This is THE final weekend to hit up a lot of those wonderful fall and Halloween activities. It is the final weekend of Fall Rhapsody. Gatineau Park will close its roadways at 6pm on Sunday October 27, so if you haven’t been into the park to check out…
I’m a little later than usual getting this list posted this week as it has been a very busy one for me. The Ottawa Butterfly Run is on Sunday and I have been part of the organizing committee working hard over the last seven months to put it…
Ottawa has such a wonderful selection of pumpkin patches and Halloween activities, but some are better for little kids than others. So, I’ve put together this post with some of my family’s favourite spots so that you can make the right choice when choosing where to…
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone has a wonderful long weekend ahead. I’m looking forward to lots of family time and turkey dinner. Admittedly, I’m not really making the dinner this Thanksgiving. I’m going the easy (and delicious) route and ordering the Farm Boy…
Welcome to the first weekend of October! Fall events and the lead up to Halloween is in full force. Fall Rhapsody begins this weekend in Gatineau Park. I’ve been doing a lot of hiking in the park and the colours are just starting to change. Last week I…
I think we can all agree that fall is a wonderful time in Ottawa. I have been trying to make the most of the nice September weather by organizing a group of baby-wearing moms to go hiking once a week in Gatineau Park. Every week I pick a new…
It’s the final weekend of September. How are you going to spend it? Here is my guide to making the most of your weekend, with the best family friendly events for September 28-29. Saturday: Shaw Rocket Fund InGenius Jr. Day – Ottawa Art Gallery, 9:00 am…
It’s looking like a gorgeous first weekend of the Fall season, with so many great events taking place around town. I recommend getting outside and soaking up this weather while it lasts! Here is my guide to the best family friendly events for the weekend of September 21…
You’re never too young to volunteer. At least, that’s what I discovered when my three month old Ellie and I participated for our first time in the “Babies Who Volunteer” program. It’s a local nonprofit organization that partners with 50 care homes…
It is a great weekend to check out a local fall fair, or hit up an apple orchard. Let’s take advantage of the warmer September temperatures while we can. Here is my guide to the best family friendly events for the weekend of September 14-15. Saturday: Impulse…
