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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Big Bounce Canada is the world’s largest touring inflatable event and will be at the RA Centre from August 1-3 2025 Tickets to the Big Bounce Canada includes 5 amazing attractions: The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle: A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. The […]
Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy is a beautiful international fireworks & music competition that will delight the whole family. The 2025 edition of Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy will have 6 firework displays from 4 countries and the Grande Finale. The Sound of Light will be held from July 30th to August 16th 2025 behind […]
Head down to Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Saturday July 26th & Sunday July 27th from 11am to 3pm for two days of FREE family fun!
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill will run daily (weather permitting) at 10am between July 1st and August 20th 2025 and is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Explore the main Parliament Building through and 360 multimedia show. Tickets are FREE of […]
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to their Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 from 10am to 5pm! Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume […]
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 […]
It’s time for Disney magic! An epic journey awaits you at Canadian Tire Centre when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party in Ottawa. Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through […]
Celebrate Dad and all the Dad-figures on Sunday, June 16th 2024. Here are some ideas on how to spend a special day in and around Ottawa. Father’s Day Car Show Billings Estate National Historic Site will be open June 16 from 10 am to 3 pm for the Father’s Day Car Show. Treat your dad, […]
Mark your calendars, registration for spring and summer recreation classes offered by the city of Ottawa is happening soon! For swim programs, registration will start Tuesday February 13th 2024 at 9 pm online For non-aquatic programs, registration will start Thursday February 15th at 9 pm online Make sure you have you wish list ready!! To register, City of […]
Easter Egg Hunt in Cinderella’s Garden at Carlingwood Shopping Centre on March 28th, 29th and April 4th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 1:30 to 4 p.m. Easter at the Farm at the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum with it’s annual egg hunt on from April 3rd to April 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.pm. […]