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

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

Events for October 15-16th

October 15th

Pumpkinferno Giveaway

Win Tickets HERE

Close to 7,000 hand-crafted pumpkins, set against the night sky is something that simply must be experienced.  "Marvel at rejuvenated and eclectic displays of scenes from exotic places and historic ages, meet up with forest animals and sea-born creatures, see story book heroes, mythical characters, cultural icons and more .... all carved from pumpkins!"

Come take the 40 minute stroll through Upper Canada Village's Pumpkinferno, one of Ottawa's best Halloween Events, this is great for all ages and a great family tradition.

Adult (13-64)$14 
Youth (6-12)$10 
Child (5 or under)FREE

While you are there, why not have dinner at the Willard's Hotel, The Harvest Barn or the Village Cafe. Pumpkinferno will be open  from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Thursday through Sunday evenings plus Thanksgiving Monday) from September 29 to October 30.  This year, "Orange is the new green" as  solar power and other alternative energy sources are being used to power up a number of this year’s exhibits.  

**"The carved pumpkins you will see at Pumpkinferno are realistic, artificial pumpkins, whose forms have been shaped from molds of real pumpkins. The pumpkins have been designed and carved by a talented group of young artists from the Eastern Ontario region. Exhibits"

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

Daily Events for August

Mondays

• Changing of the Guard. Parliament Hill. 10 am. Free More info.
• Sportball. Hintonburg Park. 9-11am. FREE
• Starr Gymnastics FREE baby drop-in. 12:30pm. Orleans
• Chapters Storytime. 11am daily (must be enough children). Rideau Centre. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Pinecrest. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Barrhaven. 10:30am. FREE
• Strollercise Bank st. 10:15am. FREE

Tuesdays

• Changing of the Guard. Parliament Hill. 10 am. Free More info.
• Dancing Mama. Dundonald Park. 9-11am. FREE
• Starr Gymnastics FREE baby drop-in. 12pm. Morrison
• Starr Gymnastics FREE baby drop-in. 1pm. Lancaster
• Chapters Storytime. 11am daily (must be enough children). Rideau Centre. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Pinecrest. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Barrhaven. 10:30am. FREE
• Strollercise Gatineau. 10:30am. FREE
• Strollercise Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Strollercise Barrhaven. 10am. FREE
• Circus Jam. 7:30pm. Marion Dewar Plaza. FREE
• Toonie Tuesdays. 4pm. Sparks Street. Pay what you can. 

Wednesdays

• Changing of the Guard. Parliament Hill. 10 am. Free More info.
• $ Stars and Strollers Scotiabank Theatre. 1pm. More info.
• Global Dance Party Kids. Glebe Memorial Park. 9-11am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime. 11am daily (must be enough children). Rideau Centre. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Pinecrest. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Barrhaven. 10:30am. FREE
• Strollercise Orleans. 10am. FREE
• Salsa Babies. City Hall. 10am. FREE
• Salsa at City Hall. Marion Dewar Plaza. 5pm. FREE
• Yoga Parliament Hill. 12pm. FREE

Thursdays

• Changing of the Guard. Parliament Hill. 10 am. Free More info.
• $ Stars and Strollers Barrhaven. 1pm. More info
• Adventures in Yoga. Champlain Park. 9-11am. FREE
• Free Museum Night in Ottawa. FREE. Check your local museum for details.
• Chapters Storytime. 11am daily (must be enough children). Rideau Centre. FREE
• Chapters Storytime. 10am. Southkeys. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Pinecrest. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Barrhaven. 10:30am. FREE
• Strollercise Westboro. 10am. FREE
• Zumba with Jorge. Marion Dewar Plaza. 12pm. FREE

Fridays

• Changing of the Guard. Parliament Hill. 10 am. Free More info.
• Sing Song Party Time. Fisher Park 9-11am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime. 11am daily (must be enough children). Rideau Centre. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Pinecrest. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Kanata. 10am. FREE
• Chapters Storytime Barrhaven. 10:30am. FREE
• Storytime. Rideau Hall. 1-3pm. FREE. More info

Saturdays

• Storytime. Rideau Hall. 1-3pm. FREE. More info
• $ Cineplex Family Favourites. Coliseum. More info
• Salsa Bellies. Jean Pigott. 9:30am. FREE

Drop In Schedules

Longfields Ontario Early Years Centre Drop in Schedule
West Nepean Ontario Early Years Centre Drop in Schedule
Andrew Fleck Centre Drop in Schedule
Mothercraft Schedule

Things to do...July 11-17th

July 13

• Outdoor Yoga. July 13. Kars Recreation Association. More info
• Story Time. Indigo Barrhaven. July 13th. More info
• Summer Time Dance Series. July 13th. Byward Market. More info
• Ottawa National Horse Show. July 13-17th. Wesley Clover Park. More info

July 14

• Ottawa National Horse Show. July 13-17th. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Beats and Boards. An evening of games and music. 1073 Bank st. July 14th. More info
• Zumba with Elite Fitness. July 14th. More info

July 15

• Free Parks Day. July 15th. Ontario Parks. More info
• Ottawa National Horse Show. July 13-17th. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Ganonoque Pirate Invasion. Ganonoque. July 15-17th. More info
• Goonies. Pop Up Cinema. Suzy Q Doughnuts. July 15th. More info

July 16

• Parks Day. Gatineau Park. July 16th. More info
• Ottawa National Horse Show. July 13-17th. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Ganonoque Pirate Invasion. Ganonoque. July 15-17th. More info
• K9 Sports Fest. Maxville. July 16-17th. More info
• Secret Life of Pets. Movies with Freedom. Landmark Orleans. More info
• Empanadafest. 240 Sparks. July 16th. More info
• Touch A Truck Shawville. Shawville Fairgrounds. July 16th. More info
• CPR Training. Prince of Wales and Hunt Club. July 16th. More info
• Birthing Class. Malone Dance Academy. July 16th. More info

July 17

• Ottawa National Horse Show. July 13-17th. Wesley Clover Park. More info
• Ganonoque Pirate Invasion. Ganonoque. July 15-17th. More info
• K9 Sports Fest. Maxville. July 16-17th. More info
• Ice Cream Festival. Agriculture Museum. July 17th. More info
• Carleton Place Truck Show. Carleton Place. July 17th. More info
• Melissa and Doug Make and Take Craft. Indigo Barrhaven. July 17th. More info
• Teddy Bear Hospital. Goulbourn Museum. July 17th. More info

Don't forget to check out July Daily EVENTS
Fairs and Festivals HERE

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

Ottawa Canada Day Events

• Canada Day in Kanata. Music, BBQ, demonstrations, bouncy castle, fireworks and much more. More info. 

• Canada Day Parliament Hill. Music, food and Fireworks. More info
• Canada Day in Stittlsville. Fireworks and family fun. More info

• Pakenham Canda Day Celebration. There will be facepainting, bouncy castles, live music, a BBQ, a parade and a wicked fireworks show at dusk! More info

• Almonte Canada Day. Parade, a car show, a canoe race, shopping, bouncy castles, BBQs, Pancakes, two amazing stage shows, two equally jaw dropping firework shows and a great mix of family friendly options in-between. More info

• Arprior Canada Day Car Show. BBQ, Live entertainment. Fireworks. More info

• Russell Canada Day Breakfast celebration. More info

• Russell Canada Day Celebration. A fun day for the whole family with great entertainment, kids games, fireworks, and more! More info

• Canada's Living Flag on Downtown Rideau. Be a part of the living flag. More info

• Canada Day at the Aviation Museum. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum invites everyone to a great day of fun and entertainment! More info Free admission

• Canada Day at the Museum of History. The Canada Day fun includes games, demonstrations, physical activities, shows, inflatable slides and more! More info. Free admission

• Canada Day at Major's Hill Park. The evening show at Major’s Hill Park will feature Shawn Hook (British Columbia), Andie Duquette (Quebec) and DJ Ilon (Ontario) on the Hudson’s Bay Stage.The day will end with a bang with the President’s Choice pyromusical Fireworks. More info

• Canada Day at the Agricultural Museum. It’s time to celebrate! The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is highlighting Canada’s Birthday with lots of exciting activities for the whole family. Admission is free on July 1. More info. Free admission.

• Canada Day in Barrhaven. midway, Selina's Studios Kids Zone, multicultural stage, live music and an incredible headlining band and fireworks. More info

• Canada Day at Claudette Cain Park. Petting zoo, kids zone, BBQ, Facepainting, fireworks and more! More info

• Canada Day at Cumberland Heritage Museum. Bring along a picnic to enjoy on the grounds, get your face painted, test your balance on a pogo stick, and watch unicycle demonstrations. More info

• Canada Day Bike Parade.Come to the park to decorate your bikes, trikes and scooters.  More info

• Canada Day at Pinhey's Point. As a town of civil servants, 20th century Ottawans traditionally escaped the city to enjoy leisure activities along the Ottawa River during Dominion Day. More info

• Canada Day at Pineview Park. A FREE family event that is enjoyed by everyone of all ages at an accessible splash pad & park. This year's event partners are GRDO, Safer Roads Ottawa, Ottawa Fire Services, Hydro Ottawa & Eastern Ottawa Resource Center. More info

• Canada Day in Carleton Place. Air bouncers, crafts, live music, games, live shows, and a petting zoo, fireworks and more. More info

• Canada Day High Tea. We are having a special high tea offer for Canada Day. While you are in the Byward Market enjoying the festivities, come in for our high tea. More info

• Canada Day is Osgoode. here will be many activities for the entire family to enjoy, including a dog agility show, children’s activities, fireworks, and more!  More info

• Kemptville Canada Day. A Pirate-Packed Afternoon and Evening along the Rideau Canal at Lock 17, sampling local Craft Cask Beers and Top Shelf Distillars, eating locally made ice cream, playing Pirate Games and Activities, with Captn Tor & The Naer Do Well Cads Pirate Invasion performing an All-Ages show More info

• Canada Day in Vars.Inflatable structures for kids and adults, pulled porc, beer garden, ROADHOUSE at 7pm and pyromusical fireworks at 10pm!! More info

• Renfrew Canada Day. Bouncy Castle, Obstacle Course, Facepainting, Ballon Art, Horse and Wagon Rides, Food Vendors and Family Games and fireworks. More info

• Greely Canada Day. A FREE BBQ hosted by Councillor Darouze with tons of entertainment such as, face painting, balloon artist, local fire trucks, police car and more! More info

• Canada Day at the Diefenbunker. Children’s activities, including face painting and an obstacle course, Live entertainment, Ice cream and other treats will be available for purchase. More info

• Canada Day at Manordale Community Centre. Magician, BBQ, bouncy castle and more. 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

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 

Summer Solstice and Aboriginal Festival

Come celebrate National Aboriginal Day with 3 days of free family fun. Experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. The International Competition Pow Wow attracts hundreds of singers and dancers from across North America for a vibrant and lively display of our living culture. Visit the Family Fun Zone with Pan Am Games themed activities for the kids including Jumpaï – Bunjee Trampoline and inflatables galore, Bubble Soccer, Hoop Head- a strolling stilt walking basketball comedian, “Endangered Ontario” Show with Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, and much, much more! Catch non-stop cultural programming, Engaging main stage live performances, theater, cultural presentations with artists such as DJ Shub (formally of Tribe Called Red), Nelson Tagoona, Kahawi Native Dance, Hypnotist, Scott Ward and many more! Come check out the return to the much loved community program Aboriginal Canada “We Got Talent” Contest! Participate in cultural workshops and interactive arts and crafts with artists; Simon Brascoupe, Rick Hill (cradle board maker), Elizabeth Doxator (cornhusk dolls), and Tom Hill (lacrosse stick maker). Shop the Aboriginal marketplace featuring art, food and fashions from across Canada.

Little Rays Endangered Ontario

This hour long demonstration includes 8-10 animals that are found throughout Ontario that are threatened or endangered including reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds of prey.

www.raysreptiles.com

Traditional Games and Ancient Lacrosse

Ongoing traditional games & ancient lacrosse re-enactments & trial, Metis voyageur games, Inuit high kick games and interactive craft demonstrations (creating corn husk dolls, lacrosse sticks, baskets and more)

Stilt Walkers!

The Ottawa Stilt Union is a theatre company based on the love of stilt performance! They’ll be walking around enjoying our festival in beautiful traditional clothing enjoying our festival. Say hello and don’t forget to take a picture with them!

http://ottawastiltunion.ca/

The Jumpaï – Bunjee Trampoline

Sports Themed Family Fun Zone – bungee trampoline, precision hockey & baseball pitch, obstacle course & bubble soccer, Little Ray’s Endangered Ontario display & shows, Hoop Head (stilt walking regulation basket net/comedian) and much much more!

Medince Wheel Color Run

Saturday June 20 – 1K Kids Dash 4:30pm or 2.5 & 5km Adult Runs 6:30 pm.
A fun, lively and colourful way to encourage healthy lifestyles!! The Medicine Wheel Colour
Run is fun for all ages and abilities with a kids dash, 2.5 and 5 km run where you will get blasted
with (water-soluble) colour! All registered runners receive a free t-shirt & medal.
www.ottawasolsticecolourrun.com