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SUMMARY:270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
DESCRIPTION:A 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 Ottoman Empire tulip gardens → Dutch Tulipmania financial bubble → Canada’s WWII legacy and the Royal Gift of Tulips → a photo op in the studio of legendary Canadian photographer and festival founder Malak Karsh. Entrance at the Great Lawn at Preston Rd. and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Your receipt is your ticket. Spots fill fast — book in advance.
URL:https://613times.com/event/270-west-consulting-presents-the-tulip-trail/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
DESCRIPTION:Hop-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 Pavilion\, Dow’s Lake Info Centre\, Tulip Trek and Tulip Trail entrances). Passes are limited — book in advance. First-come\, first-served on the day.
URL:https://613times.com/event/polestar-ottawa-tulip-taxi/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neo-financial-play-zone-featuring-velocity-games/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
DESCRIPTION:Brand-new spring festival for Saunders Farm’s 50th anniversary. Nearly 500\,000 tulips in 100+ varieties set within a 6-acre apple orchard. Features a Dutch windmill\, artistic installations\, strolling musicians\, and interactive performers. \nFood options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. \nExact 2026 daily hours not yet published – check saundersfarm.com before visiting. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulipfest-at-saunders-farm/
LOCATION:Saunders Farm\, Rural West Ottawa\, 7893 Bleeks Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays - NAC
DESCRIPTION:Free 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.
URL:https://613times.com/event/toddler-tuesdays-nac-may12/
LOCATION:Peter A. Herrndorf Place\, National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop (Part 2: Making the moccasin)
DESCRIPTION: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 hands-on experience in crafting and constructing their own pair of moccasins.   \nParticipants leave with not only a beautiful pair of handmade moccasins but also pride. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter\, this workshop is open to all. It will be a fun and welcoming environment\, where stories will be told\, and laughter will be shared.   \nJoin us for an interactive and engaging session\, connecting with others and leaving with a sense of fulfilment and gratitude.    \nWorkshop schedule (three evenings\, 5:30pm-8:30pm): \nTuesday May 5 – Beading the Vamp: Participants will have the opportunity to bead moccasin vamps—the beautifully decorated top part of a moccasin—while learning about their cultural significance in Indigenous traditions\nTuesday May 12: Making the moccasin\nTuesday May 19: Final assembly\nParticipants should be committed to attending all three sessions. \nThis workshop takes place at 1 Elgin Street\, in the National Arts Centre’s Atelier Shenkman Smith which is located across from the Box Office.  \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/beaded-vamp-and-moccasin-workshop-part-2-making-the-moccasin/
LOCATION:Atelier Shenkman Smith\, NAC\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops & Classes
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