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Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Ottawa this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Events & Festivals This Week in Ottawa
A look at what’s on this week in Ottawa – Events and Activities this Week in Ottawa. – October 19 to 25, 2026.
21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween
From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train
The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »
2026 Halloween in Ottawa – Haunted Attractions, Family Events & Adult Parties
A list of family Halloween activities & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Ottawa.
50+ Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and Around Ottawa – 2026
A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Ottawa to help you get something special for everyone on your list! To add to this list, submit online. … Read more »
These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1
Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »
Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka
For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »
Ottawa Pumpkin Patches & U-Pick Pumpkin Farms For a Fun Fall Day Trip
Fall is all about earlier nights, spooky fun, warm drinks and, of course, pumpkins! There is something special about heading to a pumpkin patch with friends or… Read more »
Explore the Haunting Legends of Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel This Halloween
Imagine standing in the middle of a tunnel cloaked in nothing but darkness. You’re holding a single burning match, and then you hear it… the hairs on… Read more »
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Activities in Ottawa
Things to Do during Thanksgiving Weekend in Ottawa including Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and Takeout, free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County
Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »
20 Places to Order Turkey to Go or Dine-in Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner in Ottawa – 2026
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and everyone knows that Thanksgiving means a delicious feast of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, and other hearty sides. Restaurants and caterers in Ottawa aim to serve up either a traditional meal for your special weekend or a unique twist to spice things up. Here are 20 options for your thanksgiving dinner, if you don’t feel like cooking for the family.
Floating Sauna and River Cold Plunge Coming to Ottawa’s Century-Old River House
Stepping out of a cedar sauna and directly into the Ottawa River will soon be an option at one of the capital’s busiest waterfront destinations. Saunoa is… Read more »
More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026
One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »
Halloween 2026 – Scary Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario
Embrace a chilling journey this Halloween, where the unexpected lurks around every shadowy corner of our eerie farms and terrifying haunts. Sinister surprises, bewildering mysteries, and heart-pounding thrills await those daring enough to venture into the spooky realms where normality twists into the grotesquely unearthly. Dare you enter?
What to Know About Ottawa’s 200th Birthday Celebration Downtown This Saturday
Ottawa is marking 200 years since the founding of Bytown with a full day of music, art, food, family activities and military commemorations downtown. The Ottawa 200… Read more »
Bracebridge Waterfall Tours: A Scenic Road Trip to Muskoka’s Heart
The small town of Bracebridge in central Ontario is at the heart of the Muskoka Region. Not only that, but the town also lies on the banks… Read more »
Adventures at Lion’s Head Provincial Park – Scenic Lookouts and Fall Colours
A visit to Lion’s Head Provincial Park during the fall is made even more memorable with the advent of the warm autumn hues and scenery.
Ontario Fall Road Trip – Explore Lake of Bays on a Scenic Drive
Take the roughly 80km journey around central Ontario’s Lake of Bays this fall. The Lake of Bays Scenic Drive is arguably best during the fall season. The Scenic Drive is a loop around Lake of Bays using Highway 35, 117 and Muskoka District Road 2 and 9. Along the journey are several interesting stops, including the three larger communities on the lake: Baysville, Dorset, and Dwight.
Must Visit Ontario Provincial Parks For Fall Colour Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
Ontario Park’s fall scenery offers varied views, from north to south, east to west, and between the Great Lakes. The trees are mature and varied! In most locations, the colours will span all fall hues like gold or yellow, orange, red, and each shade in between.
25+ Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to… Read more »
World Spa Awards 2026: These Are Canada’s Top Spa and Wellness Retreats
Canada’s spa and wellness winners for 2026 have been announced, with properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec taking the country’s four top titles at the World… Read more »