Ottawa Parent & Child Expo - Oct.17 & 18, 2026 from 9:00am - 4:00pm daily.
About this Event
The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is two days. (Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, October 18, 2026 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
WHERE: At the NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX (ENTER AT ENTRANCE 4 - LOCATED AT THE REAR PARKING LOT) at 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, Ontario (Corner of Hunt Club Road & Woodroffe Ave).
TICKETS: PURCHASE SATURDAY & SUNDAY TICKETS ONLINE AT: WWW.PARENTANDCHILDEXPO.CA/TICKETS OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR ON THE EVENT WEEKEND. FREE ONSITE ALL-DAY PARKING.
The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s largest & longest running parent & child expo, and one of the best values for family fun, learning, and family entertainment in Ottawa. The expo offers the below and more:
- Play, learning, and interactive fun zones, ballons, facepainting, and more.
- 75 local parenting and family exhibitors
- Meet the Keepers Animal Rescue Centre animal presentations onstage with animal meet & greets.
- Kids can also Meet & Greet Peppa Pig™ & George (together) on Saturday and Sunday*
- Kids can watch Peppa Pig™ Storytime at the mainstage on Saturday and Sunday (just sit at the stage seating and watch).
- Kids can meet & greet Bluey & Bingo™ (together) on Saturday and Sunday*
- Princesses & superheroes are also on hand for meet & greets with the kids on Saturday and Sunday.
- Kids can enjoy the bounce slide all weekend, sit and watch mainstage presentations, try some Mario gaming fun, arts & crafts, and more.
- There's The Ottawa Gymnastics Centre gymnastics fun Try-It Zone, and other fun Try-It Zones, face painting, and much more!
Meet & greet characters are all included with price of admission. Parking is free, and a free show bag for the first 1,500 families each day – the expo offers excellent value!
How to Meet & Greet Peppa Pig™ & George at the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo on October 17th & 18th, at various times throughout the day.*
It’s simple! Just ask ticket booth staff for a free “Meet & Greet Ticket” for the appearance time you prefer when you enter the expo and present your prepaid admission ticket to be scanned by expo staff. OR, simply ask for the free "meet & greet ticket" when you purchase at the door, your expo general admission family pass when you arrive. The “Meet & Greet” tickets are free, but because Peppa™ & George (presented together) can’t stay in the “Meet & Greet Zone” for several hours in a row (even they need a break to cool off!), they're available at multiple times throughout the day, on both Saturday (October 17) and 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” with child. You can also see them in the “Meet & Greet Zone” when they visit with guests.
How to Meet & Greet Bluey & Bingo™ (together) at the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo on October 17 & 18, at various times throughout the day.*
It’s simple! Just ask ticket booth staff for a free “Meet & Greet Ticket” for the appearance time you prefer when you enter the expo and present your prepaid admission ticket to be scanned. OR, simply ask for the ticket when you purchase at the door your general admission family pass when you arrive. The “Meet & Greet” tickets are free, but because Bluey & Bingo™ (presented together) can’t stay in the “Meet & Greet Zone” for several hours in a row (even they need a break to cool off!), they're available at multiple times throughout the day, on both Saturday (October 17) and Sunday (October 18). 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” with child. You can also see them in the “Meet & Greet Zone” when they visit with guests.
ALL OF THE MEET & GREETS ARE INCLUDED WITH PAID ADMISSION TO THE EXPO.
A FUN, INFORMATIVE & AFFORDABLE WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
TICKETS: PURCHASE SATURDAY & SUNDAY TICKETS ONLINE AT: WWW.PARENTANDCHILDEXPO.CA/TICKETS OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR EVENT WEEKEND. FREE ALL-DAY PARKING.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 14.26 to CAD 65.40
