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Come join us at the 25th Anniversary of the Ottawa International Children’s Festival!

Festival opening hours are:

Wednesday to Friday – 9:30am to 3:30 pm / 5:45 pm to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 4:30pm

Evening shows begin at 7pm. Check the schedule for details!

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Sunday, Bike Route Road Closures

Ottawa River Parkway – Westbound lanes on the south side of the Ottawa River and west of downtown from Vimy Place (War Museum) to Carling Avenue Colonel By Drive – Both lanes located on the east side of the Rideau Canal from Laurier Bridge to Hogs Back Bridge Rockcliffe Parkway – Both lanes running along the south side of the Ottawa River just east of downtown from the Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard (Orleans) 

2010 Summer Festival Programme.PDF

2010 Summer Festival Schedule.PDF

Family Games Pavillion

Come and join our game ambassadors to learn new games or play old favourites. Our Family Games Pavillion is a great place for you and your family to hang out. It is loaded with the newest, best and coolest games of all sorts for families with kids of all ages. More...

More Site Animation! (May 26 to 28 only)

Mini Cirque – Sophie Latreille
Partnering occasionally with other performers, Mini Cirque collective of artists present a complete range of circus-style entertainment: entrancing fire or light shows; dynamic hoop dancing; ambient stilt-walking; hula hooping performances; and a traveling circus school. More...

Rock The Arts – Robyn Pekarchuk and Sarah Argue
Rock The Arts is an Ottawa based company that brings a fantastic puppet show right to you! Our puppets perform in the classroom, at fairs, at festivals and in theatres all across Ontario. A performance from Rock The Arts is an energetic, improv-based, interactive show for all ages. Shows are designed for children, but adults will enjoy the humour thrown in for them as well. All of the puppets are hand made using foam, cloth, rubber flooring and a bit of imagination. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity that’s fun for the whole family! More...

Circus Montreal – Aytahn Ross
Circus Montréal offers a refined selection of performances – a gourmet blend of circus, theatre and comedy. Aytahn Ross is the creator and performer behind it all. A Montréal circus artist with over 15 years of professional experience, he has been seen by millions of people in 12 countries around the world. This comic gentleman is known for his elegant silliness, his natural charm and his graceful skill. More...

Please Note: the Saturday performance of “Neon Bible” has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Your ticket for Saturday’s performance of “Neon Bible” can be used for the Sunday performance but if you prefer a refund, please call the box office at 613-241-0999; ask for Michelle.