Saturday August 30th Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered during the weekend. Head to the Stormont County Fair from August 29th to September 1st. Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. […]
Family fun activities in the Ottawa region the weekend of August 23-24th 2025 SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd 2025 Experience Ottawa’s Largest Midway and so much more at the Capital Fair! Every August for 10 days of Family Fun for Everyone! Head down to Monster Trucks ALL OUT at the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday August 23rd from 9am to 6:15pm […]
The Overbrook Day is back again for their ultimate summer celebration on Saturday August 23rd from 4pm to 8pm at Overbrook Park The Overbrook Day Party is presented by the Overbrook Community Association. It features: FREE BBQ – Come hungry Kids’ Games & Activities – Fun for the little ones Live Music & Good Vibes […]
Head down to the Canadian Tire on Robertson Road on August 16 from 10am to 6pm for Bells Corners Summer Bash, a free, family-friendly community celebration. The summer bash will feature: Live music Local vendors and food trucks Kids’ activities and entertainment Giveaways, games, and more! Canadian Tire Parking Lot – 2135 Robertson Rd Saturday, August 16 | […]
Family fun activities in the Ottawa region the weekend of August 16-17 2025 SATURDAY AUGUST 16th 2025 The Ottawa Greek Festival will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary! Admission is FREE. Activities will take place from 12pm to 11pm on Saturday. The world’s top rides are coming to Ottawa at Wesley Clover Par at the RBC […]
Family fun activities in the Ottawa region the weekend of August 9-10 2025
Celebrate Ottawa’s history and the legacy of Lieutenant-Colonel John By at the Bytown Museum on Monday August 4th from 11am to 5:30pm! Admission to the Museum will be FREE, with donations appreciated. On August 4th, the Bytown Museum will be open from 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM with family-friendly activities and engaging programming: The Capital […]
Learn to Camp is on every Thursday at the Canadian Museum of Nature from 5pm to 8pm Head to the Canadian Museum of Nature and join Parks Canada staff inside the museum to explore the basics of camping through fun, hands-on activities and expert tips. Play a camping-planning game, find out which items do not […]
Welcome Wednesdays lets you enjoy FREE admission and parking on select Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm Welcome Wednesdays allows visitors of all ages to explore the animal barns, exhibitions and Demonstration Kitchen for FREE! Each evening features hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations, with something new to discover every time. Welcome Wednesdays are: July 23, 2025 […]
Head down to Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Saturday July 26th & Sunday July 27th from 11am to 3pm for two days of FREE family fun!
More than an escape room, head over to Mackenzie King Estate for an escape estate and uncover the mysteries that lie within the cottages and ruins. Escape Backpack game at Mackenzie King Estate is more than just a game, this experience allows you to learn while having fun. This challenge combines reflection, exploration and concentration […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 offers two days of joyful holiday celebrations!
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 […]
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 […]