Jan 1-7 (Ottawa)

Happy New Year, Ottawa families! 🎉

Make the most of these last precious days of winter break with an incredible lineup of events happening. This week brings the excitement of the World Junior Hockey Championship Fan Fest at Lansdowne (with watch parties, live music, and street hockey!), the sensory-friendly Sensory Symphony at the NAC, and the beginning of the Canadian National Skating Championships in Gatineau.

💙 IndigoKids Winter Play Days: Bluey's Recipe for Fun — DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Friday, Jan 2 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • $5/ticket • Ages 4-7
Chapters Rideau
Cook up creativity with recipes, activities, and a Bluey prize! Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Includes participation in the event and 1 $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation.

💙 IndigoKids Winter Play Days: Bluey's Recipe for Fun — KANATA
Friday, Jan 2 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • $5/ticket • Ages 4-7
Chapters Kanata
Cook up creativity with recipes, activities, and a Bluey prize! Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Includes participation in the event and 1 $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation.

💙 IndigoKids Winter Play Days: Bluey's Recipe for Fun — NEPEAN + SOUTH OTTAWA
Friday, Jan 2 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • $5/ticket • Ages 4-7
Indigo Iris
Cook up creativity with recipes, activities, and a Bluey prize! Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Includes participation in the event and 1 $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation.

💙 IndigoKids Winter Play Days: Bluey's Recipe for Fun — NEPEAN + SOUTH OTTAWA
Friday, Jan 2 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • $5/ticket • Ages 4-7
Indigo South Keys
Cook up creativity with recipes, activities, and a Bluey prize! Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Includes participation in the event and 1 $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation.

🏒 World Junior Hockey Championship Fan Fest — THE GLEBE + OLD OTTAWA SOUTH
Friday, Jan 2 • 2:00 PM–10:00 PM • FREE • All ages
Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
Watch parties for all Team Canada games, live music, beer gardens, Hockey Hall of Fame exhibits, TSN Desk Photo Activation, Esso Synthetic Ice Mini Rink & Street Hockey, merchandise shop, free skates, Virtual Reality stations, games, prizing, inflatables and much more. Free OC Transpo for ticketholders. Also

🏒 Ottawa Charge vs Vancouver Goldeneyes — THE GLEBE + OLD OTTAWA SOUTH
Saturday, Jan 3 • 1:00 PM • $31.50 • All ages
TD Place
Mental Health Awareness Game. Watch professional women's hockey as the Ottawa Charge take on the Vancouver Goldeneyes in this exciting PWHL matchup!

✈️ Winter Wonders at Canada Aviation and Space Museum — DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Sunday, Jan 4 (FINAL DAY) • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM • Included with museum admission • All ages
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Celebrate the season under the northern sky! Journey north and experience the magic of winter through stories, stars, and shimmering lights. Take part in a cherished Nunavik tradition with The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy Drop, explore the wonders of the universe in the immersive Planetarium, and create your own dazzling northern lights artwork at the Aurora Borealis craft station. Final day!

🏒 World Junior Hockey Championship Fan Fest — THE GLEBE + OLD OTTAWA SOUTH
Sunday, Jan 4 • 2:00 PM–10:00 PM • FREE • All ages
Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
Watch parties for all Team Canada games, live music, beer gardens, Hockey Hall of Fame exhibits, TSN Desk Photo Activation, Esso Synthetic Ice Mini Rink & Street Hockey, merchandise shop, free skates, Virtual Reality stations, games, prizing, inflatables and much more. Free OC Transpo for ticketholders.

⛸️ Canadian National Skating Championships — GATINEAU
Monday, Jan 5–Sunday, Jan 11 • Check website for schedule • $25 for all-event senior tickets • All ages
Slush Puppie Centre
Watch Canada's top figure skaters compete at the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships! Approximately 250 skaters in women's, men's, pair and ice dance disciplines will compete at senior and junior levels. Athletes will vie for spots on the National Team for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. All-event tickets grant access to all senior events from Friday, Jan 9 to Sunday, Jan 11. Day tickets also available for junior events. Ongoing through Sunday, Jan 11!

🏒 World Junior Hockey Championship Fan Fest — THE GLEBE + OLD OTTAWA SOUTH
Monday, Jan 5 • 2:00 PM–10:00 PM • FREE • All ages
Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park
Watch parties for all Team Canada games, live music, beer gardens, Hockey Hall of Fame exhibits, TSN Desk Photo Activation, Esso Synthetic Ice Mini Rink & Street Hockey, merchandise shop, free skates, Virtual Reality stations, games, prizing, inflatables and much more. Free OC Transpo for ticketholders. Final day!

👶 Toddler Tuesdays — DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Tuesday, Jan 6 • 10:00 AM–11:30 AM • FREE • Ages 18 months-5 years
National Arts Centre, Peter A. Herrndorf Place
Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the parents/caregivers who love them! Join instructor Jesse Kahat in Peter A. Herrndorf Place for a fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play.

⛸️ Canadian National Skating Championships — GATINEAU
Tuesday, Jan 6 • Check website for schedule • $25 for all-event senior tickets • All ages
Slush Puppie Centre
Canada's top figure skaters continue competition! Day tickets available for junior events. Ongoing through Sunday, Jan 11.

📚 Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs — ORLEANS
Tuesday, Jan 6 • 5:00 PM–6:30 PM • FREE • Grades 1-10
Orléans Library, Salle Bériault
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. Drop-in program. Ongoing every Tuesday!

🧱 Staples Kids: LEGO Friends Candy Shop — BARRHAVEN
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (time slots: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30) • FREE • Age 6+
Staples Barrhaven
Step into the colorful world of LEGO Friends and create your very own candy shop! This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they design and build a candy-themed masterpiece using LEGO bricks. Each child enjoys a focused 30-minute session of building and creating. Select your time slot when registering.

🎼 Sensory Symphony — DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM • FREE • All ages (sensory-friendly)
National Arts Centre, Azrieli Studio
The NAC Orchestra invites families and individuals of all abilities to experience the joy of live music in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Sensory Symphony is designed for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, including autism and other sensory sensitivities, offering an inclusive and engaging orchestral experience for everyone. This adaptive performance creates a calm and flexible environment with flexible seating, mats, gentle lighting, and thoughtful sound levels. Approximately 40-45 minutes. If sold out, contact Kelly Racicot at [email protected] to join the waitlist.

🧱 Staples Kids: LEGO Friends Candy Shop — DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (time slots: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30) • FREE • Age 6+
Staples Ottawa Store 131
Step into the colorful world of LEGO Friends and create your very own candy shop! This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they design and build a candy-themed masterpiece using LEGO bricks. Each child enjoys a focused 30-minute session of building and creating. Select your time slot when registering.

⛸️ Canadian National Skating Championships — GATINEAU
Wednesday, Jan 7 • Check website for schedule • $25 for all-event senior tickets • All ages
Slush Puppie Centre
Canada's top figure skaters continue competition! Day tickets available for junior events. Ongoing through Sunday, Jan 11.

🧱 Staples Kids: LEGO Friends Candy Shop — KANATA
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (time slots: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30) • FREE • Age 6+
Staples Kanata Store 87
Step into the colorful world of LEGO Friends and create your very own candy shop! This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they design and build a candy-themed masterpiece using LEGO bricks. Each child enjoys a focused 30-minute session of building and creating. Select your time slot when registering.

🎨 Crafternoon / Brin d'brico — NEPEAN + SOUTH OTTAWA
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 4:00 PM–5:30 PM • FREE • All ages
Sunnyside Library
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! For children of all ages. Drop-in program. Ongoing every Wednesday!

🧱 Staples Kids: LEGO Friends Candy Shop — ORLEANS
Wednesday, Jan 7 • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (time slots: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30) • FREE • Age 6+
Staples Orleans
Step into the colorful world of LEGO Friends and create your very own candy shop! This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they design and build a candy-themed masterpiece using LEGO bricks. Each child enjoys a focused 30-minute session of building and creating. Select your time slot when registering.

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next week!