Let’s be honest: planning a little one's party is a lot of work. That’s why we love Little Dream World. They offer gorgeous, neutral-toned soft play areas and white bouncy castles that match any party theme perfectly. It’s clean, safe, and entirely stress-free because they set it all up for you.
To help you plan ahead, we’ve teamed up with them for a special giveaway!
The Prize: $150 OFF any booking over $300.
Valid for any date in 2025 or 2026.
Includes full delivery, setup, and takedown in Ottawa/Gatineau!
Tuesday, December 10
Parent and Tot Drop In at 9:30am 📍2 Stonehaven Drive
Family Storytime (Series) at 10:15am & at 10:30am 📍Multiple OPL Locations
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in (Series) at 1:00pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Preschool Show & Tell (Series) at 2:00pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico (Series) at 4:00pm 📍OPL Sunnyside
Homework Help / Club de devoirs (6-12yo) at 5:00pm 📍OPL St-Laurent, OPL Carlingwood at 5:30pm
Holiday Cookies and Cards (Teens) at 7pm 📍OPL Nepean Centrepointe
❄️ Snow is Coming!
Ottawa is getting a fluffy blanket of snow tomorrow. Perfect for making memories -whether it’s catching snowflakes on your tongue or having a mini snowball fight at home.
Don’t forget mittens… lots of mittens.
❄️Winter Activities❄️
Winter Lights Across Canada Dec 8 - Jan 9, 2026 Pathway of lights Map
November 23, 2025 to March 29, 2026 (weather depending)
Weekdays: 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Weekends: 1:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Open daily, 7 am to 11 pm (weather permitting)
Rink of Dreams (opens Dec 6 at 3pm)
Open everyday from 9am to 11pm, except for Tue & Thur 7am to 11pm
4-7pm📍Sparks Street
5-10pm📍Lansdowne Park
Santa in Carlingwood! until December 24th 10:30am 📍Carlingwood Shopping Centre
Daily Light Show at 5:30pm & 7:30pm📍George Street Plaza
Christmas on Taffy Lane 📍Taffy Lane
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🎄 Ottawa Parents: We made something special for you!
We know the December hustle is real, so we’ve done the heavy lifting to keep the magic alive (and your stress levels low!). We’ve put together a complete Elf on the Shelf Survival Kit exclusively for our subscribers.
From simple setup ideas that take less than 5 minutes to interactive scavenger hunts and sweet goodbye letters, we have everything you need to navigate this season with ease.
✨ Exclusive Subscriber Perk: Free Coloring Pages!
As a special thank you for being an Ottawa Parents subscriber, we've included a festive Christmas Coloring Page PDF just for you.
Print it out and enjoy some quiet, creative time this holiday season!
“May the spirit of the season remind you that the real magic isn't in what your Elf does, but in the joy and wonder you create for your family. Breathe deep, Ottawa Parents - you're doing a wonderful job!”
