Upcoming City of Ottawa Workshops
I LOVE the holidays.
I feel like I’ve said that many times before on this blog, but I really do. Christmas is filled with activities (ones we do daily as a family) and events that make my heart sing (usually to the tune of a Christmas carol).
The City of Ottawa offers various workshops to create and build as a family during the holiday season. I love these opportunities! Remember the reindeers we made one year at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre? It was so much fun!
Here’s a list of upcoming family workshops you might be interested in. I do recommend registering as early as possible, as I know a few of them sell out!
These hands-on gatherings are such a great way to create something as a family and build lasting memories.
Craft time
During these events, parents participate with the kids to make crafts AND enjoy a meet and greet with Santa. The ages range from 3-6, depending on location. Registration is available online for the following dates:
- Nepean Sportsplex, November 30, 9:30 a.m.
- Pat Clark Community Centre, December 14, 12 p.m.
- Greely Community Centre, December 17, 9:30 a.m.
Gingerbread House Building
We always have gingerbread house building on our advent activity list as a family, so if you want to mix it up (and not have the mess at home) check out these workshops being offered across Ottawa. Registration is required, and note the different ages depending on day, time and location. Also, you’ll notice some days have more than one time you can register for!
- Aquaview Community Hall, December 5, 5:45 p.m.
- Eva James Memorial Community Centre, December 14, 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. (later one for older children)
- Greely Community Centre, December 7 and December 10, 9:30 a.m.
- Metcalfe Community Centre, December 15, 1 p.m.
- Nepean Sportsplex, December 14, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Letters to Santa
The City of Ottawa Archives is once again hosting their Letters to Santa event on November 30th. Kids can not only create their letter to Santa but families will make crafts, decorate cookies and hear traditional holiday stories.
The best part (other than the memory making of course) is that the event is FREE: Details: 100 Tallwood Drive, November 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Holiday Sign Making (Adults)
Sorry kiddos, but this one is for adults only. I wanted to include this event because I think it would be a fun way to get together with some friends to craft, chat and enjoy the afternoon.
Create a 12″ x 16″ wooden sign during this event. It’s listed for any level of ‘craftiness’. The instructor will contact you by email to select a design. Details and to register ($35) Nepean Visual Arts Centre, November 30, 1 p.m.
I feel like I should have registered for the sign making before hitting publish on this post. I think I want to go!
Have fun creating this holiday season!
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