Day 20 - The Perfect Holiday Party Platter 🎁
Need a dessert that pleases everyone? We’ve got you covered.
Today we are giving away the Zwara Box by Aseer Time! This shareable red box is packed with a delicious mix of fresh fruits and warm desserts.
The best part? It comes with 4 incredible dips: Belgian chocolate, pistachio, Lotus, and Nutella, so everyone can dip and dunk their favorites. It’s the easiest (and tastiest) way to host a holiday movie night!
Saturday, December 20th
Play at the Library (Series) at 10am📍OPL Rosemount, OPL Sunnyside
Winter Crafts (Family) at 10:30am📍OPL Beaverbrook
Saturday Storytime (Series) at 10:30am📍Multiple OPL Locations
Christmas Storytime (Family) at 10:30am📍OPL Carlingwood
Photo with Santa & Mrs Claus at 12:30pm - 3:30pm📍Carleton Place
Lego Block Party (Family Series) at 2:30pm 📍OPL Emerald Plaza
Markets:
Miller’s Christmas Market Manotick (Series) at 10am-4pm 📍Miller's Farm & Market
Nepean Day Market 12pm-5pm 📍Merivale Mall
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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
🎉The Family Fridge
A little corner for jokes, hacks, and fun ideas to stick on your mental fridge.
📌 The Saturday Fridge Note
Baking this weekend? Or buying treats? Don't just eat them - JUDGE them!
🍪 The Official Family Cookie Taste Test
Select 3 different cookies (homemade or store-bought) and rate them 1-10!
Cookie Name | Crunch Level | Choc. Factor | Dunkability (in Milk) | Total Score |
Sample A: ____________ | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | ___ / 30 |
Sample B: ____________ | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | ___ / 30 |
Sample C: ____________ | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | __ / 10 | ___ / 30 |
🏆 The Gold Medal goes to: _________________________
💡 The Rule: Everyone must take their job as a judge very seriously. Pinkies up!
🎄 Is your Elf departing earlier this year?
Don't worry, Ottawa Parents! Whether your Elf has a "North Pole Emergency" or Santa just needs an extra hand in the workshop, we’ve got you covered.
We just added Early Departure Ideas & Letters to our Elf Survival Kit! Use our "North Pole Help Needed" template to explain the early exit while leaving your little one with a sweet memory (and a treat on the tree!).
🎁 Reminder: Snap, Tag, and Win!
Even if your Elf leaves early, you can still enter our giveaway! Snap a photo of their final setup, tag @OttawaParents, and you’re entered to win the Marsjoy Musical Plush Pony!
✨ 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!
"To the parents running on caffeine and pure determination this week: You are the real holiday magic. It's not about the perfectly wrapped gifts, but the love that holds the chaos together. You've got this, Ottawa Parents!"
