Ottawa 
Things to Do in Ottawa in October: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of October 2025.
Rockcliffe Flying Club, 1495 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, Ottawa
May 1, 2025 To November 9, 2025
$51 & up
Enjoy the views of Parliament and downtown Ottawa from above! Travel along the picturesque Ottawa River, Strap on your aviator’s cap and goggles and get a ... »
Blackburn Hamlet, 190 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa
May 1, 2025 To October 31, 2025
250$
Softball league for women 18 years of age and over. Any skill level is welcome. * Orthodox style pitching * Sliding and stealing permitted * Pitching mask mandatory for pitchers & ... »
City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W., Ottawa
July 4, 2025 To October 18, 2025
Free
The Indigenous Walking Tours (IWT) will explore Ottawa downtown monuments, art, architecture and landscape through an Indigenous perspective. These exceptional tours present a unique opportunity to learn ... »
JAZZ@248 INC., 248 Bank St, Ottawa
July 8, 2025 To December 31, 2025
$10 cover from Tuesdays-Sundays 6pm-11pm
We are Ottawa’s ultimate Jazz jamming cafe. The home for Bebop, Ballads, Swing, Bossa Nova, Brazilian popular music, Cool Jazz, Funk, Latin, and Jazz Standards. This ... »
Pine Hill Orchard, Saint Félix Road, Bourget
August 29, 2025 To October 14, 2025
(613) 487-2064
Free Admission
Visit Pine Hill Orchards for apple picking, The farm has 20 varieties of apples, and homemade wine and apple cider. »
Mountain Orchards, 10175 Clark Road, Mountain
August 30, 2025 To October 19, 2025
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 ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
September 5, 2025 To October 4, 2025
Free
The Capital Pop Up Cinema summer series is back. Grab a folding chair, maybe a blanket and your favourite treats and enjoy free movies under the stars. ... »
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans
September 16, 2025 To November 1, 2025
3435484966
FREE
Please join us at The Shenkman Arts Centre for Ottawa-based artist Ava Margueritte’s solo exhibition ‘Landfall’. This new photographic series explores mental health personal identity and ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
September 24, 2025 To October 11, 2025
613-233-8948
$16.00 - $32.00
Barry has reluctantly agreed to move into the seniors’ home where his daughter works so she can keep an eye on him. He is just beginning to ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
September 29, 2025 To October 3, 2025
Free
Explore the ways in which architecture and urban design affect our daily lives. Throughout the week, we celebrate the role of architecture in an engaging way that ... »
Art Haven Kanata, 124-150 Katimavik Rd., Ottawa
September 30, 2025 To October 21, 2025
$140-$144
This fall, let your teen dive into the fun of drawing with a seasonal twist! Our Teen Drawing Club is a 4-week program where creativity meets spooky ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 1, 2025
$64.75 - $69.75
Vancouver’s own Eagles tribute band, Take It To The Limit, is returning to Ottawa for a show you won’t want to miss. Eagles Tribute Take ... »
St. Andrew's Ottawa, 82 Kent Street, Ottawa
October 1, 2025
Free
Accessorizing Sale – Wednesday, October 1, 11am–2pm at 82 Kent Street Looking to refresh your style without breaking the bank? Join us for our Accessorizing Sale, featuring a beautiful ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 1, 2025
$48.00
Since her acclaimed participation in Star Académie in 2012, Mélissa Bédard has established herself as a dominant figure on the artistic scene of Quebec. She ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa
October 1, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
Get Ready To Stock Up On Women’s Clothing & Shoes at Only $10 Each! We’ve got truckloads of NEW women’s apparel and footwear for all ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa
October 2, 2025 To October 5, 2025
$11 to $14
From renovation overhaul to brand-new build, and DIY do-over to one-day décor dreams, the Ottawa Fall Home Show is where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
October 2, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$78 & up
As the ruthless Killer Queen (Annie Villeneuve) and her army relentlessly hunt down the Bohemians, Galileo (Pierre-Olivier Grondin) and Scaramouche (Frédérique Cyr-Deschênes) join forces ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 2, 2025 To October 4, 2025
$31.00 - $62.00
We’re still laughing from Les Chiens de Navarre’s caustic humour in Les armoires normandes (2016). The party continues this year as Les Chiens toss us into ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 2, 2025
$31.00+
with the NAC Orchestra Alexander Shelley conducts a program highlighting two composers who use music to create mythic tales of heroes and villains. In his massive musical ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 2, 2025
$69.00
Direct from London’s West End, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns stages in 2025. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 2, 2025
$69.50 - $74.75
Vancouver’s own Eagles tribute band, Take It To The Limit, is returning to Ottawa for a show you won’t want to miss. Eagles Tribute Take ... »
Various Venues, Ontario
October 3, 2025 To December 6, 2025
$29 & up
The Ontario festival of Small Halls will feature a wealth of Canadian artists at numerous venues in the Ottawa Valley and beyond. AHI, Ashley MacIsaac, Ben Caplan, ... »
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg
October 3, 2025 To November 1, 2025
$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. ... »
Orleans Centrum Plaza, 255 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
October 3, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
3 DAYS OF OOEY GOOEY AWESOMENESS featuring gourmet, exotic Mac and Cheese! If you love Mac and Cheese… then you gotta be at Mac My Cheese Fest. It’... »
Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston
October 3, 2025 To November 1, 2025
$20 - $30
Step into the shadows, for the time has come! We’re back with an electrifying experience as darkness descends upon Fort Henry once again, transforming this historic ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 3, 2025
$53 & up
For the FIRST TIME EVER in Canada international violin sensation Andre Soueid is coming to Ottawa this Friday October 3 for an unforgettable live experience! Known for blending ... »
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
October 3, 2025
$25 & up
The Ottawa REDBLACKS take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a thrilling CFL battle! Get ready for action-packed football and cheer the Ottawa REDBLACKS to victory! HOW MUCH ... »
Live! on Elgin, 220 Elgin St #2, Ottawa
October 3, 2025
$12-$15
🔥 Ottawa, are you ready? 🔥 Two of Toronto’s funniest Desi Boyz, Jwalit Bharwani & Harv Khatow are bringing an all-Hinglish standup comedy show straight to your city! ... »
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa
October 3, 2025 To November 1, 2025
$24.99 - $32.99
Step Behind The Screams and onto real movie sets for Studio B Horror, the new immersive haunted house from 1D Studios. A demonic entity by the name ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 3, 2025
$35.00
Step into a world where music becomes a gateway to the vibrant heart of Dakar, guided by the extraordinary talent of Senegal’s own Zale Seck. In ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa
October 3, 2025
$49.00
Floydium, the eight-piece Toronto-based band is renowned as Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Formed in 2012, Floydium is dedicated to recreating the majesty and energy of Pink Floyd, ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 3, 2025
$69.00
Direct from London’s West End, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns stages in 2025. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary ... »
Lowertown Brewery, 73 York Street, Ottawa
October 3, 2025 To October 4, 2025
$13.54 & up
Showcasing the traditions of Oktoberfest with dance, music, food and, of course, locally crafted beers, we promise you will wish you were beer. Featuring all local, Ottawal ... »
Nesbitt Biology Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
October 4, 2025 To October 12, 2025
$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 ... »
Low Square, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew
October 4, 2025
Free to $2
Renfrew’s Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival. Embrace the cozy vibes of sweater weather at the Renfrew Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival! Join us for ... »
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroofe Ave., Nepean
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
$5.00
Geeked Out is back again hosting Ottawa’s Toy & Collectible Sale. With 120 vendor booths in a 20,000 square foot space, this will be their largest one yet. ... »
Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$56.50 +fees
Headlined by none other than the powerful, Juno-award winning, dynamic duo… DEAR ROUGE. With a trio of incredible local artists Sharlee, Erin Maiden, and The New Hires. ... »
Next Door Market & Event Space, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
FREE
Join us for the Pamper Yourself Market, a feel good day of handmade finds, fun experiences and delicious food at Next Door Market & Event Space! Take ... »
Various Locations, Ontario
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages are happening across Ontario this October! Join Canada’s largest neighbourhood event series championing accessibility and inclusion for all children this Halloween. Treat ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$54 & up
w/guest The Sheepdogs. Adams has been touring the world for over four decades. His music has achieved #1 status in over 40 countries, and he is the recipient ... »
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$25 & up
Cheer on the Ottawa 67’s as they face the Erie Otters in a thrilling Ontario Hockey League showdown on home ice. HOW MUCH Tickets : $25 & up How ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$45.75
Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite Inspired by the 1963-64 world tours of the Ellington orchestra, the “Far East Suite” is a captivating masterpiece that vividly captures ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$25.00
Tara Shannon is a music industry multi-hyphenate artist, entrepreneur, educator, and advocate who has dedicated her career to educating, empowering, and entertaining. A seasoned recording artist and ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$34.00+
Thriller is the sixth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, released on November 29, 1982, by Epic Records. It was produced by Quincy Jones, who ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$59.00
Strange Magic is the authentic re-creation of legendary ’70s rock band ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), a multi-media show featuring not only music, but background imagery and film. ... »
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
Explore a wide selection of quality stamps and covers at the Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair, featuring 10 national-level dealers »
LabO Theatre, 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa
October 4, 2025
$21.69
This fall, the campfire sparks are flying… and so are the aerialists! Join us for Shadows and S’mores: Fireside Fables & Aerial Tales – a family-friendly show ... »
George Street Plaza, Byward Market, Ottawa
October 5, 2025
Free
ByWard Barket makes the ByWard Market a must-visit destination for your furry friends! This pet-friendly extravaganza features a variety of pet-themed vendors offering everything from gourmet treats ... »
MacKay United, 39 Dufferin Rd, Ottawa,
October 5, 2025
$35 +fees
Join Ottawa-based pianist Carson Becke for the second installment of his newly launched Brahms Expedition series. In this chapter, Becke celebrates Oktoberfest in grand style, continuing the ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
October 5, 2025
$69.10 & up
Zeiders is a true road warrior and shows no signs of slowing down, playing bigger markets and bigger venues. These 2025 “Relapse” Tour dates follow his incredibly successful 2023... »
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
October 5, 2025
$54 & up
The annual Panda Game, Ottawa’s one-of-a-kind battle between the University of Ottawa and Carleton University football teams, is back! HOW MUCH Tickets : $54 & up How to ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 5, 2025
$15.00
Yamo! Yamo! means “Hello! How are you?” in Baoulé, one of the 63 languages spoken in Côte d’Ivoire. Fana Soro, master musician and hereditary dancer of ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 5, 2025
$65.00
An exceptional singer, storyteller, songwriter and musician, Edith Butler is back on the road with Le Tour du Grand Bois, a colourful and dynamic new show! After ... »
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 6, 2025
Varies
Max Winter McNown, is an American singer-songwriter from Bend, Oregon, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his 2023 single “A Lot More Free”. Who is ... »
LIVE! On Elgin, 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa
October 6, 2025
$15 to $20
Claire: A Newfoundland dynamo, who spent years honing her songcraft in Montreal, Claire has taken her music to intimate venues across Atlantic Canada, sharing her songs about ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 6, 2025
$57.75 - $572.00
Step into the electric world of comedy sensation Max Amini! Since bursting onto the scene in Los Angeles in 2002, he’s captured the hearts of tens of ... »
Club SAW, 20 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
October 9, 2025
$25 (advance) - $30
Debaser is pleased to present a showcase of innovative music from the internationally celebrated Nyege Nyege Tapes label, as part of a cross-Canada tour. The evening will ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 9, 2025
$15.00
Joce Reyome has been dedicated to cultivating their distinctive sound, which blends classic blues sound with raw vocals and a throwback to the rich origins of uninhibited ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 9, 2025 To October 10, 2025
$31.00 - $95.00
NAC Co-production. Invisible threads that bind For the creation of Ihsane, Moroccan-Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui immersed himself in the Moroccan legacy of his father, in a ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 9, 2025
$34.00+
The year 2025 marks the centennial of Dr. Oscar Peterson, one of the great pianists in jazz history and a Canadian national treasure. In addition to winning eight ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 9, 2025
$69.00
Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2025 by popular demand. From the producers of UK’s smash hit show That’ll ... »
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
October 9, 2025
$72.75 & up
Nazareth is a legendary Scottish hard rock band formed in 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Rising to fame in the 1970s, they became international rock icons with hits like “... »
Gladstone Theater, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
October 10, 2025 To October 18, 2025
6132664873
$45 - $65
Ottawa’s Sexiest Cabaret Invites You to Sin a Little… or a Lot. This Halloween, holiness gets hot and hell gets seductive. “Angels & Demons” is your ... »
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
October 10, 2025 To October 18, 2025
613-233-4523
$49.00 - $70.00
Ottawa’s Premier Cabaret Show tackles the things that go Bump in the Night! Halloween is a special time of the year when the Iron Cabaret gets ... »
Atelier Shenkman Smith, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 10, 2025
$45.00
with Bougie Birch. Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch’s Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous artist and educator, Ashley ... »
Atelier Shenkman Smith, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 10, 2025
613-947-7000 / Toll Free: 1-866-850-ARTS (CAN/US)
$65.00
with Stephanie Peltier Come join Stephanie Peltier of Deliaestelle Designs for this beaded earring workshop! You will receive the popular Beginner Beading Kit that has everything to ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 10, 2025
$69.00
Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2025 by popular demand. From the producers of UK’s smash hit show That’ll ... »
Westboro Village, Ottawa
October 10, 2025 To October 31, 2025
Free
Wickedly Westboro Returns For over 15 years, Westboro Village has been hosting spooky fun throughout Westboro for its Wickedly Westboro Halloween festivities. Join the Wickedly scavenger hunt any ... »
Laugh Lounge Comedy Club , 61 York St. Ottawa
October 10, 2025 To October 11, 2025
$28
Daniel Woodrow returns to Ottawa to record his comedy special. Woodrow’s Stand Up can be seen on CBC’s ‘New Wave Of StandUp’. He was featured ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 10, 2025 To October 11, 2025
$34.74 - $39.75
Black Butterfly is not just a play—it’s a celebration of love, heritage, and self-discovery told through the richness of Black voices and culture. This vibrant ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 10, 2025
$39.50 to $79.50+fees
An evening with Kevin McDonald Stand Up Comedy featuring stories from The Kids in The Hall! Who is it for? This show contains adult content and is ... »
The Bronson Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 10, 2025
$59.55+fees
with special guests The Box & Images In Vogue - Bringing Back The 80's. »
Various Venues, Mississippi Mills
October 11, 2025 To October 12, 2025
FREE
Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour Returns The Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour returns for its 29th year on Thanksgiving Weekend. The tour wends its way through Mississippi ... »
Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Navan
October 11, 2025 To October 12, 2025
613-835-9266
Free
Get ready for another unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend at our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Market! 🌟 We’re bringing together 130+ incredible local vendors and artisans offering everything from handmade crafts ... »
Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Ottawa
October 11, 2025 To October 12, 2025
613-835-9266
Free to attend
Get ready for another unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend at our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Market! 🌟 We’re bringing together 130+ incredible local vendors and artisans offering everything from handmade crafts ... »
Art Haven Kanata, 124-150 Katimavik Rd., Ottawa
October 11, 2025
$8
🎃Grab your cozy blankets and get ready for a magical night at Art Haven! We’re kicking off the Halloween season with a special Family Movie Night ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 11, 2025
$55.00
If you love Janis Joplin, the blues, and ’60s music, you must see this concert! “Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience” recreates the unforgettable sound and style of ... »
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
October 11, 2025
$19.56
All aboard for Thanksgiving fun at the Railway Museum! Ride the rails in an antique caboose, explore our historic 1912 station, hop on a hay ride, and check ... »
Watson's Mill, 5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick
October 12, 2025
Free
Join us for the Fall Finale. For our final weekend, we’re bringing back the fall favourites. We’ll be running our last flour grind of the ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
October 12, 2025
Free
Don’t miss the grand celebration of lights, culture and community! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable Diwali in Ottawa. *Free event with no tickets ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 14, 2025
613-580-2701
$59.00 - $79.00
Join the Crazy Train of amazing tributes to OZZY OSBOURNE, Alice Cooper, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Mötley Crüe, Lita Ford, Poison, Tom Petty, Heart, ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 14, 2025
$30.00 - $40.00
The Canadian security intelligence and law enforcement community has long been a member of the ‘5-Eyes’ intelligence sharing partnership. While each change in US Administration has brought ... »
Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
October 15, 2025 To October 18, 2025
Varies
Fresh Meat is a playground for Ottawa’s theatre makers, giving local individuals and collectives of all levels of experience a unique opportunity to test new ideas ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 15, 2025 To October 16, 2025
$31.00+
Xian Zhang, the Seattle Symphony’s first female Music Director, returns to Ottawa to conduct a program rooted in Eastern European folk music. The NAC Orchestra’s ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 15, 2025
$41.00+
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal eponymous debut studio album, Martha Wainwright announces the 20th Anniversary Tour, hitting North America in the Spring of 2025 – and ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 15, 2025
$0 to $20.00
Enjoy an hour of live performance with coffee and treats after the show. This incredible quartet features Guy Edrington, Nigel Bell, Cresta deGraaff, and Roberto Rivera—a ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 16, 2025
$15.00
Jacques Surette is a 25-year-old singer–songwriter from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, whose authenticity and singular way of speaking are both charming and disconcerting. Accompanied by an acoustic ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 16, 2025
$40.00+
Ariane Moffatt is on top of her game. Since the beginning of her impressive career, Ariane Moffatt’s name has been inseparable from contemporary Francophone music. An ... »
Les Lye Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 16, 2025
$20.00
Enjoy an hour of live performance with coffee and treats after the show. This incredible quartet features Guy Edrington, Nigel Bell, Cresta deGraaff, and Roberto Rivera — a ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 16, 2025
$20.00 - $30.00
Ammoye is quickly becoming known as one of Canada’s best Reggae and fusion vocalists. This seven-time JUNO Award nominee is a unique multidimensional vocalist raised in ... »
Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls
October 17, 2025 To October 25, 2025
$11.98
Join the museum for your spookiest tour yet, the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is transforming into a Haunted House. Are you prepared to go through our 1860’... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 17, 2025
$55.00
Foil Arms and Hog are back with their brand-new show, Skittish. A mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation. With over one billion views you may ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 17, 2025
$45.00+
Touring their new album Necessary Fictions. GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 17, 2025
$15.00
Experience the beauty of Sufi mysticism through the vibrant rhythms of Kathak dance. Join us for an intimate “Sufi Soirée” celebrating 20 years of masterworks by Aroha ... »
Les Lye Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 17, 2025
613-580-2701
$41.50
Ottawa legend Victor Nesrallah, is bringing his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed fusion album Blood From the Stone live to the stage. He will also be playing material from ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 17, 2025
$59.00
ABBA REVISITED recreates the magic of the iconic Swedish pop group with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies, and note-perfect musicianship, taking their audiences on a musical journey back ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 17, 2025
$39.50 +fees
Re-live Beatlemania: step into a time machine with HELP! and experience the Fab Four Live! Founded in 1999, HELP! rapidly established itself as one of the most popular ... »
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 18, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$13.25 to $15.00
WELCOME TO OTTAWA’S BIGGEST & MOST POPULAR PARENTING & KIDS SHOW IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION! The Ottawa Parent & Child Expo is the capital’s longest running Parenting & ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa
October 18, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$14 & up
Gather your friends for an unforgettable weekend – shop till’ you drop from exhibitors showcasing the greatest selection of products and services made just for women, sample food ... »
Various Locations, West Carleton
October 18, 2025 To October 19, 2025
Free
You will see a wide variety of work including: Pottery, Stained glass art, Eco women’s clothing, Watercolours, Acrylics, Wood turning, Wire-wrapped gemstones, Handmade glass jewelry, Glass ... »
Glebe Community Centre , 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa
October 18, 2025 To October 19, 2025
6138095488
Free
Show and sale of the original work of numerous sculpture artists in the Ottawa area. Various types of media will be represented from clay and wood to ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$20.00
Less Toches is the musical collision of five explosive musicians, an unexpected and refreshing big bang of cumbia on the island of Montreal. The eternal magic of ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$55.75+
Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 18, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$15.00
Crickets are chirping. Will night soon be falling on the forest? Don’t worry—we’re sitting on soft furs under cozy tents. This gentle show is ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$20.00
Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? is a magical and enchanting story that follows two souls through seven different periods of Métis history. It is filled ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$5.00 - $45.00
MIFO invites you to travel to Congo with its event Le Soleil du Congo in Orléans! Through multidisciplinary shows, artisan and partner booths, authentic flavors, and ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 18, 2025
$28.00 to $79.50 +fees
The CPA Ottawa Open Classic has been running in Ottawa for over 40 years and has always been a big show with Ottawa being such a close knit ... »
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$25 & up
FUEL THE FIRE. FEED THE RIVALRY. It’s rivalry week and we’re not backing down. Show up early for the RNation Tailgate (12–3PM), enjoy $10 +HST pre-game ... »
St Anthony's Soccer Club, 523 St. Anthony Street, Ottawa
October 18, 2025
$10
A self-drive tour of 17 magnificent Model Railway layouts in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Once again, local modellers have offered to open their layouts for the day and ... »
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
October 19, 2025
$12 Online | $15 At the Door
Your dream wedding starts here! Capital Wedding Show gathers the best of Ottawa’s Wedding Industry under one roof for the ultimate wedding planning weekend. The best ... »
Yuk Yuk's Ottawa , 1394 Richmond Rd, Ottawa
October 19, 2025
(343) 575-7178
$25
2025 Canada’s Got Talent Finalist Comedian Sai Kit Lo has over 20 millions of views, over 700k likes for his stand up comedy videos on Facebook and Instagram. ... »
Art House, Art House 555 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
October 19, 2025
2 for 1 - $5
Come join us at Art House for a night of mingling, networking, and fun with fellow filmmakers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this ... »
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
October 19, 2025
$25 & up
Military Appreciation: Salute to Service We play for more than just a win. Join us as we honour the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, ... »
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 19, 2025
$43 & up
Dasha’s Welcome to Dashville is a bold invitation into her world—where sharp storytelling, infectious melodies, and undeniable charisma collide. With a sound rooted in pop-country ... »
Saint-François Church, 20 Fairmont Avenue, Ottawa
October 19, 2025
613-798-0264
$15 - $30
Music for the mightiest of instruments will fill the equally magnificent building of Saint-François d’Assise in Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood at the first of ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 20, 2025 To October 21, 2025
613-580-2701
$56.25 - $96.25
Entering its 20th Season The Debaters is the CBC hit comedy radio show where comics go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by Steve ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
October 22, 2025 To October 26, 2025
Varies
Canada’s Festival of Ideas presenting entertaining and passionate discussions with the world’s leading thinkers. Since 1997, The Writers Festival has been celebrating the world’s best ... »
Art Haven Kanata, 124-150 Katimavik Rd., Ottawa
October 22, 2025
$45 per guest
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of creativity! 🖌️✨ On October 22, join us for a guided paint night where we’ll create a charming Jack-O’-Lantern topped with ... »
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa
October 22, 2025
Free
AI is transforming health care – discover what this means for you at “AI & You: Reshaping the Future of Health Care” Curious about the role of artificial ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
October 23, 2025 To October 31, 2025
$12.99+fees
Come out to the farm with your costume on. We will be doing non-scary wagon rides. Kids can check out the corn maze, play on the hay ... »
La Fab sur Mill Arts Centre, 8 ch Mill, Chelsea
October 23, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$5 to $40+fees
Join us for a weekend of concerts, workshops, and jam sessions with some of Canada's finest fiddlers and accompanists! »
Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
October 23, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$4.00 - $8.00 +fees
Signatures is a uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace in Ottawa that features the works of over 130 artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast. Since 1983, Signatures has been Canada’... »
Watson’s Mill, 5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick
October 23, 2025 To October 25, 2025
$10 to $15
For three spooktacular nights, Watson’s Mill is transformed into 3 floors of chilling, haunted mazes. Who is it for? Haunt Nights is recommended for ages 10 and up. ... »
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
October 23, 2025 To November 1, 2025
613-233-4523
$21.00 - $70.00
A cult-classic rock musical celebrating sexual liberation, campy sci-fi, and outrageous fun through Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s wild world. *Fishnets not included In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 23, 2025
$25.00
Based in Caraquet, NB, guitar virtuoso Shaun Ferguson is an accomplished composer and performer. His instrumental music is modern, free, transcendent and unique; his musical language, richly ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 23, 2025 To October 25, 2025
$31.00 - $135.00
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet With the NAC Orchestra. A feast for the senses! This sumptuous retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairytale is a feast for ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 23, 2025
$82 to $106.50
Two of Canada’s most iconic country music stars, Terri Clark and Paul Brandt, are reuniting for an encore run of their wildly successful co-headlining acoustic tour, ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 23, 2025
$28.25
The 7th edition of Musical Kaleidoscope at MIFO will be orchestrated this year by Alex Millaire of Moonfruits! Every year, the artists will merge their creative worlds, ... »
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 23, 2025
$47 & up
Black Pistol Fire’s Flagrant Act of Bliss Tour channels the duo’s signature explosive energy—fiery guitar riffs, thunderous rhythms, and raw, soul-stirring vocals. Known for ... »
The Hyde, 15 George Street, Ottawa
October 23, 2025
$92.44
Join us at The Hyde on Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for an elevated evening where craft beer and culinary artistry meet. Begin with a welcome beer cocktail ... »
Knox Church, 120 Lisgar St, Ottawa
October 24, 2025 To October 30, 2025
$33 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Get your tickets now to discover a ... »
Art Haven Kanata, 124-150 Katimavik Rd., Ottawa
October 24, 2025
$42-$45
Drop off the kids for a spooktacular evening of fun while you enjoy a night to yourself! 🕸️✨ Our Halloween Kids Night Out is packed with creativity, treats, ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 24, 2025
$34.00+
Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter from St Catharines, Ontario. Born in 1964, Ron was drawn to music from an early age by the melodic songs ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 24, 2025
$69.00
Legends Show Tributes to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Motown & Elvis Presley! “Legends Show” brings you some of North America’s most exciting performers live on stage. ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 24, 2025
$51.00
Springtime Entertainment is proud to present WE AIN’T PETTY, Canada’s foremost Tribute to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame musician and his band, TOM ... »
The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa
October 24, 2025
Varies
Adcock is an electrifying artist whose “Need To Tour” captures raw emotion and restless energy. Known for blending heartfelt lyrics with driving rhythms, Adcock turns personal stories ... »
Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
October 24, 2025 To November 1, 2025
6136951655
$37.50
Your screams won’t unlock the door 😱 This Halloween, we’re bringing our NEWEST experience to Escape Manor: Primal Fear 👻 From Oct 24 – Nov 1, you can play our ... »
Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
By Donation
Come Trick or Treat with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and your favourite costumed characters in the “Weird and Wonderful” Heritage Building where the Enchanted Witches and Goblins of ... »
Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
$19.94
Join us for a delectable day filled with all things chocolate at The Ottawa Chocolate Show! Indulge your adventurous side and immerse yourself in the world of ... »
UNAM-Canada, 55 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau
October 25, 2025 To November 8, 2025
free
Day of the Dead is a tradition celebrated primarily in Mexico whereby deceased friends and relatives are commemorated through colorful offerings. This year, UNAM Canada, the Mexican ... »
New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
Free
Come join the annual Halloween party at the New Edinburgh Park Field House! This longstanding tradition is an opportunity for our littlest neighbours to dress up and ... »
Parkdale Public Market, 366 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
Free
A night of vegan snacks and shopping! Support your favourite small businesses and makers! Experience a vibrant marketplace with over 50 thriving small businesses offering a delightful array ... »
Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa
October 25, 2025 To October 26, 2025
613-580-2088
$27.93 per group, plus tax
Mischief is afoot at Billings Estate National Historic Site! Troublesome ghouls keep trying to sneak away with all our Halloween candy. To keep it safe, we’ve ... »
St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
October 25, 2025 To October 26, 2025
613-523-0569
$10.00
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books of all genres, as well as maps and paper ephemera. Demonstrations and talks on historic book binding techniques and the ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
$60.00
The Espionage Orchestra is the Ultimate tribute to the incredible music of the James Bond Film Empire. This show band is stacked with some of the finest ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 25, 2025
$69.00
Legends Show Tributes to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Motown & Elvis Presley! “Legends Show” brings you some of North America’s most exciting performers live on stage. ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
October 25, 2025
$78.50 & up
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours ... »
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
October 25, 2025 To October 26, 2025
613-580-2988
$23.35
Celebrate all things silly, fun and a little bit spooky at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Pumpkins have taken over the museum! From the scavenger hunt to the ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 26, 2025
$147.25 - $197.25
Join us for a very special evening with renowned singer and songwriter Marwan Khoury. Known for his soft voice and heartfelt lyrics, Marwan Khoury has touched audiences ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
October 26, 2025
$54.55 & up
With Tyler Braden, Kashus Culpepper. Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & ... »
Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
October 26, 2025
6136951655
$7
‘What’s your favourite scary movie?’ 👻🎃 Put your skills to the test with our very *spooky* Halloween Movie Trivia on Sunday, Oct 26 (6:30 pm) 😱Teams of up to 6 ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 27, 2025
$31.00+
Our friends from Tafelmusik return to Southam Hall for an electrifying program of Baroque music by Antonio Vivaldi and his contemporaries. A musical powerhouse for 40 years, the ... »
Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa
October 28, 2025 To November 9, 2025
(613) 236-5196
$15.00 - $58.00
If America is a show, then John Wilkes Booth was its first star. A well-known stage actor, Booth shot Abraham Lincoln during a performance on April 14, 1865. In ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
October 28, 2025
$71 & up
Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno ... »
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
October 28, 2025
$89.57 & up
“Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded, “Juke Box Hero,” the #1 worldwide hit “I Want To Know What Love Is” and more! Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, FOREIGNER ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
October 29, 2025 To November 15, 2025
613-233-8948
$16.00 - $32.00
Years earlier, a young governess was hired to look after two orphaned children in an idyllic country house where both she and the children began to ... »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
October 29, 2025 To November 15, 2025
613-233-8948
$16.00 - $32.00
Years earlier, a young governess was hired to look after two orphaned children in an idyllic country house where both she and the children began to see ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 29, 2025 To October 31, 2025
$31.00
with the NAC Orchestra. Step into the crypt for an evening of spine-chilling musical melodies performed by the NAC Orchestra! From Camille Saint-Saëns’s eerie Danse ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
October 29, 2025
613-580-2701
$67.00 - $107.00
Tom Morello: A Night of Stories & Music. Rock God. Justice fighter. Rabble-rouser. Ivy Leaguer. An American renegade and fearless truth teller. Rage Against the Machine’s ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
October 29, 2025 To October 30, 2025
$89.99 & up+fees
Julien Dassin brings to life the musical legacy of his father, the legendary Joe Dassin, in a heartfelt tribute to this icon of French chanson! Step into ... »
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
October 30, 2025 To October 31, 2025
613-839-0007
$13
Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get them into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore hidden Halloween surprises ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 30, 2025
$15
With a powerful, deeply moving voice and a unique style blending blues, alternative soul, and touches of electronica, Sarah McCoy has quickly become a standout figure on ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
October 30, 2025
$27.25+
Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World Universality is the core promise of the human rights order born out of the devastation of World War II ... »
Art House, 555 Somerset St W, Ottawa
October 30, 2025
10 - 20 $
Three Fires International Film Festival Presents 🎃 Night of Horror: Independent Film Screening 🎬 Step into the shadows this Halloween season at Art House Café for a mysterious night ... »
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
October 30, 2025 To November 2, 2025
$30.99 - $35.99
Join Lost Baggage Musical Theatre this October for The Rocky Horror Show – a cult classic that’s equal parts outrageous, campy, and wildly fun. Step into Dr. ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 30, 2025
$42.50 + fees
Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in country music with her powerful voice, pop-infused hooks, and sonic versatility. Her new single, Life For Me, ... »
Westbrook Books, 314 Richmond Rd, Ottawa
October 30, 2025
6132634847
$85-$95
Create a dried floral arrangement for your witch hat (all materials provided)at this interactive, guided Halloween workshop! Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : 85... »
ByWard Market (East York Street & William Street Plaza), Ottawa
October 31, 2025 To November 2, 2025
Free
The 7th edition of the Day of the Dead Festival in Ottawa will take place at the historic ByWard Market. The event features a special program including ... »
The Office, 202 Sparks Street, Ottawa
October 31, 2025
647-765-2700
$15-25
Looking for something different from speed dating in Ottawa or the crowded singles bar scene? This Halloween Social Mixer is the perfect alternative. Join us at The ... »
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
October 31, 2025
$25 & up
Halloween: Haunt-awa 67’s Haunting Ghosts, ghouls, skates, and slapshots! For one night only, see the 67’s wear special Halloween-themed jerseys that are simply to die for. Wear ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
October 31, 2025
$39.50-$59.50
Today, Platinum selling, award winning country quartet, James Barker Band have announced a Canadian tour in partnership with Bud Light, the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour, kicking ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
October 31, 2025
$41 & up
The kissed show is the ultimate celebration that will continue to perpetuate the work of the band Kiss on stage. Kissed will dazzle your eyes and your ... »
Manor Lounge, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
October 31, 2025
6136951655
$6.66
Join us for the 7th annual Haunted Manor Halloween Party for a most spooktacular evening at Manor Lounge! 🎃 Your $6.66 ticket gets you admission to the venue on ... »
St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 130 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa
October 31, 2025 To November 1, 2025
$30+fees
We open the season with a silent film classic, Lon Chaney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, presented with a live choral soundtrack by Seventeen Voyces and ... »
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 ... »