🍒 GIVEAWAY DAY #14: A Sweet Surprise! 👨👩👧👦
We don’t know about you, but the holiday hustle is already real over here. So for today’s gift, we wanted to pick something that is just pure joy (and a little bit of delicious fuel) for your family.
Have you been to Aseer Time Ottawa yet? If not, you are in for such a treat. Everything is incredibly fresh, colorful, and honestly just makes you happy looking at it.
It’s the perfect excuse to sit down with the kids and share something sweet and refreshing. ✨
To enter the draw: Head over to our Instagram right now! Since you're already an email subscriber (you’re the best!❤️), you're halfway there. Just make sure you're following us & the sponsor @aseertime.ottawa, and tag a parent friend in the comments of today's post so they don't miss out.
Sunday, December 14th
Sunday Storytime (Series) at 10:30am📍Multiple OPL Locations
HOOD Christmas 2025 2-5:30pm 📍The House of Bread
Markets:
RA Winter Market 9am-4pm 📍RA Centre
Miller’s Christmas Market Manotick (Series) at 10am-4pm 📍Miller's Farm & Market
Join the club and get cool merch
Become a supporter and receive an exclusive Ottawa Parents T-Shirt, early access to giveaways, and special perks made just for our community.
❄️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.
🚙 Sunday Night Plan: Hot Cocoa + Holiday BINGO!
Hop in the car, crank up the holiday tunes, and see who can shout "BINGO" first!
Can you spot 3 in a row on your drive tonight?
Inflatable Santa 🎅 | House with Blue Lights 🔵 | A Grinch Decor 💚 |
Reindeer on Roof 🦌 | FREE SPACE (Sip of Cocoa) ☕ | Giant Candy Cane 🍬 |
Projector Lights ✨ | A Real Snowman ☃️ | Music Playing 🎵 |
🏆 The Prize: The winner gets to pick the first song on the drive home!💡 Pro Tip: If you need a route, check out the Taffy Lane in Orléans or just cruise your local neighborhood - the lights are fantastic this year!
🎄 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!”
