May 8, 2025
Ottawa Children’s Festival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7 Canada
About Event
40th Annual Ottawa Children’s Festival
From May 8-13, celebrate our 40th anniversary at the Ottawa Children’s Festival’s vibrant new main site at Lansdowne! Experience thrilling performances in the beautiful Horticulture Building and soak up the festival magic under a lively big-top tent on the Great Lawn. It’s a dynamic, family-friendly space bursting with energy, creativity, and unforgettable moments!
This year’s lineup features incredible shows from around the world including:
✓ The hilarious & insightful BULLYBULLY (Netherlands)
✓ The heartwarming tale of Polar Bear & Penguin (Ireland)
✓ Missy D’s bilingual musical adventure (Canada)
✓ Architects of Air’s mesmerizing Arborealis (England)
And so much more!
Hosted by TDPlace
TDPlace is a multi-purpose facility that has both an outdoor stadium and arena. It is the home of the Ottawa Redblacks, Ottawa 67’s, and Ottawa Redblacks.
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