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Ottawa Children’s Festival 🎭 Performing arts for young audiences 📅 Nov. 12–17, 2026 | 📍 Canadian War Museum

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🐦‍⬛✨ FOUR SHOWS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE FESTIVAL! 🎭 Experience circus, theatre, puppetry and comedy at BlackBird Festival of the Arts for Young People! 📅 Nov. 12–17 | Canadian War Museum 🎟️ OttawaChildrensFestival.ca 🎥 Mike Laviolette #ottawachildrensfestival #ottawa
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📚✨ MEET THE AUTHOR: JUSTIN GUNDERSON! The Black Bird Festival runs Nov 12–17 at the Canadian War Museum! 🎭 Stop by the lobby Nov 16–17 to meet Justin and explore his two children’s books, available for purchase! 📖💛 #BlackBirdFestival #Ottawa
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🐦‍⬛🎭 BlackBird is popping up around Ottawa! 💛 Thanks to @diffusart for spreading the word across the city! 📍 Canadian War Museum 📅 Nov 12–17 Bring the family for circus, puppetry & more! 🎟️ ottawachildrensfestival.ca #BlackBirdFestival #Ottawa
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Volunteers wanted! Join BlackBird Festival, Nov 12–17 at the Canadian War Museum! 🐦‍⬛🎭 No experience needed. Various roles available! 📅 Apply by Nov 6: ottawachildrensfestival.ca/v… #Ottawa #Volunteers #BlackBirdFestival
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A special message from Madame Diana Fox Carney, Honourary Patron of the Ottawa Children’s Festival, which is presenting the BlackBird Festival this November 12–17 at the Canadian War Museum! 🐦‍⬛✨ #blackbirdfestival #ottawachildrensfestival #ottawa
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🐦✨ Introducing the official poster for BlackBird Festival of the Arts for Young People! A new chapter for the Ottawa Children’s Festival, celebrating curiosity, discovery and the power of the arts. 🎭 Nov. 12–17 | Canadian War Museum 🎟️ ottawachildrensfestival.ca #Ottawa
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🌱 Discover While We Wait by Gale Force Theatre! A heartfelt adventure featuring puppetry, live music and the magic of growing together. 🪴 📅 Nov. 13–16 📍 Canadian War Museum, Ottawa 👧 Ages 5+ | 50 min 🎟️ showpass.com/while-we-wait-2… #ottawachildrensfestival #ottawa
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📦 Everyday objects, unexpected adventures & endless laughs! The Kif-Kif Sisters bring circus, puppetry and comedy to Returns Department! 🎭 📅 Nov. 12–16, 2026 📍 Canadian War Museum 👧 Ages 4+ | English 🎟️ showpass.com/the-returns-dep…⁠ #ottawachildrensfestival #ottawa
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🎪 When plans go wrong, the fun begins! By Trial and Error by Le Cirque Content Pour Peu brings acrobatics, physical comedy and surprises to the stage! Ages 4+ | Non-verbal 📅 Nov. 13–17, 2026 📍 Canadian War Museum, Ottawa 🎟️ showpass.com/trial-and-error… #ottawachildrensfestival
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✨ Step into a world of wonder with Luminarium by Cause & Effect Circus! An imaginative, non-verbal circus experience for ages 4+. 📅 Nov. 14–17, 2026 📍 Canadian War Museum, Ottawa 🎟️ showpass.com/luminarium-2/ #OttawaChildrensFestival #Ottawa
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Introducing Black Bird Festival of the Arts for Young People 🐦 Presented by the Ottawa Children’s Festival, celebrating great art that sparks curiosity, inspires laughter, and opens new perspectives. Nov. 12–17 | Canadian War Museum 🎟️ ottawachildrensfestival.ca
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Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 40th Annual Ottawa Children’s Festival! From May 8-13, 2025, experience world-class theatre, music, and immersive performances at our new Lansdowne Park location and Arts Court. 🎟️ Get your tickets today: bit.ly/4gSYmuI
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Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun on Feb. 10th at Ottawa Skate & Play—and the best part? Your participation helps support the #OttawaChildrensFestival, bringing creativity & wonder to kids across our community. 🎟️ bit.ly/40n222y #OttawaEvents #OttawaArts
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Join us on February 10th for our 2nd Annual Roller Skating Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser! Enjoy a night of fun with friends and family, all while supporting a great cause. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/40n222y #OttawaEvents #Ottawa #MyOttawa
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We're thrilled to announce a long-awaited change: the festival is moving to the Great Lawn at Lansdowne, right in the heart of the Glebe. This exciting new venue will provide a beautiful backdrop for our 40th annual #OttawaChildrensFestival! Learn more: ottawachildrensfestival.ca/
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Mark your calendars for the 40th annual #OttawaChildrensFestival, happening from May 8th to 13th, 2025! 📆 Get ready for a week of inspiring performances and hands-on activities designed to spark joy and creativity in children of all ages. ottawachildrensfestival.ca/ #OttawaEvents
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What an incredible four days it has been at this year’s Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse! 🎪 Thank you to everyone who came to play at Imagineland, despite a little rain. 🌧️ Here are a few of our favourite moments from Lebreton Flats, captured by @CurtisPerry!
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The heartwarming intergenerational story of Learning & Forgetting by @PHTheatre. We have one day left of Ottawa Children’s Festival! May 14th is your last chance to catch these award winning performances at Lebreton Flats, the Canadian War Museum & Arts Court. 📷: @curtisperry
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we too are extremely grateful for the support & encouragement of the Govt of Canada grant. Ottawa Children's Festival de la Jeunesse says "merci beaucoup" on behalf of the children in our community!
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Celebrate Mother's Day with us at the Ottawa Children's Festival! 💐 Join in on the fun and excitement of our incredible event so far. It's the perfect way to spend quality time with Mom and the whole family! 🌟 #ottawa #ottawafamilies #ottawafestivals #ottawamom #kidsfest
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