RCMP Open House

Join us at the 2017 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

• Meet the riders and horses 
• Tour the Musical Ride Centre 
• Enjoy exciting children’s activities
• See police displays and demonstrations 

MAKE A DONATION TO THE OTTAWA FOOD BANK!

The Musical Ride Centre is located at 1 Sandridge Road.

For more information, see rcmp.ca/-W2h

Family Day Weekend Events

February 18

• Family Fun Fair. Midway Adventureland. More info
• Winterlude. Downtown Ottawa. More info
• Hop on Pop Dads Playgroup. Rural Family Connections. More info
• Snow Blast 2017. Elizabeth Manley Park. More info
• Carlingwood Indoor Winter Carnival. More info
• Meet and Greet with Cinderella. Barrhaven Indigo. More info
• Central Park Mini Winterlude. Central Park. More info
• Meet Anna and Elsa at Winterlude. Snowflake Kingdom. More info
• Morning Mommy Mixer. buybuy Baby. More info

February 19

• Winterlude. Downtown Ottawa. More info
• Festival des jeux gonflables. Rockland. More info
• Surf's Up Beach Themed Day. Goulbourn Museum. More info
• Monkey Around Turns 5. Monkey Around Ottawa. More info
• Fete de la Familie. Navan. More info
• Family Fun Night. Aquaview Community Centre. More info
• Family Dinner and a Movie. ALE Stittsville. More info

February 20

• Winterlude. Downtown Ottawa. More info
• Festival des jeux gonflables. Rockland. More info
• Family Day. Agriculture Museum. More info
• Kemptville Family Day. Kemptville. More info
• Family Day at Midway. Midway.More info
• Family Day at the Aviation Museum. More info
• Family Fun Day at Maple Ridge Community Centre. More info
• Family Skate Day. Mlacak Arena. More info
• Family Day at the Arcade. House of Targ. More info
• Annual Family Day Winter Carnival. Pushman Park. More info
• Skate for a cure. Ben Franklin Place. More info
• Family Day Skate. Minto Recreation. More info
• Family Day Monkey Rock Concert. The Brass Monkey. More info
• Family Fun Day. Altavista Outdoor Rink. More info
• Royal Skating at Rideau Hall. More info

Things to do Dec 17-18th, 2016

Dec 17th

• The Christmas Adventure. Shenkman Arts Centre. More info
• Glebe Winter Market. 175 Third Ave. More info
• Elves of the Estate. Billings Historic Estate. More info
• Ugly Sweater Party. Art Haven. More info
• Joy to the World Christmas Concert. More info

Dec 18th

• The Christmas Adventure. Shenkman Arts Centre. More info
• Children's Christmas Party. Monkey Around Play Centre. More info
• A Frozen Tea Party. Stittsville. More info
• Maple Ridge Christmas Celebration. Chesterville. More info
• Skate with Santa. Beckwith. More info
• Family Christmas Spectacular. St Josephs Parish. More info

Events Dec 2-4th, 2016

Dec 2

• Gift of Lights. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Carp Christmas Market. 3790 Carp rd. More info
• Christmas in Old- Aylmer. More info
• Christmas Tree Lighting. Bells Corners. More info
• Light Up the Night. Mississippi Mills. More info
• Christmas in the Village. Osgoode. More info
• Adeste Fideles. Trinity United Church. More info
• Nutcracker Ballet. NAC. More info

Dec 3

• Gift of Lights. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Carp Christmas Market. 3790 Carp rd. More info
• Christmas in Old- Aylmer. More info
• Christmas in the Village. Osgoode. More info
• Breakfast with Santa. Merrickville. More info
• Westport Christmas Market. Westport. More info
• Woodroffe Highschool Craft Fair. More info
• Holiday Party with the Animals at Penny Lane. Penny Lane Farm Sanctuary. More info
• RSCA Sleigh Rides. Rideauview Community Centre. More info
• Nutcracker Ballet. NAC. More info
• Old Fashioned Christmas in Manotick. More info
• North Pole Express. Smith Falls. More info
• Breakfast with Santa. Woodlawn. More info
• Holiday Puppet Show. Ruth E. Dickinson Library. More info
• Winter Holiday Family Program. North Gloucestor. More info
• Annual Mayor Christmas Party. City Hall. More info
• Osgoode Christmas Village. More info
• Letters to Santa. Ottawa Archives. More info
• A Downtown Christmas Open House. More info
• Santa Shuffle. More info
• Barrhaven Christmas Gift Fair and Fundraiser. More info
• Santa's Christmas Door. More info
• Aylmer Santa Claus Parade. More info
• Craftilicious. More info
• MAC Fair Cheer. More info
• Cummerland Christmas Market. More info
• Pancake Breakfast and Vendor Sale. Aylmer. More info
• Fisher Park Christmas Craft Show. More info
• Home for the Holiday Craft Sale. Hazeldean Mall. More info
• Freewheeling Christmas Craft Maket. Glebe. More info
• Santa Photos for Charity. More info
• Noel a la Place de Cite. Gatineau. More info
• Parade of Lights. Limoges. More info
• Procare Family Centre Grand Opening. More info
• 2nd Annual Christmas Gift Fair and Fundraiser for Jonathan Pitre. More info

Dec 4

• Holiday Market. Nepean. More info
• Gift of Lights. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Christmas in Old- Aylmer. More info
• Stonebridge Children's Christmas Party. Stonebridge Golf and Country Club. More info
• Critter Christmas Holiday Family Event. Ottawa Humane Society. More info
• Nutcracker Ballet. NAC. More info
• Old Fashioned Christmas in Manotick. More info
• Breakfast with Santa at Carlingwood Mall. More info
• Home for the Holiday Craft Sale. Hazeldean Mall. More info
• Christmas Carol Service. King Edward Ave. More info
• A Christmas Celebration. Shenkman's Art Centre. More info
• Breakfast with Santa. Chelsea. More info
• Freewheeling Christmas Craft Maket. Glebe. More info
• Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar. More info
• Breaksfast with Santa. Carlingwood. 

Mall Santa Schedule

Santa Claus Parades Ottawa

Ottawa - Help Santa Toy Parade
November 19th, 11:00am
The parade will head East on Wellington then south on Bank and then East onto Laurier.
More info

Toys are collected along the parade route.

Almonte Holiday Night Parade
December 4th, 5pm

Centre down Bridge Street, on to Mill Street, around the town and back 

More info

Following the parade will be hotdogs, hot chocolate and public skating at the Stewart Community Centre!

Barrhaven Lions Light Up the Night 

Sunday, November 20th, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

The parade runs down Strandherd Drive, starting at Beatrice Drive and ending at the park n ride, where it turns north for dispersal.

More info

Carleton Place 

Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 5 pm. 

Bridge Street

More info

Carp - Santa Claus Parade 

TBA

Clarence-Rockland Parade of Lights
Date for 2016 to be announced
Along Laurier Street, starting at the Your Independent Grocer. 

Constance & Buckham's Bay Santa Claus Parade 

Dec 3 12:30-3:30 

The Parade runs along Bayview to Len Purcell and winds up at the community centre .

More info
This year’s theme; “Peanuts; a Charlie Brown Christmas”.  3pm for hots dogs, Santa, and hot chocolate.  Don’t miss the Christmas Craft Fair.

Gananoque Santa Claus Parade 

November 26, 2016, 5pm

Down King Street to Town Hall. 

More info

Will be collecting Food for the Food Bank, Coffee and Hot Chocolate will be served along the route. 

Kanata - Hazeldean Mall/Lions Club Santa Claus Parade 

November 12th 2016 at 10am.

More info

Merrickville Santa Claus Parade
More info

Dec 3- Christmas in Merrickville is an all day event.

Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade 

More info

Date and time for 2016 to be announced

Orleans - Santa's Parade of Lights
Saturday, November 26th 2016 @ 6PM 

St-Joseph Blvd. in Orleans
More info

Perth Santa Claus Parade
Dec 3rd, 5pm. 

Leaving Sunset Blvd 

More info

Richmond - Santa Claus Parade
Date for 2016 to be announced 

Russell Santa Claus Parade
November 27th

More info

Stittsville - Parade of Lights 

November 26, 2016 at 6:00 pm. 

Stittsville Main Street, from just south of Hazeldean Road to Carleton Cathcart Street. 

More info

Share in some hot chocolate and cookies.

Daddy Daughter Princess Ball

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime Daddy Daughter Event!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!

Click for your change to win 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Also this year, we have partnered with Ash Meadow Farm Carriage Company to offer horse-drawn carriage rides. This feature is not included in the admission price and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets cost $10/person and the ride will consist of a trip around the Maple Ridge Field in a gorgeous horse-drawn carriage. There is a limited number of tickets available and it is highly unlikely that tickets will be available at the door so be sure to purchase yours in advance.

Calling all Kings! (Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, or other adult male father-figures - sorry, moms this event is not for you) Treat your princess to a night full of royalty at the 2nd annual, Princess Ball at the Maple Ridge Centre!

Dance the night away to their rockin' DJ; enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres a fabulous ice cream sundae bar and candy buffet; meet princesses; have a royal portrait taken (additional cost); and more! Each princess will also receive a special "royal gift" to take home. There will be games and other activities as well. It's a truly magical night that will make memories to last a lifetime!

There is no age limit. Dress in your best or come in jeans - it's up to you!

Advance tickets are $35/couple and $5/each additional princess. Tickets at the door (unless sold-out) are $40/couple and $7/each additional princess. Advance tickets are available at the Maple Ridge Centre or via e-mail money transfers to info@mapleridgecentre.com - please send separate email indicating name of guests, address to send the royal invitation, and security question & answer. We do anticipate this will be a sold-out event so purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

This year, in honour of Remembrance Day and those who serve our country, we will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Chesterville Legion as well as providing free admission to our service men and their princesses so please contact us to secure your ticket if you are a member of the Canadian forces. Also, please note that if you have a little princess that does not have a father-figure in her life, we are happy to provide an honorary chaperone for her. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements.

Love for Rachel Fundraiser

                             

Mason's Got Heart

Things to do September 16-18th 2016

September 16

• City Folk. September 15-19th. Landsdowne Park. More info
• Brockville Tallships Festival. September 16th-19th. Brockville. More info
• Kanata Fall and Winter Consignment Sale. September 16-19th. Bell Sensplex. More info
• Movie in the Park. Byward Market. September 16th. More info
• Movie in the Park. Carleton Place. September 16th. More info
• Richmond Fair. Richmond. September 16-18th. More info

September 17

• Indigo Kids Paw Patrol Event. Pincrest, Kanata and Barrhaven. September 17th. More info
• A Taste of Wellington. September 17th. Wellington. More info
• Batman Day. Indigo Barrhaven. September 17th. More info
• City Folk. September 15-19th. Landsdowne Park. More info
• Brockville Tallships Festival. September 16th-19th. Brockville. More info
• Kanata Fall and Winter Consignment Sale. September 16-19th. Bell Sensplex. More info
• Russell Flea Market. September 17th. Russell. More info
• West End Kids Fun Day. September 17th. West End Kids. More info

September 18

• City Folk. September 15-19th. Landsdowne Park. More info
• Family Picnic. Carleton Place. September 18th. More info
• Brockville Tallships Festival. September 16th-19th. Brockville. More info
• Kanata Fall and Winter Consignment Sale. September 16-19th. Bell Sensplex. More info

Things to do....August 1-7th

August 2

• Buskers Toonie Tuesdays. Sparks Street. August 2nd. More info.

August 3

• Bring the Kids Concert. City Hall. August 3rd. More info
• Fete de Plage. Gatineau. August 3rd. More info

August 4

• Bubble Bath Brunch. August 4th. McKellar Park. More info

August 5

• Puppets Up Festival. Almonte. August 5-7th. More info
• $ Potato Fest. Byward Market. August 5th. More info
• Wakefield outdoor cinema. Wakefield. August 5th. More info
• Campfire Storytelling. Pinhey's Point. August 5th. More info
• Festival of India. Marion Dewar Plaza. August 5-7th. More info

August 6

• Puppets Up Festival. Almonte. August 5-7th. More info
• Ottawa Mayor's Cup. Karter's Korner. August 6-7th. More info
• Ottawa Latch On. Fisher Heights Community Centre. August 6th. More info
• Ottawa Geek Garage Sale. 109 Hunterswood. August 6th. More info
• Salsa Babies Free. City Hall. August 6th. More info
• Mom 2 Mom sale. Carleton Place. August 6th. More info
• Free Zumba Byward Market. August 6th. More info
• Gourmet Food Truck Rally. 255 Tartan. August 6th. More info
• Ottawa Footy Street Festival. August 6th. Byward Market. More info
• Jam Day. Mooney's Bay. August 6th. More info
• Fairy-tale Fete. Dovercourt. August 6th. More info
• Beach Party. Petrie Island. August 6th. More info
• Fireworks. Casino Lac Leamy. August 6th. More info
• Centretown Movies. Dundonald Park. August 6th. More info
• Festival of India. Marion Dewar Plaza. August 5-7th. More info

August 7

• Puppets Up Festival. Almonte. August 5-7th. More info
• Ottawa Mayor's Cup. Karter's Korner. August 6-7th. More info
• Starr Gymnastics Open House Party. Starr Gymnastics. August 7th. More info.
• Summertime Explorers. Cumberland Museum. August 7th. More info
• Street Food Social. 1500 Alta Vista. August 7th. More info
• Great Granny Country Fair. Wakefield. August 7th. More info
• Victoria Tea. Arboretum. August 7th. More info
• Festival of India. Marion Dewar Plaza. August 5-7th. More info

Things to do... July 18-24th

July 20

Lebanese Festival. July 20-24th. St. Elias Church. More info
Family Yoga. Mothercraft Ottawa. July 20. More info

July 21

Lebanese Festival. July 20-24th. St. Elias Church. More info
Forged in Fire. Bytown Museum and Parliament Hill. July 21. More info
$ Cherry Pie. Agriculture Museum. July 21. More info
Movie in the Park. Carleton Place Riverside Park. July 21. More info

July 22

Lebanese Festival. July 20-24th. St. Elias Church. More info
Movie in the Park. Wakefield. July 22. More info
Movie in the Park. Bytown Market. July 22. More info

July 23

Lebanese Festival. July 20-24th. St. Elias Church. More info
CHEO Fun Day. Kilbirnie Park. July 23. More info
$ Unity Picnic. Saunders Farm. July 23. More info
Perth Garden Tour. July 23. Perth. More info
ES Game of Skate. July 23. Rink of Dreams. More info
$ Festival des cultures des mondes. Gatineau. July 23-24th. More info
Babywearing Flash Mob. Gatineau. July 23. More info
Family Fun Day. 500 Bride Private. July 23. More info

July 24

$ Festival des cultures des mondes. Gatineau. July 23-24th. More info
Lebanese Festival. July 20-24th. St. Elias Church. More info
$ All Aboard. Cummerland Heritage Museum. July 24. More info
Family Fun Day. Hazeldean Rd. July 24. More info
Le Twist Bakery Grand Opening. July 24. Merivale rd. More info
Babywearing Dance Class. Gatineau. July 24. More info
Famiy Picnic. Petrie Island. July 24. More info
Garden and Tea Party. 4120 Rideau Valley. July 24. http://www.manotick.net/events.htmlMore info

Things to do....July 4-10th

July 4

• The Mom Community Chat and Playgroup. July 4th. Thimbles Cafe. More info
• Music on the Canal. July 4th. Ottawa Canal. More info

July 5

• Free City Hall Yoga. City Hall. July 5th. More info

July 6

• Food Truck Fiesta/Salsa at City Hall. City Hall. July 6th. More info
• Muslim Summer Festival. EY Centre. July 6th. More info

July 8

• Carleton Place Funfair. 143 Franktown. July 8-10th. More info
• Almonte Celtfest. Gemmill Park. July 8-10th. More info
• Friday Night Flicks. Walter Baker Park. July 8th. More info
• Campfire, storytelling, legends and more. Pinhey's Point. July 8th. More info
• Osgoode Medevil Festival. 5673 Main St. Osgoode. July 8-10th. More info

July 9

• Carleton Place Funfair. 143 Franktown. July 8-10th. More info
• Almonte Celtfest. Gemmill Park. July 8-10th. More info
• Carp Truck Pulls. Carp Fairgrounds. July 9th. More info
• Ottawa Geek Garage Sale. July 9th. Kanata. More info
• Ottawa Geek Garage Sale. July 9th. Orleans. More info
• Touch a Truck. Ponpon Daycare. July 9th. More info
• Frozen Royal Breakfast. Miller's Oven. July 9th. More info
• Believe in Magic. Storytime. Indigo Barrhaven. July 9th. More info
• 4th Annual BOOB Public Breastfeeding event. City Hall. July 9th. More info
• Pop Up Cinema. Sparks Street. July 9th. More info
• Northern Lights Opening Night. Parliament Hill. July 9th. More info
• Ottawa Family Music Festival. Ottawa University. July 9th. More info
• Antique Car Show. Cumberland Heritage Museum. July 9th. More info

July 10

• Carleton Place Funfair. 143 Franktown. July 8-10th. More info
• Almonte Celtfest. Gemmill Park. July 8-10th. More info
• Shopkins Swap Party. Indigo Barrhaven. July 10th. More info
• Japanese Summer Festival. City Hall. July 10th. More info

Things to do... June 20-26th 2016

June 22

• $ Ribfest. June 22-26th. Sparks Street.  More info
• Musical Ride. June 22-26th.  1 Sandridge rd. More info
• $ Babywearing Latin Class. Mothercraft Ottawa More info
• $ Ottawa Jazz Festival. Downtown Ottawa. June 22-July 3rd. More info.

June 23

• $ 25th Anniversary Party. East Side Marios Bells Corners. June 23rd. More info
• $ Cirque de la Symphonie. June 23-25rd. NAC More info
• $ Ottawa Jazz Festival. Downtown Ottawa. June 22-July 3rd. More info.
• Musical Ride. June 22-26th.  1 Sandridge rd. More info
• $ Ribfest. June 22-26th. Sparks Street.  More info

June 24

• Peanut Movie in the Park. June 24th. 1485 Promenade Duford.More info
• $ Riverside South Fair. June 24-26th. Moncion's Independent. More info
• School of Rock Movie. June 24th. SuzyQ. More info
• $ Mom and Tot at the Farm. June 24th.  Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo. More info
• Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. June 24th-26. Mooney's Bay.  More info
• $ Ottawa Jazz Festival. Downtown Ottawa. June 22-July 3rd. More info.
• Musical Ride. June 22-26th.  1 Sandridge rd. More info
• $ Ribfest. June 22-26th. Sparks Street.  More info
• $ Cirque de la Symphonie. June 23-25rd. NAC More info

June 25

• Strawberry Social. Watson Mill. June 25th.More info
• Movie in the Park. Minions. Kilburn Park. June 25th. More info. 
• Geek Garage Sale. June 25th. 46 McAllister Pvt. More info.
• Ottawa Makers Market. Rideau Curling Club. June 25th. More info
• $ Mom and Me Princess Tea. Vanitea Room. June 25th. More info.
• Bike Safety with Chase. Carambeck Centre. June 25th. More info
• Paladium Orthodontics Customer Appreciation Day. June 25th. More info.
• $ Vankleek Hill Tractor Pull. June 25th. Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Carnival Day at Midway. Midway. June 25th. More info.
• Family Day at MKDC. Perth. June 25th. More info. 
• $ Ottawa Jazz Festival. Downtown Ottawa. June 22-July 3rd. More info.
• Musical Ride. June 22-26th.  1 Sandridge rd. More info
• $ Ribfest. June 22-26th. Sparks Street.  More info
• $ Cirque de la Symphonie. June 23-25rd. NAC More info
• $ Riverside South Fair. June 24-26th. Moncion's Independent. More info
• Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. June 24th-26. Mooney's Bay.  More info

June 26

• $ Fossil Frenzy, Goulbourn Museum. More info
• Carp Herb Festival. 3790 Carp rd. June 26th. More info.
• $ Frank's Fundraiser. Frank's Catering Greenbank. More info
• $ Ottawa Jazz Festival. Downtown Ottawa. June 22-July 3rd. More info.
• Musical Ride. June 22-26th.  1 Sandridge rd. More info
• $ Ribfest. June 22-26th. Sparks Street.  More info
• $ Riverside South Fair. June 24-26th. Moncion's Independent. More info
• Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. June 24th-26. Mooney's Bay.  More info

Things to do... June 13th-19th

14th

$ Babywearing Jazz Dance. Dovercourt Recreation Centre. June 14th. More info.
Italian Festival. Preston Street. June 9-19th. More info. 

15th

$ Babywearing HIP HOP. Glebe Community Centre. June 15th. More info. 
$ Ottawa Fringe Festival. Downtown Rideau. June 15-26th. More info

16th

$ Fraco Ontarien Festival. Major's Hill Park. June 16-18th. More info.

17th

Live at Westboro Beach Cafe. Westboro Beach. June 17th. More info.
$ Babywearing HIP HOP. Glebe Community Centre. June 17th. More info. 
$ Ottawa Summer Solstice Festival. Vinvent Massey Park. June 17-June 20th. More info.
$ Spectable "Mon Imagination".Cornwall. June 17th. More info.
Glowfair. Sparks Street. June 17-18th. More info.

18th

$ Monkey Around CHEO Fundraiser. Monkey Around Play Centre. June 18th. More info.
Lambs Down Park Festival. Carleton Place. June 18th. More info.
$ Couples Babywearing Salsa. Gatineau. June 18th. More info. 
$ Eid Bazaar. 3020 Woodroffe. June 18th. More info. 
Westboro Beach Opening. Westboro Beach. June 18th. More info.
Centrepointe Community Centre Fun Day. Centrepointe community centre. June 18th. More info.

19th

See Father's Day Post

Touch a Truck Event.

What an amazing event today. So well oganized and lots of fun for the kids and kids at heart for a great cause!

Thank you Mothercraft

Sparky the Fire Dog visiting the Army trucks (all the kids thought he was Marshall, from PP)

Giving some high fives to Spidey

Really cool presentation from Ray's Reptiles. 

She finally gets to ride a motor cycle :)

Amazing when the wheels are bigger than the kids

And it's Monkey Rock to the rescue during the rainstorm!

Visiting some cool trucks with an awesome super hero cape.

Even the Dinosaurs liked the trucks. 

From visiting Elsa, Spiderman, Lumberjack Joe, Sparky and more as well as some awesome facepainting, trucks and sitting in the back of a police car and soo much more! This was a very cool event and I can't wait for next year. 

Things to do...June 6-12th 2016

June 6

• The Mom Community Chat and Playgroup. Thimbles Cafe. June 6th. More info. 

June 9

• Italian Week. Little Italy. June 9-19th. More info. 
• The Mom Community Chat and Playgroup. Art-is-in Cafe. June 9th. More info.
• Prepare for Birth with Yoga. Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre. June 9th. More info.  

June 10

• Home Alone Safety for Kids. Oxford Learning Centre. June 10th. More info. 
• The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe. Shenkman Arts Centre. June 10th. More info. 

June 11

• Ottawa Geek Garage Sale. 109 Hunterswood Cres. June 11th. More info.
• Medevil Festival. Upper Canada Village. June 11-12th. More info.  
• Ottawa Dog Festiva. RA Centre. June 11th. More info. 
• Duck Festival Kids. The Nation, Ontario. June 11th. More info. 
• Family Fun Day. June 11th. Dandelion Kids. More info.
• Dessertfest. June 11-12th. Aberdeen Pavilion. More info. 
• Raggae in the Fields. June 11th. Vincent Massey Park. More info.
• Barrhaven Family Fun Day. 1081 Greenbank. June 11th. More info.  
• CHEO BBQ. Shefford Park. June 11th. More info. 

June 12

• Kanata Race Day. Richcraft Recreation Complex. June 12th. More info. 
• Picnic in the Park. Brewer Park. June 12th. More info. 
• Birth Story Healing Workshop. Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre. More info.
• The Wizard of Oz. Shenkman Arts Centre. June 12th. More info

Things to do...May 16-22, 2016

16th

• Ottawa Tulip Festival. May 12-23rd, 2016. Landsdowne Pavillion. More info

19th

• 2016 Ottawa Dressage Festival. May 19-22nd, 2016. 401 Corkstown. More info

20th

• Babywearing in Canada Conference. May 20-21, 2016. 2260 Walkley rd. More info
• Orleans Family Fair. May 20-23rd, 2016. 1585 Tenth Line. More info

21st

• Kids in the Kitchen: Sweet Scones with the Scone Witch. May 21-22nd, 2016. Children's Museum. More info
• Creativity Blooms with Tulips. May 21-22nd, 2016. Children's Museum. More info. 
• Wally's Classic Kids Zone. May 21st, 2016. Carleton Place Arena. More info
• Sheep Sheering Festival. May 21-22nd, 2016. Canadian Agricultural museum. More info

22nd

• Heritage Power Show. May 22, 2016. Cummerland Heritage Museum. More info. 
• Prepare for birth with yoga. May 22nd, 2016. 2260 Walkley rd. More info
• Victoria Day Fireworks. May 22nd, 2016. Fisher Park. More info

Things to do... May 9-15th, 2016

10th

• Ottawa Children's Festival, May 10-15th, 1 Vimy Place. More info 

12th

• Tulip Festival. May 12-23rd. Aberdeen Pavilion. More info 

• Starfleet Gala, May 12th, Canadian Aviation and Space Museum. More info 

13th

• Starfleet Academy Experience-Opening. May 13th. Ottawa Avaiation and Space Museum. More info 

• Ottawa Comiccon, May 13-15th, EY Centre. More info 

14th

• Orleans Outgrow outplay spring/summer sale. May 14th. Navan Arena. More info 

• W.E Gowling Song and Story Festival. May 14th, W.E. Gowling Public School. More info 

• Project North Star Presentation-Reunion of Giants. May 14th. Canadian Aviation and Space Museum. More info 

• International Astronomy Day. May 14th. Canadian Aviation and Space Museum. More info 

• Sky River Pow Wow. May 14-15th. Pierre Elliot Trudeau Elementary School. More info 

• Summer Speedway Kickoff. May 14-15th. Brockville Speedway. More info 

• Bird Day. May 14th. Brewer Park. More info 

• Funfest. May 14th. Booth at Carling. More info 

15th

• Byward Market Book Fair. May 15th. 55 Byward Marlet.  More