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March 2017
Ottawa Parent & Child Spring Expo – March 25 & 26, 2017 @ the Nepean Sportsplex
A FUN, INFORMATIVE & AFFORDABLE WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY MARCH 25 & 26, 2017 at the NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX Whether you’re a parent or child there’s something for everyone from toddlers to tweens. Play, learn and explore! Explore all day! Meet 125+ Leading LOCAL parenting…
Find out more »Easy Preschool Math 2
Easy Preschool Math 2 Come join us for some fun with preschool math! Before going to kindergarten parents and caregivers can easily introduce math concepts to their children using activities in everyday life. Let us show you where the math…
Find out more »Anger Management …especially for parents
Anger Management ...especially for parents Anger is a common experience for parents – no matter how much you love your children. We’ll look at positive ways to express your anger and practical strategies to manage your children’s behaviour. Date: Tue.…
Find out more »Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers Wondering about: serving sizes, menu ideas, how to teach and maintain healthy eating patterns and attitudes to food. Presented by a registered Dietitian. For Parents only. For parents of children aged 18 months -…
Find out more »Creating Routines
Creating Routines All families can benefit from implementing routines into their daily lives. Routines help you accomplish day to day tasks and transition between activities successfully. This workshop will provide you with opportunities to identify strategies that will ensure a…
Find out more »April 2017
KinderNACO: We’ve Got the Beat – April 8, 2017
KinderNACO: We've Got the Beat Presented by: Shenkman Arts Centre Presents Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 4 pm Featuring ensembles of the NAC Orchestra (KinderNACO). Drums, cymbals, timpani, marimbas, xylophones, and an inexhaustible supply of “toys” – these are all…
Find out more »Fred Penner – April 22, 2017
Presented by: Shenkman Arts Centre Presents Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 pm The same sweet soul that delighted kids for over a decade on CBC is eager to share his favourite tunes with a new generation of children! A…
Find out more »Fred Penner, April 22, 2017
Fred Penner Presented by: Shenkman Arts Centre Presents Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 pm The same sweet soul that delighted kids for over a decade on CBC is eager to share his favourite tunes with a new generation of…
Find out more »Building Resilience in Young Children
Building Resilience in Young Children Resilience is the ability to steer through life challenges and find ways to bounce back and to thrive. Children build their resilience when they are given opportunities to learn skills and participate in meaningful activities…
Find out more »Talking Kids
Talking Kids Much of your child’s speech and language is learned before the age of 5 years. Join us to learn about your child’s speech and language milestones (0-5 years), general tips about how to promote speech and language development,…
Find out more »Saturday Explorers – April 29, 2017 @ Nepean Museum
When: April 29, 2017, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Ave. What: On the last Saturday of every month, bring the family to explore Nepean’s history through a variety of fun and interactive activities inside and…
Find out more »May 2017
Let Your Hands Do the Talking- Level 1 – East
Many children in child care programs are being taught to use sign language to build their communication skills. Parents/guardians, educators and providers, come enhance your skills by learning the basics of signed English in this six-week course. Preschool signs and…
Find out more »The Happening – May 3 – 6, 2017
When: May 3 to 6, 2017 Where: Throughout the Wellington West neighbourhood What: An art, music, fashion and food festival that celebrates what makes Hintonburg special, with three jam-packed days of creative events at local businesses, then bring the family…
Find out more »Ottawa PoutineFest – May 4 to 7, 2017
When: May 4 to 7, 2017 Where: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. What: The special Canada 150 edition of this popular – and delicious – family friendly festival features the best in traditional, exotic and extreme poutine, including…
Find out more »Ottawa International Children’s Festival – May 10-14, 2017
When: May 10-14, 2017 Where: LeBreton Flats What: A six-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences, with an abundance of award-winning artists from around the globe, it’s the only festival of its kind in…
Find out more »Baby Talk – Ottawa Public Library
Babies communicate from the day they are born. Join us for an interactive session on how your baby communicates and what you can do to build their speech and language development everyday. Learn about speech and language milestones, and where…
Find out more »Festival of Quilts 2017
May 12, 2017 to May 13, 2017 Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm May 14, 2017 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild The Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild (OVQG) proudly presents its…
Find out more »Beauty and the Beast – May 13, 2017
When: May 13, 2017, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Where: Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr. What: Les Petits Ballets, with professional guest dancers, presents its interpretation of the much loved children’s fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, with colourful costumes,…
Find out more »Health Care for Baby and Mom – May 15
In this Me and My Baby Program (0 to 12 months), a public health nurse will discuss such topics as: Immunization: should I get the flu vaccine for my baby? Childhood diseases, i.e. fevers and what to do, colds, postpartum…
Find out more »Understanding Temperament – May 30
Understand your child’s unique temperament and set them up for success as they grow and develop. Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Centrepointe Early Childhood Resource Centre, 75 Hemmingwood Way, Ottawa Provided by: Centrepointe…
Find out more »June 2017
Baby Talk – June 8, 2017
Babies communicate from the day they are born. Join us for an interactive session on how your baby communicates and what you can do to build their speech and language development everyday. Learn about speech and language milestones, and where…
Find out more »Ottawa Dog Festival – June 10-11, 2017
When: June 10-11, 2017 Where: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. What: The Ottawa Dog Festival is an outdoor event for families and their four-legged friends. With games, competitions, food trucks and more, there’s fun for people and pooches alike. Watch…
Find out more »Touch-A-Truck – June 11, 2017
When: June 11, 2017 Where: Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, 2525 Carling Ave. What: Kids get the chance to see more than 50 vehicles up close, plus more family activities and entertainment. Website: www.facebook.com/touchatruckott
Find out more »Growing Up with Many Languages – June 12
Growing Up with Many Languages Common questions affecting bilingual families will be addressed in this workshop. Come learn how to introduce a new language, tips on how to encourage your child’s communication, speech and language milestones, and First Words services.…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival – June 20 – 25, 2017
Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival When: June 20-25, 2017 Where: Vincent Massey Park What: In honour of National Aboriginal Day, experience some of Canada’s best Aboriginal talent, featuring music, thrilling family programming and more! Website: www.ottawasummersolstice.ca
Find out more »August 2017
Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival – August 9-13, 2017
“Celebrating Indigenous Arts in Algonquin Territory: August 9-13, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Canada The 6th annual Asinabka Festival is excited to present the best contemporary Indigenous film, art and music from Canada and around the world. The Festival takes place…
Find out more »Manotick Art Association – Inspirations on August 12, 2017
Artists of the Manotick Art Association explore the passions and processes through which inspiration occurs, in a variety of subjects, mediums and interpretations. Location & Venue Trinity Art Gallery Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Ottawa, Ottawa ON, K0E 1A0…
Find out more »Russell Fair – September 7 to 10, 2017
When: Sept. 7-10, 2017 Where: Russell, Ont., southeast of Ottawa What: In the pleasant rural village of Russell, the tradition of agricultural and homecraft exhibits is complemented by the Robertson Amusements midway, truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby and…
Find out more »Revel Academy – OPEN HOUSE – Drop-In on August 24, 2017
DROP-IN DAY: August 24th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, October 5th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 14th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. Suite 200 - 1550 Laperriere Avenue, Ottawa, ON 613-700-2132 info@revelacademy.ca www.RevelAcademy.ca
Find out more »Ignite 150 – Canada’s Table – August 27, 2017 – SOLD OUT
"Ignite 150 is a series of 17 epic stunts and happenings that will turbo-charge every corner of the capital in 2017. These experiences will be no less than ephemeral, spectacular, innovative, breathtaking, and unforgettable, while taking place in surprising and…
Find out more »Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival – August 31 – September 4, 2017
When: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2017 Where: La Baie Park, Gatineau, Que. What: Enjoy tons of fantastic activities for families at the parc de la Baie site! Hop into the zone with five inflatable play structures, sample the universe of the…
Find out more »September 2017
Perth Fair – September 1 to 4, 2017
When: Sept. 1-4, 2017 Where: Perth, Ont. What: The Perth & District Agricultural Society is honouring the 150th anniversary of Confederation with an O Canada theme at this year’s fair. Walk through the Homecraft Building on your visit this year…
Find out more »Hot Wheels™ – Race to Win™ – September 9, 2017 – Janaury 9, 2018
Speed, power, performance… buckle up and race with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet — Hot Wheels®! Be part of a dynamic race team working together to build and test the world’s fastest (and safest) speed machines, using…
Find out more »Ta Da! Festival – September 8 to 10, 2017
When: Sept. 8-10, 2017 Where: The Centre Wakefield, La Pêche, Wakefield, Que. (indoors and outdoors) What: The fifth annual Ta Da! Festival combines theatre, dance, music and visual community arts. Featuring new playwrights and youth alongside seasoned actors and musicians,…
Find out more »The Ottawa School of Theatre – OPEN HOUSE – September 16, 2017
The Ottawa School of Theatre! We are celebrating and hosting an Open House Saturday, September 16, 1-3pm. Everyone is welcome! Theatre studies build self-esteem, promote life skills: physical and perceptual abilities, cooperation, concentration, problem solving and creative thinking. These skills,…
Find out more »The Canada Army Run – September 17, 2017
When: Sept. 17, 2017 Where: Downtown Ottawa. See website for course details What: The Army Run is a great opportunity for Canadian families to say thanks to the men and women who serve them in so many ways. The run…
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