EarlyON Baby Playgroup (Series) at 1:30pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson

Teen Exam Cram | Période d'examens pour ados (Series) at 2pm 📍OPL Elmvale Acres, at 3pm📍OPL Carlingwood

Toddler Tuesdays (Series) at 10am 📍Peter A. Herrndorf Place

Homeschool Hangout (Series) at 10am 📍OPL Greely

Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio (Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL St-Laurent

Parenting in Ottawa (Series) at 1pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson

Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs (Series) at 5pm 📍OPL Orléans

Teen Tuesdays / Les mardis ados (Series) at 5:30pm 📍OPL Orléans

Family Storytime (Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL Munster

Parent and Tot Drop In (Series) at 9:30am 📍2 Stonehaven Drive

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in (Series) at 1pm 📍OPL Beaverbrook

Centrepointe Infant In-person Playgroup (Series) at 1:30pm 📍Centrepointe Child Care Services

Bilingual Ready, Set, Kindergarten (Series) at 2pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson

Chess Club D'échecs (Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL Blackburn Hamlet

Teen Exam Cram | Période d'examens pour ados (Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL Blackburn Hamlet

Crafternoon / Brin d’brico (Series) at 4pm 📍OPL Sunnyside

LEGO® Friends™ Candy Shop at Staples at 5pm 📍Kanata Store 87 📍Barrhaven Store 225 📍Ottawa Store 131 📍Orleans Store 158 📍Kingston Store 133

Centrepointe In-person Playgroup (Series) at 9:30am 📍Centrepointe Child Care Services

Free Thursday Nights 5-8pm📍the National Gallery of Canada

Free Thursday Nights 5-7pm📍Canadian Museum of History

Free Thursday Nights 5-7pm📍Canadian War Museum

Free Thursday Nights 5-7pm📍Canadian Museum of Nature

Gaming Drop-in for Teens / Jeux vidéo pour ados (Series) at 3:30pm 📍OPL Cumberland

LEGO Party - Fête en blocs (Series) at 3:45pm 📍OPL Vanier

Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio (Series) at 10am 📍OPL Sunnyside

Cool Maker Experience at Staples at 10am📍Ottawa Store 131 📍Orleans Store 158

Reading Buddies at 11am and 11:45am📍OPL Richmond

Saturday Family Storytime and Stay & Play (Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL Carp

Youth Writing Workshop: Poetry with Apollo the Child at 10:30am 📍OPL Manotick

Sensory Storytime (Series) at 2pm 📍OPL Ruth E. Dickinson

Video Gaming / Jeux vidéo (Series) at 2pm 📍OPL Greenboro

Youth Writing Workshop: Comics with Éric Péladeau at 2pm 📍OPL St-Laurent

Lego Block Party (Series) at 2:30pm 📍OPL Emerald Plaza

Stay ‘n’ Play | Jouons à la biblio (Series) at 10:30am 📍OPL Main

Rideau Canal Skateway: The 56th season is officially open! As of this week, a 3.4km section (Somerset to Bank St.) is ready for skaters.

The Rink of Dreams (City Hall): This is the ultimate "magical" experience. At night, the ice is illuminated with multi-colored LED lights and there’s almost always music playing. Parent Pro-Tip: There is a heated change hut and washrooms right inside City Hall (open until 11:00 pm), so you don't have to struggle with skates in the freezing wind.

Lansdowne Skating Court: Located right next to the beautiful Aberdeen Pavilion. It’s a bit more tucked away, making it a great spot for younger kids who might find the Canal or City Hall a bit overwhelming. Parent Pro-Tip: There are no skate rentals here, so bring your own! However, there is a play structure right next to the rink - perfect if one child wants to skate and the other just wants to climb. Plus, you’re steps away from hot chocolate at any of the Glebe’s cafes.

Canada Strong Pass: A huge win for parents—from now until January 15, admission is FREE for kids 17 and under at all national museums (Nature, Science & Tech, Aviation, Agriculture, History, War, and National Gallery).

Play Free Saturdays: The City of Ottawa offers free drop-in swimming, skating, and gym sports every Saturday for youth 17 and under at select community centers.

Tobogganing: at the Carlington Park or Mooney’s Bay are lit at night - great for burning energy right before bedtime.