birthday and party resources in ottawa

Ah, kids' birthdays! If you're looking for ideas for places to hold a birthday party, children's entertainers, resources for a home-based party, birthday cakes or more, you've come to the right place.

Browse the Kids Ottawa local directory of nearly 2,700 resources to find local sources for:

birthday cakes and other treats

entertainment options for parties

cool places for parties

party planners and party supplies

retailers of children's toys, books and gifts

family friendly restaurants where you might celebrate

and much more!

Read on for our favourite tips for places to hold parties (by age group), neat gift ideas and more.

super party places

The region boasts oodles of options for places to hold your child's party. Let someone else deal with the mess and provide the fun!

a fine mess - creative art studio - get messy in Kanata!

Dovercourt Recreation Centre (0-12) - party themes and options galore!

Littlefeet Yoga (3+) - creative yoga poses and games!

National Gallery of Canada(6+) - have an arty-party!

SSRO at Dynamic Hobbies (6+) - cool slot car racing venue!

Tubes & Jubes (0-12) - climb, slide and play!

The Diefenbunker (ages 7-12) - go underground!

how-to info

CanadianParents.com offer some great articles on planning a perfect birthday party, including parties for toddlers, big kids and how to celebrate with teens.

seasonal birthday ideas

spring - consider parties at the Canada Agriculture Museum in the Central Experimental Farm or Proulx Farm & Sugarbush

summer - check out Ottawa Children's Safety Village or take to the trees at the Fortune Aerial Experience

fall - try Karter's Korner for the go-cart enthusiast

winter - get hopping at Boing Trampoline Center or tumbling at the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre

year round - check the KidsOttawa Family Event Calendar for special events, shows and happenings

have you thought about...

Bringing Mad Science to your house (great for kids 5-12)?

Making the day special with face painting from Smile Factory?

Finding a gosh-wow entertainer using Orbital Entertainment?

Holding a musical Variations party (ages 2-10)?

and what if...

You didn't give out loot bags containing instant landfill, but instead made a craft at the party for each child to take home or gave a small selection of special sweets?

You and your child found a way to make a special gift to a cause through ECHOage?

You didn't load up on birthday gifts, but instead found something special to do with your child?

Have a special time, whatever you do!