Ottawa Parent and Child Expo

05/25/2026

📚🌎 Stories shape how we see the world. This Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating books for kids by Asian-Canadian authors—filled with friendship, tradition, kindness and even magic.

Discover the full booklist: https://ow.ly/r9bL50YTAsT

05/25/2026

All are welcome to attend our upcoming Wellness Lounge session on Thursday, May 28, 11:45am-12:45pm in the Assembly Hall, upstairs at Dovercourt.

Nutrition for Active Aging with Debora Sloan
Registered Dietitian, certified sport & performance nutritionist, weight management specialist, certified personal trainer.

Free! Reserve your spot on our website (course 35228)
https://dovercourt.org/register/

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

The annual Wild, Wild Westboro Garage Sale will take place at Dovercourt on Sat. June 6, 8am-12pm in the area around our wading pool.

Tables are sold out. Proceeds of the Garage Sale will benefit the Westboro Community Association and its projects. Your support is appreciated!

Come out for this fun community day. There will also be free fitness classes as part of Dovercourt's celebration of National Fitness Day (Sat. June 6) as well as programs for Sports 200 Day on Saturday and Sunday.

05/22/2026

Running — which allows participants to include their kids at every age and stage — is arguably the perfect parental workout   When Audra Nagasawa’s children were small, the Alta Vista mom used to pop her daughters into their jogging [...]

05/15/2026

04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day! 🌍✨🌎 Although we should celebrate the Earth everyday, sometimes life gets a little busy. That is why we make April 22nd into this special occasion every year as a reminder that we live on such a beautiful planet!

What are you doing to celebrate the Earth today?!

04/20/2026

Great idea!

04/19/2026

Just one week away! Save the date!

Purchase an all-day family pass to save! Entrance is $8.85 per person with a family pass, and all-day parking is free.

Get ready for a fun-filled family weekend at the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo - activities, mainstage fun, 75 exhibitors, princesses and more await!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

WHERE: At the NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX (ENTER AT ENTRANCE 4 LOCATED AT THE REAR PARKING LOT) at 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, Ontario (Hunt Club Rd. & Woodroffe Ave.).

TICKETS: PURCHASE SATURDAY & SUNDAY TICKETS ONLINE AT: WWW.PARENTANDCHILDEXPO.CA/TICKETS OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR EVENT WEEKEND. FREE ALL-DAY PARKING.

The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s largest & longest running parent & child expo, and one of the best values for family fun, learning, and family entertainment in Ottawa.

04/19/2026