Free Cultural Events in Ottawa

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BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions in the Workplace

Thu 22 Oct· 12:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — North Gloucester

BGC: Our First Impression Workshop is a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you align your verbal and non-verbal cues with your personal brand

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Origami

Thu 22 Oct· 2:30 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Meet new people and learn origami! Beginners welcome. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindre à nous afin de rencontrer de nouveaux gens et d’apprendre l’art de l’origam...

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#arts and crafts#adult#free

Spooky Crafts for Grown-ups

Thu 22 Oct· 3:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Centennial · Westboro

Adults are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. Make yours the scariest & ugliest! All skill levels are welcome, and all art supplies are provided. ...

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Writing Fiction/Memoir - The shape of stories

Thu 22 Oct· 5:30 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park · Rockcliffe

You will learn how to situate the most important moments of your story structure. Key points can include the inciting incident, call to adventure, crisis and climax, and denouement (wrapping things...

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#free#history#military

National Day of Tribute – Service Day of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association – Ottawa Chapter

Fri 23 Oct· 7:30 AM

Veterans Section (Section 27, near the tank), National Military Cemetery of Canada, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa · Rockcliffe

Ottawa Chapter – Day of Tribute Friday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tank at Beechwood Cemetery | 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa In-Person Event Each year before the November 11 Remembrance Day...

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#community#kanata#free

Kanata Farmers Market | October 24

Sat 24 Oct· 9:00 AM

Kanata Entertainment Centrum · Kanata

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is bursting with locally grown, crafted, and shared treasures. With new vendors ...

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Volunteer Fair

Sat 24 Oct· 10:30 AM

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Come and chat with local Ottawa organizations to see what volunteer opportunities they have available. Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, develop different skills and get involved wit...

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Family Crafternoon | Après-midi de bricolage en famille

Sat 24 Oct· 11:00 AM

Ottawa Public Library — Metcalfe village · Downtown

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! All materials will be provided.Welcome to children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Drop-in program.Joignez-nous pour un après-midi de bricolage! T...

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Calligraphy Workshop

Sat 24 Oct· 1:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Sunnyside · Downtown

Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering! You will be learning the basics of how to use a brush marker, how to put fou...

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Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Main · Downtown

Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kits, pick up a writing prompt bingo sheet, and get to know other writers in the...

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Capital Region Writers: Kick-Off Party

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Main · Downtown

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Curiosity Starts Here: Building Stories with LEGO / Tout commence par la curiosité : L'art de raconter avec LEGO

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Stittsville · Stittsville

This October, celebrate Library month and connect with curiosity by coming to our programming every Saturday at 2 pm. The Ottawa Public Library offers a world of programming and different learning ...

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Halloween Pumpkin Painting

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Rideau · Downtown

Come celebrate Halloween with us by painting a pumpkin to take home! All supplies provided. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Drop-ins may be accepted while supplies last. Venez célébrer l’Hal...

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Little Roots: Creative Writing for Kids

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Blackburn Hamlet

We are pleased to offer Little Roots, a journal and creative writing program for children ages 4 to 8 and their parent or caregiver. Led by an Indigenous storyteller from Pass the Sage, this engagi...

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Make n’ Take: Spooky Slime (ages 8-12)

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Greenboro

Do you like to make things? We do too! Join us as we make some Halloween-inspired slime that you can take home. For ages 8-12. Registration required.

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Reverse Colouring - Halloween

Sat 24 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Hazeldean · Kanata

Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or simply let your imagination guide you as you transform abstract patterns into be...

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#arts and crafts#adult#free

Craft Night at Carp - Ghost Landscape Paintings

Sat 24 Oct· 2:30 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Carp

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is ghost landscape paintings! Due to overwhelming popularity, we have added a second date! Participants who have signed u...

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#writing and poetry#adult#free

Writing from the Back Row

Mon 26 Oct· 10:00 AM

Ottawa Public Library — Stittsville · Stittsville

Do you like to listen to new, creative, and sometimes challenging works from local writers and authors? The Stittsville Creative Writing Group invites you to come for an open house of Listening fro...

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#jobs and careers#teen#free

BGC Ottawa presents: Job Search and Online Applications

Mon 26 Oct· 12:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — North Gloucester

BGC: This interactive job search workshop is designed to help you identify what you want to do, assess whether you have the skills and qualifications required, and learn effective strategies for se...

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#arts and crafts#family#free

Bricole un monstre

Mon 26 Oct· 2:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Hazeldean · Kanata

Fabriquez une marionnette en sac en papier et préparez une pile de matériel de bricolage parmi lesquels choisir.Viens bricoler la biblio. On a tout ce qu'il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l...

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#family storytime#family#free

Haunted Family Storytime

Wed 28 Oct· 10:30 AM

Ottawa Public Library — Carp

Join us for a special October edition of Family Storytime from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by a craft activity. Costumes are welcome if you’d like to dress up and join in the fun!Drop-in prog...

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#social connections#teen#free

Teen Halloween

Wed 28 Oct· 6:00 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Nepean Centrepointe · Nepean

The Nepean Centrepointe library’s Teen Advisory Group will once again be organizing a Halloween event. Event details and finalized event time to come, so stay tuned!Ages 13-18 (Grades 8-12)

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Collage de Maison Hantée / Haunted House Collage

Wed 28 Oct· 6:30 PM

Ottawa Public Library — Main · Downtown

A special Haunted edition of the collage club - Une édition spéciale et Hantée du club de collageTurn scraps into a terrifying haunted house - Creativity starts with a blank page!Donnez vie vos idé...

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#arts and crafts#adult#free

Quilling

Thu 29 Oct· 10:00 AM

Ottawa Public Library — Alta Vista

Come join us, meet others and learn the art of quilling! Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindre à nous afin de rencontrer de nouveaux gens et d’apprendre l’art du quill...

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Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Canadá and the Modern American School of Mexico City

Sat, Oct 31 · National Arts Centre — Peter A. Herrndorf Place · Free

Middle Grade Book Club: Avatar the Last Airbender | Club de lecture pour préadolescents : Avatar, le dernier maître de l’air

Mon, Nov 2 · Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free

Allumez vos neurones! Comment consommer moins d’énergie à la maison / Power Up Your Knowledge! How to Save Energy at Home

Thu, Nov 5 · Ottawa Public Library — Centennial · Free

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - create bookmarks for your library / Possibilité de bénévolat pour ados : créer des signets pour votre bibliothèque

Sat, Nov 14 · Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free

Doodle Hour: Colouring, Zentangle and Mindful Doodling / L'heure du dessin: Zentangle, coloriage et doodling en pleine conscience

Mon, Oct 5 · Ottawa Public Library — Orléans · Free

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Free Cultural Events in Ottawa

BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions in the Workplace

Origami

Spooky Crafts for Grown-ups

Writing Fiction/Memoir - The shape of stories

National Day of Tribute – Service Day of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association – Ottawa Chapter

Kanata Farmers Market | October 24

Volunteer Fair

Family Crafternoon | Après-midi de bricolage en famille​

Calligraphy Workshop

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

Capital Region Writers: Kick-Off Party

Curiosity Starts Here: Building Stories with LEGO / Tout commence par la curiosité : L'art de raconter avec LEGO

Halloween Pumpkin Painting

Little Roots: Creative Writing for Kids

Make n’ Take: Spooky Slime (ages 8-12)

Reverse Colouring - Halloween

Craft Night at Carp - Ghost Landscape Paintings

Writing from the Back Row

BGC Ottawa presents: Job Search and Online Applications

Bricole un monstre

Haunted Family Storytime

Teen Halloween

Collage de Maison Hantée / Haunted House Collage

Quilling

Halloween Storytime

BGC Ottawa presents: Job Search and Online Applications

Learn to Crochet a Pumpkin for Teens

Paranormal Investigation: Stories from S.I.P.A.

EcoRangers | ÉcoAventuriers

Halloween Costume Parade & Trick-or-Treating | Défilé de costumes d'Halloween & bêtises ou friandises

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Yarn Pumpkin

Collage Creations - Torn Paper Art

Teen GreenScreen Photo Shoot / Session de photographie fond vert pour ados

Teen Halloween Party | Fête d'Halloween pour ados

Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Canadá and the Modern American School of Mexico City

Kanata Farmers Market | October 31

Halloween Storytime

Halloween Craft

Halloween Family Storytime

Halloween !

Haunted Saturday Family Storytime

Spooktacular Bilingual Family Storytime (not scary) | Conte en famille bilingue fantastifrayante (mais pas épeurante)

Spooky Storytime

Boo-tastic Halloween on Halloween!

Makerspace: Haunted House Challenge | Fablab : Défi de la maison hantée

Zombie Barbies Returns

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Calm & Creative - Holiday Humbugs

Crafty Quillers - Freeform Snowflakes

Middle Grade Book Club: Avatar the Last Airbender | Club de lecture pour préadolescents : Avatar, le dernier maître de l’air

The Baby-sitters Club Winter Vacation Celebration | Le club des baby-sitters : la fête des vacances d’hiver

No Stone Left Alone at National Military Cemetery 2026

Prolongez votre saison de vélo cet hiver

عزّز معرفتك! كيف توفّر الطاقة في منزلك؟ / Power Up Your Knowledge! How to Save Energy at Home

Art Club for Adults: Session 1 of 5

CSIS National Memorial Cemetery Remembrance Ceremony

Extend your cycling season this Winter

Extend Your Cycling Season

Allumez vos neurones! Comment consommer moins d’énergie à la maison / Power Up Your Knowledge! How to Save Energy at Home

DIY Sewing: Fold-over Zippered Clutch​

Holiday Card Making

Lecture Series - Jane Austen in Popular Culture

No Stone Left Alone – NCR Girl Guides Ceremony 2026

Origami for Kids! // Origami pour enfants!

Extend Your Cycling Season

Creative Opportunities Conference

RCMP Annual Veterans’ Week Memorial Service and Commemoration ceremony

Amicitia France-Canada Remembrance Day Ceremony

National Military Cemetery’s Annual Remembrance Day Service

Ottawa Police Service Pop-Up - Fraud Prevention / Kiosque Pop-Up : Service de police d'Ottawa - Vols par distraction

Main English Book Club

Pyjama Evening Storytime

Wild Bird Care Center Presentation - Bird Identification

Holiday Card Extravaganza

Calm & Creative - Cozy Critters

Digital Organizing

Holiday pop-up card workshop

Mindfulness Storytime

Fall Book Tasting

Family Crafternoon | Après-midi de bricolage en famille

DIY Sewing: Fold-over Zippered Clutch

DIY Sewing: Potholders