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Free family activities in Ottawa

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36 activities · 153 sessions

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Thursday, September 248:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Oto-Wa Taiko (Japanese drumming) Performance

Oto-Wa Taiko is a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, performing in the Ottawa-Gatineau region since 1989. Combining powerful rhythms, energetic movement, and a spirit of community, the ensemble brings the excitement of taiko to audiences of all ages. Inspired by both traditional and contemporary styles, Oto-Wa Taiko shares the joy and energy of Japanese drumming.

Centretown Patio CBank and Waverley

FreeAll agesRegistration not confirmedSetting not confirmed

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Street Seats programme

Thursday, September 2410:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Regular orchard visit — Mountain Orchards

Regular orchard opening hours, not a special event. Pick apples and enjoy free wagon rides, a corn maze, playground, straw jump, forest trails and picnic areas.

Mountain Orchards10175 Clark Road

Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor

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Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.

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Friday, September 25
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
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Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24
Saturday, September 26
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.
Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24
Sunday, September 27
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.
Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24
Monday, September 28
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.
Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24
Tuesday, September 29
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.
Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24
Wednesday, September 30
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesDrop-inOutdoor
No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.
Admission, parking and listed family activities are free. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 5lb bag $20, 10lb bag $37.5.
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Mountain Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24

Thursday, September 245:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Nature after 5

Free Thursday-evening access to the permanent galleries and theatre movies, including dinosaurs, mammals and birds. Most special exhibitions and activities cost extra.

Canadian Museum of Nature240 McLeod Street

Free entryAges 0–12Registration requiredIndoor

Permanent galleries and theatre movies are free; most special exhibitions and activities cost extra.

Saturday, September 269:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Ottawa 200 Day at the Bytown Museum

Free museum admission with hands-on heritage activities, costumed interpreters, a heritage fair and scheduled immersive history performances.

Bytown Museum1 Canal Lane

FreeFamiliesRegistration not confirmedMixed indoor / outdoor

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Free admission and programming; the free breakfast is limited to the first 500 visitors.

Saturday, September 2610:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

National Tree Day at Canadensis Garden

Free outdoor celebration with a family photo hunt, supervised tree planting, a tree tour and a take-home seed activity for children.

Canadensis GardenHartwells Locks Lane

FreeFamiliesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor

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Free event.

Saturday, September 2610:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Character Creators: Stop-Motion Workshop

Free drop-in studio workshop where families bring a character to life in a mini stop-motion animation.

Ottawa Art Gallery10 Daly Avenue

FreeAll agesDrop-inIndoor

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Free drop-in activity.

Saturday, September 269:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Fallowfield Fall Farm Weekends

Pumpkin patch weekends with wagon and pony rides, petting animals, bouncy castles, a corn maze and bonfires.

Fallowfield Tree Farm6100 Fallowfield Road

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Admission is free. Wagon rides, pony rides and bouncy castles are $5 per child each; pumpkins and other purchases cost extra.

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Sunday, September 27
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Admission is free. Wagon rides, pony rides and bouncy castles are $5 per child each; pumpkins and other purchases cost extra.
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Saturday, September 269:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Regular orchard visit — Pinewood Pick-Your-Own Apples

Regular seasonal opening hours, not a special event. Pick McIntosh, Cortland and other available apple varieties directly from the orchard.

Pinewood Orchards101 Herzberg Road

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No entry fee. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 10lb bag $25, 20lb bag $37. Cash or debit.

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Sunday, September 27
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free entryFamiliesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor
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No entry fee. Pick-your-own apples cost extra: 10lb bag $25, 20lb bag $37. Cash or debit.
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Pinewood Orchards · Checked Thursday, September 24

Saturday, September 2610:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Ottawa 200 Block Party

Ottawa's bicentennial celebration with family fun and interactive art zones, performances, games, demonstrations, history activities, food and drinks. Food and drinks cost extra.

Marion Dewar Plaza110 Laurier Avenue West

Free entryAll agesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor

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Free entry; food and drinks cost extra.

Saturday, September 2611:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ottawa Chinatown Mid-Autumn Night Market — Saturday

Outdoor Mid-Autumn night market with street food, local vendors, lion dances, martial arts, music and cultural performances.

Ottawa ChinatownSomerset Street West — Bronson Avenue to Bell Street North

Free entryAll agesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor

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Free entry; food and vendor purchases cost extra.

Saturday, September 2610:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Family Storytime (Sept-Dec) / Heure du conte du samedi (sept - déc)

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program (registration is not required) Please note there is no program on October 31. ***** Soyez des nôtres pour des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.ne. Programme portes-ouvertes (inscription non-requise) Veuillez noter qu'il n'y aura pas de programme le 31 octobre.

Cumberland1599 Tenth Line

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Saturday, October 3
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, October 10
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, October 17
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, October 24
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, November 7
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, November 14
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, November 21
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, November 28
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, December 5
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, December 12
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Saturday, September 2610:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Family Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. All children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Drop in.

Centennial3870 Old Richmond

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Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 10
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 17
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 24
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 7
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 21
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 5
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 12
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, September 2610:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Silly Saturday Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Beaverbrook2500 Campeau

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Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 10
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 17
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 24
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday, September 2710:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

OC Transpo Transit Showcase

Tour some of OC Transpo's newest vehicles, try family activities and learn about transit and safety initiatives. The entire transit system is fare-free this weekend.

Hurdman StationHurdman Station

FreeAll agesRegistration not confirmedSetting not confirmed

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Free public showcase during OC Transpo's fare-free weekend.

Sunday, September 2710:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Creative Sundays — Ottawa 200

Free drop-in, all-ages art activity with a gallery educator for families and friends.

Ottawa Art Gallery10 Daly Avenue

FreeAll agesDrop-inIndoor

No exact age range published. Confirm suitability with the organizer.

Free drop-in activity.

Sunday, September 2711:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Just Food Fall Farm Fest

Free fall farm festival with wagon-ride farm tours, live music, kids activities, a nature museum and scavenger hunt. Food and vendor purchases cost extra.

Just Food Community Farm2391 Pepin Court

FreeFamiliesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor

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Free event and free parking. Food, produce and vendor purchases cost extra.

Sunday, September 2711:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ottawa Chinatown Mid-Autumn Night Market — Sunday

Outdoor Mid-Autumn night market with street food, local vendors, lion dances, martial arts, music and cultural performances.

Ottawa ChinatownSomerset Street West — Bronson Avenue to Bell Street North

Free entryAll agesRegistration not confirmedOutdoor

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Free entry; food and vendor purchases cost extra.

Sunday, September 2711:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.

Main120 Metcalfe

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Sunday, October 4
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, September 24
Sunday, October 11
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Sunday, October 18
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Monday, September 2810:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Toddlertime (Sept-Dec)

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. "Stay & Play": join us in our children's area to play and chat after the program! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children.

Cumberland1599 Tenth Line

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Monday, October 5
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, October 19
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 2
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 9
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 16
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 23
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 30
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, December 7
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, September 2810:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in.

Greely1448 Meadow Drive

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Monday, October 5
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, October 19
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, September 2810:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages and a parent or guardian. Program from 10:30 – 11:00am Stay & Play from 11:00 – 11:30am Drop-In.

North Gower6579 Fourth Line

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Monday, October 5
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, October 19
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 2
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 9
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 16
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 23
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, November 30
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, December 7
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, December 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, September 286:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Starry night Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers. Drop in

Nepean Centrepointe101 Centrepointe

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Monday, October 5
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 19
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 2
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 9
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 16
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 23
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 30
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, December 7
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 2912:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Family Storyime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat. Drop-in program.

Vernon8682 Bank

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Tuesday, October 6
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, September 24
Tuesday, October 13
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 20
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 2910:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bilingual Family Storytime + Stay & Play / Contes en famille + Jouons à la biblio

Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. The last half hour there will be self-directed activities and toys for young children. Drop-in, Family program. Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les familles avec jeunes enfants. La première demi-heure sera un programme de contes interactif. La dernière demi-heure nous offrons des activités autonomes et des jouets pour les jeunes enfants. Programme familial, portes ouvertes.

Richmond6240 Perth Street

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Tuesday, October 6
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 13
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 20
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 10
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 17
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 24
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 1
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 8
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 2910:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi de stations de jeux pour ceux qui veulent rester socialiser après le programme pour un 30 minutes additionnel. Programme portes ouvertes.

Rideau377 Rideau

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Tuesday, October 6
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, October 13
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, October 20
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, September 3010:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive Storytime program, followed by a Stay & Play session for children and parents to socialize, enjoy various toys, and to explore self-directed activities for young children. Drop-in, Family program.

Munster7749 Bleeks

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Wednesday, October 7
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, October 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, October 21
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, October 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 4
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 11
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 18
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 25
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 2
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 9
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 16
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 23
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 30
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Saturday, October 312:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Old Ottawa South Fall Fest

Free community celebration with giant inflatables, games and live entertainment for all ages. Food and refreshments cost extra.

Windsor Park1 Windsor Avenue

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Free entry; food and refreshments cost extra.

Saturday, October 310:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday Family Storytime and Stay & Play

Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Stay with us to play and chat after the program. There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children with their parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. All ages welcome. Intended for children 0-5 years-old.

Carp3911 Carp

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Saturday, October 17
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 14
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 28
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, December 12
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 310:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

Hazeldean50 Castlefrank

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Saturday, October 17
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, October 24
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 7
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 21
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 5
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 12
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, October 710:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. This program is followed by "Stay & Play" in the kids' section from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Family program. Drop-in program. * No program on Wednesday, September 30, October 14, October 28 and November 11.

Orléans1705 Orléans

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Wednesday, October 21
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 4
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 18
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 25
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 2
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 9
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, October 710:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Family Storytime and Stay & Play

Carp3911 Carp

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Wednesday, October 14
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 21
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 4
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 18
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 25
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 2
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 9
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 171:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka

A bilingual Diwali celebration with yoga, Bollywood and classical dance, henna, a community rangoli mural, visual art and a closing concert.

Peter A. Herrndorf Place1 Elgin Street

Free entryFamiliesDrop-inIndoor

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Free; no ticket required.

Saturday, October 1710:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Sensory Storytime

Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs This program features open play, a short story time, and the chance to connect with other families. A family member or caregiver must be present for the duration of the program. This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay. This program is drop-in. If you would like an email reminder please send an email to Greenboro@bibliootawalibrary.ca

Greenboro363 Lorry Greenberg

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Saturday, November 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Saturday, November 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Saturday, December 12
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Sunday, October 1810:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Creative Sundays

A free drop-in studio art activity for all ages, with an exhibition visit and creative time for children and families.

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio10 Daly Avenue

Free entryAll agesDrop-inIndoor

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Free all-ages activity.

Monday, October 197:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SoulRhythms

A 45-minute group movement and dance class exploring traditional and modern Afro-Caribbean rhythms, designed for all levels.

Peter A. Herrndorf Place1 Elgin Street

Free entryAges 7+Drop-inIndoor

Free; no ticket required.

Saturday, October 2411:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Halloween in the Forest

A costumed forest walk with six child-friendly challenge stations and treats. In rain, the activity moves to the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre.

Richelieu Park Forest300 Pères-Blancs Avenue

Free entryFamiliesDrop-inMixed indoor / outdoor

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Free while supplies last.

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