kids & family

The students of St. Anthony Catholic School are teaming up with local residents and Ecology Ottawa to replace their pavement-covered schoolyard with flower-filled gardens. Mayor Jim Watson, City Councillor Catherine McKenney and Ottawa-Centre candidates Paul Dewar (NDP) and Catherine McKenna (Liberal) will help kick-off the day of planting beginning at 10am. ...

Over the next few days children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets. ...

** FALL SESSION begins Sept 13th! ** After a warm summer, it’s time to jump back in to an exciting session of gymnastics. Join your favourite coaches, meet new friends and get back in shape on the trampolines. Remember that we have something for every age, from babies to adults! ...

We went to Puppets Up! in Almonte today. It’s a great place to take your kids and a great place to take photos. Shows you should check out: * Intergalactic Creature Band by Big Nazo, Rhode Island. A live band of space aliens. ...

_ EDITOR’S NOTE: Our family has been attending The Puppets Up! festival for the past few years and it is one of our favourite local events. At the very least you should check out the free daily parade, Saturday and Sunday at 1:45pm. ...

The water plaza at Lansdowne Park, which was officially opened today, welcomes residents and families with small children.  Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor officially opened the water plaza, which features a play area for children. The feature is anchored by the public art installation _ Uplift _ , created by Canadian artist Jill Anholt. ...

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Eleven of Ottawa’s most courageous and quick-thinking young residents were honoured at the City of Ottawa’s 17th annual 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards, presented today at Ottawa City Hall.  Since it was established in 1998, the 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards, in partnership with Bell Canada, annually recognizes children under 12 who effectively used the 9-1-1 service. ...

[ ](http://www.ottawafolklore.com/summercamp/) The Ottawa Folklore Centre, located on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South, has a full line-up of summer camps this summer for kids who love making music. ** Movin’ and Groovin’ With Connor is aimed at kids ages 5-8. ...

Register for a City of Ottawa summer day camp by June 1, 2015 and you could be one of 50 lucky campers to win your week’s cost back, up to a value of $250. All registrations received by this date will automatically be entered into the draw. ...