Places to Go – with Mom in the Know
Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2:39PM A weekly round up of what's happening around town
Orleans Festival
June 1-3, 2012
Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrum Boulevard
www.orleansfestival.ca
There is something for kids of all ages this weekend at the third annual Orleans Festival in the city’s west end. Expect all of the usual festival finds, arts, music and culinary treats then jump for joy with the kids in one of five huge inflatable structures in the kids’s zone. Don’t miss the Princess Meet and Greet, Face painting, Air rides, Sand Play Area or the fantastic Kids Art Tent filled with demonstrations and hands on activities.
Ottawa International children’s Festival
May 30 – June 3, 2012
LeBreton Flats Park and in the Canadian War Museum
http://ottawachildrensfestival.ca
The Ottawa International Children’s Festival goes this weekend for five magical days of local, national and international artists in an extraordinary cultural community for children. There will be arts presentations, hands on demonstrations and live theatrical productions and music for all to enjoy.
Pioneer Day at Watson’s Mill
June 2, 2012
Watson’s Mill, Manotick Ontario
http://www.watsonsmill.com
Take a trip back in time at Watson’s Mill! Come on out and see exciting pioneer demonstrations, watch the mill come to life as they grind flour, join in some fun crafts and games and more!
Cineplex Family Favourites
June 2, 20122
Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
SilverCity Gloucester
www.cineplex.com
Here’s aIt's a fun and affordable way to enjoy a movie with your family!
Come out on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50. This week’s feature is the Bee Movie.
A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation.
Victoire Pop up Shop Launch Party
June 2,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Victoire , 1282 Wellington St. W.
www.victoireboutique.com
Victoire is now carrying a line of children’s clothing for your posh tot and they’re kicking it off with a kid-friendly launch party on June 2, featuring music by Catriona Sturton and Kristy Nease. Between sets, the musicians will hunker down for some crafty time with the little ones. And there will be doughnut holes by Suzy Q.
Drop into the Shop this month to have a look at the new kids section featuring vintage clothes, art prints and toys by Canadian designers Dace, Supayana and Tyson Bodnarchuk and some surprises that may have your little one more styling than you!
Stay In!
Stay in snuggle up in front on the T.V. and enjoy The Secret World of Arrietty new out on DVD this month.
Arrietty is part of a little-known race of tiny people called ‘Borrowers’, about two hairpins tall each, who live under human dwellings and “borrow” the necessities they need under cover of night, living in fear that they'll be discovered and have to move. A sick boy named Shawn moves in to the rambling country house Arrietty and her family live under, and naturally he's curious about the diminutive girl, who he spots fleeting through the grass one day. As the two form an unlikely bond, Arrietty's existence is threatened by Hara, the caretaker of the house who's convinced the Borrowers are just a bunch of thieving little pests
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