Weekend Family Events for March 7 and 8

Did it start to feel like Spring to anyone else this week!? My fingers are crossed that this trend continues and we keep looking at warmer temperatures. This weekend is looking decent so it is another great chance to get out and enjoy maple tapping season at the sugar bush…

Kids Can Swim Comes to Ottawa

I try to give my kids a chance at participating in a range of activities, especially while they are at this young age. At different times they have tried soccer, t-ball, skating, dance and more. But, first and foremost I always make swim lessons a priority. As far as…

How to Keep the Kids Busy Over March Break

March Break is just around the corner! If you are lucky, you may be headed out of town in the direction of some sunny beach. But, if you are like me, you will be home with the kids and looking for events and activities to fill the days. So here…

Weekend Family Events for February 29 and March 1

Okay, it’s pretty cool that this weekend includes a leap day! February 29 is kinda special, no? Happy Birthday to any of you who happen to have a February 29 birthday (sidenote: I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you do!) This is…

Weekend Family Events for February 22 and 23

After all the jam-packed last few weeks of Winterlude events, this weekend’s line-up seems a little quiet in comparison. However, sugar bush season is in full swing and it looks like it will be an awesome weekend to get out there and hit up one of…

Weekend Family Events for Family Day Long Weekend

Welcome to Family Day long weekend! What do you have planned so far? This is the final weekend of Winterlude, so if you haven’t yet checked out the festival be sure to visit my Family Guide to Winterlude 2020 before heading out. It could also be an awesome…

Making the Most of Maple Season

I’ve been all caught up in Winterlude, that I almost forgot that soon the sap will be flowing among the maple trees and sugar bush season is just around the corner! I really enjoy taking a trip out to the sugar bush, enjoying the maple trees and of…

Weekend Family Events for February 8 and 9

Welcome to the second weekend of Winterlude! Have you gotten out to check out any of the sites yet? Last weekend we hit up Sparks Street and the Snowflake Kingdom. Sparks Street had lots to check out, but I was a little disappointed there were not nearly as many ice…

Weekend Family Events for February 1 and 2

We made it to February and the month is off to an exciting start as Winterlude kicks off! I have put together a comprehensive blog post on a Family Guide to Winterlude 2020, so be sure to check it out to find all the fun for the next few weeks…

Weekend Family Events for January 25 and 26

Welcome to the final weekend of January. It looks to be full of winter fun…and very reasonable temperatures! The Rideau Canal is currently open, but if you are planning to go, be sure to check up-to-date conditions because temperatures are warming. You can check those conditions…