Imagine a show where the whole family is looking at the stage, not their phones. 📱🚫
That is the magic of Holiday Dreams - A Spectacular Holiday Show ✨
Coming to the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Dec 15 & 16, this show is packed with daredevils, aerialists, and hologram technology that makes the holiday magic feel real. It’s the perfect way to pause the December chaos and just be amazed together for a few hours. ❤️
Event Details: 📍 Where: Algonquin Commons Theatre (@act_ottawa) ⏰ When: Dec 16 & 16 @ 6:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: Available now!
💡 P.S. Did you see our Day#8 Giveaway this morning? We are gifting a pair of tickets to one lucky family! ENTER HERE
Monday, December 8
Family Storytime (Series) at 9:30am 📍OPL Rockcliffe
Les lundis des tout-petits - French story time with Luana (Series) at 10 am 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Toi, Moi et la Mère l'Oie - Weekly Series at 10 am 📍30 Rosemount Avenue
Toddlertime (Series) 19-35 months at 10:00am 📍OPL Cumberland
Family Storytime (Series) at 10:15am 📍OPL Sunnyside
Family Storytime (Series) Multiple times 📍Multiple OPL Locations - OPL St-Laurent, OPL Greenboro, OPL Gower
Toddlertime (Series) 19-35 months at 10:30am 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson
Babytime | Bébés à la biblio (Series) 0-18months at 10:30am 📍OPL Main
Babytime (Series) newborn to 18months at 11:30am 📍OPL Greenboro
EarlyON Baby Playgroup (Series) 0-12 months at 1:30pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson
Teen Study Group | Groupe d'étude pour ados (Series) at 3:00pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Cercle de Lecture (en français seulement) (Series) at 4:00pm 📍OPL Alta Vista
Chess Club / Club d'échecs (Series) at 6:00pm 📍OPL Greenboro
Starry Night Storytime (Series) at 6:30pm 📍Multiple OPL Locations - OPL Nepean Centrepointe
Collage Club (Teens & Adults Series) at 6:00pm 📍OPL Rideau
Homework Help / Club de devoirs (Series) at 6:30pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson
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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
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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!”
