kids & family

** Summer Solstice ** ** “Celebrating National Aboriginal Day with Festival & Competition Pow Wow” ** ** Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa ** ** June 17-19, 2016 ** ** ** Recognized as an Aboriginal arts event with national significance, Summer Solstice Aboriginal Festival (SSAF) is proud to present a world-class showcase that fosters incredible energy and instills pride in the rich cultures of Canada’s First People embracing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations and artists. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Seven courageous and quick-thinking young residents were honoured at the City of Ottawa’s 18 th annual 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards, presented today at Ottawa City Hall by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, and members of City Council. ...

The ** LEGO® Imagine Nation Tour ** is a cross-country 2.5-acre interactive experience visiting five cities across Canada this summer and fall. The brick-building extravaganza is the largest LEGO building event ever to hit Canada. It combines all of the hands-on fun of LEGO building with exclusive interactive digital experiences and rare Master Builder meet-and-greets, offering something for builders of all ages, interests, and building ability. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa, Ontario - Wesley Clover Parks will host its fourth annual ‘Ottawa Horse Day’ on Saturday, June 4 . The free family event brings people of all ages together with horses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience ponies and horses up close and personal and to learn more about horse-related activities. ...

_ (press release) _ With the help of TVO’s popular children’s television series Giver, Ottawa is about to get Canada’s largest playground yet, just in time for Canada’s 150 th anniversary.  The City of Ottawa is partnering with the Emmy Award-winning Sinking Ship Entertainment to build a playground at Mooney’s Bay Park as part of Giver’s fourth season for TVO. ...

_ “I would like to commend the OCF for its commitment to stimulating the innate creativity and imagination of children. I would also like to thank the many volunteers whose enthusiasm and hard work are vital to the success of this outstanding event. ...

_ (via OCDSB) _ The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board ** School Year Calendar Committee ** is comprised of parent representatives, students and various employee groups. The Committee has begun the process of planning the school year calendar for the 2016-2017 school year. ...

What: FREEZING opens Tonight and its bigger, bolder…colder than ever! Celebrate the season with FREEZING - a fun-filled musical fairy tale for the whole family. Following the opening night performance media are invited to join the cast, creative team, producers, sponsors and charitable partners at Trattoria Café Italia for complimentary bites! ...

Join Mayor Jim Watson on Saturday, October 24 at Ottawa City Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. for the Mayor’s ninth annual Halloween gathering in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Supply Cupboard.  With the support of corporate sponsors, Trick or Treat with the Mayor provides safe Halloween fun for everyone, and is a wonderful opportunity for local families to help others by donating essential food and supplies to the Baby Supply Cupboard. ...

The City of Ottawa wants you to make sure you can ** Hear the BEEP where you SLEEP ** . That is the theme of Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10.  In Ontario, newly built homes must include a smoke alarm, combined with a strobe light, in each bedroom. ...