Here’s to a fun start to 2026! Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter What: Wizard of Oz, the 3D Experience Where: Ottawa Family Cinema, Rideau Community Hub, 815 St-Laurent Blvd. When: Saturday, Jan. 24 Why: […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season What: Faerie Picnics Where: Strathcona Park, Range Road, Ottawa When: Aug. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Why: After successful runs in 2023 and 2024, Cirquonscient returns with evening Faerie […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer What: Canada Day in Barrhaven Where: Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St. When: July 1, 9 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. Why: The free shuttle bus from McDonough’s Independent and […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter What: The Harbour Harvest Where: Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Ave. When: Feb. 16, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Why: An ice fishing derby that raises money for three […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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February-March 2020 Headline: 12 Great Family Fun Events Byline: By Tracey Tong Winterlude When: Through February 17 Where: Various locations, Ottawa and Gatineau What: It’s your last chance to enjoy the 42nd annual Winterlude. This classic winter celebration takes […]
12 Great family fun events
Christmas Lights Across Canada When: Now through January 5 Where: Parliament Hill What: The 35th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada kicked off on December 5. The program was introduced in 1985 to showcase monuments and sites along Confederation Boulevard […]
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 […]