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Weekend Events & Festivals in Ottawa – Oct 23 to 25, 2026
A weekly digest of what’s on this weekend in Ottawa, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Halloween in Ottawa
Halloween Hijinks
Celebrate all things silly, fun and a little bit spooky at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Mani Monster loves machines and as part of the museum’s Halloween celebration, he will be sharing some of his favourites! Children of all ages can put on their costumes, participate in Mani’s machine-themed activities, visit the animals from The Zoo Crew, make their own marvelous machines, and collect some Halloween treats along the way! Details
October 24 & 25, 2026 | 10 am to 4 pm
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
$24.04 per group
Wickedly Westboro
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Gather the family and join us for Westboro Village’s beloved neighbourhood trick-or-treating event, proudly sponsored by the Real Canadian Superstore. Dust off those Halloween costumes early and go shop-to-shop collecting sweet surprises along the way! Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Westboro Village, Ottawa
Free
Halloween Heist
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 locked it away in a top-secret hiding place. Explore the museum grounds in a fun, self-guided adventure while completing games and activities. Details
October 24 & 25, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm
Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa
$28.75 per group, plus tax
Howl-O-Ween Family Event
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 and 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, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa Humane Society Adoption Centre, 245 West Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa
$5 per child
PumpkinFest
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, it’s a spook-tacular experience for the whole family! Details
September 26 – November 1, 2026
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster Hamlet – Richmond, Ottawa
$25 & up
Pumpkin Fest
Join us for the annual Pumpkin Fest, when our farm is transformed into a giant Halloween playground. Bring a picnic and come join us for a ghostly gathering in a country setting, just a few minutes from Orleans and 30 minutes east of downtown Ottawa. Details
September 19th – October 31st, 2026
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O’Toole Rd, Ottawa
$22.55 to $23.60
Fall Fun on the Farm
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 our Fall program. There is a designated area where the wagon leaves from and it runs throughout your sessions, so if it is busy just come back to it later. Details
September 3 – November 1, 2026
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
$15.46
Ouimet Farms Adventure
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 get you hunting for the hidden mailboxes through the maze. Details
through October 31, 2026
Ouimet Farms Adventure, 63 Main St W, Vankleek Hill
$17.70 + tax
At the library
Ottawa Public Library offers plenty of free activities for all ages, including toddler storytimes. Plan to attend some of the free activities during weekends:
Details and link for registration.
By City of Ottawa Recreation – Programs
Cineplex Family Favourites: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes.
II. Live Music
STAR WARS and beyond
October 22 to 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$15.00 – $125.00
Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival
Join us for a weekend of concerts, workshops, and jam sessions with some of Canada’s finest fiddlers and accompanists! Details
October 22 to 25, 2026
La Fab sur Mill Arts Centre, 8 ch Mill, Chelsea
$5 to $40+fees
Charlotte Cornfield
Hurts Like Hell, Toronto songwriter Charlotte Cornfield’s March 27, 2026, Merge Records debut, is the most open-hearted, full-voiced album of her career and the first she’s recorded since the birth of her daughter in 2023. Decamping to Philip Weinrobe’s Sugar Mountain studio in Brooklyn, New York in January 2025, Cornfield was joined by Palehound’s El Kempner (guitar/vocals), Lake Street Dive’s Bridget Kearney (bass/vocals), Adam Brisbin (guitar/pedal steel), and Sean Mullins (drums). Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$34.00
Gabriella Olivo
Originally from Québec City, Gabriella Olivo was born to a Mexican mother and a Québécois father. She revisits her Mexican heritage in Spanish-language songs steeped in a subtle, gentle indie-pop sound. Somewhere between daydream and introspection, her airy compositions and soft voice draw listeners into a world of love, passion and heartbreak. Her energy on stage is spellbinding, whisking the audience away to a place of tenderness and melancholy. Details
Friday October 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$25.00
Carole Pope
Carole Pope and Kevan Staples’s band Rough Trade was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2023. On the Polaris Prize short list, Carole Pope is an agent provocateur pushing the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo. Her work has been recognised with three Juno Awards, multiple independent music awards, a Genie Award, four gold, one platinum, and one double platinum album. Her latest singles “I Miss My Land” and “Play Fisty For Me” are available everywhere. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$35.00
Duo LéNo
A fascinating, no-holds-barred, uncompromising piano-and-drums duo with vocals. A truly “complete” album: crank it up to full volume and listen to the sounds bursting forth—the haunting strings, the snare drums and cymbals that shimmer, ping, clatter, and crackle. One might have thought that, with just two musicians, something would be missing. But nothing is. Carried along by rhythm and dance, spellbound by the piano’s ostinatos, its cascades and leaps into the void, the mind lets go. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$25.00
Marianas Trench
Marianas Trench are a Vancouver pop-rock band led by singer-songwriter Josh Ramsay, known for theatrical arrangements, huge hooks and fan favourites like “Haven’t Had Enough” and “Stutter.” Their sixth studio album, Haven, expands the band’s cinematic sound with ambitious storytelling and polished pop-rock energy. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
History Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa
Varies
Allison Russell
Grammy-winning musician, poet and actor Allison Russell released her third studio album In The Hour of Chaos! The album is a fervent plea for connection in this time of alienation, isolation and dread. It’s an album that is meant to make you feel GOOD and, in these times, feeling good is a radical act. The accolades for Russell have been immense. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
$35.00 – $183.00
The Phantom of the Opera: Silent Film with Live Soundtrack
Experience the classic 1929 silent horror film The Phantom of the Opera with a 100% live original soundtrack by digital accordionist Michael Bridge, featuring the sounds of a full pipe organ. Known for pushing the boundaries of his instrument, Bridge creates a thrilling soundscape of organs, drums, synths, choirs, and more as actor Lon Chaney’s legendary Phantom haunts the Paris Opera House. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
$35
Styx
A STYX concert, a true rock symphony. The band’s shows draw on more than five decades of timeless classics and rarer tracks. A STYX concert is a true rock symphony, culminating in an exhilarating moment that explores a wide range of musical styles. From the progressive grandeur of “The Grand Illusion” to the raw energy of “Renegade,” the resilience of “Blue Collar Man,” the sincerity of “Lady,” the social commentary of “Miss America,” the introspection of “Man in the Wilderness” and “Crystal Ball,” and the epic sweep of “Come Sail Away,” the band deploys Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
$83 +tax & up
Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys
SUNDAY SWING @ KS ON THE KEYS is an exciting new weekly series at KS on the Keys Restaurant. The series features eight of the Ottawa area’s best big bands performing a variety of music from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm EVERY Sunday for folks who love to dance to a live big band, and folks who come just to listen – and watch the dancers as part of the entertainment. Details
Sunday October 25, 2026, 5 pm to 7:30 pm – Standing Room Only Big Band
KS on the Keys Restaurant, 1029 Dazé Street, Ottawa
$5
Ontario Festival of Small Halls
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, Danny Michel, East Coast Experience, Fortunate Ones, Joel Plaskett, Lloyd Spiegel, Logan Staats, Pokey LaFarge, Reuben and The Dark, Royal Wood, Rum Ragged, Sue Foley, The Irish Descendants, The Maywoods (John Prine Experience), The White Buffalo, Whitehorse, Bright Strings Community Fiddle Orchestra Details
October 2 to December 5, 2026
Various Venues, Ontario
$29 & up
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Details
Tribute to Fairuz – Friday, October 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Tribute to Queen – Friday, October 23 | 8:30 p.m.
A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics – Saturday, October 24 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Knox Church, Ottawa
$34 & up
III. Live Theatre
Rogers v. Rogers
October 20 to November 1, 2026
Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa
$30.00 – $66.00
DELIRIA
DELIRIA is the ethereal burlesque and cabaret show that will haunt your dreams! Come embrace the shadows and experience a burlesque show unlike any other in Ottawa. Join Paillette Productions for a burlesque show filled with unforgettable glamour, Halloween-tributes from your nightmares, and feats beyond your imagination. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, a bachelorette, or simply love “spooky season”, DELIRIA conjures up moments that will be talked about for years to come. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$38.61 – $91.86
Mike Epps
Michael Elliot Epps is an American stand‑up comedian and actor. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised in a large family, Epps’ natural comedic talent was evident early on. He began performing stand‑up comedy as a teenager before relocating to Atlanta, where he honed his craft at the Comedy Act Theater. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
$70.75 & up
Couples Clownselling
The Show Where Stand-Up Comedians And Their Partners Get Therapized… By No One With A License. *Every show sold out in advance, don’t wait to grab tickets for our Ottawa Debut!* Jerry Springer’s got nothing on us! An evening of domestic blunders, bloopers, and baggage awaits as professional stand-up comedians and their partners take the stage to air out their dirty laundry, while getting the best possible advice from the most (un)qualified, fully (not fully at all) licensed, (non)professionals.Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Laugh Lounge, 61 York St, Ottawa
$25-$35
The Diablo Manor Halloween Extravaganza
Indulge in an evening of Victorian decadence as you enter the Diablo Manor, home to world-famous Sideshow owner and collector, Scott McClelland. For the first time, Scott McClelland is opening up his home for a captivating evening of Victorian hedonism and bizarre performances of the Supernatural. The evening begins with a tour of the Diablo Manor, and it’s strange artifacts and moves on to a sumptuous meal to tantalize your taste buds, once your appetite has been satiated the evening goes into full swing with an intimate Victorian production of mystifying wonders. The evening concludes with a Seance. Details
October 15 to 31, 2026
Diablo Manor, 10 South St, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
$100 + fees includes dinner
Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Due to popular demand, TotoToo is bringing back our sold-out hit production of Richard O’Briens The Rocky Horror Show! Get ready to do the Time Warp again with this outrageous, iconic cult classic. After their car breaks down, sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves stranded on a dark and stormy night, leading them to the mysterious mansion of the unforgettable Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Inside, they encounter a world unlike anything they’ve ever known, filled with outrageous characters, electrifying music, scandalous dances, and secrets waiting to be revealed. Details
October 16 to 24, 2026
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
$59.00 – $69.00
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show
Come be serenaded by our singing Mountie, hockey player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty, and many other special guests. This high-energy, family-friendly production features over 70 songs from Canadian artists, including Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, and many more. Details
Various Dates
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa
$27.95 to $99.95
IV. Sports/Outdoor Activities
Rugby Canada WXV Ottawa V England
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Stadium at TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
$47 & up
2026 Bytown Brawl II: The Tradition Continues
Come see Bytown Brawl II, an event presented by Premier Canadian Wrestling, an Ottawa/Gatineau-based promotion. Last year, the PCW and its fans brought the house down at TD Place Arena with a spectacular event full of twists, turns, and excitement. The whole family experienced a magical and historic moment. Don’t miss the next installment of this new tradition. We aim to present an even more spectacular event in 2026, and you need to be a part of it. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Arena at TD Place & 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
$28.07 & up
Ottawa Senators
vs. New York Rangers Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
$69 & up
Ottawa 67’s
vs. Kingston Frontenacs. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
$25 & up
Ottawa NHL Alumni Benefit Hockey Game
Hockey fans are in for a thrilling showdown as NHL Alumni take to the ice against local law enforcement officers. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Pinecrest Recreation Complex, 2250 Torquay Avenue, Ottawa
$30
NCC Weekend Bikedays
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, this program is for you! These car-free roads are a great way to experience the beauty of Canada’s Capital Region in a fun, safe and environmentally friendly way. Details
Weekends and Holiday Mondays, May 9 to October 12, 2026
Various Venues, Ottawa
Free
General Activities
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V. Festivals & Other Events
Watson’s Mill Haunt Nights
October 22 to 24, 2026
Watson’s Mill, 5524 Dickinson Street, Manotick
$10 to $15
Signatures Handmade Market
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’s premier fine craft showcase – an annual tradition where visitors can meet passionate creatives in person, hear their stories, and feel their works first-hand. Details
October 22 to 25, 2026
Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
$3.00 – $8.00 +fees
World Multicultural Festival
Come join us this fall at the 8th Edition of the World Multicultural Festival 2026 — where 75+ communities come together under ONE ROOF to celebrate the beauty of diversity! Details
October 24, 2026 | 3 PM to 9 PM
Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Free
The Ottawa International Writers Festival
Canada’s Festival of Ideas presenting entertaining and passionate discussions with the world’s leading thinkers. Since 1997, The Writers Festival has been celebrating the world’s best writing from home and abroad with a diverse program that presents interactions with leaders in the worlds of science, history, poetry, politics, spoken word, economics, drama, fiction, biography, music and more. Details
October 22-25, 2026
Various Venues, Ottawa
Varies
CURE Foundation × Atelier Maison Verte: Propagating with Cause
A botanical evening of creativity, connection, and community, in support of CURE Foundation For Breast Cancer. 100% of the profit will be donated to CURE Foundation For Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Goal: twenty women, propagating, creating memories and raising a total of 500$ for CURE Foundation through ticket sales to support families going through cancer and advancing breast cancer research to impact the next generation of women. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Terra Flowers & Flavours, 220 Kennevale Dr Unit 102/103, Ottawa
$82
ROOTS & RITUAL: An Oddities & Artisans Market
Roots & Ritual: An Oddities & Artisan Market takes over The Warehouse. Step into an evening of the strange and beautiful with oddities, dark art, curiosities, and handmade goods from local artisans. Visit the experience room for psychic readings, tea leaf readings, astrology readings, and tarot readings, or get a flash tattoo to mark the night. Aimed at the witchy and spiritual crowd, it is also a perfect late-October night out for anyone who loves Halloween season. Details
Saturday October 24, 2026 from 4pm to 9pm
The Warehouse at Zibi, 28 Booth St, Ottawa
FREE
Thread Heads: Fabric & Fashion Market
Join Next Door Ottawa and Ottawa Markets Collective for Thread Heads: Fabric & Fashion Market, a celebration of slow fashion, sewing, creativity and sustainable shopping! Designed for sewists, makers, vintage lovers and anyone passionate about sustainable slow fashion, Thread Heads brings together a curated marketplace. Details
October 24 & 25, 2026 | 11am to 5pm
Next Door Market & Event Space, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
FREE
Antiquarian Book Fair
October 24 & 25, 2026
St. Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa
$10.00
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival
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 of ready-to-eat snacks, groceries, treats, ice cream, shopping, art, self-care products, flowers, and much more! Immerse yourself in a captivating atmosphere where two talented live DJs, meticulously selected by Homo Phono, will curate the perfect soundtrack to elevate your market experience. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12pm-4pm
Parkdale Public Market, 366 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
Free
The Ottawa Chocolate Show
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 chocolate. Our event promises to be a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Discover a wide array of artisanal bars, mouthwatering confections, and irresistible treats from some of Canada best bean to bar makers and chocolatiers. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
$19.94
Ottawa Pet Expo
We are bringing you the world of responsible pet companionship under one roof. Pet enthusiasts have the chance to enjoy a unique range of show features. With exciting interactive installations planned, such as the Canine Fun Zone, a Bird & Small Animal Zone, pet grooming demos, Reptile, Plant & Aquatic Expo and a pet focused Marketplace, the Ottawa Pet Expo is an event you and your pet do NOT want to miss! Details
October 24 & 25, 2026
The Cohere Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
$10 to $16
Capital Comic Book Convention
The Capital Comic Book Convention brings together comic book collectors and retailers from Eastern Ontario & Quebec to further promote the hobby, and attract future readers and collectors. The convention will focus on comic books, graphic novels, and trade paperbacks while also celebrating the writers and artists who bring them all to life. The event is a concentrated marketplace gathering a wide selection of vendors for collectors and enthusiasts. Details
Sunday October 25th, 2026 | 10am to 4pm
Ottawa RA Centre West Gym, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
$8 – $12
Primal Fear at Escape Manor
October 13 to November 1, 2026
Escape Manor, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
$37.50
Fall Rhapsody
Until October 31, 2026
Various venues, Ottawa Capital Region
Free
ONIRO Night Walk
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 adventure, where animals, light and poetry meet. Discover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections, enchanting scenery, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature! The Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux. The first visits take place at sunset. Details
Until October 31, 2026
Parc Omega, 399 Route 323 North, Montebello
$22 to $29
Behind The Screams: Midway Massacre
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 movie-quality sets built within a working film studio and enter a carnival that has become something far more sinister. The Carnival is back. But Andi’s been busy. Apparently, one nightmare wasn’t enough. Beneath the flickering lights and peeling canvas, Details
October 2 to November 1, 2026
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa
$32.95-$81.45
Elmvale Ward Séance
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 Séance. Experience undeniable fear in an authentic Victorian séance inside a historic ward, one of Ottawa’s most hidden and darkest secrets.This soul-shaking psychological experience is not intended for the weak or faint of heart. Details
October 2 to November 30, 2026
1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Rd #100, Ottawa
$68.66
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
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 you to the legends of the unexplained, and the mysterious stories that make up our heritage in this little town that was. any have said Shhhh don’t talk but come explore the strange haunted heritage that we have. Details
September 26 to November 7, 2026
Stittsville Barber Shop, 1549 Main Street South, Ottawa
$25.57 +fees
Frightfest
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! Details
September 26 – November 1, 2026
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa
$59.99 & up
Acres of Terror
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 with the students from École secondaire catholique Embrun. Acres of Terror has four main components: The Spooky Wagon Ride A tractor pulled wagon ride on our 60 acre property narrated by a real witch or warlock. Details
September 25 to October 31, 2026
Cannamore Orchard,1480 County Road 32, Crysler
$25 to $37
sKreamers
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 the Proulx Farm in Orleans, with reports of blood-curdling screams, a foul stench, unexplained power outages, and inexplicably lush & large crops. Consider hanging tightly to your scary wagon ride neighbour, (hopefully you know them) as you careen through the bush avoiding the evil that lurks behind the trees and for goodness sake, keep your hands and feet inside to keep them attached. Details
September 26 to October 31, 2026
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, O’Toole Road, Cumberland
$25/victim
One World Bazaar
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 the rafters with goods from all areas of the globe, it truly is a feast for the senses, and is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Come out for a fall afternoon and experience the beauty and uniqueness of handmade goods. Details
September 17 to November 22, 2026
One World Bazaar, Mitch Owens Road, Manotick
Free
Extreme Fear Hauntings
As you near the Haunt you travel through darkened cemeteries, where more than 9,000 spirits have been interred. In the dark of night many of their lost souls rise from their graves, and travel through the surrounding area seeking forgiveness and peace. As nightly travelers they often pass through the old Maple Ridge buildings and grounds in their search for solace. Details
September 18 to October 30, 2026
Old Maple Ridge Community Centre, 12820 Highway 43, Chesterville
$45
Le Petit Chef
In “The Beginning,” the world’s smallest chef takes you on his very first culinary adventure. Watch as your tabletop transforms into a fascinating 3D landscape, and cheer him on as he battles oversized ingredients with humor and passion to prepare an exquisite multi-course meal. A charming, nostalgic, and captivating dining experience. Details
Various Dates Through January
Tulip Restaurant and Bar, 361 Queen Street, Ottawa
$129 & up
Nepean Night Market
Nepean Night Market brings amazing vendors, fantastic live music, fabulous food trucks, and the most awesome fun luvin’ summer nights!! Details
Sundays, May 17 to October 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mr.Lube parking lot, 1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa
Free
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What about events geared to young adults with autism
Hi, just drove out to Petrie Island and the Carivibe fest was only yesterday and not today as you have written.
@Various Venues — https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/carivibe-beach-food-festival/
me and my buddy are going next weekend. I cant wait for updated list. lots of fun items to do in Ottawa
Great resource. Thanks a lot!
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Great site, I look at it almost every week to get ideas on what to do with the kids.
Just to note, there’s a fair with carnival rides this weekend (Aug. 20-22) at the Earl Armstrong Arena. You can see it from the costco parking lot.
Here’s the address for those interested:
Earl Armstrong Arena
2020 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 7N8
To allay any confusion–when you click on “details” under “Shakespeare in the Park–A Midsummer Night’s Dream” there is an error suggesting that the play is “Cymbeline.” That was last year’s Bear production! This year’s show is, indeed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Join us for one of our final three performances, Aug 2, 3, & 4!
Wow wish I had found this site much sooner. So many great events happening in Ottawa this weekend. Thanks for providing this list.
Thanks for the list!!! It really helps me plan my activities with my kids on the weekend.
Great listings! Thanks!
Thanks for including the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival http://ocanfilmfest.ca/ocanfilmfest2018
Useful. Thanks for sharing.
Why is it that the “Subscribe to our newsletter” – on the right hand side of this newsletter/webpage…
https://www.todocanada.ca/things-ottawa-weekend/
… does not include Ottawa in the “Select City News letter list”?
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