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 38th edition of the FMG – Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 will be held from Wednesday August 27th to Sunday August 31st 2025 at Parc de La Baie in Gatineau. Come with your children to watch a spectacular hot air balloon lift off or simply enjoy any of the shows and activities offered […]
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 […]
Get ready for a day full of Caribbean flavour, culture and fun at Vincent Massey Park in Ottawa on August 23rd from 11am to 8pm. The Saint Lucia Ottawa Association presents “Saint Lucia Festival 2025 – Ottawa” – a day full of sunshine, culture, and pure Caribbean vibes! This festival will feature: live music games […]
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
A Midsummer night’s scream will take place on August 9th 2025 from 6-10pm at Saunders Farm Saunders Farm presents Midsummer Night’s Scream on August 9th 2025 6-10pm. Enjoy all the screams with warm weather!! Come and enjoy 4 of your favourite haunted attractions. Comme get scared and enjoy this sneak peek version of FrightFest during […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thinking of going camping with children? Check out these amazing family campgrounds within 3 hours drive from Ottawa. Cardinal KOA is located an hour away from downtown Ottawa. The whole campground is family oriented, amenities for kids include a heated pool, a splashpad, a kids climbing wall, a big bouncer, a mini golf and a […]
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 […]