FREE Concert series in Ottawa’s East End (family friendly)
This post is paid in partnership with Shenkman Arts Centre The Summer Series at Shenkman Arts Centre is a free concert series happening every Thursday this summer highlighting the talents of local artists…
What to do with Kids in August in Ottawa
There is still plenty of summer left before the kids all go back to school! Not sure how to keep them busy if you are around Ottawa this summer? Here are some activities…
Family Travel: Bloggers share their fave summer destinations
Are you planning some summer travel? Now that the school year is almost ending, many of us are turning to look at our vacation time and summer days to see where we should…
Winter Fun, Sweet Maple Delights and more at Parc Omega
The last time we went to Parc Omega we had a blast. You can read about our adventures and tips here. It was so much fun not only getting to feed carrots to…
PD Day Plans at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre
January 30 is a PD Day for many kids in the Ottawa area. If you are home with them that day, you might be looking for something to do to keep them busy.…
Musuem Membership – Two Museums in Ottawa we’ll be visiting more often
We recently went to see the Napoleon and Paris special exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History. That day, we decided to buy a family membership that would allow the four of us…
Family Travel: Surprises Await at Parc Omega
Visiting Parc Omega, just outside of Ottawa This summer, my family and I were invited to take a tour of Parc Omega by Outaouais Tourism. Believe it or not, we had never been…
Around Ottawa: Canada Aviation and Space Museum
In the cold of winter Ottawa still has a lot of places to take the kids. We are big fans of the museums (including the Agriculture Museum – the barns are still open!).…
Around Ottawa: A Drive to Merrickville
After school pick up (which is in the morning), we made a quick stop at Starbucks and drove to Merrickville (located on the Rideau Canal) with the kiddos. We’ve been there before (and…
Around Ottawa: Cannamore Orchard
Thanksgiving weekend had unusually warm weather and lots of sun so after our big turkey meal with the family on Sunday, we decided to head to Cannamore Orchard on Monday for some fun.…