Family Fun Events

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season   What: 37th annual Gatineau Balloon Festival Where:  Parc de la Baie, Gatineau When: Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 Why: Featuring hot air balloons so incredible, they have names […]

A grand adventure

Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer   What: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd. When: June 21 to 23 Why: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous […]

Get out there!

Cycling through the capital

Bike riding hit a new level of popularity during the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know when cycling in Ottawa this summer, Tracey Tong writes First, it was hand sanitizer, then toilet paper, flour and yeast. Then news outlets […]

12 Great family fun events

Editor’s Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events have been postponed or cancelled until further notice.   Ottawa Coffee Fest When: March 21-22 Where: Lansdowne Park What: The only event of its kind in Ottawa, Coffee Fest allows attendees to […]

Perth, Ontario. Photo Courtesy City of Perth

Take family fun on the road

Day tripper. One-way ticket, yeah.    With apologies to The Beatles, of course, we’ve gathered four interesting and fun day-trip destinations close to Ottawa. All can easily be expanded into a weekend, too, if that’s what your family wishes.   […]

There are so many things to do in Ottawa and area.

12 Great family fun events

The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, August 10 through 24 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: With a mission of encouraging cultural discoveries through a varied and international artistic program, the Sound […]