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

Things to do Dec 10-11th

Dec 10th

• Dec 10- Holiday Parkdale Pop-Up. More info
• Dec 10-Holiday Gift and Craft Fair (10-2). Leroux Arena, Stittsville
• The Nutcracker. Algonquin Theatre. More info
• Pancakes with Santa. Stittsville Legion. More info
• Wakefield Christmas Market. Wakefield. More info
• Holiday Craft. Beaverbrook Library. More info
• Sesame Street Live. More info
• Kids Sewing Party. More info
• Pancakes with Santa. More info
• The Addams Family- A New Musical. More info
• Place d'Orleans Princess Meet and Greet. More info
• Smith Falls Santa Claus Parade. More info
• Carp Christmas Parade. More info

Dec 11th

• Dec 11- Christmas at Rideau Highschool Craft Fair. More info
• The Nutcracker. Algonquin Theatre. More info
• Holiday at the Parks. Wesley Clover Parks. More info
• Festival of Carols. Centrepointe. More info
• Nepean Christmas. Nepean Museum. More info
• The Addams Family- A New Musical. More info
• Holiday at the Parks. More info
• White Christmas at the Mayfair. More info
• Christmas Shop with Yo Pants off. More info ~~~~ Online shopping event with all local vendors!!!

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

Portable North Pole PROMO CODE

The elves at Portable North Pole have announced Santa video messages are back for thier 9th holiday season and they are more magical than ever! 

Portable North Pole (PNP) creates the world’s most engaging, personalized Santa video messages. PNP is an enchanted portal that brings Santa Claus into every home around the world to delight children and families. And, I'm thrilled to share the exciting news that the PNP experience is now FREE FOR EVERYONE.

Available for a Limited time: the Pre-Season Magic Pass!

All the goodies of the Magic Pass PLUS the Santa-Approved Certificate. 

2016 3 packages:

• Magic Pass (unlimited Premium Santa Videos, Reaction Recorder, Santa Calls, HD Video downloads, Christmas Eve video, and access to previous seasons' videos all for 1 price)

• Video Pass (unlimited Premium Santa videos)
• FREE video message (Christmas and Birthday videos)

You can check out our videos on our Youtube channel.

There are plenty of ways to share in the magic for free and the elves have been busy working to make PNP easier to use and extra personalized. There’s a great mobile version (compatible with Apple and Android devices) so you can carry the magic of Santa in your pocket, creating personalized video messages and calls on the go.  Verdict Machine is now powered by a pedalling elf who will keep the kids entertained while they wait to learn if they're made the Naughty or Nice list this year, and the Classic video includes funny footage of the elves as they get in trouble while doing their daily chores. 

PLUS, in the true spirit of giving, the PNP team has pledged to donate part of the proceeds of all web sales to Children's Hospital foundations across the world.

The website now has plenty of Christmas stories to share with the kids you love (there are even options for grown-up “kids at heart”) so visit soon at HERE and start a wonderful, family tradition. 

Use Mom on the Go for 20% off Personalized Packages!!!

Follow this link

• Make them smile with Santa’s Premium video

Create magic this Christmas by offering your loved ones a unique video message from Santa Claus. Personalize a free video message or try one of our Premium messages. It will be an experience they’ll remember for years to come and it can be done in 3 easy steps:

1.Personalize your video

2.Watch with family

3.Share with friends

• Surprise them with a personal phone call from Santa

Just pick the phone number and Santa will surprise and delight your loved one with a personalized phone call — whether they’ve been naughty or nice! Order a personal phone call from Santa today.

• Have Santa wish your loved ones a happy birthday

Send an unforgettable birthday surprise to someone you love. Santa will send a special, personalized birthday message for free, any time during the year. 

• Go behind the scenes, where the Christmas magic happens

Ever wondered how Santa makes his reindeer fly, or how many elves live in Santa’s village? Find out the answers to your favorite questions, read Christmas stories from the elves, download or print Christmas drawings, and get your kids drawing during the holidays. All this and much more is awaiting you inside Santa’s village!

Don't forget to check out:

• Santas Video Channel
• Colouring Pages
• Elf Stories

Things to do November 26-27th

Nov 26

• Gift of Lights. 411 Corkstown rd. More info
• Breakfast with Santa. Armprior. More info
• Heart of Orleans Winter Marche. Orleans. More info
• Santa Photos. Gatineau. More info
• Holly Jolly Christmas Party. Ian's Christmas Adventure Park. More info
• Holiday Kick-off Bazaar.Richmond, More info
• St Michael's Craft Show. Kemptville. More info
• Churchill Alternative Craft Fair. Westboro. More info
• Mistletoe and Ivy Homemade Market. Bronson ave. More info
• Kids Sewing Party. Kanata. More info
• Holy Redeemer Vendor Sale. Kanata. More info
• Ottawa Comiccon Holiday Edition. EY Centre. More info
• Byward Market Christmas Fair. Downtown. More info
• First Avenue Holiday Craft Sale. Glebe. More info
• Adeste Fideles- Christmas Carol Evening. Chelsea. More info
• Trim your Tree Workshop. Nepean Visual Arts Centre. More info
• Christmas Pop Up Shop. Best Western Kanata. More info
• Nov 26- Craft Fair by Nerds. More info
• Nov 26- St Barnabas Christmas Bazaar. More info
• Nov 26-- Seasons Greetings Craft Sale. (10-4) Stittsville Community Centre. 
• Nov 26- Christmas Bazaar. Barrhaven United Church. More info
• Nov 27- Sawmill Creek Christmas Extravaganza. More info
• Nov 27- The little Christmas Market. More info
• Longfields Manor Bazaar. Barrhaven, More info
• Max's Birthday Bash. Midway Fun Park. More info
• Santa Parade Carleton Place. More info
• Orleans Parade of Lights. Orleans. More info
• Stittsville Parade of Lights. Stittsville. More info
• Story Time. Stittsville Re-Read. More info

Nov 27

• Gift of Lights. 411 Corkstown rd. More info
• Holiday Kick-off Bazaar.Richmond, More info
• Byward Market Christmas Fair. Downtown. More info
• Ottawa Comiccon Holiday Edition. EY Centre. More info
• Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. See Canadian Locations. More info
• Nov 26-- Seasons Greetings Craft Sale. (10-4) Stittsville Community Centre. 
• Story Time. Stittsville Re-Read. More info

Mall Santa Schedule

Clair's Adventures and Black Friday

As many of you know I have published a book based on my adventures as a Mom on the Go. I have been working with children for over 15 years and am currently working in the field of behaviour analysis. Clair's Adventures is based on my eccentric 3 year old and the crazy things moms will do to help their children overcome challenges. If you are looking for a copy this holiday, take advantage of the #blackfriday and #cybermonday sales today thru Monday because we all need to save a little especially during the holidays. #shoplocal. Local pickup and delivery can be arranged please PM for details or email randcsadventures@gmail.com

“Children are made readers in the laps of their parents”- Emilie Buchwald 

Clairsadventures@blogspot.ca

Ottawa Holiday Gift Guide- Kids Edition

Carlingwood Christmas Events

SANTA'S HOURS Nov 11 - Dec 25

November 14th to 30th 

• Monday to Friday 11:00a - 3:00p | 5:00p - 8:00p 
• Saturdays 10:00a - 7:00p 
• Sundays 10:30a - 5:00p   

Special Hours in November 

• PD/PA Day: Friday, November 18th 10:00a - 7:00p 
• Sunday, November 20 and 27 - Silent Santa for children with autism 9:00a - 10:00a  

December 1st to 18th 

• Monday to Friday 10:00a - 3:00p | 5:00p - 8:00p 
• Saturdays10:00a - 8:00p 
• Sundays 10:30a - 5:00p (children with fast passes from Breakfast with Santa will be first in line)  

Special Hours in December 

• Sundays December 4th, 11th and 18th 9:00a - 10:30a - Santa will be at Breakfast in Santa's Secret Workshop (tickets will be available soon) and will feature FAST PASSES for Santa visits from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for children attending Breakfast with Santa 
• Wednesday, December 7th Santa will take break from his wilderness home from 12:00p - 12:45p to attend CopShop 
• December 19th to 23rd 10:00a - 8:00p
• December 24th 10:00a - 4:00p   

 

Each child visiting will receive a special gift from Santa! 

BREAKFAST AT SANTA'S SECRET WORKSHOPNov 13 - Dec 18

SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP!

There is too much work for the elves to get all the cookies ready for Christmas.

Become an elf helper, meet Santa and friends and live a unique experience at the secret cookie workshop.

WHEN?

December 4th, 11th and 18th.

From 8:30 to 10:30

HOW MUCH?

Tickets are $12 per adult and $12 per child

Only two adults per family allowed. We want to give as many children as possible the chance to live this unique experience!

Tickets available at Carlingwood Custumer Service. Must have purchased your tickets in advance. Limited number of tickets available.

AGE RECOMMANDATION

3 to 8 years old

WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND TREATS ON THE TABLE

Please take note that there are no modifications possible to the breakfast and no guarantees for allergies.

COOKIE DECORATION ACTIVITIES

Each child will receive two gingerbread cookies to decorate. One to save for Santa on Christmas Eve and one for themselves to make a quality test! There will be all kinds of icing and decoration material to be creative. The master chef elves will be there to help if needed. Parents will also help them decorate or test the cookies ;)

MEET AND GREET WITH SANTA AND FRIENDS

Santa will appear half way through the cookie decoration activity. He will approve the good work of each child. The children will then get to hand in their wish list. The elves will be there from the beginning of the event!

FREE TRAIN RIDE AT THE CHILDREN ARRIVAL

All the children will have a free train ride from customer service to Santa’s secret workshop at their arrival!

ADDITIONALS!

• Ballot draw for prizes
• Mini treats and gifts to bring back home
• Special invite from Santa himself!
• Skip the line!  Fast pass on that morning (from 10:30 to 11:00 am) if you want to take pictures with Santa. Pictures are NOT included and will have to be purchased separatly.

THE CARLINGWOOD POLAR EXPRESSNov 14 - Jan 04

$3 round trip!

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday:

9:30AM-2:30 PM and 4PM-8PM

Saturday:

11-7PM

Sunday:

10-6PM

SOCKS FROM SANTANov 15 - Dec 22

One of the most needed items by Ottawa’s homeless is a pair of warm socks. Carlingwood’s food court will once again host the Socks from Santa tree. Decorated with donation tags and acting as the collection zone for new warm socks the tree is symbol of hope for Ottawa’s homeless. 

All socks collected will be donated to the Shepherds of Good Hope, The OttawaMission, The YMCA/YWCA and Cornerstone Housing for Women.

*Taken From Carlingwood Events Page HERE

Write a Letter to Santa and get a response

SANTA CLAUS

NORTH POLE H0H 0H0

CANADA

Santa loves to read

• how old you are
• about school activities
• your favourite things to do
• a joke
• a cool story
• and he especially loves drawings or pictures

December 14 is the last day to mail letters to Santa so it has time to go all the way from the North Pole! Oh and don't forget to add your full return address, but no postage required. 

Write your letters to Santa on Dec 3, 9-3 at 100 Tallwood dr. City of Ottawa Archives. More info

International letters

Letters mailed from outside of Canada require postage.

You can also Email Santa.

North Pole Express Giveaway

Mom on the Go Ottawa GIVEAWAY

North Pole Express, Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario

Family pass (up to 4 people, ages 3 years and over; 2 and under are free)

Enter HERE

Mark your calendars on Saturday, December 3rd when Santa rolls into the station!

Bring the whole family down and celebrate the North Pole Express at the Railway Museum. Get ready to hop aboard our very own Christmas cabooses for a ride along the snowy tracks. Be sure to visit Santa’s elves in the boxcar workshop to make a toy, send a Santagram to the North Pole.  And don’t forget to visit the Chef for some hot chocolate and a holiday treat by the fire.

Keep an eye out for Santa who will be arriving by train to meet all the good girls and boys.

Polar Express festivities run from 3pm to 7 pm. 

Tickets are $5/ person; children 2 & under are free.  Tickets must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite or by calling the museum.  (613) 283-5696.

The museum gift shop will be open for all your last-minute Christmas gifts. Stop by and pick up some unique items for your favourite train enthusiast.

Visit http://rmeo.org/north-pole-express/ for more information.
Contest ends Nov 26th!!

Where to cut your own Christmas Tree in Ottawa

Fallowfield Tree Farm (Barrhaven) Open 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week starting on November 26th  through December 24th

Thomas Tree Farm (North Gower) Saturday, November 26th 2016

Full Service - 9 AM TO 5 PM

Wagon rides, hot chocolate and cookies.

Monday to Friday

Self Service - 9 AM TO 1 PM

You cut the tree but we will help you clean and wrap it.

Full Service - 1 PM TO 5 PM

Wagon rides, hot chocolate and cookies after 1 pm.

Hillcrest Tree Farm (Manotick) We will be opening starting November  26th  for 2016 season. Weekends: open 9:00  -  5:00pm Complimentary with tree purchase: tree shaking and baling, bonfire,  hot drinks (and candy canes for the kids!)  Wagon rides on the weekends,  sleigh rides Dec. 3 & 4 and  Dec. 10 &11 10:30 - 3:00 pm,  weather permitting.

         Weekdays: open 12:00 - 7:00pm Tree shaking and baling only.

Fields close at 4:30pm

Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm (Pakenham) -Open Nov 12 - Dec 24, 2016

* Closed at 2pm on Christmas Eve. Monday- Sunday 9-5. Come see the play structure, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and more 

Ian's Adventure Park.(Beckwith)  Open from the last weekend in November through December 24th — Mon-Fri: 1pm-10pm — Sat-Sun: 9am-10pm. Lots of family activities including, Santa visits, sleigh rides, and hot chocolate

MacGowan's Christmas Tree Farm. (Armprior) Opens November 26th, Saturdays and Sundays 8-5. Family activities including sleigh rides, bonfires and hot chocolate.

Edge Forrest (Limoges) Monday to Friday: 1 to 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday: From 9 to dusk 

Laird's Tree Farm (Manotick) Open Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm. CLOSED Dec 24th & 25th