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 […]
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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 […]
Apple picking in the Ottawa area
It’s almost the season for apple picking in the Ottawa area, here is a list of where to go for this great family outing. It is recommended to call ahead of time for apple picking conditions Avonmore Berry Farm 16365 Fourth Rd, Avonmore, ON, K0C 1C. 613-346-5414 Cannamore Orchard 1480 County Road 32, Crysler, ON, K0A 1R0. 613-448-3633 Dekok Family Berry […]
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 […]
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). […]
Omega Park
Looking for a great family activity this winter. Omega Park is sure to be a hit for kids of all ages. This park located just north of Montebello (approximately 1 hour drive from Ottawa) offers a 17-km car trail through the park will allow you to get up close and personal with a variety of […]
Disney on Ice at the Canadian Tire Centre
Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero and your child is sure to love this monumental ice skating spectacular! Mickey Mouse will be once again the Mouse-ter of Ceremonie and will lead a parade of over 50 Disney characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Worlds of Enchantment showcases beloved characters from Disney and Pixar Cars, The Little […]
Top Thanksgiving weekend activities in the Ottawa area
Thanksgiving weekend is here and it’s a great time to enjoy some family fun outdoor and indoor activities before the arrival of winter! Get ready for Halloween, go to a pumpkin patch where your children can pick their own pumpkin and then either paint or carve them. Haunting Season at Saunders Farm is on Thanksgiving […]
Éco-Noctura
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 […]
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. […]
Sens Rink of Dreams
The Sens Rink of Dreams will be open to skaters until March 31st 2022 (weather permitting)!!! This is a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 6am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain open until the end of March. Schedule differs for December 24th, 25th, 31st and January […]
Best places to see Santa Claus in Ottawa
During the holiday season, there are tons of places to see Santa Claus in the Ottawa area. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus Starting mid November, Santa will be in all the malls across Ottawa, check their website for Santa’s hours. Most shopping centres require reservations ahead of time! Bayshore Shopping Centre Billings Bridge […]
Sugar Bushes in the Ottawa Area
It’s that time of the year again…..The sap will start to flow soon and visiting a sugar bush is a great family activity. Some farms even offer tours and activities for families. Be sure to call ahead of time and make reservations. Bean Town is located in Plantagenet will be open March 14th to April […]
Visit the RCMP Stables for FREE
Don’t miss the 2020 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 8th from 10am to 3pm! Come visit the RCMP Musical Ride Centre on Sandridge Road in Ottawa where you can see & even meet the riders and horses of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride!! Guided tours are available all year-round. Come visit the stables, […]
Where to cut your own Christmas tree in Ottawa
A great activity with kids during the holiday season is cutting your own Christmas tree. Here are a list of places where to cut your own Christmas tree in Ottawa. Briggs cut your own christmas tree 4075 Rockdale Road, Navan, ON. 613-835-2955 Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm 15855 Highway 7, Perth, ON K7H 2Y3. […]
Upcoming fall activities in Ottawa
Fall Rhapsody Festival will be taking place in the Gatineau Park with free shuttles from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. Ready Player One will be playing on Saturday October 13th as part of Cineplex Family Favourites for only $2.99. Mac My Cheese Fest will be on October 12th to 14th at Ottawa City Hall. Come celebrate your favourite […]
Clip ‘n Climb Gatineau
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 […]
Weekend Family Fun in Ottawa
Another weekend is approaching with tons of great family fun activities in the Ottawa area. Winterlude will be on all weekend (weather permitting) in Gatineau and Ottawa. For daily updates on the closing of activities at Jacques Cartier Park and the Rideau Canal, the official Winterlude website (most activities are FREE). Thomas the Train special exhibition […]