family fun

It's in the details: LEGO's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' set has Easter eggs from the 1993 film. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

Building memories

Our family shares an activity that’s fast become a new holiday tradition – and a source of continued entertainment   When I was growing up in the 90s, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was my favourite movie. This was […]

Spencerville Fair. Photo Courtesy Spencerville Fair

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 […]

Editor Tracey Tong and her daughters, Millie (centre) and Ellie like road races. Photo Courtesy T. Tong

From the editor

My family’s idea of fun is best described as eclectic. I like road races, getting lost in art galleries and taking in theatre and dance performances. Husband guy likes nice restaurants and wandering around hobby shows. Our daughters love everything […]

Ottawa’s best-kept secrets

Keeping active, curious children happy and engaged with stimulating activities – and trying to balance that with a tight family budget – can be a challenge, and as the temperature drops, finding suitable activities gets even trickier. Break out the […]

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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 […]