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Thanksgiving Long Weekend Events & Festivals in Ottawa: October 9 to 12
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.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Watson's Mill, 5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick
October 10, 2026
Free
Crafts and contests and carriage rides oh my! The Fall Finale is set to fill Dickinson Square on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00am-4:00pm! We’ll be hosting ... »
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
October 10, 2026
$20.76
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a vintage caboose ride, hay ride, museum tour, fall photo ops & festive family fun at the RMEO! All aboard for Thanksgiving fun at ... »
Nesbitt Biology Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
October 3, 2026 To October 11, 2026
$5
Every year the Carleton University Biology Department hosts its annual Butterfly Show. During the days leading into the Thanksgiving weekend, over 1300 live exotic butterflies are released into ... »
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$21 to $23
Take a tour through this spectacular outdoor art exhibit of over 7,000 handcrafted pumpkins all lit at night along a kilometre long path in a picturesque 19th-century backdrop. ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster Hamlet - Richmond, Ottawa
September 26, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$25 & up
With tons of outdoor attractions available, including wagon rides, live shows, puppet shows, mild haunts, a parade, hedge mazes, choosing your perfect pumpkin, and so much more, ... »
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O'Toole Rd, Ottawa
September 19, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$22.55 to $23.60
Join for the annual pumpkinfest when our farm is transformed into a giant Halloween playground. Bring a picnic and come join us for a ghostly gathering in ... »
Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Road, Calabogie
September 19, 2026 To October 12, 2026
613-752-2720 1710 or 1604
$15 to $20
As the leaves change colours and begin to fall, embrace the beauty of autumn from the best view in the Ottawa Valley. Take the chairlift to the ... »
Laurent Shopping Centre, 500 Coventry Rd, Ottawa
September 10, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$67 & up
LUZIA is a vibrant journey through an imaginary Mexico, blending breathtaking acrobatics with stunning visuals, from urban sets to deserts and ocean, showcasing Mexico's rich heritage and ... »
Cannamore Orchard, 1480 County Road 32, Crysler
September 5, 2026 To October 12, 2026
613-448-3633
$16
Enjoy fall at Cannamore Orchards. If you want activities for those late-summer and autumn weekend days, then bring the children for a visit to Cannamore Orchard! Family ... »
Mountain Orchards, 10175 Clark Road, Mountain
September 5, 2026 To October 18, 2026
613.989.5601
Free admission
Enjoy fun time at the farm. Along with apple picking there are lots of activities available for you to enjoy – wagon rides, corn mazes (a major and ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
September 3, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$15.46
The corn maze will be open for those who want to try their skills at finding their way through the maze. Wagon rides will be returning to ... »
Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill
August 7, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$17.70 + tax
Located in the heart of Vankleek Hill, Ouimet Farms Adventure is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together. Our 7 acres corn maze will ... »
588 Hog’s Back Road, Ottawa
May 16, 2026 To October 12, 2026
$14 to $44
A Pirate’s Life provides interactive ‘pirate life’ theatrical experience with a boat cruise in a look-a-like pirate ship. Join the scurvy crew and live the Pirate ... »
General Activities
1. Plan your Fall Fun
- U-Pick Apples: Orchards to Go Apple Picking in Ottawa
- U-Pick Pumpkin Farms: Ottawa Pumpkin Patches For a Fun Fall Day Trip
- Fall Day Trips From Ottawa
- Family Hikes: 20 Family Hikes and Walks in and Around Ottawa
- Nature Areas: 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa
- 25+ Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
- Halloween in Ottawa
2. At the library
Ottawa Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages including toddler story times. Plan ahead to attend some of the free activities during weekends:
Details and link for registration.
3. By Ottawa Recreation – Programs
4. Movies
Landmark Theatres — Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house, a movie ticket and a Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat)
Bytowne Cinema – Whats On
II. Live Music
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 12, 2026
Varies
Buffalo Traffic Jam is a Bozeman, Montana folk duo featuring Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross, whose acoustic storytelling grew from college jam sessions into a fast-rising national ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 11, 2026
$70 to $100 +fees
Ottawa, get ready for an unforgettable night of worship! After making history by gathering 80,000 people at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa and conquering the legendary Zé... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$82.50 & up
Ann Wilson is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary rock band Heart. Throughout its career, Heart released a series ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$20.00
summersets is the new duo from Juno and Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator Andrew Sowka. Influenced by the storytelling of John Prine and delivered with ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$69.00
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups, The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan! The ... »
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Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 9, 2026
$59 & up
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is a Grammy-winning blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi, known for blending Delta tradition with rock, soul, funk, hip-hop and jazz. His album 662 ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 9, 2026
$15.00 - $64.00
Celebrate the artists, creators and industry leaders shaping Ottawa’s music scene at the 2026 Capital Music Awards, live from the National Arts Centre. The Capital Music Awards ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 9, 2026
$54.00 - $59.00
The timeless sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty solo albums. Based on the shores of southern Georgian Bay, they may not have been Born on ... »
Various Locations, Ottawa
October 3, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$34 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. HOW MUCH Tickets: $34 & up How to ... »
Various Venues, Ontario
October 2, 2026 To December 5, 2026
$29 & up
The Ontario festival of Small Halls will feature a wealth of Canadian artists at numerous venues in the Ottawa Valley and beyond. 2026 Lineup: Ashley MacIsaac, Còig, ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
October 2, 2026 To October 11, 2026
Varies
For nine unforgettable days, Ottawa becomes one big stage as our soul is revealed through our sound. From iconic theatres and legendary music venues to intimate café... »
III. Live Theatre & Related Events
History Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$103 & up
Lineup: Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base/Pop, HaddawayDance/Electronic, Real McCoy/Pop, SNAP!Dance/Electronic, No Mercy/Pop. »
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
October 9, 2026
6138390007
$59+fees
It’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
October 9, 2026 To October 10, 2026
$76.25 & up
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event ... »
Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St, Ottawa
October 9, 2026 To October 17, 2026
$55.66 & up
The Iron Cabaret presents Hex Appeal. Ottawa’s sexiest after-dark show brings the occult, aerials, and a kinky market to church! Step into the shadows and leave ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
October 8, 2026 To November 14, 2026
613-233-8948
$10.00 - 32.00
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. Erin Shields brings a sharp, witty, ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 8, 2026 To October 10, 2026
$15.00 - $39.00
In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and continents, guided by a griot with a ... »
Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
October 8, 2026 To October 11, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
What happens when young creators are empowered to sprout new ideas, let those ideas grow roots and flourish into shape? Welcome to OFF//SHOOTS, Youth Infringement’s ... »
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
September 30, 2026 To October 10, 2026
613-233-4523
$43.00 - $76.00
Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audiences in for his cheeky take on 21st-century love ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa
September 23, 2026 To October 10, 2026
$10.00 - $32.00
At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when their spouses show up with surprisingly different ... »
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa
March 13, 2026 To December 26, 2026
$27.95 to $99.95
Our two hour show features all-Canadian music from Maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come be serenaded by our singing Mountie, hockey player, Anne of Green Gables, ... »
IV. Sports, Fitness, Related Events and Festivals
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$56.35 & up
Cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they play the Nashville Predators on home ice! »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 9, 2026 To October 12, 2026
Free
Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens parkways in Ottawa exclusively for active use, morning and afternoon. Whether you’re biking, walking, running or skating, ... »
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IV. Festivals, Food, Exhibitions, & Other Events
Various Venues, Mississippi Mills
October 10, 2026 To October 11, 2026
FREE
Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour Returns The Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour returns for its 30th year on Thanksgiving Weekend. The tour wends its way through Mississippi ... »
Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Navan
October 10, 2026 To October 11, 2026
613-835-9266
Free
Get ready for another unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend at our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Market! 🌟 We’re bringing together 200+ incredible local vendors and artisans offering everything from handmade crafts ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 10, 2026
$74.00 - $111.00
A powerful celebration of Burundian culture, identity, and tradition through movement, music, and storytelling. Heritage in Motion takes audiences on a journey through generations, bringing ancestral traditions ... »
Parc Omega, 399 Route 323 North, Montebello
October 9, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$22 to $29
As night falls, the trees of Parc Oméga come to life and tell the story of the wolf cub Oniro. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory ... »
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Rd #100, Ottawa
October 2, 2026 To November 30, 2026
$68.66
After a decade of sold-out séances and more than 25,000 participants, Jaymes returns home to Ottawa and his roots where the seance began for The Elmvale Ward ... »
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa
October 2, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$32.95-$81.45
Welcome to Midway Massacre: Double Feature, an indoor haunted house and immersive horror experience built by 1D Studios, a real film and entertainment production company. Step inside ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa
September 26, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$59.99 & up
Frightfest at Saunders Farm is Canada's #1 Haunted Attraction with multiple haunted attractions, street theatre, fresh food and homemade confections; it is sure to thrill! »
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, O'Toole Road, Cumberland
September 26, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$25/victim
sKreamers is a fundraising project of the Kiwanis Club of Orleans. Local residents and rival farmers have long suspected that something unnatural has been happening out at ... »
Ottawa & Gatineau Region
September 26, 2026 To October 31, 2026
1-866-456-3016
Free
Every fall, as the days get shorter and temperatures drop, vibrant colours take over Ottawa–Gatineau. This spectacular show lasts only a few weeks, but attracts hundreds ... »
Stittsville Barber Shop, 1549 Main Street South, Ottawa
September 26, 2026 To November 7, 2026
$25.57 +fees
Let’s take a stroll, shall we? A tour down the archives of legends and lore; of whispers in the night. A 90 minute tour which will take ... »
Cannamore Orchard,1480 County Road 32, Crysler
September 26, 2026 To October 31, 2026
613-448-3633
$25 to $37
Cannamore Orchard welcomes you to our 31st year of Acres of Terror, Eastern Ontario’s Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! We are proud to present this in co-operation ... »
Happy Potato Café, 354 Preston St, Ottawa
September 18, 2026 To October 30, 2026
Free
Come over and look at a few photography art-pieces by a local Ottawa artist and enjoy art, coffee and pastries. Art is rotated monthly. Art gallery in ... »
One World Bazaar, Mitch Owens Road, Manotick
September 17, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
The Bazaar is open for seven weekends in the fall and is located in an old barn that’s been converted into an international marketplace. Packed to ... »
Mr.Lube parking lot, 1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa
May 17, 2026 To October 18, 2026
Free
Nepean Night Market brings amazing vendors, fantastic live music, fabulous food trucks, and the most awesome fun luvin’ summer nights!! WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: Sundays, ... »
Humanics Sanctuary and Sculpture Park , 3468 Ch. Old Montreal Rd, Ottawa
May 16, 2026 To October 31, 2026
873-353-7423
$7-$10
Come and experience this hidden jewel just outside Cumberland Village in Ottawa. Discover sculptures carefully placed in a natural setting at this nine-acre wooded ravine with walking ... »
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