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Nothing says "I love you" quite like walking in the door with a pink box of Homers Donuts.
For Day 11 of our countdown, we are gifting a Holiday Dozen to one lucky family! Expect festive sprinkles, rich glazes, and that fresh bakery smell we all love. It is the perfect treat to share with friends or family this weekend.
👇 Head to our Instagram to get your name in the draw!
Thursday, December 11
In-person Playgroup (0-6yo) at 9:30am 📍Centrepointe Child Care Services
Family Storytime / Contes en famille (kids - Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL Rosemount
Pop up activities (Series) at 3pm 📍OPL Rockcliffe Park
Lego® Block Party for Teens / Ça dé “bloc” pour ados (Series) at 3:15pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Youth Chess Club (Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL Orléans
Teen Chess Club (Series) at 4pm 📍OPL Cumberland
Reading Buddies (grades 1-4 - Series) at 4:15pm 📍OPL Nepean Centrepointe
Reading Buddies (grades 1-4 - Series) at 5:15pm 📍OPL Nepean Centrepointe
Homework Help/Aide aux devoirs (Series) at 6pm 📍OPL Cumberland
Pyjama Evening Storytime (Family) (Series) at 6:30pm 📍OPL Manotick
Mysterious Book Society: A Middle Grade Book Club (Series) at 6:30pm 📍OPL Sunnyside
Free Thursday Nights 5-8pm📍the National Gallery of Canada
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❄️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
🎉 New Weekly Section - The Family Fridge
A little corner for jokes, hacks, and fun ideas to stick on your mental fridge.
🎄 The Holiday Giggle Corner
Need a distraction while waiting in line or driving to look at lights? Try these on the kids:
Q: What do you call a dinosaur that lives at the North Pole? A: A Tree-rex!
Q: What do Santa's elves learn in school? A: The Elf-abet.
Q: What does a gingerbread man put on his bed? A: Cookie sheets!
🎄 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!”
