This is what dessert dreams are made of. ✨ We are gifting one lucky family the famous Zwara Box!
Think of it as your own personal fondue station. You get a mix of fresh fruits and warm pastries, paired with Belgian Chocolate, Pistachio, Lotus, and Nutella dips. It’s fresh, it’s sharable, and it is absolutely delicious.
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Sunday, December 7
Sunday Storytime (Series) at 10:30am📍Multiple OPL Locations
Creative Sundays 10am - 2pm📍Ottawa Art Gallery
Markets:
Christmas Artisan Market 9am - 4pm📍3284 Sunstrum St
Christmas in Old Aylmer 10am - 4pm📍Principale Street
Terveld Farms Christmas Market 11am - 4pm📍3242 Donnelly Dr
Not Your Typical Holiday Market (Dec 6 & 7) 2 - 7pm📍 28 Booth Street, Ottawa (Albert Island) at Zibi
❄️Winter Activities❄️
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
Nature Walk: Feed the Chickadees Escape the crowds at Jack Pine Trail or Mer Bleue Bog. Bring sunflower seeds, hold out your hand, and friendly chickadees will land right on you! A magical, free nature break for the whole family.
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
Spot Wild Turkeys at Mud Lake Take an easy walk around the Mud Lake conservation area (Britannia Village). It feels like a nature movie—you are almost guaranteed to see wild turkeys and friendly ducks up close. A flat, easy loop perfect for little legs.
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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!”
