Past Events

Emilie’s Run When: April 25, 9:30 a.m. (1K) and 10 a.m. (5K) Where: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum What: Emilie’s Run is a women’s run honouring the memory of Émilie Mondor, the first Canadian woman to run sub- 15:00 in…

IT’S TIME TO PLAY AGAIN! Kids and parents’ favourite museum is open. Travel to beloved destinations: a Mexican kitchen, an open-air market, and a cargo ship. Visit the family Studio and play in the Kid’s Café. Timed tickets must be…

At 3 pm on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 Bereaved Families of Ontario - Ottawa Region (BFO Ottawa) will hold its  annual Butterfly Memorial Event at Beechwood, Canada’s National Cemetery.   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are happy to announce that…

FEAST YOUR EYES! Explore 70 years of Canadian children’s television. In addition to numerous clips from everyone’s favourite shows, From Pepinot to PAW Patrol® – Television of Our Childhoods features original costumes, puppets and more. A must-see exhibition for anyone, from the very young to…

Social Stars Speech Therapy Group ABC Social Stars is a speech therapy group dedicated in helping children build social communication and play skills! About this Event ABC Social Stars is a speech therapy group for children between the ages of…

The Wiggles! Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour - Ottawa The Wiggles! Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour Saturday, September 30th Meridian Theatres 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Tickets on sale June 13th at 10 am *12 months and under are considered "babies in…

What: Canada Day Barrhaven Where: Clarke Fields Park When: July 1 Why: Events include a seniors’ and family breakfast, a midway, kids’ zone activity area, Indigenous display, multiple entertainment stages, live bands, artisans and food vendors. Fireworks will wrap up…

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 Experience’s property located in Ottawa’s Greenbelt. The festival features a competition…

What: Glengarry Highland Games Where: 34 Fair St., Maxville When: August 2 to 3 Why: One of the largest highland games in the world, the Glengarry Highland Games features a display of music including piping and drumming and fiddling; highland…

What: Ottawa Spartan Event Weekend Where: Calabogie Peaks, 30 Barrett Chute Rd., Calabogie When: August 3 to 4 Why: Events include the kids’ race, Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25 obstacles) and the Hurricane Heat 12- hour race. Calabogie…

What: OAG Creative Sundays Where: Ottawa Art Gallery Studio, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa When: February 2 to 19, 2025 Why: A free drop-in art activity suitable for all ages. No registration required. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an…

What: Neon Creations: Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Painting Where: Canadian Children’s Museum Studio When: Through January 12, 2025 Why: Free with admission, this glow-in the-dark marble-painting experience allows children of all ages to unleash their creativity as they swirl vibrant colours together,…

What: Wonka Where: Ottawa Family Cinema When: January 18, 2025, 2 p.m. Why: A screening of the film Wonka, which focuses on a young Willy Wonka and how he came to meet the Oompa Loompas on one of his earliest…

What: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring Where: The Arena, TD Place, Ottawa When: January 18, 2025 Why: Experience Howard Shore’s Academy Award®-winning score performed live to the epic motion picture in HD. The 250 musicians on…

What: Mad.Sad.Glad: A Symphony of Emotions Where: National Arts Centre, Southam Hall When: Sunday, Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m. Poyser leads the NAC Orchestra in a program designed to showcase how a range of emotions can be expressed — and experienced…

What: Fête Frissons 2025 Where: Shenkman Arts Centre, upper lobby When: February 9, 2025 Why: The free annual Fête Frissons event is open to all with performances, artmaking, workshops and storytelling. Website: shenkmanarts.ca/en/fetefrissons-2025

What: Ottawa Multicultural Bazaar Where: Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa When: February 15 and 16, 2025, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Why: Discover diversity by embarking on a global journey without leaving our city. Visit stalls featuring unique crafts, clothing and treasures…

What: Ottawa Parent & Child Expo Spring Edition Where: Nepean Sportsplex When: April 5 and 6, 2025 The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s longest running parenting and kids’ expo–and one of the best values for fun, learning,…

What: Canada Day in Barrhaven  Where: Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St., Ottawa When: July 1, 9 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. Why: The free shuttle bus from McDonough’s Independent and the Heart & Crown will get visitors to the festivities…

What: Glengarry Highland Games Where:  34 Fair St., Maxville, Ontario When: August 1 to 2 Why: The Glengarry Highland Games consist of a series of traditional Scottish competitions including the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve tug of war, heavyweights, Highland…

What:  Ontario's Learn to Fish Programme Where: Sharbot Lake Provincial Park, 25467 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake, Ontario When: August 9 and August 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Why: This two-hour free programme consists…

What: Russell Fair Where:  Russell Fairgrounds When: August 14 to 17 Why: Although the exact lineup is yet to be determined, here’s what we can expect from the Russell Fair: a midway, children’s entertainment, mainstage entertainment including live music, a…

What: Spartan Ottawa Where:  Calabogie Peaks, 30 Barrett Chute Rd., Calabogie, Ontario When: August 23 and 24 Why: There’s an event for participants of every ability: they include a kids’ race, Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25 obstacles) and…

What: Capital Pride (Street Festival and Parade) Where:  Downtown Ottawa When: August 23 and 24 Why:  Capital Pride offers a list of things to do, but the fan favourites are the street festival on August 23 and 24 and the…

What: Stormont Country Fair Where: 25 Fairground Dr., Newington When: ​​August 29 to September 1 Why: The Stormont County Fair has been providing the eastern Ontario community with a fun-filled Labour Day Weekend since 1867. Activities include 4-H, beef cattle,…