40 Years of Creativity & Imagination

Help Ottawa Children's Festival Inspire the Next Generation!

Ottawa Children's Festival de la Jeunesse is a signature and highly anticipated festival in Canada's Capital. As a longtime member of OFN, we are happy to share this call for support from the festival's Artistic Producer, Catherine O'Grady. Here's to another 40 years of sparking imagination, fostering learning, and bringing joy to audiences of all ages!

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2025 marks a milestone — the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse!

Since 1985, we have brought world-class theatre, music, and dance to over 1 million children, educators, and families, fostering creativity and imagination in young minds. To celebrate, we are moving to a new home at Lansdowne Park and the Horticulture Building, making the festival even more accessible and vibrant!

However, as a non-profit arts organization, we face funding challenges. We are committed to keeping ticket prices affordable and showcasing outstanding Canadian and International talent, ensuring every child, regardless of background, has access to the magic of live performance.

We need your support. A donation—of any size—helps us continue to inspire, educate, and bring joy to young audiences. If you believe in the power of the arts to enrich our children’s lives, please consider contributing.

As a registered charity, we provide tax receipts for all donations.

Thank you for celebrating with us—we hope to see you at the festival!

With gratitude and imagination,

Catherine O’Grady

Artistic Producer

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To learn more about Ottawa Children's Festival de la Jeunesse, visit their website and click to donate here.

Fun fact: The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse was recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario!