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21 Spring Family Activities in Ottawa

Spring is about to bloom in the nation’s capital! Families can take in the warmer weather and enjoy more of what this city has to offer! Ottawa is a great city that offers many activities for families to take part in during this time of year. Below are 21 spring activities in Ottawa to enjoy with the kids!

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Spring Family Activities in Ottawa

There are many spring outdoor activities for families to enjoy in Ottawa!

1. Easter Activities in April

Easter is a hop, skip and a jump away! There are plenty of Easter Activities your family can enjoy anywhere to get ready for the Easter Bunny’s visit!

2. Hop into Spring Cumberland Heritage Village Museum March 30, 2024

Hop into spring at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Spring is right around the corner and we’re hosting a day of fun, hands-on, family-friendly activities to celebrate the season’s arrival! Say hello to some baby animals with the Heritage Livestock Club of Eastern Ontario, help us crack the case of the farmer’s missing carrots, get creative with a seasonal craft, and more. You might even spot the Easter Bunny and collect a small treat or two along the way. Advance registration is required. 

3. Steeped in Traditions: Ottawa Tea Cultures and Rituals from March until October 13, 2024

Steeped in Traditions: Ottawa Tea Cultures and Rituals explores the history, traditions, and aesthetics of our region’s varied tea cultures. The exhibition being held at the Billings Estate National Historic Site celebrates human connections to community and the natural environment through the lens of tea consumption.

4. Ottawa Grassroots Festival April 25-28, 2024

The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is an annual family event that celebrates folk music, dance and spoken word. The festival is held at the Southminster United Church in the Glebe neighbourhood.

5. Wesley Clover Parks Equestrian Tournaments starting May 2024

World-class equestrian sport located at the Wesley Clover Parks in the heart of the nation’s capital. Bring the family as spectators to view showjumping at it’s best!

6. CN Cycle for CHEO on May 5th, 2024

Dust off those helmets and get the family out on their bikes for the CN Cycle for CHEO! This family-friendly event has everyone ride the open road, enjoy a fun day with friends and family, and a chance to support children facing cancer. Please register ahead of time.

7. Jane’s Walk Ottawa May 4th and 5th, 2024

Jane Walk Ottawa is festival of free neighbourhood walking tours given by locals who care passionately about where they live, work, and play. All over Ottawa, so check out their website for updates on walk dates, times, and topics, plus information about our incredible kick-off and wrap-up events.

8. Canadian Tulip Festival May 10th to 20th, 2024

Flower power will be in full force at the 2023 Canadian Tulip Festival! Over one million tulips will be on display at this world-famous festival to stroll through and enjoy.

9. Ottawa Children’s Festival May 10th-14th, 2024

The world of the arts is on display at the Ottawa Children’s Festival! Spend an awesome day at this spring family fun festival. Performers from around the world come to Ottawa to deliver world-class theatre, music and dance to children and their families.

10. Camp Fortune Aerial Park Starting May 18th, 2024

Want to take your family for an exhilarating adventure through the trees just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa? Visit Camp Fortune’s Aerial Park for the ride of your life!

11Ottawa Titans Baseball Club starting May 21st, 2024

Take the family to a fun baseball game as the Ottawa Titans Baseball Club start their second season on May 5th at the RCGT Park.

12. Ottawa Ribfest on Sparks Street TBA

Ottawa Ribfest is a family-friendly event featuring delicious mouthwatering ribs, meat treats as well as vegetarian options. There are plenty of entertainment, live music, and kids activities.

13. Doors Open Ottawa June 1st and 2nd, 2024 

Business owners from Carp to Cumberland open their doors and invite the public through their doors with Doors Open Ottawa. Visitors get to view the architectural and historically significant buildings for free!

14. Bird Watching in Ottawa ( spring and summer months)

Bird watching is a popular outdoor activity in Ottawa, attracting enthusiasts from all over the world. With its rich biodiversity and various natural habitats, Ottawa offers a unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of bird species in their natural environment. Whether you are a seasoned birder or a beginner looking to explore this fascinating hobby, Ottawa has something to offer for everyone. These are the best bird watching spots in Ottawa.

15. Italian Week on Preston Street June 6th-16th, 2024

Delve into the rich diversity of the Italian-Canadian community by taking part in the events and activities of Italian Week! This celebration has been a fixture in the city for over forty years and is one of its largest festivals. Music, food and fun are all part of this annual festival for the community to enjoy.

16. Ottawa Fringe Festival June 13th-23rd, 2024

Take in the arts with your family at the Ottawa Fringe Festival! Various theatre companies will perform for audiences throughout various locations around the city.

17.  Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival June 21st-23rd, 2024

200 teams compete in North America’s largest dragon boats at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. Watch as these boats hit the water to race to be the fastest on Mooney’s Bay. Visitors can also take in family-friendly activities and musical performances at this festival.

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18Gatineau Park (year round)

Trails for various sports. Camping and boating. Learning about how to use a map. Searching for creatures in nature. These are a few of the spring family fun day activities Gatineau Park has for everyone in the family to enjoy!

19. Canadian Museum of History (year round)

Art, mysteries and animation wait for visitors to learn about and explore this spring at the Canadian Museum of History. The Museum has special exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, and the CINÉ+ to visit.

20. Canadian Museum of Nature (year round)

This spring is a buzz at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Visitors can take in the museum’s special exhibits, 3D movies, and permanent exhibits that are a huge hit with kids!

21. Canadian Museum of Science and Technology (year round)

The Canadian Museum of Science and Technology has something for families to enjoy. Museum favourites such as the locomotives and science exhibits are available to interact with. 

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21 Spring Family Fun Events and Activities in Ottawa-Gatineau

Hopefully, these 21 Spring Activities in Ottawa can help you to plan some great adventures with the family this season!

Lyne Proulx
Lyne Proulxhttps://ottawamommyclub.ca/
Lyne Proulx is a Certified WEBB Bodywork Pet Practitioner, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), Certified Professional Wedding Consultant, and an Event Planner. She loves all things Disney and is an avid teaholic and chocoholic. She coordinated the Annual Infant Information Day/Early Years Expo for the City of Ottawa for 8 years. She was the Queen B of the BConnected Conference, Canada's Digital Influencer and social media Conference in Ottawa and Toronto. She was also the co-chair of the Navan for Kraft Hockeyville 2009-2011 committee that organized five community events within 6 months, and helped Navan reach the top 10 finalists in Canada. In April 2011, she received the City of Ottawa Mayor's City Builder Award.

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  1. A great assortment of activities to enjoy the warmer weather. The Camp Fortune Aerial Park sounds like a lot of fun.

  2. I’d love a trip to Ottawa and especially to the Canadian Tulip Festival. I’m ready for spring/summer vacation.

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