October 2026 Events (720 events)

Jagged Little Pill

TotoToo Theatre is proud to present Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the grou…

Reconciliation Through Art

Four days of Indigenous art, music, food, and teachings in Almonte for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, fr…

Constant Companions

Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…

The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shir…

Join us on 30 September 2026, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space screening of the Story of a Natio…

Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale

Come shop the hottest cosmetic brands at discounts of 50% off and more! Brands include MAC Cosmetics, Estée Lauder, Clin…

Metcalfe Fair - 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition

Celebrating 170 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…

Ottawa Fall Home Show

The Ottawa Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related produc…

Shaden

Symphony in Your Neighbourhood

Experience the NAC Orchestra live and close to home. Led by conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier, the National Arts Centre Orche…

Rheostatics

Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaime…

Les Charbonniers de l'enfer: The F-I FI, N-I NI show

“Time passes, and it takes its time,” as the song goes. And time has passed… More than 30 years of happily mining, here…

Black Zombie: Ottawa Premiere and Director Q&A

See Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary Black Zombie at Mayfair Theatre, followed by a director Q&A. The film explores the…

Capital Music Week (CxMW)

Ottawa’s citywide music week returns October 2 to 10, with concerts and showcases, the Capital Music Awards at the NAC,…

Bring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon are a generational force reshaping heavy music and youth culture. Led by Oli Sykes, the Sheffield b…

REDBLACKS vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats

k.d. lang: has always been: An Evening Celebrating a Musical…

On October 2, a stellar array of acclaimed artists will gather on the Southam Hall stage to honour Canadian icon k.d. la…

Stella Standingbear

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Tracy and Martina: Live

Presented by Live Nation.

Fly high with De Havilland Canada

Discover De Havilland Canada aircraft up close, meet pilots and aviation experts, and get a chance to take flight on a T…

Kanata Farmers Market | October 3

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

World Space Week

Celebrate World Space Week with fun, hands-on space activities for all ages. Celebrate World Space Week with activities…

Right to Food Day Block Party

Enjoy free food, music, kids activities, engage with PFC and our community partners about food security, and above all H…

Bingo Royal

67's Vs. Erie Otters

DISRUPT Art Jam

Celebrate creativity at Snider Park with an evening of live public art and hands-on community activities. Watch artists…

Samarpan: A Tribute to Tradition

Presented by Natwari Arts. Join us for Samarpan (“Surrender to the Divine”), a vibrant annual celebration of Indian clas…

Story Behind the Song: A Women in Music Songwriter’s Circle…

Presented as part of Capital Music Week and hosted by Canadian rock icon Bif Naked, Story Behind the Song brings togethe…

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: The Mummy’s…

Join us for our season finale with a unique collaboration with Ottawa Chamberfest! This one-of-a-kind event offers a lif…

Kleztory

With a dazzling stage presence, Kleztory combines the emotion and warmth of klezmer music with a feverish energy that tr…

Classic Albums Live: Billy Joel: The Stranger

The Stranger is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977, by Colu…

Logan Staats

Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in f…

The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

ByWard Barket

Barket is BARK! (Uhm... back.) October 4 marks the 11th edition of your furball’s favourite free market of the year! You…

Pete the Cat Palooza: Bilingual Storytime and Craft | Fiesta…

Join us for a very paw-some storytime and craft all about our loveable storybook fur-end Pete the Cat! We’ll celebrate a…

STEM at the Library

Engage those busy minds with tech-based learning. There will be multiple STEM stations to explore, create, and program f…

PANDA Game: Ravens vs. Gee-Gees

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon of Icespire Peak Part II

Travel the lands of the Sword Coast in this introductory campaign of D&D 5th edition. Help the people of Faerûn and tack…

Gary May: Unburdening

Windsor author and former Ottawa Citizen editor Gary May reads from his historical novel Unburdening at Glebe Central Pu…

Preserving the Harvest

Join us for a talk and demonstration on ways to preserve your garden harvest. We will cover drying, cooking, canning, vi…

FoodWise Preserving: Easy Freezing & Scrap Regrowth

In this workshop, we’ll show some accessible techniques for when you have too much food or want to grow your own food. L…

Paeezgan 2026

Presented by Saba Art Institute, [PERFORMED IN Farsi and English]. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their…

Australia's Thunder From Down Under (18+)

**18+ show - ID required** Direct from Las Vegas, the world’s number one male revue, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under…

Sawyer Hill

Draw Like DaVinci: Blind Box Gallery Wall | Dessine comme Da…

We will be learning about gallery walls before selecting your blind boxes. Each blind box will have a famous work of art…

Middle Grade Book Club: Camp Half Blood | Club de lecture po…

Calling all demi-gods... Join us to celebrate all things Percy Jackson in our monthly book club for middle graders! We’l…

The Sound Café

Fall Movie Night: Scary Movie

Scary Movie (2026) | Age rating: R The iconic parody franchise returns as Cindy, Brenda, Shorty, and Ray find themselves…

Metric with Broken Social Scene & Stars

Canadian Indie Icons Announce All the Feelings Tour Longtime friends and acclaimed Canadian indie bands Metric, Broken S…

Creativity by Quilling - Mini Canvas

Come join us to practice the art of paper quilling! This month we will be quilling on a mini canvas.

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Clearcut

Join us for a free screening of Clearcut as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The fil…

Can you build a bridge? / Peux-tu construire un pont?

Come experiment building bridges with different materials, and learn about types of bridges and what makes them strong!D…

Meditative Journalling / Journalisation méditative

Join us for a meditative and relaxing morning at the library! We will do a few breathing exercises, followed by a few mi…

November Kids Comic Club (Ages 10-12)

Join us as we kick off the Kids Comic club at Nepean Centrepointe! We will meet once a month, on a Sunday from 2-3 PM :…

Harvest Night Market

Celebrate the harvest with our final night market of the season! Shop peak season produce and local goods, enjoy live mu…

A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Bloodbath at the House of Death

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984).Please j…

Pat Metheny – SIDE-EYE III+

Presented by MODO-LIVE. Pat Metheny, born August 12, 1954, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has stood at the forefront of mode…

Danny Bhoy: Dear World...

Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, DANNY BHOY has…

Beethoven, Britten, Bruch & Kerson Leong: With the NAC Orche…

A few things to know ... Written more than 130 years apart, a pair of symphonies by Beethoven and Britten make the heart…

Drag Me to Live!

Drag Me To Live! is back this October with a fabulous guest host and an unforgettable lineup of local Mr & Mx Drag perfo…

Nikamu Mamuitun – Chansons rassembleuses: Mamowi – Ensemble

Since 2017, Nikamu Mamuitun has been celebrating encounters between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists through music.…

LIGHTBAHN x RASC Ottawa: Guided night sky observation

Join us outside on the National Arts Centre terrace to experience Natural Nights Ottawa through a free introductory nigh…

Transform Your Trash Into Treasure

Do you enjoy transforming something old into something new? In this crafting program, clients will use magazines to crea…

STEM Storytime (ages 3-6)

Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or car…

Thursday Movie: Night of the Living Dead

One cannot overstate the impact of George A. Romero's 1968 Night of the Living Dead, from its then controversial casting…

Main English Book Club

Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session. Sessions take place monthly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m in room…

Découvrez-vous grâce au collage

Rejoignez Lydie Figuès, praticienne en art-thérapie, pour un parcours créatif en trois volets, placé sous le signe de la…

Break the Hour: Stendhal Syndrome, Graffiti 5-0, and Pale

Josh Thomas: jiggle, jiggle

Presented by Outback Presents. After premiering the show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and touring across Australia’s…

Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators

Begonia: The Fantasy Life Tour

Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder, making you feel all at once comfortable to be y…

Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa

In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and…

Pipes & Projections

Sound becomes light, and architecture comes alive. Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 8pm Presented by: Carleton Dominion-Chalm…

Queen: It's a Kinda Magic

Are you ready to rock?! Direct from Australia, the hit tribute returns to Canada in 2026—bigger, better and louder than…

Dief the Chief: October ’62 | SOLD OUT

Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!

## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…

Capital Music Awards: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Arts Centre and be part of the magic of music as we celebrate Ottaw…

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – The Hard Road Tour

Presented by LiveNation. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the undisputed future of the blues,” Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is…

Heartbroken & Bootleg Creedence

BOOTLEG CREEDENCE - Canada's Premier Tribute CCR! Presents the timeless sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John…

Kanata Farmers Market + Petting Farm | October 10

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

Amazing Autumn Weekends

The leaves are vibrant, the air is crisp…and it’s time for Amazing Autumn Weekends! From our beloved spooky barn to bali…

Thanksgiving Storytime & Craft

Join us for a Thanksgiving-themed Family Storytime and craft.Family program. Drop-in.

Capital’s Diwali Mela

Capital’s Diwali Mela is your free community celebration of the Festival of Lights in Ottawa. It brings people together…

Draw Like DaVinci: Studio Ghibli

We will be learning about Studio Ghibli before we re-create some stills from their beloved anime creations! Ages 6-12. R…

Harry Potter Book Day: Spells and Potions

Calling all muggles, witches, and wizards! Join us for crafts, games and activities in celebration of Harry Potter. Feel…

Tout commence par la curiosité : L'art de raconter par le je…

En octobre, célébrez le Mois des bibliothèques et explorez votre curiosité sans limites en découvrant notre programmatio…

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…

YA Spooky Film Screening : A Quiet Place

Get into the spirit of spooky season with a horror film chosen by our teen volunteers.A Quiet Place | John Krasinski2018…

Science Literacy Week : STEM Stations / Semaine de la cultur…

Come celebrate Science Literacy Week at Cumberland Branch. Wake up your inner scientist at our interactive stations. Dro…

Ginny Fanthome Author Book Signing

Meet author Ginny Fanthome at Books on Beechwood for a discussion and signing of her new novel, Banking The Fire.

BON Chat: Between Two Worlds: A free pre-show conversation e…

Before the performance of Neige sur Abidjan, join us for a special BON Chat that brings together community voices for an…

Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators

Resonance of Dunhuang – Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensembl…

Presented by Canada-China Cultural Development Association (CCCDA). The Ensemble performs music inspired by the ancient…

The World's Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys!

Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups, The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Pe…

Black Out Night (BON): Neige sur Abidjan

Black Out Night (BON) returns alongside French Theatre's presentation of Neige sur Abidjan, inviting audiences to experi…

FOOTLOOSE 80's DANCE PARTY / Early event: 8PM-12AM / Ottawa…

Presented by Dirty Dancing Ottawa

summersets

summersets is the new duo from Juno and Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator And…

Their Master's Voice: with John Malkovich

Their Master’s Voice is an impressive and unclassifiable show starring a true legend, actor John Malkovich. In this inte…

Ottawa's Only Hip Hop Jam Anniversary Show With The Capital…

With Capital Syndicate, JAAWORD, & Cheko7even Capital Syndicate is an Ottawa-based hip hop collective dedicated to build…

first edition of Girls Who Inspire

Cassie Soluna Presents: Girls Who Inspire — The Showcase Join Cassie Soluna for the first edition of Girls Who Inspire,…

Mike Kalambay & Shekinah Music Live

Presented by RJonas Production. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College st…

Damn Spooky Improv

Get ready to get SPOOKY! Utility Infield is taking over for a night of improvised thrills, terrible decisions, and very…

Matinée Café: Silk Road Diaries

Sit back and get ready to be taken on a magical, musical journey from China via India and to Italy. Musicians Ran Wang (…

Greely Garden Club

Join us for gardening club, all are welcome and no experience is necessary!Learn how to save plants for next year and pr…

Paper Embroidery for Beginners

Explore paper embroidery and learn a simple technique that adds charm and creativity to gift tags, cards, bookmarks, gif…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Night Raiders

Join us for a free screening of Night Raiders as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. Th…

Relive the Music 50s, 60s & 70s Show

Presented by S. A. M. PRODUCTIONS LTD.. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Co…

St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators

Adult Crafternoon / Brin d’brico pour adultes

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of DIY home décor and crafts. All supplies will be provided. Each session will feature…

Wednesday Afternoon Crafts

On the second Wednesday of the month, Nepean Centrepointe will host a workshop to teach you how to make a different craf…

Anna Graves

She Carries the Song Featuring Lacey Hill, Celeigh Carinal &…

An intimate and powerful evening of music, story, and spirit from three celebrated Indigenous voices. Celeigh Cardinal (…

danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux

Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…

Embroidery Workshop

Celebrate Library Month with this book-themed activity!​ From 6:00 - 8:00 pm, you'll learn step-by-step how to embroider…

Reign-bow Queer Cinema

ICMLE Is hosting its Next Movie Night on October 14 We will be viewing - Shock Treatment (Rocky Horror Picture Show Sequ…

Roderick Cox and the Scottish Symphony: With the NAC Orchest…

Nature, poetry, and history come alive in this program of music spanning three centuries. Be whisked away to Scotland wi…

BGC Ottawa presents: Soft Skills for the Workplace

BGC: Our interactive Soft Skills Workshop, designed to build the essential interpersonal skills. This session focuses on…

Wellness Fair 2026

All are welcome to join us at this free event to discover health and wellness resources available in your community.Our…

Transformez vos ordures en trésor

Aimez-vous transformer quelque chose de vieux en quelque chose de nouveau ? Dans ce programme de bricolage, les particip…

Bywords John Newlove Poetry Awards

Presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival

Halloween Movie Night at Rideau with Ottawa Horror Club

Join us at the Rideau Branch for an extra special Halloween movie night, co-hosted by the Ottawa Horror Club! In additio…

Trash to Treasure: Harvest Fest

Turn recycled materials into fun fall crafts! Get creative and make something special for the harvest season while givin…

NY Islanders vs Ottawa Senators

Speaker Series | Canadian Intelligence in the Early Cold War

We invite you to join us for the Diefenbunker’s 2026 Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from e…

Ticket to the Moon “The ELO Tribute”

Presented by Dream Rock Entertainment Inc. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin…

Hellarious: The World’s Funniest & Bloodiest Magic Show

Hellarious is an electrifying grand illusion spectacle with hilarious characters that’ll leave you speechless, laughing…

Max Amini

Poetry Launches

Presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival

Pandemonium

Featuring Bitterhalf, The Faes & Side PocketThe night is calling… and the gates of Pandemonium are opening Step beneath…

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! G…

Mindful Doodling for Adults

Explore patterns through detailed colouring and drawing exercises.

Calm & Creative - Spooky Spirit

Join us for a relaxing afternoon, with a craft and a cup of tea. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels welcome…

A Tea Tasting & Botanical Watercolour Evening in the Hundred…

A guided tea tasting and beginner-friendly botanical watercolour workshop with Atelier Maison Verte at Terra Flowers & F…

REDBLACKS vs Toronto Argonauts

Sing Along Fairouz

This show is presented in English and Arabic. After the resounding success of our Sing Along concerts across Canada and…

Swing ‘U’ Out

SwingUO presents Swing ‘U’ Out: a weekend of swing dancing with workshops, competitions, performances, socials and live…

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable…

Chris Murphy

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Sarah Hagen: Goldberg Variations

Sarah Hagen brings this classic programme featuring Bach’s formidable Goldberg Variations as part of the celebration of…

Mecca of Stank with special guest Catching Rain

Mecca of Stank is an Ottawa-based funk and soul collective known for delivering high-energy, groove-heavy performances t…

The National Women’s Show

Grab your besties, it’s time for the ultimate girls’ day out at the National Women’s Show! Shop, sip, sample, and discov…

The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show

The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show is the region’s premier winter sports show! Here you will find incredible deals…

Kanata Farmers Market | October 17

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

Ottawa Open Classic 2026

Presented by Canadian Physique Alliance. The CPA Ottawa Open Classic has been running in Ottawa for over 40 years and ha…

Bilingual Family Storytime & Craft | Conte en famille biling…

Join us for a bilingual family storytime followed by a craft.Family program. Drop-in.Soyez des nôtres pour un conte en f…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Forge FC

Howl-O-ween

It's a PAW-ty! Join us for the 2nd annual Halloween dog parade and market, with fundraising for local dog rescues. Organ…

Adult Crafternoon: Gouache on Black​

Create artistic works using gouache painting on black paper to make your work pop!​ We will also explore adding accents…

Monster Mash

Make your own monster! From toes to masks and another little one on the side to take home. Ages 4-8

Saturday Stem Club

Join us for a fun-filled STEAM activity! Drop-in activity. For ages 7+. Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop desig…

Rock Alive - Rock Riff & Rebellion

SKYTRACKER CANADA LIMITED presents ROCK ALIVE — an electrifying live music experience celebrating the spirit of rock in…

The Black Keys

The story of Ohio Players—The Black Keys ’twelfth studio album and a record unlike any other in their long ride through…

An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…

Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…

Chiron Promotions Presents: Liam S. Russell, Robbie Harte an…

Chiron Promotions Presents: Liam S Russell, Robbie Harte and Via Russell is a songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario He wri…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

Blabey Bonanza: Storytime and Craft | Bonanza Blabey : Conte…

Join us for a special bilingual storytime and craft highlighting beloved children’s author and illustrator Aaron Blabey!…

Fall Crafts / Bricolages d'automne

Join us for a fun morning of autumnal crafts for the whole family! Create, explore, and enjoy some seasonal fun together…

Sensory Storytime

Join us for a program that features: dimmed lighting sensory toys a smaller number of participants an adapted circle tim…

5th Annual Latin American Soldiers Committee Remembrance Cer…

Latin American Soldiers Committee Remembrance Ceremony Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:45 a.m. National Military Cemetery…

Latin-American Remembrance Ceremony – Brazil 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026 Guests are requested to arrive by 10:45 a.m. Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. Main Monument Nation…

Friend Speed Dating for Women

Are you looking for someone to share activities with or just have coffee and talk? Come to our event to meet other women…

October Kids Comic Club (Ages 10-12)

Join us for the Kids Comic club at Nepean Centrepointe! We will meet once a month, on a Sunday from 2-3 PM: October 18:…

Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh

"The Father of Contemporary A Cappella…" – Entertainment Weekly "Completely amazing, I forgot there wasn't an orchestra!…

Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures

It’s all treats, no tricks inside Southam Hall! From an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbu…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

Ottawa Rapid FC host Vancouver Rise FC at TD Place on Sunday, October 18, the last home game of the season and Fan Appre…

Sal Vulcano: EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR

Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…

Melodies of Krishna ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka

ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka is the only fully bilingual festival showcasing the arts and culture of India in Canada, while…

Ray Chen in recital: Great Performers Series

Violinist Ray Chen first gained international attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and has since buil…

Atelier d'aquarelle automnale guidé

Célébrez les couleurs de l’automne lors de cet atelier d’aquarelle guidé. Les participants travailleront à partir d’une…

Dog Man Afternoon

Calling all Dog Man fans! Unleash your inner hero and join us for games and cool crafts inspired by everyone's favourite…

Fall Watercolour Paint Along

Celebrate the colours of the season in this guided watercolour workshop. Participants will work from a pre-drawn fall-th…

Hibernation Hideaway / Refuge hivernal

Explore how animals hibernate through stories, animal trivia and a craft. Registration recommended; drop-ins are welcome…

Mindful Painting

You are invited to spend two hours painting a pre-drawn template in a relaxed environment. Sink into your own creative w…

PD Day - Bracelet Making

Come and make a variety of different bracelets. From diamond art to pony beads to embroidery. You choose. Keep for yours…

Peinture en pleine conscience

Vous êtes invités à passer deux heures à peindre un modèle pré-dessiné dans un environnement détendu. Plongez dans votre…

Snow & Sparkle / La magie des Fêtes

Celebrate the festive season with stories, songs, and a craft. For children ages 4-8. Registration recommended. Drop-ins…

Star Light, Star Bright

Don’t let the long nights get you down! Come to the library where we will be reading stories, playing games, and making…

Transform Your Trash Into Treasure

Do you enjoy transforming something old into something new? In this crafting program, clients will use magazines to crea…

Transformez vos ordures en trésor

Aimez-vous transformer quelque chose de vieux en quelque chose de nouveau ? Dans ce programme de bricolage, les particip…

Walk About - Talk About Manotick!

On Monday October 19th, join us for a fun, guided walk in Manotick to learn more about the many activities offered!Start…

Winter Wishes in Watercolour / Souhaits d'hiver à l'aquarell…

Celebrate the beauty of the winter season in this guided watercolour paint-along workshop. Participants will create thre…

BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions and the Workplace

BGC Ottawa: Our First Impression Workshop is a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you align your verbal and n…

Osgoode Book Club

Join us as we discuss: "The woman in cabin 10" by Ruth Ware. All are welcome, please drop in. Copies of the title are av…

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - create a shelf talker / Possibi…

For ages 13-18. Read any great YA books lately? Then join us in writing mini book reviews on 4x6 cards to share with the…

Menopause The Musical 2026 – NEW SHOW ADDED

Presented by Shaggypup Productions. Smash Hit Returns – Menopause The Musical. Set in a department store, four women wit…

Passport to the Underworld (Ages 10-12)

Inspired by Jean Menzies’ hit books, we’re diving into the legendary realms of the dead. Skip the basic ghost stories an…

Craft Night at Carp - Discarded Book Trees

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is book trees! We will be bringing new life…

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Yarn Pumpkin

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making a perfect Fall craft - a mini yarn pumpkin using poo…

Mindful Art of Zentangle (Afternoon Session)

Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…

Greely Family Movie Night

Drop-in and join us for a cozy movie screening of Hoppers!All ages welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends! Fresh…

Mindful Art of Zentangle (Evening Session)

Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…

Themed Movie Tuesdays: Slash/Back

Join us for a free screening of Slash/Back as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The f…

Craft Night at Carp - Ghost Landscape Paintings

Join us at the Carp Branch for an evening of creativity and fun! This month is ghost landscape paintings! Add a ghoulish…

Menopause The Musical 2026

Presented by Shaggypup Productions. ## SHOW ADDED – Monday Oct. 19th @ 7:00pm ## Click Here to Buy Tickets Smash Hit Ret…

Rogers v. Rogers

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a brown textured background, a…

Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tou…

Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of he…

Sara Curruchich

El español sigue al texto en inglés Born in San Juan Comalapa (1993), Sara Curruchich is a Maya Kaqchikel singer, songwr…

Mamatinées

It’s basically a mother-and-baby fair, where local businesses showcase how they meet the needs of both current and futur…

A Quiet Place Trilogy

Join us in October for a showing of the Quiet Place Trilogy!Monday, October 19: A Quiet Place: Day One6:00p.m. - 7:39p.m…

Intro to Sewing: Cryptid Plushie

Learn how to use a sewing machine and get into the spirit of spooky season while making a Mothman plushie. No previous s…

The Roadmap to Eldercare

Have you been thinking about moving to a retirement home? How does that differ from long term care? Need to find short t…

Kyla Cobbler: Gone Rogue – 3rd SHOW ADDED

Presented by Outback Presents. NEW SHOW ADDED on October 21st! (November 5th show info here / October 22nd show info her…

Tramp of the Century - the Ultimate Tribute to Supertramp

For more than fifteen years, six musicians have shared the same fervour: that of Supertramp. Their career, punctuated by…

Danças Ocultas

Hailing from Águeda, Portugal, Danças Ocultas is an accordion quartet with a unique sound, crafted over the past 35 year…

Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators

Steve Love LIve(on Elgin!) Late Show

A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…

Steve Love LIve! (on Elgin)

A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…

BGC Ottawa presents: First Impressions in the Workplace

BGC: Our First Impression Workshop is a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you align your verbal and non-verb…

Origami

Meet new people and learn origami! Beginners welcome. Adults only. No exceptions. Registration required. Venez se joindr…

Spooky Crafts for Grown-ups

Adults are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and create an imperfect spooky piece of art. Make yours the scariest…

Writing Fiction/Memoir - The shape of stories

You will learn how to situate the most important moments of your story structure. Key points can include the inciting in…

Life Happens

Please join us for an open and light-hearted discussion about being prepared for life’s unexpected turns. Learn how plan…

Chris Funk: Redefining Wonder

Simon Cowell said: “I’ve never seen anything like it!“ The wonderist himself has traveled the world sharing his style of…

Cold War Speaker Series 2026

We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events…

JImmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour

Jonathan Van Ness - Hot & Healed

Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…

San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators

Dana Sipos

Known for crafting music that is both intimate and otherworldly, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos’ talent for ea…

STAR WARS and beyond: The music of John Williams

Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! Since the release of the first S…

Touch Grass's Autumn Soiree W/ Wicked Easy & Naucan Dew

Featuring tasty grooves, introspective lyrics, and lots and lots of 7 chords, “Touch Grass" is not just a sardonic phras…

National Day of Tribute – Service Day of Landscape Ontario H…

Ottawa Chapter – Day of Tribute Friday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tank at Beechwood Cemetery | 280 Beechwood…

হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর - Musical Night

হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর-An evening of music, dance, flute, and comedy featuring talented Bangladeshi-Canadian performers. Orga…

WXV RUGBY SERIES – CANADA VS ENGLAND WOMEN

LEGACY: An Evening of North Indian Classical Music

Experience a sublime musical journey as three legendary masters of Indian Classical Music come together on one stage for…

Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Symphonic Pyjama Party

Ottawa Pops Orchestra opens its season with cartoon music, pyjamas and cereal at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Octo…

Charlotte Cornfield

Hurts Like Hell, Toronto songwriter Charlotte Cornfield’s March 27, 2026, Merge Records debut, is the most open-hearted,…

Gabriella Olivo: Reflexiones

Originally from Québec City, Gabriella Olivo was born to a Mexican mother and a Québécois father. She revisits her Mexic…

Here’s John Bishop

Presented by Live Nation. Rating: This show contains adult content and is suggested for audiences 14+ Get ready for a hu…

Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams

with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…

Ottawa Pet Expo

The Ottawa Pet Expo family and exhibitors are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Ottawa Pet Expo – Ottawa’s Largest Pet…

Kanata Farmers Market | October 24

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

Volunteer Fair

Come and chat with local Ottawa organizations to see what volunteer opportunities they have available. Volunteering is a…

Family Crafternoon | Après-midi de bricolage en famille​

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! All materials will be provided.​Welcome to children of all ages and a parent o…

Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - Oct

An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Organised by Little Jo Berry's

Calligraphy Workshop

Looking to level up your birthday cards? Add some flair to your planner? Join us for an introduction to brush lettering!…

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…

Capital Region Writers: Kick-Off Party

Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…

Curiosity Starts Here: Building Stories with LEGO / Tout com…

This October, celebrate Library month and connect with curiosity by coming to our programming every Saturday at 2 pm. Th…

Dungeons & Dragons (10-13)

Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination, inspired by the spooky season!​ We…