We know teens can be impossible to shop for... until now. For Day 8, we’ve teamed up with the gifting experts at Giftilia to bring you the ultimate "In My Self-Care Era" Gift Set. Packed with a Taylor Swift Golden Book, a cozy "Sleeping Beauty" eye mask, a fuzzy spa headband, and a matching tote, this is exactly what’s on their wish list this year.
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Tuesday, December 9
Toddler Tuesdays at 10am 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Tout-petits à la biblio (Series) 19 à 36 mois at 10am 📍OPL Cumberland
Homeschool Hangout at 10am 📍OPL Greely
Family Storytime (Series) at 10:30am 📍Multiple OPL Locations
Tuesday Morning Toddlertime & Stay and Play (Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL Nepean Centrepointe
Chess & Games Drop-In (Series, Teens) at 11:15am 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in (Series) at 1:00pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson
Video Game Drop-In for Teens at 3:00pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook
Teen Tuesdays | Les mardis ados (Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL St-Laurent
Chess Club D'échecs (Family (7+) - Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL BlackBurn Hamlet
Reading Circle - Ages 7-12 - English Only (Series) at 4:00pm 📍OPL Alta Vista
Afternoon Storytime (Series) at 4:00pm 📍OPL Cumberland
Homework Help | Aide aux devoirs (Child - Series) Multiple Times 📍Multiple OPL Locations - OPL Elmvale Acres, OPL Orléans, OPL BlackBurn Hamlet
Reading Buddies (5-10yo - Series) at 5pm and at 5:30pm📍OPL Rosemount
❄️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!”
Please note: This gift pack includes a Taylor Swift–themed book and other fun items, but it is not affiliated with Taylor Swift, her team, or any official Swiftie organizations. It’s simply a curated collection we put together for fans to enjoy!
