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 […]
Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party
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 […]
Butterflies in Flight at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Back by popular demand! Live butterflies return to the Canadian Museum of Nature until January 4th 2026. Tropical butterflies are once again fluttering around the Canadian Museum of Nature’s solarium. Butterflies in Flight, a delightful exhibition of live, winged beauties, opened on December 6 and continues for a year until January 4, 2026. Dozens of butterfly species flutter […]
Roller Skating Dance Party
Head down to Skate & Play Skating Centre on Monday February 10th 2025 for the 2nd Annual Roller Skating Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser! Skate the night away at our second annual Valentine’s Day Roller Skating Dance! Enjoy a night of fun and music with friends and family, all while supporting a great cause. The Ottawa Children’s […]
Weekend Fun in Ottawa – November 29th to December 1st
Friday November 29th 2024 Christmas in the Village – Manotick! Head to Manotick for a festive weekend filled with holiday spirit, seasonal activities! Vintage Village of Lights at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum from 4pm to 9pm. A great place to get in the Christmas spirit is the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during their Vintage […]
Weekend Fun in Ottawa – November 23rd & 24th
Saturday, November 23rd 2024 The Museum’s Christmas Market at the Canadian Museum of History from 9am to 5pm. DO your holiday shopping at this festive market with nearly 100 exhibitors offering delicious treats and unique handcrafted creations. Admission is FREE and coat check complimentary. Frozen Party with Elsa and Olaf at Art Haven Kanata from […]
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 […]
Lansdowne Get Down
Get ready for a family-friendly and energetic dance party at the Arena at TD Place on November 24th from 1pm to 3pm. Head down to Lansdowne Park with your kids and bring your best dance moves, and your love for music as DJ Psychology spins the ultimate hits to get everyone moving. Whether you’re a […]
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 […]
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 Apple Stock Orchard 1341 Merkley Road, Winchester, ON. 613-774-0594 Avonmore Berry Farm 16365 Fourth Rd, Avonmore, ON, K0C 1C. 613-346-5414 Cannamore Orchard 1480 […]
Father’s Day activities in the Ottawa area
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, […]
When to visit museums in Ottawa for free
Museums are always a great place to visit with children, however, it can become quite expensive to visit a museum . Here is a list of when to visit museums in Ottawa for FREE! Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m. Canada Aviation and Space Museum: daily from 4 to 5 […]
Strawberry picking in the Ottawa area
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 […]
Registration for fall 2015 classes in Ottawa and Gatineau
Mark your calendars, registration for fall 2015 classes offered by the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau is happening soon! Ottawa Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 class registration: For all aquatic programs, registration will start Monday August 10th at 9 pm online and by touchtone phone and Tuesday August 11th in person during business hours. For all other programs, […]
Upcoming free activities in the Ottawa area
Salsa babies is an activity for families and children of all ages held at Jean Pigott Place every Tuesday until August 18th from 10 am to noon. It’s a great opportunity to introduce your children to music and dance Circus Jam is an activity for families and children (supervision required) held at Marion Dewar […]
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 […]
Easter activities in and around Ottawa
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. […]