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July 2015
Dovercourt Day Camps
Dovercourt offers one of the largest Summer Day Camp programs in Ottawa, with so much variety and lots to choose from. Each year we add new activities, events and camps to stay up to date with current trends and to…
Find out more »A Company of Fools: The Comedy of Errors
When two sets of identical twins separated at birth are brought to the same town by circumstance, mistaken identities abound! Set against the backdrop of Ottawa parks, this touring outdoor performance by professional Shakespeare company A Company of Fools will…
Find out more »Play ball! Ottawa Champions
Professional baseball returns to Ottawa as the Champions kick off their first season in the Can-Am League. Until September 7.
Find out more »Monday Night Movies at the Museum
Escape the heat, grab some popcorn and explore the First World War and Canada’s history through cinema! Visit www.bytownmuseum.com for film selection.
Find out more »Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Take a leisurely family outing to shop and savour premium quality, Ottawa-area fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers and crafts. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Find out more »Bishop Hamilton Montessori School Open Houses
Excellence in education for children 3 months to 14 years. NEW Infant Program (3-18 months) Opening September 2015. Open Houses every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Jackie Lalumiere, Admissions Director, 613.596.4013
Find out more »Children’s fun at the Bytown Museum
Plenty of interactive activities for young and young-at-heart visitors! While visiting the museum, become a History Explorer with a scavenger hunt through all three floors. Collect postcards about Ottawa’s history and end your visit in the children’s play space on…
Find out more »Little Scholars Montessori OPEN HOUSE DAYS
Little Scholars Montessori Daycare 1455 Woodroffe Ave. Nepean, ON (613) 727-1455 Little Scholars Montessori Daycare 3500 Fallowfield Rd. Nepean, ON (613) 825-1130 Little Scholars Montessori Daycare 2910 Woodroffe Av Nepean, ON (613) 823-4047
Find out more »Osgoode Medieval Festival
Enter into the Kingdom of Osgoode to attend this popular annual festival, where the family can enjoy a medieval market, medieval feast, creative arts competition and more! Visit the website for updates on what to expect.
Find out more »Ottawa Cloth Diaper Workshop
Discover the magical adventures of cloth diapers! Okay, so it isn't magic, but I will show you the basics, give you an intro into the types of diapers available and answer any of your questions. If you are on the…
Find out more »Ottawa Busker Festival
Check out intriguing, unorthodox entertainment by street performers from around the world, including acrobats, contortionists, hula-hoopers, yo-yos, musicians, comedian escape acts, magicians, jugglers and more! Fees: Free admission; donations appreciated.
Find out more »Glengarry Highland Games
Bring the family for two jam-packed days of events, activities, sights and sounds. Witness traditional Scottish events with more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition. Check online for updated events. Maxville, Ont., an hour east of…
Find out more »August 2015
Celebrate Colonel By Day
Celebrate the holiday named for Ottawa’s founding father with live music, dancing, heritage demonstrators, costumed characters, and face painting for kids. Also on offer: games, crafts, and era-appropriate toys.
Find out more »Navan Fair – August 6-9, 2015
Fair Fun for the Whole Family Includes: • Live entertainment all weekend long featuring Trooper, Brett Kissell, Brea Lawrenson, Caroll Baker, Neville Wells and more • 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Guinness World Record 50 Horse Hitch • Midway Rides…
Find out more »Little Scholars Montessori OPEN HOUSE DAYS – Aug. 8 & Aug.10, 2015
Little Scholars Montessori Locations Barrhaven Location 1 2910 Woodroffe Avenue K2J 4G3 Ottawa, Ontario Centrepointe Location 1455 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1W1 Barrhaven Location 2 3500 Fallowfield Road K2J 4A7 Ottawa, Ontario Strandherd Location 4100 Strandherd Drive Cedarview Square…
Find out more »South Mountain Fair
The 123rd Annual South Mountain Fair, organized by the Mountain Township Agricultural Society. Held in the heart of the village of South Mountain, which is a little farming community in Dundas County, part of the Township of North Dundas -…
Find out more »Capital Fair
The kids will be thrilled to spend the day at Ottawa’s 10-day fair featuring music, food, midway rides, animals, Monster Truck shows and more. $
Find out more »Northern Lights: Sound and Light Show
Your family is sure to enjoy this thrilling thematic journey through Canada’s history. Combining bold digital technology with the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings, the show illuminates the stories of nation building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision at…
Find out more »Bishop Hamilton Montessori School
OPEN HOUSE: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am INFORMATION SESSION: Nov. 4 at 6:00 pm
Find out more »Académie St-Laurent Academy
OPEN HOUSE: EVERY MONDAY
Find out more »North Lanark Highland Games
Celebrate Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 32nd North Lanark Highland Games, held in historic Almonte at the beautiful grounds of the North Lanark Agricultural Society, with pipe bands, dancers and champion heavyweight athletes, mini games…
Find out more »September 2015
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Canada’s largest balloon festival, where gorgeous hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky, and a wide variety of exciting shows and family activities take place.
Find out more »Ottawa Turkish Festival
A multi-day festival of Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, where families will have the chance to celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine
Find out more »Festival de l’Outaouais Émergent
Families can discover and celebrate the talent of artists from the Outaouais region amid a festive urban atmosphere.
Find out more »The Wiggles
The wildly popular Australian children’s group The Wiggles return to Centrepointe Theatres this fall for their Rock & Roll Preschool tour, to delight families with their infectious brand of preschool entertainment. The Wiggles are touring in support of their brand…
Find out more »CityFolk 2015
With a new location and a fresh moniker, CityFolk (formerly the Ottawa Folk Festival) is a five-day family-friendly celebration of music, dance, visual arts and community, with some free programming, special children’s and family performances, artisan and craft vendors, and…
Find out more »Ottawa Pinball & Gameroom Show
Two fun-filled days of all-you-can handle Pinball and arcade games for all ages, a flea market, and more.
Find out more »The Greenwoods Academy
CURRICULUM NIGHT/OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday Sept. 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Find out more »October 2015
159th Annual Metcalfe Fair
MAKE IT YOUR FAIR! Thursday October 1st – Sunday October 4th EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: • Agricultural Awareness “Barn Door” • Kidzland – Family Entertainment • Baby Show • Robertson Amusements Midway • Petting Zoo • 4H Regional Championship Shows • Livestock…
Find out more »Princess Tea Party
Princess Tea Party Ottawa The Princess Tea Party is an afternoon of everything princess! It includes: a tea party, princess parlour, entertainment, silent auction, lots of princesses and fun, fun, fun. Not to leave the boys out there is also…
Find out more »Imagination Movers
Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty of the Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV series Imagination Movers will bring their high-octane rock concert to Ottawa. Mixing danceable power pop songs featuring extremely catchy choruses with a heaping helping of onstage silliness, it’s a live…
Find out more »Ottawa Parent and Child Expo
A fun and informative weekend for the whole family. Whether you’re a parent or child there’s something for everyone. Join our local exhibitors and parenting experts for a weekend of learning, play and discovery. Meet Dora the Explorer & Diego…
Find out more »Blyth Academy Ottawa
OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 24, 10 am – 12 pm
Find out more »November 2015
Westboro Academy Information Session / Open House
Westboro Academy offers a co-ed, bilingual, private elementary school education. Serving the Ottawa & Outaouais regions from JK to Grade 8. Each fall, Westboro Academy opens its doors to visitors. Our open houses take place over a two day period.…
Find out more »Westboro Academy Open House
Westboro Academy offers a co-ed, bilingual, private elementary school education. Serving the Ottawa & Outaouais regions from JK to Grade 8. Each fall, Westboro Academy opens its doors to visitors. Our open houses take place over a two day period.…
Find out more »Kanata Santa Claus Parade
The Hazeldean Mall, the Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club and the Kanata Sports Club are proud to present the 25th Annual Kanata Santa Claus Parade on November 14, 2015 starting at 10:00 am. Parade Route: Starting from Terry Fox and Castlefrank, then…
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