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Free Family Events in Ottawa this Thanksgiving Weekend October 10-12, 2025

This weekend's free events.

October 10, 2025

❤️ GIVEAWAY: 4 Weeks of Free Books! 📚 by our local author Basilia Vasileios

Ottawa Parents, we are thrilled to kick off 4 weeks of book giveaways! That's right - every Friday for the next month, we will be announcing a new winner! Each book is generously provided by our wonderful local author, Basilia Vasileios, to bring a little extra fun and creativity to your family's week.

✨ How to Enter:

To win this week's book, you need to complete these four simple steps:

  1. Like this Instagram post.

  2. Sign Up: Make sure you're signed up for the Ottawa Parents weekly email.

  3. Follow Us: Follow the @ottawaparents Instagram profile.

  4. 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! 🎉

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From May to October, the NCC periodically offers car-free parkways for active use in Ottawa. NCC Weekend Bikedays are a great way to rediscover the Capital

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!