Join St Paul Ottawa for a three-day journey exploring assemblage art— artwork made by gathering common everyday objects and putting them together into an artful composition. Professional artist Karen Goetzinger will introduce children ages 8-14 to famous assemblage artists Louise Nevelson and Joseph Cornell. During the three days, they will create two projects using cardboard, […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! SUMMER 2022. From filming auditions to getting a pro demo reel, your kids will get the real life experience on what it’s like to become a screen actor! Your kids will have a blast mastering their on-camera acting skills! At the end of the course, they will get to act in the […]
Thinking of going camping with children? Check out these amazing family campgrounds within 3 hours drive from Ottawa. Cardinal KOA is located an hour away from downtown Ottawa. The whole campground is family oriented, amenities for kids include a heated pool, a splashpad, a kids climbing wall, a big bouncer, a mini golf and a […]
With this heat, why not spend the day cooling off and relaxing on one of these 5 kid-friendly beaches in the Ottawa area! Brittania Beach on Carling Avenue is located on the Ottawa River at Brittania Bay. The beach is maintained by the city of Ottawa and is great for the whole family to enjoy. […]
With this heat, it’s a great idea to go cool off at a local splashpad! Here are the top 5 splashpads in Ottawa. Brewer Park Splashpad in Ottawa Brewer Park Splashpad is by far one of the best park in the city! The splash pads has tons of water fountains, water jets and buckets and […]
Strawberry picking season is here!!!! The season usually starts mid June until mid July however, it is best to call before going to make sure the conditions are right. Acorn Creek Garden Farm; 928 Acorn Creek Road, Carp. 613-836-2613 Avanmore Berry Farm; 16365 4 Road, Avomore. 613-346-2336 Duquette Strawberries; 2236 Champlain, Clarence Creek. 613-488-3284 Ferme […]
Discover Éco-Noctura, the immersive outdoor experience at Éco-Odyssée Éco-Noctura is a new new multimedia show projected at Éco-Odyssée. Be transported to a universe of enchantment and wonder with The Cliffside Tales. At nightfall, the rocky face of the ridge wakes up to tell the story of Amik the Beaver. Discover iconic animals of the water […]
Time to gather your team for the 24h Tremblant 2022! A 24-hour relay challenge where proceeds go to CHEO Foundation! Great fun for a great cause! Event Summary: 24h Tremblant is the region’s most exciting and impactful winter sport event! Set to take place the weekend of December 9-11, 2022, teams of 6 to 12 participants […]
Frontier College Ottawa, in partnership with Let’s Talk Science in Ottawa, is offering Science Saturdays, a FREE weekly online literacy and STEM program for children ages 4 to 10. Enjoy STEM learning from the comfort of your own home, where each week we cover a new Science theme and engage in a fun, interactive hands-on […]
Calypso Waterpark is Canada’s largest theme waterpark and is located located in the Ottawa area in Limoges. If you are visiting with young children, the best attractions are: The Zoo Lagoon is the perfect place for young children! The zoo themed lagoon will allow younger children to slide, spray, climb, splash and much more. Best part is […]
June has many family friendly festivals, fairs & outdoor events for the whole family to enjoy! The annual Blackburn Hamlett Funfair will be on from June 3rd to 5th 2022 with a movie night, a softball & volleyball tournament, a parade, a used book sale, face painting, bouncy castles, live entertainment, Little Ray’s Reptiles and much […]
Victoria Day weekend is this weekend! Here are some great events for the whole family to enjoy this weekend! Mexico in the Glebe: on Friday May 20th from 6pm to midnight at Aberdeen Pavilion. Mexico in The Glebe presents a Mariachi Band coming straight from Mexico with live music, Folkloric dancers and food. Ottawa […]
The Bank of Canada Museum has reopened for the first time in 2 years. Offering a free, fun, and interactive experience, the Museum provides an entertaining and educational perspective on the role played by the Bank of Canada, as well as the important part played by Canadians themselves in keeping our economy healthy. Visitors begin […]
Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages is an amazing exhibition that allows you to explore the power of ice and cold in shaping the world we live in today. The exhibition will be on at the Canadian Museum of Nature starting May 20th until January 8th 2023. This exhibition features more than 120 specimens, […]
The Canadian Association for Girls in Science Virtual brings STEM into your home with fun, weekly, hands-on, live sessions for girls, nonbinary and gender nonconforming youth aged 7-16. Join us on Saturday May 7 as we explore rocket parts and aerodynamics while constructing model rockets! This session will be led by Ashwini Ramesh, an aerospace […]
Registration for summer camps offered by the city of Ottawa will be on Wednesday May 11th at 9PM. These camps will run from Monday July 4th to Friday September 2nd 2022. The cost varies depending on each camp. You can choose from general camps to amazing specialized camps such as sports camps, vet camp, chef […]
The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse is excited to announce that their annual celebration of the best in live performing arts returns on May 19-29, 2022. Special performances include: Tweet Tweet! by Femmes du Feu, A Story of a House That Turned into A Dot by Teatret Gruppe 38, and Machine de Cirque, to name a few. Visit ottawachildrensfestival.ca for […]
Fairytale Princess Party Ottawa is having a magical tea party and cookie decorating on May 28th. Funds raised will go to the Make-A-Wish foundation. You are cordially invited to a princess tea party! Activites include: Cookie Decorating Songs Games Tea Party Photo Ops Make sure your children wear their favourite princess gowns! Parents are welcome […]