Things to do...August 15-21st

August 15
Mom Community Chat and Playgroup. August 15th. Walter Baker. More info

August 16


August 17
Arboretum Festival. August 17-21st. Albert Island. More info
Curd Festival. St. Albert. August 17-21st. More info
Fireworks. Casino du lac Leamy. August 17th. More info
Crow Annual Sprinkler Party. August 17th. Almonte. More info
Greek Festival. Helenic Centre. August 13-23rd. More info

August 18
Arboretum Festival. August 17-21st. Albert Island. More info
Curd Festival. St. Albert. August 17-21st. More info
Greek Festival. Helenic Centre. August 13-23rd. More info
South Mountain Fair. South Mountain. August 18-21st. More info
Forged in Fire. Museum of History and Parliament Hill. August 18th. More info

August 19
Arboretum Festival. August 17-21st. Albert Island. More info
Curd Festival. St. Albert. August 17-21st. More info
Wakefest. Wakefield. August 19-21st. More info
Greek Festival. Helenic Centre. August 13-23rd. More info
South Mountain Fair. South Mountain. August 18-21st. More info
Movie in the park. Wakefield. August 19th. More info
Movie under the starts. Enbrum. August 19th. More info
Movie on the lawn. Pinhey's Point. August 19th. More info
Movie in the park. Sparks Street. August 19th. More info

August 20
Arboretum Festival. August 17-21st. Albert Island. More info
Curd Festival. St. Albert. August 17-21st. More info
Fireworks. Casino du lac Leamy. August 20th. More info
Wakefest. Wakefield. August 19-21st. More info
Greek Festival. Helenic Centre. August 13-23rd. More info
South Mountain Fair. South Mountain. August 18-21st. More info
Great Geek Garage Sale. Nepean st. 20-21st. More info
Inflatable 5K. Saunders Farm. August 20th. More info
Queen Bee Party. Agriculture Museum. August 20th. More info
Western Horse Show. Vankleek Hill. August 20th. More info
Zumba Classes. Byward Market. August 20th. More info
Geeked out sale. Hazeldean Mall. August 20th. More info
Hintonburger Block Party. Hintonburg. August 20th. More info
A taste of Manotick. Manotick. August 20th. More info
Stittsville Community Pig Roast. Stittsville Legion. August 20th. More info
Ottawa Lumiere Festival. New Edinburgh Park. August 20th. More info

August 21
Curd Festival. St. Albert. August 17-21st. More info
Arboretum Festival. August 17-21st. Albert Island. More info
Wakefest. Wakefield. August 19-21st. More info
Greek Festival. Helenic Centre. August 13-23rd. More info
South Mountain Fair. South Mountain. August 18-21st. More info
Great Geek Garage Sale. Nepean st. 20-21st. More info

Ottawa Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show Giveaway

Ottawa Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show

March 21st-22nd, 2015- 10am to 5pm

Tickets are $12 at the door (kids 17 and under are FREE) or

Save $8 on the purchase of 2 tickets.  It’s like we pay the parking!

Win a Pair of Tickets to the Ottawa Travel and Adventure Travel Show

NEW this year:  Family activities

• Inflatable planetarium with 15 minutes mini-sessions about the nighttime sky
• 100’ inflatable obstacle course
• 24’ rock climbing wall
• Scavenger hunt with great prizes to be won from Funhaven
• Animal encounters with Zoo Crew
• Selfie-booth
• Guess the pack weight
• Sleeping bag stuffing contest
• And much more…

The Algonquin College Zone will feature knot clinics, foor prep, water purification, tips on packing a backpack and MUCH more.

The Demo pool is always a cool attraction.  Get up close and personal with some of Canada’s most recognizable outdoor enthusiasts.

The Adventure Stage will be host to 18 speakers on topics as varied as Ultra long distance races, to bike maintenance.  Everest, to family canoeing in Kilarney.

And don’t forget the exhibitors!!!

March Break at Goulbourn Museum

Get Creative this March Break Spaces still available at Museum's half-day craft workshops The Goulbourn Museum is offering three half-day craft workshops during March Break. The workshops are geared to children ages 6-11 and will take place on Tuesday, March 17, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids can sign up for all three or just for one. Each morning offers a fresh new theme! Tuesday: Use buttons & fabric to transform colourful gloves into "Little Monsters" Wednesday: Make a personalized piece of "Letter Art" using pattern and colour Thursday: Convert an ordinary flower pot into a "Spy Garden" featuring a secret compartment! Download our March Break poster for more information.  Cost is $20 per day or $50 for all three workshops (snacks are included). Please note that parents will be required to fill out a drop-off waiver for each child.To register call613-831-2393 or send an email to: education@goulbournmuseum.ca During March Break the Museum will be open Monday - Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for extended playtime!

Barbie Princess Power Movie Screening

Barbie in Princess Power Movie Screening – Free for Super Squad Members

Princess Power Movie- Come dressed in your best super gear for a chance to win a super Barbie Prize. Show us how super you are and bring a canned item for your local food bank. 

Coliseum Ottawa

Screening March 21st @ 9:30

March Break Hazeldean Mall

MARCH BREAK

Mar 16 - Mar 20

Planning your March Break? Don't forget to stop by Hazeldean Mall to take part in some FREE activities.

Every day from 10am to 2pm Hazeldean Mall will have carnival games set up in the food court for everyone to take part in. Collect stamps by playing games, get 4 stamps and pick a prize from the prize box. In addition to the games Hazeldean Mall will also have various entertainers everyday throughout the week.

Monday: Balloon-twisting 

Tuesday: Face-painting

Wednesday: Walk around Magic 

Thursday: Balloon-twisting

Friday: Puppet Shows at 10:30am & 11:30am & 1:00 pm

March Break Place d'Orleans

MARCH 16 to 20

Monday – Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo – 11 am to 1 pm

Tuesday – St. Patty’s Day craft & Face painting – 10 am to 2 pm

Wednesday – Brad the Balloon Guy – 11 am & 1 pm

Thursday – Chris the Magician – 11 am & 1 pm

Friday – The Zoo Crew – 11 am & 1 pm

Visit Facebook and placedorleans.com for event details.

*Parental supervision required.

Surviving March Break- 55 Free Ideas

1. Tea Party
2. Family Movie Night
3. Visit the Grandparents
4. Go to the library
5. Tobaganning
6. Skating
7. Put on a puppet show
8. Freeze Dance
9. Hide and Go Seek
10. Yummy Baking
11. Donate some toys
12. Nature Walk
13. Indoor Picnic
14. Put on a play
15. Learn a magic trick
16. Fire Hall Tour
17. Card Games
18. Spa Day
19. Tour Parliament Hill
20. Visit the Musical Ride Centre
21. Gatineau Park Animal Tracking
22. Tour the Orange Art Gallery
23. Visit the Cube Gallery Ottawa
24. Wild Bird Care Centre at Stony Swamp
25. Make a bird feeder
26. Visit Chapters and look at some books
27. Superhero Week at Carlingwood
28. March Break Hazeldean Mall
29. March Break at Place d'Orleans
30. Snow Football
31. Dance Party
32. Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing
33. Funhaven -Toddler Free Zone
34. Write a letter to a family member
35. Have a fashion show
36. Make a movie
37. Walk the Arboretum
38. Walk Mer Bleu
39. Tour the Supreme Court of Canada
40. Library and Archives of Canada
41. Watson's Mill
42. Lowe's Build and Grow Workshops
43. Michael's Kid's Club Workshops
44. Cook Dinner as a Family
45. Watch the Planes at the Airport
46. Visit World of Maps
47. St Patrick's Day Parade
48. Visit the Humane Society
49. Make a small gift and deliver it to a friend or family memeber
50. Build and Indoor Fort
51. Get the kids involved in some Spring Cleaning
52. Visit Ikea
53. Germinate seeds for the Spring
54. Visit the Kanata Acquarium
55. Make Breakfast in Bed

March Break Workshops

March Break Craft Workshops Three unique crafting experiences to keep creative kids smiling The Goulbourn Museum (2064 Huntley in Stittsville) is offering three craft workshops during March Break. The workshops are geared to children ages 6-11 and will run on Tuesday, March 17, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids can sign up for all three or just for one. At the Tuesday workshop children will make “Little Monsters” out of colourful mittens. On Wednesday they will use colour and patterns to produce a one-of-a-kind piece of "Letter Art", and on Thursday kids will pretend to be spies as they convert an ordinary flower pot into their very own "Spy Garden” featuring a secret compartment! Download our March Break poster for more information. Cost is $20 per day or $50 for all three workshops (snacks are included). Please note that parents will be required to fill out a drop-off waiver for each child.To register call613-831-2393 or send an email to: education@goulbournmuseum.ca During March Break the Museum will be open Monday - Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for extended playtime!