Ottawa Family Fun

The Gloucester Fair starts this Thursday, June 16th and runs until Sunday, June 19th at 8:00 PM.
As always, there will be plenty there to keep the kids happy. Midway, games, animals, shows, clowns, food and more food. In addition, Meet & Greet SpongeBob Squarepants - Sunday, June 19th From 11:00am to […]

My review of Batman Begins (9/10)
Before I get started, let me point out that this movie is rated PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements. This is a much darker Batman (the real Batman!) and there are some scenes that will scare kids. If you are worried that […]

I just received an email telling me that Kanata will once again have a Canada Day celebration! This is great! I live in the west end of the city and find that downtown can be a bit much with the kids. The Kanata Canada Day celebrations have always been great, the fireworks […]

It is called the Toronto CityPass and if you plan to go to the CN tower and any other listed attraction, you will be glad you picked one up. For more information, go to the CityPass website http://citypass.com/city/toronto.html.
The pass covers:

CN Tower
Art Gallery of Ontario
Royal Ontario Museum
Casa Loma
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto Zoo

All for $47.00 […]

Ok, I am back. I missed last week…no real excuse, except that I was not near my computer much. Looks like the activities I am writing about this week are both Alcatel sponsored!
Don’t forget that the Alcatel Ottawa International Children’s Festival runs this week:
June 1st - June 5th … Ticket on sale now!!! […]

Ok, not for summer we hope! But here is the scoop. Schools belonging to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board are not open Wednesday, May 25, 2005 due to strike action. Check the OCDSB website for more info to see if they will be open Thursday: http://www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/
My understanding is that the strike […]

What is going on at Marjor’s Hill Park:

Splash ‘N Boots - (Saturday@ 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Val Hilliker - (Saturday @ 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Sunday @ 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Monday@ 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
John Park – The Funny Waiter Show: Saturday@ 11:30 […]

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Go for a family walk and help some kids! The on-line registration and pledging system will close at noon on Friday, April 29. You can phone in a donation to 613/737-2780 or register in person between 9 am and noon on Saturday, April 30 or at least one-half hour before the start of […]

As kids grow, it is not only difficult to keep them in shoes that fit, but to keep them on a bike that is the right size as well. I spoke about the great bike path information available from the Canada’s Capital Commision website (as well as other great sites) a little while ago. […]

I have already mentioned that this looks like a great festival for families! Many of the shows will run during the festival, but it looks like they have some shows that are put on periodically over the year. This weekend (Satureday April 23rd 1:30 - 3:30 PM) at the Canadian Children’s Museum (Museum […]

Safe biking for kids and families in Ottawa, check out the map for great places to bike with the family.

Kids love to look at the stars. So much to imagine, so much space. Heck, I love to look at the stars. Why not take them out to learn a little more and have a great family outing as well.
The Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group (OAOG) is hosting a […]

June 1st - June 5th … Ticket on sale now though.
I have never attended the children’s festival, but it looks like excellent entertainment!!!! Tickets are $15 for a day pass or $8.50 per show.)
Check out their website for more details on show times: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/en/2005/Default.asp

Get ready for summer and time at the lake! There are two shows in and around the city this weekend you might want to take in. Both look promising.
For the fishing and outdoors specific exhibits, take a trip out to Carp (Carp Fairgrounds: Apri 8th, 9th and 10th) for the Valley […]

It is playoff time and the 67’s are up against Barrie tonight in what promises to be a very entertaining game. This is great hockey and all kinds of value for your entertainment dollar.
I have always loved CHL hockey. These guys give it their all and you can tell! The 67’s […]