Experience spine-tingling excitement in Ottawa this Halloween! From family-friendly activities to spine-tingling adult events, the capital city is brimming with spooky fun. Dive into this list of must-experience events, ensuring a hauntingly memorable October for both little goblins and grown-up ghosts alike.
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Contents:
- Halloween Haunts & Ghost Walks
- Family / Teen Halloween Activities
- Adult Halloween Events & Parties
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2026 Halloween Haunts & Ghost Walks
FrightFest
September 26 to November 1, 2026
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa
$59.99 & up
Behind the Screams: Midway Massacre
Step inside a working film studio transformed into a twisted carnival for Midway Massacre: Double Feature. Visitors can choose between two distinct haunted pathways featuring movie-quality sets, unsettling characters and elaborate special effects. The experience also includes carnival games, food, drinks and a set sale where visitors can browse movie props.
October 2 to November 1, 2026
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa
$29.99 for one pathway; $45.99 for two
sKreamers
Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Orléans, sKreamers combines a frightening wagon ride through darkened woodland with two haunted walkthrough attractions. Visitors encounter disturbing scenes, costumed actors and unexpected scares inside the Side Laboratory and Front Barn. Admission covers all three experiences, with proceeds supporting the club’s community fundraising efforts.
September 26 to October 31, 2026
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, O’Toole Road, Cumberland
$25 per person
Acres of Terror
Cannamore Orchard’s 31st Acres of Terror features four attractions: the Spooky Wagon Ride, House of Terror, Fog Maze and Spooky Village. Costumed actors appear throughout the experience, including aboard the tractor-pulled wagon. Daytime family sessions offer toned-down scares for younger children, while nighttime visits feature more frightening encounters and atmosphere.
September 25 to October 31, 2026
Cannamore Orchard, 1480 County Road 32, Crysler
$25 daytime; $37 nighttime, plus HST; family daytime special $75 for four
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
Discover Stittsville’s strange history through a guided walking tour featuring ghost stories, unexplained events and local legends. The 90-minute experience combines historical storytelling with accounts of mysterious encounters associated with the community. Saturday tours also offer an optional tarot reading, while visitors can obtain locally written ghost stories through charitable donations.
September 26 to November 7, 2026
Stittsville Barber Shop, 1549 Main Street South, Ottawa
$25.57 plus applicable taxes and fees
Extreme Fear Hauntings
Explore a sprawling haunted attraction filled with dark corridors, disturbing characters and unsettling scenes inspired by cemeteries, hospitals, asylums and morgues. The experience follows a supernatural storyline involving restless spirits and the Grave Keeper, Grimoire. A special lights-on matinee without jump scares provides a less frightening option for visitors.
September 18 to October 30, 2026
Old Maple Ridge Community Centre, 12820 Highway 43, Chesterville
$45 regular admission; $10 plus tax for the matinee
The Elmvale Ward Séance
October 9 to November 30, 2026
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa
$68.66
The Diablo Manor Halloween Extravaganza
Enter the Victorian-inspired world of sideshow collector and performer Scott McClelland for an evening combining unusual artifacts, theatrical mysteries and supernatural entertainment. The experience includes a guided tour of Diablo Manor, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and an intimate performance concluding with a séance. This is an adults-only experience rather than a conventional haunted maze.
Select evenings in October and November 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Diablo Manor, 10 South Street, Spencerville
$100 (includes dinner)
Watson’s Mill Haunt Nights
Watson’s Mill transforms its historic building into a three-level haunted house, complete with winding mazes, darkened rooms and frightening surprises. Visitors explore the different floors of the old mill, where costumed characters and Halloween scenes create an unsettling atmosphere. The experience is recommended for visitors aged 10 and older.
October 22 to 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Watson’s Mill, 5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick
$10 at the door; $15 online Fast Pass
Primal Fear at Escape Manor
Escape Manor adds live actors and Halloween effects to selected escape room experiences. Players must solve the usual puzzles while navigating creepier sets, altered props and unexpected encounters. The puzzles themselves remain unchanged, so the challenge comes from completing familiar escape room tasks while dealing with an added layer of suspense.
October 13 to November 1, 2026
Escape Manor Elgin, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa; also offered at select Hintonburg and Escape the Diefenbunker experiences
$37.50
Haunted Heritage House
Explore an 1860s heritage home after dark as its rooms and corridors become a Halloween attraction. Visitors encounter eerie sounds, costumed characters and unsettling surprises throughout the historic building. Afterwards, enjoy homemade apple cider and seasonal treats, explore the grounds and vote for a favourite entry in the community pumpkin-carving contest.
October 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls
$11.98 & up
Perth Ghost Walk
Historian Susan Code McDougall leads visitors through Perth’s historic streets, sharing stories of reported ghost sightings, mysterious events and local legends. The walking tour points out buildings associated with eerie accounts while exploring the town’s past. It is primarily geared toward adults but is suitable for children aged nine and older.
October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Perth Museum, 11 Gore Street East, Perth
$15
The Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Explore Ottawa’s ghost stories and darker history with guides who lead visitors through historic streets, cemeteries and buildings associated with unexplained events. Experiences include the Original Haunted Walk, Tales from the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery and the new Ghosts of Laurier House tour, which explores the historic residence after dark.
Year-round and select seasonal dates | Evening departures; schedule varies by tour
Various Ottawa locations, including Sparks Street, Beechwood Cemetery and Laurier House
Original Haunted Walk: $32.99 adults, $24.99 youth; Ghosts of Laurier House: $52.99; other tours vary
Spooky Houses
Grab the family, hop in the car (or take a spooky stroll), and check out all the fang-tastic homes around the village that have been decked out for Halloween! Details
TBA
Osgoode Village
Family / Teen Halloween Activities in Ottawa 2026
Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village
Explore an outdoor exhibition featuring more than 7,000 illuminated artificial pumpkins arranged in elaborate displays along a kilometre-long trail. Set against the village’s historic buildings, the glowing sculptures create everything from whimsical characters to detailed seasonal scenes. It is a family-friendly evening walk focused on creative displays rather than frightening encounters. Details
October 2 to 31, 2026
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg
$21 to $23
PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm
September 26 to November 1, 2026
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa
$25 & up, plus fees; children 2 and under free
Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm
Proulx Farm becomes a large outdoor Halloween playground with corn mazes, pedal tricycles, inflatable attractions, play structures and a petting farm. Families can take a wagon ride through the forest, explore nature trails and pick pumpkins directly from the patch. The emphasis is on daytime farm activities suitable for younger children. Details
September 19 to October 31, 2026
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O’Toole Road, Ottawa
$22.55 to $23.60 per person; online booking fee extra; children 2 and under free
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Families can dress up and visit Ottawa City Hall for a Halloween celebration featuring costumed characters and plenty of opportunities to collect treats. Follow a family-friendly Halloween route through the historic Heritage Building, where playful characters and themed decorations create a festive atmosphere for children and parents alike. Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5 to 8 pm
Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
Free
Glebe Halloween Village
The third annual Glebe Halloween Village transforms a residential block into an accessible daytime trick-or-treating experience. Families can collect food and non-food treats at driveway stations, enjoy crafts, colouring and button-making, and meet costumed visitors from superhero and science-fiction groups. Designed with children who have mobility, sensory or intellectual disabilities in mind, the event also welcomes other families and community members. Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Rain date: Sunday, October 18
Glebe Avenue between Lyon Street and Bank Street, Ottawa
Free | Registration requested | Optional donations accepted
Spooky Symphony
The NAC Orchestra introduces children to Halloween-themed orchestral music through familiar melodies and playful musical storytelling. Led by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the concert features selections from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Ghostbusters and other seasonal favourites. Large-screen projections help younger audiences follow the musicians, and children are encouraged to wear costumes. Details
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. | 60 minutes
Southam Hall, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
$15 | Recommended for ages 5 to 12
Halloween Heist at Billings Estate
Someone has been trying to steal the Halloween candy at Billings Estate, and families are invited to help keep it safe. Follow clues around the museum grounds, complete games and activities, and work together to unlock a secret hiding place. Solve the mystery to claim a sweet Halloween treat. Details
October 24 & 25, 2026
Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa
$28.75 per group, plus tax
Halloween in the Forest
Dress up and follow a Halloween trail through Richelieu Park Forest, where children can collect treats while completing fun challenges. Organized by Muséoparc Vanier and the Vanier Optimist Club, the event features six activity stations, each offering a different challenge and a treat for participating children. This free community celebration offers a relaxed alternative to haunted attractions, with activities suitable for the whole family. No registration is required, but treats are available while supplies last. In case of rain, activities will move indoors to the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Museoparc Vanier Sugar Shack, 320 avenue des Pères Blancs, Ottawa
Free admission | No registration required
Halloween Hijinks
Enjoy a playful Halloween celebration designed especially for younger children. Families can explore the heritage village in costume and take part in seasonal activities, games and entertainment. The event focuses on silly and mildly spooky fun rather than frightening encounters, making it a suitable outing for children aged 10 and younger. Details
October 24 and 25, 2026
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
$24.04 per group
Wickedly Westboro
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Westboro Village, from 190 Richmond Road along Richmond Road and McRae Avenue, Ottawa
Free
Chocolate Skull Painting
Try a Halloween craft you can eat afterwards. Each participant receives a three-dimensional chocolate skull to decorate with edible colours and designs. Create something spooky, colourful or funny, then take your finished chocolate creation home. This hands-on activity combines art and chocolate-making without the frightening elements of traditional Halloween attractions. Details
October 25, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
Hummingbird Chocolate Maker Cafe & Retail Store, 476 Ottawa Street, Almonte
$15
Stittsville Oktoboofest
Combining Oktoberfest traditions with Halloween festivities, Stittsville Oktoboofest brings together more than 30 vendors offering handmade crafts, seasonal gifts and treats. Families can browse the market, enjoy music and community activities, enter prize draws and take photos with a werewolf mascot dressed in lederhosen. The community fundraiser mixes fall celebrations with Halloween-themed fun, offering an alternative to haunted houses and frightening attractions. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10 AM to 2 PM
Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena, 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane, Stittsville, Ottawa
Free
Howl-O-Ween
The Ottawa Humane Society invites families to celebrate Halloween with animal-themed fun at its adoption centre. Come in costume and join us for a frightfully fun time at our Howl-O-Ween Family Event! Gals and ghouls can let their creativity run wild with spooky crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt. Get ready for a day of eerie games, temporary tattoos, and other fur-raising activities the whole family will enjoy. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa Humane Society Adoption Centre, 245 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
$5 a child (ages 2-14), and accompanying adults get free entry.
BougeBouge Gatineau – Halloween Special
Get active during a Halloween-themed outdoor event featuring running and walking activities for different ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or coming with your family, you’ll find the distance that’s right for you: 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Polyvalente de l’Érablière, 500 Rue de Cannes, Gatineau
$25 & up
Halloween Costume Party
The Log Farm offers a Halloween outing without the frightening side of the holiday. Children can wear costumes, ride wagons, explore the corn maze, play on hay structures and meet farm animals. The pumpkin patch and Enchanted Forest add to the outdoor activities, and children receive a candy loot bag before leaving. Details
October 29 to November 1, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
$13.77 per person, plus fees; advance tickets required, no admission at the door
Halloween Howl
This neighbourhood Halloween gathering gives younger children a place to enjoy costumes, crafts and seasonal games without frightening attractions. Families can take part in activities inside the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, making it a manageable afternoon outing for little ones. The community event is free, with no admission ticket required. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa
Free
Halloween at the Bunker
Join us underground for a day of spooky season fun for all ages.
Free Halloween programming will take place at the museum entrance and in the Blast Tunnel. Stop by for activities for youth and families, a spooky photo backdrop, and trick-or-treating (while supplies last).
We invite you to continue your Halloween visit inside the Diefenbunker with general admission — explore the museum and take part in a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt along the way. Details
October 30 and 31, 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Free & Ticketed
Day of the Dead Celebrations
Explore Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions at the National Arts Centre, where a traditional altar will be displayed for the first time. Presented by the Embassy of Mexico in Canada and cultural partners, the celebration includes guided altar tours, a Mexican arts and crafts marketplace, and an all-ages workshop led by artist Ricardo Rodríguez. Details
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Free admission; no tickets required
Day of the Dead Festival
Ottawa’s eighth Day of the Dead Festival celebrates Mexican culture and remembrance through art, food and performance. Visitors can watch mariachi musicians and folkloric dancers, browse artisan stalls, sample Mexican cuisine and explore outdoor exhibitions. Workshops and Catrina-themed activities add opportunities to learn about the traditions behind this colourful cultural celebration. Details
October 30 to November 1, 2026 | Times vary by day; see official schedule
ByWard Market, East York Street & William Street Plaza, Ottawa
Free admission
Celebration of Day of the Dead
Learn about the Mexican tradition of remembering deceased family members and friends through colourful offerings and decorated altars. Presented with participation from UNAM Canada and cultural partners, the celebration includes guided altar tours, workshops and family activities. Visitors can explore the cultural meaning behind the displays rather than treating the occasion as a Halloween attraction. Details
October 30 to November 2, 2026 | Activity times vary
Maison du Citoyen, 25 Rue Laurier, Gatineau
Free
Carp Farmers’ Market Halloween Spook-Tacular
Celebrate Halloween while shopping for local produce, baked goods, handmade products and seasonal treats at the Carp Farmers’ Market’s final regular market of the season. Live music from the Sugartime Band adds to the festivities. Families can browse the market and enjoy the Halloween atmosphere while supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Carp Farmers’ Market, Carp Fairgrounds, 3790 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa
Free admission and parking
Samhain Artisan Market and Seasonal Celebration
Ninth Wave Arts hosts a woodland market celebrating Samhain through traditional crafts, music, stories and community activities. Browse stalls featuring handmade jewellery, textiles, woodwork, art, herbal products and seasonal gifts. Visitors can follow the Samhain FolkQuest to gather small offerings and create a fire bundle at the Bundle Bar. Live music, storytelling and a facilitated song circle add to the afternoon. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ninth Wave Arts, 4596 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa | Free parking at 2386 Thomas A. Dolan Parkway
Free
Rideau HALLoween: Under the Big Top
Rideau Hall is turning its Tent Room into a circus-themed Halloween celebration for children and families. Visitors can collect candy, enjoy activities and watch circus performances inside the Governor General’s official residence. The Ballroom will also host Halloween-inspired music by the Serenade of Strings from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to noon
Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Free
Pumpkin Patches
Farms in Ottawa welcome families to enjoy the fall season at the farm, offering tasty treats, farm fun activities, wagon rides along with the opportunity to pick the perfect pumpkin for that spooky Jack-O-Lantern! Pumpkin Patches
Corn Mazes
Jump into the new season with an attempt at completing the ultimate fall activity: the corn maze! These often challenging, lengthy mazes through the cornfields are a very fun and puzzling activity to try. Corn Mazes
Adult Halloween Events & Parties in Ottawa 2026
Halloween Pop-Up Bar
Celebrate spooky season with THE HAUNTING at The Standard. Enjoy a Halloween take on classic cocktails alongside spooktastic glassware and haunting decor. Details
October 1 to 31, 2026
360 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Cost of a cocktail
Hellarious: The World’s Funniest & Bloodiest Magic Show
Magician Aaron Matthews combines grand illusions, comedy and horror-themed theatrical effects in a stage show built around unusual characters and surprising tricks. The performance uses macabre humour rather than conventional haunted-house storytelling. With mature material and horror-inspired visuals, it is aimed at older teenagers and adults who enjoy theatrical magic. Details
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 8:00 p.m.
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$37 to $57
Hex Appeal: The Iron Cabaret
October 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa
$55.66 & up
Night of Horror: Independent Short Film Showcase
Ottawa’s independent horror film showcase returns for its fourth edition with a selection of short films from emerging and established filmmakers. The program features new international horror shorts, including films making their first public screenings. Visitors can watch two screening blocks, with an intermission and a question-and-answer session with participating filmmakers afterwards. Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 | Doors 7:00 p.m.; screenings 7:30–11:00 p.m.
Art House Café, 555 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
$12.19 to $22.90
Hallowe’en Double Feature
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights presents two cult horror films in an afternoon screening program. The lineup features Demons (1985), about a terrifying outbreak inside a cinema, followed by Dario Argento’s supernatural horror film Suspiria (1977). Visitors can attend either film or both, and Halloween costumes are welcome but optional. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Demons at 1:00 p.m.; Suspiria at 3:00 p.m.
Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch Auditorium, Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
Free
Chocolate Skull Paint and Sip
Decorate a three-dimensional chocolate skull using edible colours and your own Halloween-inspired designs. Each participant receives a chocolate skull to paint and take home. The adults-only workshop combines an edible craft activity with a relaxed café setting. Themed cocktails and other refreshments are available for separate purchase during the session. Details
October 23 & 30, 2026
Hummingbird Chocolate Maker Café & Retail Store, 476 Ottawa Street, Almonte
$17.31
Silent film – Nosferatu (1922)
The silent classic film ‘Nosferatu’ from 1922 will be presented with live music at St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe.
The chamber choir Seventeen Voyces, directed by Kevin Reeves, is renowned for accompanying silent films with existing choral music and will present works by Brahms, Poulenc, Tavener, and Penderecki.
October 30 & 31, 2026 7:30 pm
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 130 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa
$20 to $30+fees
DELIRIA
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:30 p.m.
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$38.61 to $91.86 plus fees
The Diablo Manor Halloween Extravaganza
Sideshow collector and performer Scott McClelland welcomes guests into Diablo Manor for an evening inspired by Victorian entertainment and macabre curiosities. The experience includes a guided visit through the manor, food and theatrical entertainment, culminating in a séance. It offers an intimate alternative to nightclub parties and conventional haunted attractions. Details
Select evenings, October 16 to 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Diablo Manor, 10 South Street, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
$100 plus fees includes dinner
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
TotoToo Theatre brings back its production of the cult rock musical, directed by Stefania Wheelhouse. After their car breaks down, Brad and Janet arrive at the mysterious home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where an eccentric cast of characters turns their evening upside down. Expect elaborate costumes, musical numbers and plenty of theatrical camp. Details
October 16 to 24, 2026
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
$69
Get Witchy With It! Halloween Drag Show and Dance Party
House of TARG hosts a Halloween drag show featuring Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild, Bae Root, Esther Royd and special guest Seyonce Knows from Toronto. The evening combines elaborate costumes, drag performances and Halloween-inspired entertainment, followed by a dance party with DJ Karimour. Guests can dress up and enjoy a night of music, theatrical performances and dancing. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
House of TARG, 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa
$22.63
Evil Dead: The Musical
Five college students visit an isolated cabin and accidentally unleash demonic forces in this stage adaptation of the cult horror films. The result is a deliberately ridiculous mixture of musical comedy, chainsaws, outrageous characters and fake blood. Audience members in the first five rows can experience the show’s infamous Splatter Zone. Details
October 29 to 31, 2026
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$30.99 to $60.99 | Ages 18+
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A string quartet performs recognizable horror film themes and classical pieces in a candlelit concert setting. The program features music from Halloween, Psycho, The Exorcist, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters and The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain. This concert offers Halloween atmosphere without costumes or jump scares. Details
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
$42 & up
Dwayne Gretzky Halloween
Toronto-based live music collective Dwayne Gretzky brings its Halloween concert to Ottawa for the first time. The group is known for energetic performances of familiar songs from different decades, and this show adds Halloween selections to the setlist. Costumes are encouraged, although guests can attend in regular clothing. Details
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
History Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa
Varies
Nature Nocturne
Enter a night where dark meets light and elegance reigns. Explore galleries after hours, engage your curiosity with amazing, themed activities, and enjoy three dance floors, each with a different vibe. Details
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9 pm – 2 am.
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
$42
Halloween at Hard Rock
Sugar Cake Band returns to Hard Rock LIVE with a Halloween concert featuring danceable hits arranged into musical medleys. The evening also includes costumes, giveaways and a charitable component. Visitors looking for live music rather than a theatrical horror experience can enjoy a full-band performance as part of their Halloween celebrations. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
$15 plus fees
The 15FirstDates Ottawa Halloween Singles Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:30 p.m.
Speakeasy Ottawa, 55 York Street, Ottawa
$0 to $25
Haunted Manor Halloween Party
Escape Manor’s eighth annual Halloween party features dancing, a video DJ, games and a costume competition with $1,000 in prizes. Guests can enter individual, couples or group costume categories, with judging beginning at midnight. A complimentary photo booth and the Manor Lounge’s regular food and drink menu are also available. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
$6.66 | Ages 19+ | Complimentary entry with qualifying evening reservations
Trick’n Treat – Halloween Costume Party
Dress up for a Halloween party featuring music, dancing and themed entertainment. Guests are encouraged to arrive in their most creative costumes, whether individually or as a group, and spend the evening enjoying the festive atmosphere. The event focuses on socializing and celebrating Halloween rather than haunted attractions, with costumes taking centre stage. Details
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7 PM – 11:30 PM
Collab Space, 70 Bongard Avenue, Nepean, Ottawa
$38.95 & up
‘Til Death Fest
This two-night electronic music festival combines bass-heavy performances with Halloween-themed visuals, elaborate stage production and costume competitions. The seventh edition features DJs and electronic music artists performing in an indoor festival setting, with themed decorations and lighting effects creating the atmosphere. It is geared toward music fans looking for a larger Halloween dance event rather than a traditional costume party. Details
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026
Preston Event Centre, 523 St. Anthony Street, Ottawa
$22.99 & up
Halloween Disco Night
Rabbit Hole hosts a Halloween dance party featuring music from DJ Fiesta and DJ Denys. Guests can dress in their favourite costumes and compete for prizes in the evening’s costume competition. A professional photographer will capture the celebrations, while the venue’s themed decorations and dance floor provide a setting for a Halloween night out with friends. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Rabbit Hole, 208 Sparks Street, Ottawa
$40
Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror
Wayward Improv brings horror and comedy together in a live theatre performance where eerie stories are created without a script. Performers build chilling scenarios, strange encounters and unexpected plot twists through improvisation, allowing each show to develop differently. The format offers an alternative to haunted houses and horror films for audiences who enjoy inventive storytelling and theatrical suspense. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Arts Court – Atelier, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
$15
Halloween at Casino du Lac-Leamy
Casino du Lac-Leamy is hosting two evenings of Halloween entertainment with elaborate costumes, live music and theatrical performances. Cirque Éloize will bring acrobatic acts and eerie characters to the casino, transforming parts of the venue into a prison-of-horrors setting. Visitors can also enjoy special DJ performances, dancing at Aléa Nightclub, and live music at Bar 7.
Bar 7’s scheduled entertainment includes DJ Tdot and Chic Shock on Friday, followed by Eazy El Dee and Chic Shock on Saturday. Aléa Nightclub features DJ Lady Blackice and 4KORNERS on the respective nights. Details
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Bar 7 entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m.; Aléa Nightclub: 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec
Varies
More Halloween Parties – Oct 24 to 31, 2026
October 24, 2026
- Brownman’s Halloween Thriller: Award-winning jazz trumpeter Brownman Ali and his quartet reinterpret Michael Jackson’s Thriller album in an electric-jazz style inspired by Miles Davis. The concert also features other Michael Jackson favourites. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for students and arts workers, $20 in advance or $25 at the door. @ Night Oat, 750 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa | Details
October 25, 2026
- Halloween Party 2026: Future Persian Nights and Multiverse Hosting Services present an evening of Halloween costumes, dancing and music from DJ Koorosh and DJ Rasa. The party runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Ages 19+. @ Sky Lounge, 73 York Street, Ottawa | Details
October 30, 2026
- Crawl-O-Ween 2026: The 11th annual Halloween pub crawl brings costumed partygoers through multiple ByWard Market bars and clubs. One ticket provides access to participating venues and exclusive specials. The organizer reported more than 250 participants at its previous edition. Starts at 7:30 p.m. @ 73 York Street, Ottawa | Details
- Ottawa’s Haunted Hop 2026: A Halloween bar crawl featuring multiple downtown stops, DJs, costumes and a live route map. Participating venues include Pubwells on Sussex, The Laff, Grey’s Social Eatery, The Brig and The Palace. Wristband pickup ends at 10 p.m. The event runs until 2 a.m. Ages 19+. @ Rabbit Hole, 208 Sparks Street, Ottawa | Details
- Carizma Halloween Party: Montreal’s DJ Plus provides the music for a late-night Halloween party featuring dancing, a live performance and a costume competition. Guests are encouraged to dress in spooky or mysterious attire. A photographer will capture costumes, and the contest winner receives admission to a future Carizma event. Starts at 10:30 p.m. Ages 19+. @ Med Supper Club, 225 Marché Way, Ottawa | Details
- Gouyad in the Dark: Halloween Masquerade Kompa Night: Celebrate Halloween with Caribbean rhythms, masquerade costumes and dancing to Kompa and Gouyad music. DJ Fox 509 and CindyMix provide the music, with a special dance performance by JDmix and Cindeelo. Runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $10 early bird, $15 regular or $20 at the door. Ages 19+. @ Exit Lounge, 1101 Baxter Road, Ottawa | Details
- Meet in Real Life: Singles Halloween Party: A Halloween social for singles aged 40 and older, featuring dancing, conversation and live music beginning at 9:30 p.m. Costumes are mandatory, and attendees are encouraged to participate in the evening’s activities. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. @ Ottawa, venue to be announced | Details
- Ottawa Halloween Bar Crawl: A downtown Halloween crawl with access to multiple venues, a host and a live route map. Stops include The Palace, The Laff, The Brig, Grey’s Social Eatery, Pubwells on Sussex and Rabbit Hole. DJs provide Halloween music throughout the night. Runs from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 19+. @ The Show Ottawa, Ottawa | Details
October 31, 2026
- Halloween Emocore 10 x Emo Night Ottawa: Four local bands pay tribute to emo and post-hardcore favourites, with The New Hires performing as My Chemical Romance, Emo Night Ottawa Band as Good Charlotte, in sinking. as Every Time I Die, and Neon Ghosthouse as Basement. An Emo Night Ottawa afterparty follows at 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance with a costume or $20 without. Ages 19+. $1 from each ticket supports the Ottawa Food Bank. @ The 27 Club, 27 York Street, Ottawa | Details
- Lez Go Presents Nightmare on Queen Street: Ottawa’s lesbian+ events group hosts a Halloween dance party featuring DJ Karyen, costume prizes and raffle draws. Costumes are optional. The event welcomes women aged 19 and older who identify as lesbian, trans, Two-Spirit, bisexual, pansexual or queer, including non-binary lesbians. Runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets range from $22 to $40. @ Queen St. Fare, Ottawa | Details
- Lights Out at 10pm: Halloween Day Party: A Halloween dance party geared toward the 30-plus crowd, with music from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. The afternoon and evening feature DJs, confetti showers and lighting effects. Guests aged 25 and older are welcome. Runs from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last entry at 8 p.m. @ NUVO Lounge 295, 295 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa | Details
- The Palace Haunted House Halloween Party: The Palace transforms into a Halloween-themed nightclub with spooky decorations, DJs, dancing and a costume competition. A $300 cash prize will be awarded for the best costume. Guests are encouraged to wear creative or frightening outfits. Runs from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Ages 19+. @ The Palace Nightclub, 400A Dalhousie Street, Ottawa | Details
- HIP HOP PERIOD.: A Halloween dance party featuring hip-hop alongside R&B, house, dancehall and international music. DJs Mace and Kam, plus a special guest, provide the soundtrack for an evening of dancing and singalongs. Costumes are welcome but not required. Runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Broadhead Brewing Company, 1680 Vimont Court, Orléans | Details
- Ottawa’s Haunted Hop: Halloween Night: The Halloween night edition of the downtown bar crawl includes DJs, costumes and access to participating establishments with one wristband. Stops include Beyond the Pale ByWard Taproom, The Laff, Grey’s Social Eatery, Pubwells on Sussex, The Show Ottawa and The Brig. Runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 19+. @ Beyond the Pale ByWard Taproom, 21 George Street, Ottawa | Details
- Ottawa Halloween Bar Crawl: Halloween Saturday: Join other costumed participants for a Halloween night bar crawl with a host, live route map and DJs. Participating bars include Pubwells on Sussex, The Brig, The Laff, The Show Ottawa and Grey’s Social Eatery. One wristband provides entry to participating venues. Runs from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 19+. @ Pubwells on Sussex, Ottawa | Details
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