Sorry for yesterday guys, we had email issues! All back to normal!
Day 22 - Meet the Queens of Stress-Free Parties! ✨
For Day 22, we are introducing you to Hey Chic Party, a mobile event company bringing stylish, stress-free celebrations directly to Ottawa families. Whether it's luxury sleepover teepee setups, kids’ spa parties, or creative workshops, they handle the magic so busy parents don't have to plan a thing.
To give you a taste of that magic at home, they are gifting a Build-a-Bear Holiday Kit! This adorable set includes: 🧸 1 Stuffable Character (plus stuffing & a wishing heart) 🖍️ 1 Customizable T-shirt with markers 📜 1 Birth Certificate 🎟️ 1 Hey Chic Party Gift Certificate
It’s the perfect creative activity for a cozy afternoon.
Monday, December 22nd
Toi, Moi et la Mère l'Oie - Weekly Series at 10 am 📍30 Rosemount Avenue
Lego® Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” (Series) at 10 am 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Holiday Storytime at 10 am 📍OPL North Gower
Movie Matinée - Frozen at 2:30pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Teen Study Group | Groupe d'étude pour ados (Series) at 3:00pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
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
🎉The Family Fridge
A little corner for jokes, hacks, and fun ideas to stick on your mental fridge.
📌 The Monday Fridge Note
Can you guess these holiday riddles? (Answers at the bottom - no peeking!)
❓ The Holiday "Who Am I?" Challenge
I have a lot of needles, but I cannot sew. What am I?
I travel all over the world, but I stay in one corner. What am I?
I am tall when I am young, and short when I am old. I love to light up the room. What am I?
You can catch me easily, but you can’t throw me very far. What am I?
(Flip phone/paper upside down for answers) . . . Answers: 1. A Christmas Tree | 2. A Stamp | 3. A Candle | 4. A Cold
🎄 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!
"The gifts are wrapped, the lists are long, But your love is what makes the season strong. Forget the stress and the perfect plan, You’re making magic the best you can!"
