Family
Events
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Ottawa Clay Festival
Presented by the Ottawa Guild of Potters. Features spring pottery sale with 30+ local potters, annual juried exhibition, live pottery demonstrations, pottery throwdown, and kids' clay area. Free admission. All […]
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Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show
FeaturedNepean · Algonquin College Building D 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada42nd annual show by Ottawa Orchid Society. Hundreds of blooming orchids on display, vendors selling orchids, free workshops, Ikebana and photography displays. Free parking in Lots 8 & 9. Tripod […]
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Why Sci-Fi – NACO Family Adventures
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFamily classical concert by the NAC Orchestra. Ages 5–12. Prepare to blast off with the NAC Orchestra on an intergalactic musical adventure! Experience the thrill and wonder of science fiction brought to life through dazzling works, including John Williams's theme from Star Wars, Jesse Montgomery's Starburst, and Debussy's Clair de lune. This cosmic journey will […]
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
FeaturedFree weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
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Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 1: Beading the Vamp)
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafting moccasins with a beaded vamp. This workshop provides participants with […]
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270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA NEW immersive 40-minute experience tracing 4,000 years of tulip history across 12,000 km. The journey covers: wild tulips in the Central Asian Mountains (2000 BCE) → Silk Road and […]
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Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaHop-on, hop-off golf cart service covering the full 1.2 km length of the festival. Three stops: South End Hub (near Carleton University parking and south Info Centre) → Mid-Festival Stop (steps from OC Transpo buses, food trucks, artisan vendors, Dutch Pavilion, and Booth St. Info Centre) → Great Lawn Gateway (access to O-Train, Dow's Lake […]
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Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
A drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games, creative building stations, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.
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Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAustralian comedy trio performing live. Character-driven humour rooted in immigrant family experiences. Sold out arenas in Australia. Net capacity 2,035. All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. VIP upgrade […]
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
FeaturedExperience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. The ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […]
