Halloween is just around the corner! Here are some amazing family friendly events in the Ottawa area Halloween Howl Market will be held at the Shenkman Center on October 26th 2024 from 10 am to 3pm. This event is FREE and family oriented. Wickedly Westboro will take place along Richmond Road from October 14th to […]
The Snow Ball
You are cordially invited to The Snow Ball! All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish, a Canadian charity that grants magical wishes to children in need across the country! Enter a world of magic and wonder at The Snow Ball this November! Watch your children’s faces light up as they meet their favourite characters at a beautiful venue and […]
12 Must Do Activities in the Fall in Ottawa
Fall Rhapsody in the Gatineau Park. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Gatineau Park from September 30th to October 22nd 2023. Since it is a very popular event, the NCC will have free shuttles from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau that will take you to Pink Lake, King Mountain and Champlain Lookout. Camp Fortune […]
Pumpkin Days at Saunders Farm
Pumpkin Days 2023 will be on at Saunders Farm from September 23rd to October 31st 2023. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance. This years outdoor activities will include: The Haunted Hayride which is mildly scary, but if the kids (or parents) are nervous you can take the pumpkin patch hayride. Pumpkin Patch Wagon Ride where you can […]
Pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area
The month of October is the perfect time to create jack-o-lanterns with your kids. Find out the best places to go pumpkin picking in the Ottawa area. Abby Hill Farms 1490 Bankfield Road, Kars, ON. 613-692-6277 Cannamore Orchard County Rd 32, Cannamore, ON K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Home of the Acres of Terror Miller’s Farm and Market 6158 Rideau Valley Dr […]
Visiting Parc Omega in the Fall
Fall is one of the best season’s to visit Parc Omega! Not only you will be able to get up close with various Canadian wildlife in the beautiful fall colours but it’s also the mating season for the Elks so you will have a chance to hear their rutting call. Parc Omega is not a […]
Latin Sparks Festival
The Latin Sparks Festival is bringing the SUMMER HEAT to downtown Ottawa this year for it’s 10 year anniversary! Join thousands at LeBreton Flats on Saturday, September 9, 2023 and immerse yourself in the sizzle and spice of Latin culture. Expect to move, sweat, and have one epic experience!! Live On-Stage Music – Salsa & […]
Cineplex Saturday Family Movies
Looking for a cheap indoor activity for your kids during the month of September? Cineplex Saturday family movies are offering family favorite films every Saturday mornings at 11am for just $2.99! SCHEDULE September 2nd 2023: TROLLS – VIEW TRAILER September 9th 2023: The Mitchells vs The Machines – VIEW TRAILER September 16th 2023: Chicken Run – VIEW […]
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2023
The 36th edition of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2023 will be held from Thursday August 1st to Monday September 4th 2023 at La Baie park in Gatineau. Come with your children to watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend. […]
EarlyON Child & Family Centre
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 […]
Play Free with the City of Ottawa
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 […]
Casino du Lac Leamy Sound of Light
The Casino du Lac Leamy Sound of Light is a beautiful international fireworks competition that will delight the whole family. The 2023 edition of the Casino du Lac Leamy’s Sound of Light will have 6 firework displays from 4 countries and the Grande Finale. The Sound of Light will be held from August 2nd to […]
Ottawa Busker Festival 2023
This years Busker Fest is set out to be an incredible edition with an amazing lineup of performers as well as face painting, balloon artists, music and more!! The Ottawa International Buskerfest will be taking place on Sparks Street for the 30th year from August 4th to 7th! 4 DAYS / 4 STAGES / 20+ PERFORMERS!! World […]
A Midsummer Night’s Scream
A Midsummer night’s scream will take place from August 11th to 13th at Saunders Farm Saunders Farm presents Midsummer Night’s Scream from August 11th to 13th 2023 6-10pm. Enjoy all the screams with warm weather!! Come and enjoy The Coven, Shambles, the NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Sawmill, Street Theatre, Jumbo Jumpers and much more! Tickets can be purchased […]
Pirate Life in Ottawa
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 […]
Eco-Odyssée
Come explore a unique water maze on a paddle boat at Eco-Odyssée just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Eco-Odyssée has 6.4km of channels with more than 60 intersections making it a great summer fun and educational outing for the whole family! Eco-Odyssée has several adventures on water and land. For the water maze, you can […]
Family Day Trips Around Ottawa
If you are planning to stay in Ottawa during the summer, here are some great day trip ideas all within an hour drive from the city. Omega Park is a must for families! The park is located in Montebello Quebec, a 45 minute drive from Ottawa. This 800 hectare park has over 400 animals living […]
Summer activities for kids in the Ottawa area
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill has been replaced this year with Canada on March. It run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between June 28th and August 25th 2023 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Spend an evening at the Sound […]