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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…

Weekend Family Events for January 18 and 19

It’s looking like a wintery weekend ahead, and there is a lot going on to help you get out there and celebrate the season! Here is my guide to Ottawa’s best family events for January 18 and 19. Saturday: Celebrate the Lunar New Year – Royal…

Weekend Family Events for January 11 and 12

Welcome to the weekend! It seems like a pretty quiet one as far as Ottawa events go. Good news though – the national museums which had been closed this week for annual cleaning will reopen on Saturday. It could be a great weekend to hit up a museum, in particular…

Weekend Family Events for January 4 and 5

Welcome to the first weekend of 2020! I hope everyone has enjoyed a great holiday season, but is anyone else feeling REALLY ready for their kids to go back to school? Let’s try and make the most of the weekend before we get to send those kids back…

Weekend Family Events for November 23-24

Another busy weekend on the way with more holiday programming. In case you missed them, I recently did blog posts on the Santa Claus parades in and around Ottawa, as well as Ottawa’s best Christmas attractions (of which some are now open). Also, Camp Fortune ski hill is…

Weekend Family Events for September 7-8

Is everyone as exhausted as I am after the first week back at school? If you are then your weekend plans may involve nothing more than your kids watching tv while you nap on the couch (I may have done this before). BUT, if you do want to get out…

Weekend Family Events for August 17-18

The summer is flying by WAY too fast for my liking, so here’s to making the most of what we’ve got left! There is a ton going on this weekend, lots of family friendly events to choose from. Here is my list for the weekend of…

Weekend Family Events for July 20-21

I’m not sure what everyone has planned for this upcoming weekend, but if you own a pool…I’m jealous. It’s going to be a very hot and humid weekend, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying all…

Weekend Family Events for June 29-30

School is out and summer has really arrived. Welcome to the long weekend! Have you made plans for Canada Day yet? If you haven’t, be sure to check out my guide to Ottawa’s best family events for July 1st here. Also a number of strawberry fields…

Weekend Family Events for April 13-14

It is a super busy weekend around Ottawa, with a ton going on for families! There are some Easter events ahead of the full Easter line-up for next weekend. Have you checked out my post about Ottawa’s Best Easter Events yet? If you haven’t, make…