Come to Confederation park in the wonder of Lumen Eira where light and sound come together! The sound and light show will be offered from Friday February 31st 2025 to Monday January 17th 2025 from 4pm to midnight at Elgin Street. For more information, the Ottawa Tourism official website.
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Winterlude 2025
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2025 festival from January 31st to February 17th 2025. 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 […]
Christmas in the Village in Manotick
Head to Manotick for a festive weekend filled with holiday spirit, seasonal activities! All activities will be taking place on November 29th & 30th 2024 Below is the activity schedule! Fun for everyone to enjoy! Friday, November 29th Kiwanis Parade of Lights (7:00 – 8:00 PM) – Enjoy a magical parade along Main Street […]
Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History
The Museum’s 9th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on November 21st 2024 at 6pm. It will also kick off the Museum’s Christmas Market! Come enjoy music by the Carleton University Choir, along with complimentary hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and maple taffy on snow (while quantities last). New this year: face painting and ice […]
Osgoode’s Christmas in the Village
Osgoode’s Christmas in the Village offers two days of joyful holiday celebrations!
Canada Day Activities in the Ottawa Area
Here is a list of great activities happening in and around Ottawa on Canada Day 2024! There will be something for everyone to enjoy on for Canada Day in Ottawa! This year the celebrations will mostly take place at LeBreton Flats Park from 9am to 10:30pm. OHHH Canada Kids Festival Jeunesse is the newest Canada […]
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 […]
Rink of Dreams
The Rink of Dreams is open to skaters until March 31st 2024 (weather permitting) The Rink of Dreams is a 12,500 square foot outdoor refrigerated ice surface located at Ottawa City Hall and a great free family activity to enjoy winter! It’s open everyday from 9am to 11pm (if the weather permits) and should remain […]
Top 5 Splashpads in Ottawa
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 […]
5 kid friendly trails in the Gatineau park
5 kid friendly trails in the Gatineau park Sugarbush trail is considered one of the best trails for toddlers. It takes about 45 minutes to complete, has no steep slopes, is stroller friendly, is located close to the visitor centre with indoor bathrooms and water fountains. It is also possible to hike on Sugarbush trail in […]
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, […]
Winterlude 2017
Celebrate winter in Ottawa during the Winterlude 2017 festival from February 3rd to 20th. Three fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family to enjoy! ACTIVITIES Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques-Cartier Park will have TONS of FREE activities for children to enjoy with giant games, super slides, a kiddie zone, an obstacle course, the NEW Canada […]
March Break 2016 in Ottawa
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 […]
Free Mommy and Me Yoga Classes
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 […]
What to do for New Years with children in Ottawa
Not sure how to welcome 2016? Here are 6 awesome activities to ring in the New Year or the Noon Year with your children in Ottawa. If you have any young hockey Sens fans, come celebrate the new year at the Canadian Tire Centre with the Sens Skills. On Dec. 31, 2015, from 10:30 a.m […]
Free Apple Camp Workshops
Do you have a tech savy child? Then these free Apple Camp workshops are perfect for them. They are offered in Apple Retail stores in the Ottawa area, therefore either Rideau Mall downtown or Bayshore Shopping Center. All of the workshops are offered in English only. This summer Apple is offering 3 workshops: Stories in motion […]