❤️ GIVEAWAY ALERT: 4 Weeks of Free Books!
📚 by our local author Basilia Vasileios
Ottawa Parents, thank you for making our book giveaways a hit! We're now heading into Week 3 of our 4-week series! Every Sunday, one lucky family wins a new book from our amazing local author, Basilia Vasileios.
✨ How to Enter:
To win this week's book, you need to complete these four simple steps:
Like this Instagram post.
Sign Up: Make sure you're signed up for the Ottawa Parents weekly email.
Follow Us: Follow the @ottawaparents Instagram profile.
Follow the Author: Follow local kids' author @vasilia on Instagram.
💖 Extra Entries:
Tag your fellow Ottawa parents in the comments below! Each unique parent you tag in a separate comment counts as one extra entry into the draw.
Good luck, Ottawa Parents! 🎉
Monday, October 20
SoulRhythms at 7pm 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Tuesday, October 21
Toddler Tuesdays at 10am 📍1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Wednesday, October 22
Parent and Tot Drop In at 9:30am 📍2 Stonehaven Drive
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Thursday, October 23
Free Thursday Nights 5-8pm 📍the National Gallery of Canada
WEEKEND, October 25-26

To view the current schedule and filter events by age, date, or specific branch location, visit the official OPL Programs and Events page:
If you’d like to sponsor one of our upcoming emails or share your family-friendly event, feel free to reach out - we’d love to hear from you - [email protected]
🎁 Bonus Gift Just for You!
Between all the fun festivals, splash pad stops, and park playdates... why not wind down with something creative at home? 🖍️
We’re giving you FREE printable coloring pages - designed by local author Basilia - perfect for rainy days, road trips, or quiet time between summer adventures, all coloring levels.
👉 Click here to download and let the coloring fun begin!













