Ottawa Children's Festival

To our incredible volunteers and staff: Your dedication, hard work, and passion were the backbone of this festival. From setting up to guiding guests and working behind the scenes, you ensured everything ran smoothly. Thank you for being the heart and soul of our festival community and for inspiring us with your exceptional teamwork and commitment to the arts!

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The energy and joy that Panta Rei Danseteater exuded in their performances of Make Me Dance was infectious! Thank you for bringing this show from Norway to Ottawa Children's Festival audiences.

Thank you to The Egg Theatre, Bath team for joining us from England and captivating our audiences with I Wish I Was a Mountain, their take on Herman Hesse’s classic fairytale ‘Fadlum’.

Les Vélocimanes Associés kept Ottawa Children’s Festival’s audiences on their toes with their nonsensical game show, Der Lauf! Thank you for bringing this special show all the way from Belgium!

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Our audiences loved the delightful tale of ‘Sonia and Alfred’ by Teatro Gioco Vita! Thank you for joining us all the way from Italy and introducing us to your beloved puppets!

Everyone was mesmerized by Imagicario’s playful creatures that were roaming the grounds of Imagineland last weekend! 🤩 Thanks to their team for joining us from Montreal!

A huge thank you to CRAFT Beer Market for hosting an incredible artist dinner! 🍻✨ Our staff and artists had a fantastic time celebrating together. Your support helps make the Ottawa Children's Festival unforgettable!
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Big thanks to the Ottawa Children's Festival for having our Circus Factory out again this year.

Our team at Orbital has been delivering onsite entertainment to the festival for over 10 years in different capacities and we always look forward to the hospitality, the fun onsite and the great crowds. It's always a great way to start our festival season. Thanks again!

Some magical moments from Arena Theatre Company's performance of Robot Song at Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse!

Gratitude fills our hearts as we extend our sincerest thanks to the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), for their invaluable support. Together, we're creating unforgettable experiences for children and families at the Ottawa Children's Festival.

What an incredible four days it has been at this year’s Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse! 🎪 Thank you to everyone who came to play at Imagineland, despite a little rain. 🌧️ Here are a few of our favourite moments from Lebreton Flats, captured by Curtis Perry!

Missy D kept the crowd movin’ and groovin’ to her performance of 1, 2, 3 on y va!

We have one more day left of Ottawa Children’s Festival! Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 14th) is your last chance to catch these award winning performances at Lebreton Flats, the Canadian War Museum & Arts Court.

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📷: Curtis Perry

The heartwarming intergenerational story of Learning & Forgetting by Presentation House Theatre.

We have one more day left of Ottawa Children’s Festival! Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 14th) is your last chance to catch these award winning performances at Lebreton Flats, the Canadian War Museum & Arts Court.

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📷: Curtis Perry

Be one of the first 100 to visit Charlotte Macarons in LeBreton Flats tomorrow morning at 10am and enjoy complimentary macarons!

Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter to win a fabulous local gift pack, featuring gift cards from Maker House, Black Squirrel, FreshCo & Modo Yoga Orleans! Visit Box Office to enter.

Looking for plans for you and your family this weekend? Check out our award-winning international performances at the Ottawa Children's Festival! 🎉 Our Saturday and Sunday schedules are packed with fun at LeBreton Flats Park, the Canadian War Museum and Downtown Rideau at Arts Court. It's a weekend full of fun and excitement for everyone!
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Get ready to ignite your imaginations at the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse this weekend, kicking off with our grand opening event TONIGHT at 6pm!

Prepare for nail-biting fun with Les Vélocimanes Associés (Belgium) performance of Der Lauf - the most nonsensical game show you will encounter! Stick around after the show for a delightful reception.

🎟 Get Tickets: showpass.com/der-lauf/

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Shining a spotlight on our latest Adopt-a-School initiative with Aqua-Tots Swim School Kanata! 🌟 A HUGE thank you to them for their invaluable support and dedication to enhancing education in our community! Visit them on-site at LeBreton Flats in our Imagineland from May 11-14 for water safety demos, prizes and more! 🥽
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🌸 Celebrate Mother's Day at the Ottawa Children's Festival! 🌸 Calling all moms: Be one of the first 100 to visit Charlotte Macarons at LeBreton Flats this Sunday, May 12th at 10am, and receive complimentary macarons! Plus, don't miss your chance to enter to win a fabulous local love bundle, featuring gift cards from Maker House, Black Squirrel, FreshCo, and more! It's our way of saying thank you for all that you do. 💐

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Meet Waykaru from Imagicario, the friendly inhabited puppet on stilts! He will be at our Imagineland on site at LeBreton Flats this weekend, May 11-14th! Experience his friendly charm and playful spirit, and don't miss the chance to explore Imagicario's Inhabited Puppet Workshop up close! 🎭✨
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Shining a spotlight on our latest Adopt-a-School initiative with Artium Design Build! 🌟 A HUGE thank you to them for their invaluable support and dedication to enhancing education in our community!
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[Contest Closed] 🌟 ENTER TO WIN 🌟 Get ready for a family day out in Downtown Rideau! We've teamed up with Downtown Rideau to give away a family 4-pack of tickets to a show at Arts Court Theatre during the Ottawa Children's Festival.

To enter, simply like this post, follow Downtown Rideau and Ottawa Children's Festival, and tag a friend you'd love to join you for the fun! 🎭✨

[Contest closes at the end of the day on Tuesday, May 7th. One winner will be chosen on Instagram & one winner will be chosen on Facebook. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram.]
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📣 Last Call for Volunteers! 📣 Whether you're seeking volunteer hours or aiming to make a meaningful impact, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you! Do You want to be part of the action at the Ottawa Children's Festival next week, from May 10th to 14th? We are seeking individuals to fill the roles of ushers, house managers, school greeters and more!

Sign up now and join us in creating magical moments for our young audience! Contact [email protected] or visit https://ottawachildrensfestival.ca/volunteer/ to sign up!
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Attention all Ottawa Children's Festival attendees!🌟Dive into Canada's rich history at the Canadian War Museum, where stories of conflict and the pursuit of peace come to life.

Enjoy an exclusive $5 discount off the family pass for online bookings only, from May 8th to 16th, 2024, using the code WEBCWMFAM
http://www.warmuseum.ca/
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Shining a spotlight on our latest Adopt-a-School initiative with +VG Architects! 🌟 A HUGE thank you to them for their invaluable support and dedication to enhancing education in our community!
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Throwing it back to the vibrant memories of our 2018 festival! 🎉 Can't help but feel the excitement bubbling up for what's to come in just a few short weeks!👀 _______

🌟 Calling all volunteers! 🌟 We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and lend a helping hand! From Office & Information Agents to Site Hosts and Imagineland enthusiasts, there's a role for everyone! Use the QR code for more information and to register. Let's work together to build a strong community at the Ottawa Children’s Festival in just a few weeks!
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🌟Attention students and teachers!🌟 The Ottawa Children’s Festival and The Merry Dairy have joined forces for our Arts and Eats contest, spotlighting artistic passion within your school.

Here's how to enter:

Complete the nomination form by May 1st, 2024, to nominate a deserving teacher and class for a chance to win a fantastic prize package.

Visit this link for the nomination form!📝http://enews.ottawajazzfestival.com/t/r-i-tiudilty-l-t/

🏆 Prize:
The winning class will enjoy a delightful pizza and ice cream party, courtesy of The Merry Dairy—a locally sourced treat! Plus, tickets to an Ottawa Children’s Festival show on Monday, May 13 or Tuesday, May 14.

To participate, submit your nomination to [email protected]. Best of luck to all entrants!

* Prior purchase of tickets not required to enter *
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Come visit us at St. Laurent Mall from 11am to 4pm for Ottawa Festivals Volunteer Fair!