Summer activities in Ottawa (with a toddler)

Olivia Lam
Jun 27
3 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Many drop ins for toddlers are closed for the summer, including some EarlyON programs which we all love so dearly. BUT, there are still programs running so I've compiled a list of things you can still attend from now until August. It might take a bit of scheduling if you really want to make it to these events, but it will also help with weekly plans (a lot of programs now only run on weekends).

Tumblers Gymnastics Centre - Orleans, Ottawa

Family drop ins are running Sundays from 3-4:30PM and 4:30-6PM (you can attend both sessions too). Singular sessions are $15 each or both for $20.

For more information, check out their website https://www.tumblers.ca/drop-ins-open-gym

Toddler Jump at Flying Squirrel - Orleans

For children aged 6 and under, they are 50% off the regular rates. $14 for 1 hour, $19 for 90 minutes and $25 for 2 hours. Prebooking required.

For more information, check out their website https://flyingsquirrelsports.ca/ottawa-ontario/toddler-landing-page/

Kanata Gymnosphere - Kanata

They are running summer drop ins June 30 - August 31. For ages 1-10 ($10 cash/ $12 card), the sessions run

Saturday 4:30-6:30PM

Sundays 10AM - 12PM and 4:30-6:30PM

For 12 months and under ($5 cash/ $7 card), sessions are Sundays 12:30-2:30PM

For more information, check out their website https://www.kanatagymnastics.ca/drop-in

Ottawa Gymnastics Centre - Westboro

Family drop ins continue on Fridays 11:15AM - 12:15PM for 6 months - 5 years old. 20 spots available and preregistration is required.

For more information, check out their website https://www.ottawagymnasticscentre.ca/pages/programs/opengym/

Children's Village of Ottawa playgroups - Westboro

Drop-In Playgroup (birth to 5 years)Monday to Friday Mornings (year round) 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Infant Drop-In Playgroup (birth to 18 months)Tuesday Afternoons and Thursday Afternoons 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free to attend!

For more information, check out their website https://childrensvillage.on.ca/resources/drop-in-playgroup/

Toddler Tuesdays at the NAC - Downtown

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! The best Ottawa summer activity around. Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months - 5 years and the parents/caregivers who love them. Free to attend and occurs once a month.

For more information, check out their website https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/39312

Starr gymnastics - Orleans + Kanata + Ramsayville

A reduced drop in schedule is running throughout the summer, but there's still a variety options. All drop ins are 1 hr and cost $10/child.

Orleans - Wednesday 4:45PM and 6:15PM

Kanata - Monday 6:15PM and Thursday 4:45PM and 6:15PM

Ramsayville

Monday 4:30 PM and 6PM

Tuesday 6PM

Wednesday 7:15PM

Thursday 6:45PM

Friday 4:30PM and 6PM

For more information, check out their website https://www.starrgymnastics.ca/programs-drop-in-playtime.php?location=1#schedule

Zoo Crew

Learn all about animals and have the opportunity to pet them too! Drop ins run at both locations, Osgoode and Nepean. Prices range from $10 - $26 (adults require tickets too).

For more information, check out their website https://www.thezoocrew.ca/dropin

Valleyview Farm - Barrhaven

A great spot for little ones in Ottawa to see farm animals, play in the playground and ride the little train. $14/ person

Open May 1 to October 31

9:30AM to 4PM everyday of the week

4750 Fallowfield road

For more information, check out their website https://valleyviewlittleanimalfarm.com/

The Log Farm

The Log Farm has tons of play areas, trails and events. You will find farm animals, play areas, table top activities, a market and seasonal activities. Open Thursday to Sunday 9AM - 4PM, $11.50 + tax per person (babies 1 and under are free).

For more information, check out their website https://thelogfarm.com/

Millers Farm and Market

Pick your own strawberries, a play area, a few animals and a market.

Open every day of the week 8AM - 4:15PM

For more information, check out their website https://www.millersfarmandmarket.ca/

Happy Little Farmstead - Spencerville

Located at 3418 Goodin road in Spencerville, this farm is open for drop in visits. They have animals, an indoor play area and a seasonal corn maze.

Adults and kids (3+) $5.65

Kids 2 and under FREE

Open Thursday + Friday 9AM - 2PM and Weekends 10AM -3PM

For more information, check out their website https://www.happylittlefarmstead.ca/visit-the-farm

Saunders Farm

Summer Maze Days are a great way to get the family outdoors and participating in activities like the splash pad, puppet shows, mazes, play structures and so much more!

$22 per person (2 and under free)

Open May 31 to August 31st

Open 10AM - 4PM Wednesday to Sunday in July + August

For more information, check out their website https://saundersfarm.com/