Best of the Fests
Summer Festivals
First published 2011.07.14 | Ottawa | Out & About
Here a festival, there a festival—we’re spoiled for choice here in Ottawa during the summer. Thus, we present to you our annual top picks for festival going families. There are of course our...read more

Our Summer Festival Picks
Family-Friendly Calgary Festivals
First published 2011.07.14 | Calgary | Out & About
Don’t be sad that your boot scootin’ days are coming to an end. Those boots are still made for walking…to some more fun and fabulous festivals happening around town. Here’s a roundup of our festival...read more

Local Lure
Fun Summer Festivals
First published 2011.07.07 | Toronto | Out & About
Exposing our kids to new cultures and experiences is every parents’ dream. The cost of overseas flights is usually not part of the same dream, however. Avoid a second mortgage (and airport security...read more

Dancing in the Streets
Summer Family Festivals
First published 2011.07.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
Summer time is outdoor party time, and we’ve found family-friendly festivals with al fresco dining and dancing in the street! Harrison Festival of the Arts – Children’s Day If you’re hankering for a...read more

Lovin’ the ‘Lude
Winterlude 2011
First published 2011.02.03 | Ottawa | Family Life
Here’s an easy problem for you: Winter + Beavertails + Ice = ? Winterlude of course. It’s on for three weekends from February 4 to 21. So after scouring the schedule for fun, family-friendly...read more

Autumn Adventures
UBC Botanical Gardens
First published 2010.10.14 | Vancouver | Out & About
It’s no secret that Vancouver’s fall weather is unpredictable, but we savvy west coast moms don’t fret the wet. Instead, we head to our favourite forests for fresh air, exercise, and natural shelter....read more

Thanksgiving Graces
Family Thanksgiving Activities
First published 2010.10.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
If the Thanksgiving long weekend is all about family, it’s also about getting outside and enjoying Vancouver’s gorgeous autumn weather. That’s why we’re thankful that this weekend serves up so many...read more

Castles on the Beach
Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
First published 2010.07.22 | Toronto | Out & About
You’ve made the rounds of every splash pad in the city, hit the beaches, the parks and taken a tour through some of Toronto’s secret gardens…and it’s still July. Now what? Maybe it’s time to...read more

Festival Notes
Family-Friendly Music Fests
First published 2010.07.08 | Calgary | Out & About
Summer is the best time to be a Calgarian. Hot sun, long days and an explosion of outdoor festivals make ‘staycationing’ easy and fun. Family-friendly outdoor music concerts take centre stage...read more

Celebrating Canada
Canada Day Weekend Festivities
First published 2010.07.01 | Calgary | Out & About
It’s been a big year for Canada (with the Olympics and all). Today, you can celebrate our renewed national pride and help our home and native land blow out 143 candles at family events scattered...read more

An Event-full Summer
Summer Festivals
First published 2010.06.29 | Ottawa | Out & About
So few summer weekends, so many fabulous festivals—how to choose? Back by popular demand, here is our annual round-up of the best Ottawa summer festivals for families. For starter’s there’s the...read more

Best Fest
Ottawa International Children’s Festival
First published 2010.05.20 | Ottawa | Out & About
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Ottawa International Children’s Festival (OICF). If you haven’t been before, this is the year to go and take advantage of the opportunity to introduce your...read more

Arts in Action
Calgary International Children’s Festival
First published 2010.05.19 | Calgary | Out & About
Take a voyage down the rabbit hole (or gopher hole, if you will) into your child’s imagination. Let them treat you to daring feats of bravery, elaborate costumes and hilarious antics at the Calgary...read more

The Urban Sugar Shack
Maple Sugar Fest
First published 2010.04.08 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s spring, and the sugar bush beckons—but you look at your car-hating children, consider the hour-long drive out to the maple-studded countryside and wonder: “Is there an easier way to do this?”...read more

Night Lights
The Winter Solstice Festival
First published 2009.12.17 | Vancouver | Out & About
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and you’re so full of Christmas it is too much to bear…. At this stage of the holiday season, everybody is giddy and anxious about Santa’s big day....read more

Life after Stampede
Calgary Summer Festivals
First published 2009.07.16 | Calgary | Out & About
Stampede may be Cowtown’s most famous festival but it’s not our only festival. In fact, now that we’ve packed away our celebrated cowboy image (until next July anyway), we can safely re-reveal the...read more

All Fired Up
Summer Lantern Festivals
First published 2009.07.16 | Vancouver | Out & About
Everybody loves a parade. Imagine one under the magic of a starlit summer night. Add to it some blazing flames and beating drums and you’ve got a childhood memory that lasts. So get fired up this...read more