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. […]
Family Fun Guide
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 […]
Wet and wild
Want to make a big splash this summer? Look no further than your own neighbourhood for some fun in the water, Mike Carroccetto writes One of the best ways to have some family fun on a hot summer day is to […]
For the birds
Region’s oldest wildlife rehab centre to construct new visitor’s area For nearly 30 years, residents of Ottawa and the surrounding area have been bringing injured or abandoned wild birds to the Wild Bird Care Centre in the west end. Tucked […]
12 Great family fun events
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition When: December 12, 13, 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Shenkman Arts Centre; December 15 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Where: Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd.; […]
Family entertainment comes to Centrepointe Theatre
Famed Canadian author Robert Munsch’s ‘The Paper Bag Princess’ is a perennial favourite with children and parents. This fall, the To Be Determined Theatre Company brings a lively and energetic musical adaptation by Joe Slabe to Centrepointe Theatre. To run […]
Beauty, artistry and fun with ‘Les bâtons’
Get ready for a mesmerizing performance that combines the grace and beauty of dance with an irresistible beat as the Shenkman Arts Centre presents ‘Les bâtons’ by Tara Luz Danse on October 13 in the Richcraft Theatre. When choreographer Anik […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, until August 18 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: The Sound of Light is a spectacular to satisfy the senses! Five international fireworks designers create […]
Music on a Mission offers a night of family fun
If you remember Name That Tune, you’ll love Music on a Mission. The ultimate game night, Music on a Mission is a major fundraiser for Family Services Ottawa and takes place on Friday, October 26 at Tudor Hall. Event planner […]
Local museums offer accessible family fun
The kids are back in school, but there are still plenty of weekends for family fun. The City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites have several activities planned for children of all ages. “We’re calling it ‘fall fun for the […]