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
October 17 & 18, 2026 @ NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX (ENTRANCE 4 DOORS @ REAR PARKING)
PURCHASE TICKETS AT: WWW.PARENTANDCHILDEXPO.CA/TICKETS OR AT THE DOOR.
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Meet & Greet Peppa Pig & George™!*
Join us for a special Storytime and Meet & Greet with Peppa Pig™ & George on stage! Peppa & George take to the expo stage to read to the audience from their favourite book!
Peppa & George are coming to the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo, October 17 & 18, 2026. Below are details on how to meet him!
*How do you meet Peppa & George 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 they can’t stay in the “Meet & Greet Zone” for hours in a row (even they need a break), they’re available at multiple times throughout the day, on Saturday (October 17) & Sunday (October 18). Note: there are limited number of “Meet & Greet Tickets” available for each appearance time, 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 Peppa & George 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 Peppa Pig™ Storytime with Peppa Pig & George on stage! Peppa & George take to the expo stage to read to the audience from their favourite book!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see them 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, October 17, 2026 @ 2:30 p.m. (in English & French).
SUNDAY, October 18, 2026 @ 2:30 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 @ the BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Appearing at the @ BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Below appearances for Saturday & Sunday
Appearing at the BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth.
Appearing on at BirthdayPartyMagic.ca booth!
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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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