a perfect winter fun family day! Domaine de L’Ange Gardien has 8 different runs with different inclines and difficulty and 1 tow lift to bring you up the hill. Runs are lit on Saturdays until 9PM. […]
Snowshoeing Under the Stars at Pinhey’s Point
Come discover Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on a guided evening snowshoeing around the museum grounds! This 2 hour snowshoe hike will last an hour and will allow you to learn more about the Pinhey family and winters in March Township as well as the natural and the built history of this 88 acre park located […]
Winterlude Roller Disco at Lansdowne Park
Ottawa Recreation & Winterlude are teaming up to bring you some Roller Disco fun during Winterlude 2024! Time & Date: February 3rd 2024 at 2pm, 5pm or 8pm (each session must be booked individually) Cost: Starting at 11.98$ Location: Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa To book tickets or for more information, […]
Fete Frissons
Shenkman Arts Centre’s Annual event, Fetes Frissons will be taking place February 10th 2024 starting at 10am. This is a FREE event open to all! It includes performances, artmaking, workshops, storytelling, dancing and fun in the snow! Schedule coming soon!
Winterlude 2024
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2024 festival from February 2nd to 19th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Winterlude Sites: Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, tube slides, a kiddie zone, snow […]
All That Glitters & Rolls 2023
The Ottawa Quad Rollerskating Club is hosting their end of 2023 roller party! Come roll and dazzle with lights, sparkles & tunes with the Ottawa Quad Rollerskating Club in the beautiful Horticulture Building on December 29th 2023 from 5pm to 7:30pm. The All Ages Session runs from 5 to 7:30pm and the Adults only event […]
Public Skate at The Arena at TD Place
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 […]
Sleeping Beauty at The Gladstone Theatre
Sleeping Beauty will be playing at The Gladstone Theatre from December 27th 2023 to January 7th 2024! OttawaMusicals’ annual panto return from December 27th to January 4th 2024 with Sleeping Beauty! With a sprinkle of fairytale dust, madcap humor and lively music, this family musical promises to be a magical holiday experience! The show last […]
Rideau Hall Skating Rink
Lace up your skates and enjoy the historic Rideau Hall skating rink established all the way back in 1872! Public Skating at Rideau Hall is open from January 13th to March 3rd 2024 (weather permitting) Monday to Friday from 5pm to 8:30pm Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 8:30pm Rideau Hall is located at 1 […]
Christmas Movie Party at Ottawa Family Cinema
Ottawa Family Cinema is having their annual Christmas Movie Party on Saturday December 23rd 2023 at 2pm! Bring the kids to view the amazing Christmas Classic ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 3D! There will be Christmas sing alongs, door prizes, free gift to all children AND….Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will also be at the party! It is […]
The best sledding hills in the Ottawa area
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 […]
Holiday Performances at the National Arts Centre
The NAC has an amazing lineup of holiday performances for the kids to enjoy! November 29th to 3rd 2023: Nutcracker December 2nd 2023: Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa (Filipino Christmas in Ottawa) December 5th 2023: Christmas GOOSE 2023 December 7th to 9th 2023: Home Alone in Concert December 8th 2023: A Tyler Shaw Christmas December 12th […]