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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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 […]
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Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show
Featured42nd 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 photographers welcome. The Ottawa Orchid Show is back! Come for more spectacular orchid displays and thousands of orchids for purchase! Advanced Entry Tickets are Back! […]
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Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures, including safety practices, proper tool […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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 […]
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Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
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 […]
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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.
