Things to do... Labour Day Weekend

September 2

• $ Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 5th. Parc de la Baie.  More info
• Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo Final Day. September 2nd. Vandelaand the Barnyard Zoo. More info
• Movie in the Park. September 2nd. Wakefield. More info
• $ Perth Fair. September 2-5th. Perth Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Shawville Fair. September 1-5th. Shawville Fairgrounds. More info

September 3

• $ Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 5th. Parc de la Baie.  More info
• $ Perth Fair. September 2-5th. Perth Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Shawville Fair. September 1-5th. Shawville Fairgrounds. More info

September 4

• $ Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 5th. Parc de la Baie.  More info
• Babywearing workshop. Gatineau. September 4th. More info
• Festival Latinoamericano. Gatineau. September 4th. More info
• $ Perth Fair. September 2-5th. Perth Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Shawville Fair. September 1-5th. Shawville Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Raven's Football Home Opener. Carleton University. September 4th. More info
• Just Food Picnic. September 4th. Just Food Farm. More info

September 5

• $ Hot Air Balloon Festival. September 5th. Parc de la Baie.  More info
• Labour Day Parade and Picnic. McNabb Park. September 5th. More info
• $ Perth Fair. September 2-5th. Perth Fairgrounds. More info
• $ Shawville Fair. September 1-5th. Shawville Fairgrounds. More info

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

September 1st-5th, 2016

La Baie Park, Gatineau

Children under 10 are free

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's a dragon? It's that time of year again when you look up in the sky and can't believe your eyes, how amazing!

The list of family friendly events at this festival is huge

• Hot Air Balloons
• Hot Air Balloon Rides
• Inflatable play structures
• Recreation Area (games and cool down)
• Repti-Zone
• Science and Tech Museum
• Archery Tag and Foobz Giant Bubbles

• Skydriving Demo
• Altitude Gym
• Facepainting
• Ball Hockey
• Fireworks
• Amusement Park
• Music entertainment
• Graffiti Contest
• Car Show
• and perhaps my favourtite, Night Glow

For a list of music entertainment click here and to purchase tickets click here.

Apple Picking at Log Cabin Orchard

The Log Cabin is located in 6121 Cabin Road, Osgoode ON (613-826-5081)

Welcome you to pick your own apples.

Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm

Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to Dark.

I recommend this orchard for it's beauty, history and the amazing kindness of the owners. Enjoy a Day in the Country. 

To Do

• Pick your own apples (available now, click here to see what apples are ready)
• Learn a little about the history of this beautiful old log cabin
• Purchase Jams, Jellies and baked goods or apples
• Bring your camera, this is a beautiful orchard and cabin to take some family pictures
• Wagon Rides available (please call before to confirm)
• Pumpkin picking (later in the season)

Labour Day at Mackenzie King Estate

Mackenzie King Estate Family Event

Location Info

Mackenzie King Estate

MacKenzie King Rd

Chelsea, QC 

From August 30 to September 1, 2014, 11 am to 6 pm

This long weekend, celebrate the end of summer with your family in the heart of Gatineau Park. From Saturday, August 30, to Monday, September 1, there will be lots of free activities for everyone at the Mackenzie King Estate.

At Kingswood

• Face painting for children (noon to 4 pm)
• Craft corner: make your mini-ruin
• Interpretation at the Kingswood cottage

At Moorside

• Carriage rides (noon to 4 pm)
• Exhibition of a Ford 1927 Model T (noon to 4 pm)
• Horticulture demonstrations and honey tasting with Sempels Honey
• Live music by Polished Brass Quintet (1 pm to 4 pm)
• Old-fashioned lawn games: croquet, horseshoe and bean bag toss
• Guided tours of the gardens (1 pm to 4 pm)
• Guided tours of the Waterfall trail (at 1 pm and 3 pm)
• Self-guided walks of the gardens, ruins and paths
• Interpretation at the Moorside cottage
• Canada’s Garden Route Contest

New thematic leaflets highlighting the recent restoration of the cottages and exhibits are available at the parking entrance.

The Tearoom and the snack bar will be open as per their usual hours. Visitors may also bring their own picnic.

Activities are free, but regular fees apply for site access by vehicle.

Please note that parkways in Gatineau Park are closed to vehicles on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Palestinian Festival Ottawa

Shawville Fair

August 28th-September 1st, 2014. Get your admission prices and tickets HERE

Attractions

• Agricultural Awareness Tent
• Concessions
• Dairy & Beef Barns
• Exhibition Hall - Vendors
• Farm Machinery Displays
• Homecraft Displays
• Horticultural Displays
• Midway
• Petting Zoo
• Poultry Display

Amaizing Maze

Sunday, August 31 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

The beginning of the fall season in a rural village meant all hands on deck! Now’s the time of year that families can help us harvest the sunflowers, pumpkins, and potatoes that we planted earlier in the year, check out how to preserve and pickle foods, head to the fields to see a threshing demonstration (you won’t believe it until you see it!), and then find your way through our corn maze. Throughout the day you’ll learn about the progress of nutritionally balanced diets, agricultural production, and the importance of farming from the 1930s to today. Cost: Adults - $7, Seniors and Students - $5, Families (two adults 2 adults and all of your children under 18 years) - $18,  

Perth Fair

Friday August 29th- Monday Sept 1st, 2014

For admission and Midway ticket information click HERE

For more event info click HERE

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