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Family activities this weekend in Ottawa

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Saturday, November 148:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Play Free Kinderplay — Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata

Free Saturday gymnasium sports activity for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Activity rules and capacity vary; confirm the schedule with the facility before leaving.

Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata4101 Innovation DriveGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inIndoor

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free Saturday Play Free gymnasium activity; specialized rock wall and racquet-court fees are excluded.

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  • Saturday, November 14
    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inIndoor

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free Saturday Play Free gymnasium activity; specialized rock wall and racquet-court fees are excluded.

    Official details for this session

    City of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7

  • Saturday, November 14
    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inIndoor

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free Saturday Play Free gymnasium activity; specialized rock wall and racquet-court fees are excluded.

    Official details for this session

    City of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7

Saturday, November 148:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Play Free preschool swimming — François Dupuis Recreation Centre

Free Saturday preschool swimming for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian. A responsible person aged 14 or older must supervise in the water, with no more than two children per guardian. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre2263 Portobello BoulevardGoogle Maps
FreeAges 0–5Drop-inIndoor

Free for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian.

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Play Free Badminton family — Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata

Free Saturday gymnasium sports activity for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Activity rules and capacity vary; confirm the schedule with the facility before leaving.

Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata4101 Innovation DriveGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inIndoor

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free Saturday Play Free gymnasium activity; specialized rock wall and racquet-court fees are excluded.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inIndoor

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free Saturday Play Free gymnasium activity; specialized rock wall and racquet-court fees are excluded.

    Official details for this session

    City of Ottawa · Checked Wednesday, October 7

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Play Free swimming — Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata

Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.

Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata4101 Innovation DriveGoogle Maps
FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoor

Free for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoor

    Free for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.

    Official details for this session

    City of Ottawa · Checked Friday, October 2

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Gloucester1616 Cyrville RoadGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Nepean1900 Baseline RoadGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Barrhaven3779 Strandherd DriveGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Kanata10 Frank Nighbor PlaceGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Orléans2121 10th LineGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Gatineau243 Montée PaiementGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot South Keys2056 Bank StreetGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. · End time not published

Build a Dump Truck

A free hands-on building workshop for kids and families. The official overview publishes the start time but not an end time.

Home Depot Carleton Place570 McNeely AvenueGoogle Maps
FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

More matching dates (1)
  • Saturday, November 14
    10:30 a.m. · End time not published

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedRegistration requiredIndoor

    Registration opened on Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Free in-person Kids Workshop; supplies and places are limited.

    Official details for this session

    The Home Depot Canada · Checked Thursday, November 5

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