PIRATE LIFE PRESENTS PIRATE FEST
A Day of Free Family Fun!
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to join us for our Pirate Fest on July 5, 2025 at 588 Hog’s Back Rd. in Mooney’s Bay, Ottawa, ON. We will have fun family friendly pirate themed activities throughout the day and crafty local vendors on site.
Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume contest, and more!
This outdoor event is for pirates of all ages and admission is free!
Please note: Pirate Fest Barrie, Hamilton, & Toronto are postponed. Stay afloat for more details!
WHEN
Saturday, July 5 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm - Family focused fun (shows, swordfights, crafts, vendors, and more!
7:30pm - 10:00pm - Pirate Fest After Darrrk Comedy Show and Improv Jam!
WHERE
Ottawa: 588 Hog's Back Rd. in Mooney's Bay
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:15 AM - Outdoor Toddler Time (with Jesse Kahat of Toddler Tuesdays at the NAC!)
Jesse will be leading an outdoor version of her highly successful Toddler Tuesday program that has run weekly at the National Arts Centre since 2017. The class is around 45 minutes long and includes songs, games, dancing, stories, and musical instrument play. Perfect for children ages 1 - 5 years and the adults who love them.
11:15 AM - Pirate Olympics
12:00 AM - Picnic with a Pirate
Bring your lunch and relax with our pirates and swap swashbuckling tales of high seas adventures.
1:00 PM - Pirate Costume Contest and Photoshoot
2:00 PM - Sword Fighting Demo
A dashing sword fighting demonstration and then any brave young pirates will be invited to take part in a few rounds of pool noodle sword fighting.
3:00 PM - Make Pirate Puppets and Pirate Puppet Show
4:00 PM - Pirate Scavengarrrr Hunt
5:00 PM - Pirate Fest Ends
Ongoing events all throughout the day:
Pirate Tattoos and Face Painting
Pirate Flag Making
Pirate Colouring Pages
Pirate Songs and Games
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Free Stand Up Comedy and Improv Jam!
Pirate Fest After Darrrk!
While the daytime activities are all about family fun, we're excited to offer some night time entertainment for adults.
Come see our after darrrrk stand up comedy show and improv jam starting at 7:30pm.