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Joignez-nous pour des activités de STIM (le science, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques) qui explorent les machine…
Families are invited to drop in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create together through fun challenges…
Build, construct, engineer, and design using screen-less supplies including Lego, Meccano, K'nex, circuits, and more.Dro…
Meet other kids and families and play with all our toys! Rencontre d'autres enfants et familles et joue avec tous nos…
Calling all little monsters! Grab your best costume and come for a spooky Storytime and stay for fun crafts and games! F…
Show off your Halloween costume at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch! Come to the 1st and 2nd floor circulation desks to pick…
Explore. Protect. Play!A nature adventure for kids! Discover amazing animals, play games, and build fun crafts.Family pr…
Inspired by Jean Menzies’ hit books, we’re diving into the legendary realms of the dead. Skip the basic ghost stories an…
Explore how animals hibernate through stories, animal trivia and a craft. Registration recommended; drop-ins are welcome…
Families are invited to drop in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create together through fun challenges…
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, vos Lego®!
Create and build with Lego®! Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in program. Family program.
Kanata climbing gym with bouldering, auto-belay walls, a Ninja Warrior obstacle course, and an augmented-reality climbing wall. Birthday parties run 2¼ hours with pizza included.
A Wellington West cafe and play space for children aged 0 to 6, with a baby corner and a maximum of 12 children at a time. Private birthday parties include exclusive use of the cafe and play area.
Nepean indoor playground with a gated toddler-only area, ball pits, slides, sand and Lego tables. Private party rooms and hosted birthday packages.
A working farm in the heart of Ottawa, part of the Central Experimental Farm. Home to cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits. Especially popular in spring when baby animals are born. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
Kids cooking studio in Kanata for ages 4 to 15. Children cook a dish from scratch with an instructor. Studio birthday parties are $385 for 8 children. At-home parties start at $485 for 8.
Ottawa's largest indoor playground on Ogilvie Road in the east end. Massive multi-level play structure, games room, private party rooms, and a toddler-friendly area.
Ottawa's long-running indoor rock climbing gym with top rope, lead, bouldering, auto belays, and youth climbing programs. Family drop-in climbing welcome.
Ottawa's only dedicated kids escape room venue in Barrhaven. Three difficulty tiers by age (6-8, 8-10, 10-12) and a $210 two-hour birthday party package.
Ottawa's biggest indoor trampoline and adventure park in the east end. Birthday party packages include 2.5 hours of jumping, pizza, and a private party room.
Ottawa's largest indoor amusement centre featuring the city's only roller coaster, laser tag, escape rooms, VR attractions, bumper cars, a 100+ game arcade, and a dedicated toddler play area. No admission fee -- pay per activity with credits.
Per-room priced escape rooms in Gloucester — $89-$129 per room (not per person), making it the best value for large groups at ~$16/person for 8 players.
48-lane bowling centre on Merivale Road with glow-in-the-dark Rock 'n' Bowl, bumpers for kids, an arcade, and three affordable birthday party packages.
Ottawa has 13 recreation centres with drop-in kindergym and kinderplay sessions for toddlers and young children ages 1-5. Indoor play with gym equipment, balls, and toys.
The best bowling alleys in Ottawa — five-pin classics, a brand-new ten-pin centre, retro pub-and-bowl spots, and Rock N Bowl nights. Where to bowl, what it costs, and what makes each venue different.
From retro pinball to Japanese claw machines, Ottawa has arcades for every age. Here are 13 family-friendly spots with verified prices and kid-specific details.
The best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 5 to 12 — trampoline parks, bowling, climbing gyms, glow mini golf, escape rooms, science museums, arcade centres, and a kids cooking studio. Verified pricing for 2026.
A parent's guide to the best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 1 to 4 — indoor playgrounds with gated toddler areas, children's museums, and kid-sized gym classes that can host a first or second birthday.
A parent's guide to PD Day in Ottawa — drop-off camps for working parents, indoor play places, museums, climbing, and swimming. With ages, prices, and hours.
The best family-friendly summer activities in Ottawa, from splash pads and outdoor pools to waterparks, aerial adventures, and day trips. Includes swimming spots, free activities, and rainy-day options.
The best family-friendly activities in Ottawa for spring, from baby animals and maple farms to trampoline parks and wildlife safaris. Includes indoor and outdoor options for all ages.
The complete guide to Easter weekend 2026 in Ottawa — egg hunts, farm visits, museum activities, and things to do with the family over the April long weekend.
The complete guide to every Easter egg hunt in Ottawa for 2026. Compare dates, prices, age groups, and what to expect — from farm hunts to museum scavenger hunts to free community events.
A guide to the best kid-friendly activities in Ottawa, from dinosaur museums and working farms to hands-on science exhibits and free outdoor spaces. Includes ages, prices, and tips for families.
A guide to Family Day in Ottawa, falling on the third Monday of February. Often coincides with Winterlude, making it one of the best winter long weekends for families in the capital.
