October 2025 Events (50 events)

Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

#exhibition#art#cultural

10 Feb ~ 31 May

Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown

Visions and Views

The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…

#exhibition#art#cultural

5 Jun ~ 6 Jun

Ottawa Art Gallery · Downtown

Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave

In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…

#family#nature#educational

6 Dec ~ 30 Mar

educational

Butterflies in Flight

Canadian Museum of Nature · Downtown

Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and P…

#market#flowers#local

Sat 10 May

Parkdale Market · Hintonburg

The Ottawa Flower Market

Local growers bring seasonal blooms to the vibrant Hintonburgh neighbourhood. Browse colourful, fragrant flower stalls a…

#halloween#haunted#entertainment

Fri 26 Sep

entertainment

Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard

Cannamore Orchard · Chrysler

Eastern Ontario's Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! 33rd year featuring spooky wagon ride, House of Terror, Spooky V…

Explore 613 - Halloween House Map

Online Map Resource

Interactive map showing the best Halloween decorations and haunted houses across Ottawa and Gatineau. Add your own decor…

#family#outdoor#agriculture

Metcalfe Fair - 169th Annual Agricultural Exhibition

1 Oct ~ 4 Oct

Metcalfe Fairgrounds · Metcalfe

Metcalfe Fair - 169th Annual Agricultural Exhibition

Celebrating 169 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…

PumpkInferno at Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village

Experience a nighttime walk through over 9,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins at this spectacular fall event running s…

Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths

#music#classical#indoor

Sat 4 Oct

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre · Downtown

Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths

The season launches with a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the yea…

#cultural#history#education

Tue 7 Oct

Historic Bus Tour · Downtown

Black History in Ottawa Streets

Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resil…

Westboro Village · Westboro

#free#family#halloween

9 Oct ~ 30 Oct

seasonal

Wickedly Westboro Scavenger Hunt

Find five spooky buds hidden in Westboro Village business windows from October 10-31 for a chance to win one of ten ghou…

National Arts Centre - Atelier Shenkman… · Downtown

#workshop#indigenous#art

Fri 10 Oct

workshop

Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch

Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark. Learn about Indigenous artistry and resilience in this…

#heritage#tour#halloween

Fri 10 Oct

Brews and Blues · Stittsville

Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours 2025

90-minute haunted heritage walking tour sharing tales and legends of the unexplained in historic Stittsville. Enter a ho…

Fri 10 Oct

All McCartney Live at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live Paul McCartney tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until…

Sat 11 Oct

The Chicks - Dixie at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live Chicks tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM afte…

#free#family#heritage

Sun 12 Oct

Watson's Mill Fall Finale

Watson's Mill · Manotick

Fun for the whole family at historic Watson's Mill! Tours, scavenger hunt, games, crafts, horse & wagon rides, and final…

#free#market#cultural

Sun 12 Oct

Nepean Night Market · Nepean

Day of the Dead at Nepean Night Market

Third annual Day of the Dead celebration with authentic Mexican cuisine, Mariachi band Los Paisanos, local vendors, free…

ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka: Dance from Coast to Coast

Peter A. Herrndorf Place · Downtown

Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, c…

#magic#entertainment#interactive

Oct

Wed 15 Oct

entertainment

Magic At The Manor

Manor Lounge · Downtown

Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazin…

Fri 17 Oct

Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe

Princess Margriet Park (formerly Fairmon… · Westboro

Free live music with Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.

Pumpkins in the Park

Annual family-friendly Halloween neighbourhood event with music, kids activities, free yoga class, and pumpkin giveaway…

Little Smiles Halloween Event

Centrum Dental Centre · Kanata

Free Halloween-themed dental event for children! Face painting, photo booth, and fun introduction to dentistry. Come in…

#steampunk#cultural#costume

Capital Steampunk Show / Salon Steampunk de la capitale

18 Oct ~ 19 Oct

Gatineau Event Venue · Gatineau

Capital Steampunk Show / Salon Steampunk de la capitale

Immersive steampunk experience with 30 exhibitors, 8 activities, and 2 competitions! Explore 19th century Outaouais fore…

#family#festival#food

Sat 18 Oct

Jo-Jo's Pizzeria · Stittsville

Jo-Jo's Pizzeria Pumpkin Bash

Annual pumpkin party with 400 pumpkins, pizza, ice cream, costumes, and bouncy castles! Pumpkins provided by Foster Fami…

Hintonburg Howl-O-Ween

Parkdale Park · Hintonburg

A spooktacular, dog- and family-friendly Halloween event with costumes, games, vendors and support for local rescues!

Sat 18 Oct

Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe

The Piggy Market · Westboro

Free live music with Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM aft…

Sausage Making Class - October 22nd, 2025

Learn the entire sausage-making process at The Piggy Market! Make your own creations with 5 lbs of pork, from seasoning…

#market#family#geology

23 Oct ~ 26 Oct

Ottawa Fall Rock N' Gem Show

EY Centre · South Keys

Four incredible days of discovery! Crystals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and geological wonders from across Canada and beyon…

Scarecrow - John Mellencamp Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe

Fri 24 Oct

Scarecrow - John Mellencamp Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe

Free John Mellencamp tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM…

#books#antiques#market

25 Oct ~ 26 Oct

Saint Paul University · Downtown

Antiquarian Book Fair Ottawa

Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bo…

#food#chocolate#tasting

Algonquin College Event Salons · Nepean

food

The Ottawa Chocolate Show

Discover the world of chocolate! Meet award-winning chocolate makers from across Canada, sample their creations, attend…

#free#family#halloween

Westboro Village · Westboro

seasonal

Wickedly Westboro Trick-or-Treating

Westboro Village's annual trick-or-treating event with support from Real Canadian Superstore. Get extra use out of those…

#free#halloween#family

Parkwood Hills Community Event · Nepean

community

Parkwood Hills Halloween Fun Day

Spooky afternoon of free treats, trick-or-treating, costume contest, and free pumpkin giveaway! Community resources avai…

Trick or Treat with the Mayor

Ottawa City Hall · Downtown

Come trick or treat with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall! Witches and reapers guard the entrance as visitors ex…

Queen Flash at Hard Rock Cafe

LEGO Store - CF Rideau Centre · Downtown

Free Queen tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show…

LEGO Halloween Witch Make & Take

Free LEGO Witch building event for kids! Build and take home your own LEGO Halloween creation while supplies last.

Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra

#music#classical#family

28 Oct ~ 30 Oct

Southam Hall, National Arts Centre · Downtown

Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra

The NAC Orchestra turns Southam Hall into a playground of sound and suspense with eerie, epic, and haunted music straigh…

#theatre#indoor#entertainment

28 Oct ~ 14 Nov

entertainment

The Turn of the Screw

Ottawa Little Theatre · Sandy Hill

A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychologi…

#cultural#family#festival

30 Oct ~ 1 Nov

Byward Market · ByWard Market

Day of the Dead Festival Ottawa

Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of…

Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe

Fri 31 Oct

Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute at Hard Rock C…

Free Doobie Brothers tribute performance on Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM.…

#farmers-market#local#food

17 May ~ 25 Oct

Byron Linear Park · Westboro

Westboro Farmers' Market

60+ local vendors in beautiful Byron Linear Park! Fresh seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, cra…

#farmers-market#local#food

22 May ~ 30 Oct

Ray Friel Recreation Complex Parking Lot · Orleans

Orléans Farmers' Market

35+ local vendors offering fresh seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. Everything pro…

Day of the Dead Cultural weekend at One World Bazaar

One World Bazaar Heritage Barn · Manotick

A heritage barn packed with beautiful handmade goods from around the world. Features live music, delicious food, lawn ga…

#family#festival#fall

20 Sep ~ 26 Oct

Ferme Proulx et Érablière · Cumberland

PumpkinFest at Ferme Proulx

31st annual PumpkinFest transforms the farm into a giant Halloween playground! Face painting, mazes, petting farm, wagon…

#family#festival#fall

20 Sep ~ 1 Nov

PumpkinFest 2025 at Saunders Farm

Saunders Farm · Richmond

Ottawa's favourite fall family destination featuring pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, mazes, live shows, wagon ride…

#halloween#haunted#festival

20 Sep ~ 1 Nov

National Gallery of Canada · Downtown

FrightFest 2025 at Saunders Farm

Saunders Farm · Richmond

Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pou…

Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery

Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at t…

Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow

The Barley Mow · Westboro

Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre · Downtown

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…