WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST & MOST POPULAR
PARENTING & KIDS SHOW IN OTTAWA!
The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s longest running Parenting & Kids Expo – and one of the best values for fun, learning, new products, services, and entertainment for families. Play, activity, and learning zones, local parenting exhibitors – free mainstage entertainment, free show bag for the first 1,500 families each day – excellent value for all families!
The Ottawa Parent and Child Expo @ Nepean Sportsplex is brought to you by Ottawa’s parenting magazine – Parenting Times
Purchase tickets at the door or online at the “CLICK HERE…” far left tab above. ALL DAY PARKING IS FREE.
A FUN, INFORMATIVE & AFFORDABLE WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
April 18 & 19, 2026 @ NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX (ENTRANCE 4 DOORS @ REAR PARKING)
PURCHASE TICKETS AT: WWW.PARENTANDCHILDEXPO.CA/TICKETS OR AT THE DOOR.
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FIRST TIME IN OTTAWA!
Meet & Greet ZUMA from PAW Patrol.™*
Zuma is coming to the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo, April 18 & 19, 2026. Zuma is a water rescue pup, known as a playful, five-year-old Chocolate Labrador who loves to surf, laugh, & wear his helmet backward. As a core member, he drives an orange hovercraft that transforms into a submarine for underwater missions. Zuma’s famous catchphrase is “Let’s dive in!” Below are details on how to meet him!
*How do you meet Zuma from PAW Patrol on Saturday & Sunday at the Expo?
It’s simple! Just ask at the ticket booth for a “Meet & Greet Ticket” for the appearance time you prefer when you enter the expo and present your general admission ticket to be scanned. OR, ask for the ticket when you purchase your general admission family pass at the ticket booth. “Meet & Greet” tickets are free, but because Zuma can’t stay in the “Meet & Greet Zone” for hours in a row (even he needs a break), he’s available at multiple times throughout the day, on Saturday (April 18) & Sunday (April 19). Note: there are limited number of “Meet & Greet Tickets” available for each appearance, and are given out for free, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only your child needs a “Meet & Greet Ticket” – parents do not need a “Meet & Greet Ticket” to enter the “Meet & Greet” appearance with child. You can also see Zuma in the “Meet & Greet Zone” when they visit with guests.
ALL CHARACTER MEET & GREETS ARE INCLUDED WITH PAID ADMISSION TO THE EXPO
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Join us for a special PAW Patrol™ Storytime with CHASE on stage! CHASE takes to the expo stage to read to the audience from his favourite book!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see CHASE on stage!
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SIT DOWN AND ENJOY YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMAL PRESENTATION BY MEET THE KEEPERS AT THE MAINSTAGE!
Free with Paid Admission to the Expo!*
SATURDAY, April 18, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. (in English & French).
SUNDAY, April 19, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. (in English & French).
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Enjoy the Bounce Slide!
Free with admission to the Expo!*
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Want to meet princesses & superheroes? Visit them at the expo all weekend at the Powerful Princess Parties & BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booths. Timetable below!
Appearing on Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Appearing on Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Below appearances for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Appearing on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth.
Appearing on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth!
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Join Pedalheads expo weekend!*
Get your kiddo excited for biking season with our FREE mini obstacle course! Join Pedalheads expo weekend – and this summer – for fun, safety, and new skills on two wheels! *Every participant is entered for a chance to win a FREE week of Pedalheads camp at their Ottawa locations!
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Free Gaming Fun all weekend at Ottawa’s Games4u Video Game Zone! Sit down and have some fun!
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Enjoy the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre’s Gymnastics Try-It Zone all weekend!
Stop by the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre Try It Zone and let your little one discover the thrill of the mat! Designed specifically for small hands and big energy, our circuit is the perfect environment to see what it’s like to be a gymnastics star for a day!
Passez nous voir à notre Zone d’essai de gymnastique et laissez votre tout-petit découvrir le plaisir du tapis! Conçu spécifiquement pour les petites mains et les grandes énergies, notre circuit est l’environnement idéal pour voir ce que c’est que d’être une star de la gymnastique le temps d’une journée !
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Join Aqua-Tots® Kanata & Orleans, for Water Safety Presentations Saturday & Sunday!
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Get your children excited for soccer season with the Little Kickers FREE Try-It Zone! Join Little Kickers Ottawa expo weekend – and outdoors this summer – for fun and new soccer skills!*
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