October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.
Constant Companions
Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…
Shaden
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…
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
DISRUPT Art Jam
Celebrate creativity at Snider Park with an evening of live public art and hands-on community activities. Watch artists…
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…
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…
Sawyer Hill
The Sound Café
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Break the Hour: Stendhal Syndrome, Graffiti 5-0, and Pale
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Damn Spooky Improv
Get ready to get SPOOKY! Utility Infield is taking over for a night of improvised thrills, terrible decisions, and very…
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…
Anna Graves
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Danças Ocultas
Hailing from Águeda, Portugal, Danças Ocultas is an accordion quartet with a unique sound, crafted over the past 35 year…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams
with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…
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…
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…
Halloween Pumpkin Painting
Come celebrate Halloween with us by painting a pumpkin to take home! All supplies provided. Pre-registration is highly e…
Carole Pope
A documentary on Carole’s life based on her autobiography Anti Diva, produced by CBC and Gay Agenda, is set to hit theat…
Duo LéNo
A fascinating, no-holds-barred, uncompromising piano-and-drums duo with vocals. A truly “complete” album: crank it up to…
Kestrel Blue w/ The Mother That Raised Me & Girlboything
Melodic post-punk project Kestrel Blue reunites with friends The Mother That Raised Me and Girlboything for a night of e…
Allison Russell: with AHI
Montreal born and Nashville based, Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana and Folk Awards winning artist, actor, a…
Themed Movie Tuesdays: At the Place of Ghosts
Join us for a free screening of At the Place of Ghosts as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for Oc…
CBC Radio’s The Debaters
Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…
Quest Master
Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone
Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “Wha…
Collage de Maison Hantée / Haunted House Collage
A special Haunted edition of the collage club - Une édition spéciale et Hantée du club de collageTurn scraps into a terr…
Paranormal Investigation: Stories from S.I.P.A.
In the mood for a ghost story?The Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity is joining us at the Rideau Library an…
Pre-Show Chat: Stravinsky Stories With Christopher Stowell a…
Join us for a conversation with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Artistic Director Christopher Stowell and Music Director Min…
CBC Massey Lectures 2026: Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover an…
After all these years and all these recommendations, why are we still in a housing crisis? Why haven’t we been able to b…
Passarim
Axé WorldFest is proud to partner with the National Arts Centre in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with the re…
Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
With the NAC Orchestra From Folklore to Fantasy For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic…
Teen Halloween Party | Fête d'Halloween pour ados
Our teen volunteers are organizing a Halloween party for all downtown teens. Featuring: spooky vibes, snacks, a photoboo…
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
Afro-Andean Funk: Todo Migra Tour
El español sigue al texto en inglés Araceli Poma grew up in the Andes of Peru, in the house of her grandmother, Mamá Nie…
Devil's Night Early Dance Party
Put on your show-stopping costume and dance away Devil's Night at Live! on Elgin with DJ David Emery, DJ Leatherface, an…
John Muirhead
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
The Cabaret of Death Performed by the Ballet Mexicain du Mon…
Join the Ballet Mexicain du Montreal in a bold and contemporary celebration of Mexican culture, where the spirit of the…
Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Cana…
El español sigue al texto en inglés For the first time, the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Cana…
Halloween Storytime
Calling all little monsters! Grab your best costume and come for a spooky Storytime and stay for fun crafts and games! F…
À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive…
Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough…
Hallowe'en Double Feature: Demons and Suspiria
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library are delighted to present a bone-chilling double-bill of Demons (1PM) a…
The Irish Descendants: Tribute to Stan Rogers
The Irish Descendants’ tribute to Stan Rogers is a heartfelt celebration of one of Canada’s most enduring songwriters. R…
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…
Life onto Land: The Devonian
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…
613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion
Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…
Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase
Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…
Threshold
Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…
Diatom Rose Window
In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…
Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…
What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
Flightpaths: Initiations
This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…
Sàgàbigonì
This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
confinement (2024-2025)
This exhibition explores the artist’s experience under the shadows of the pandemic. During her almost daily walks, Roxan…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2025
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
Wild Colour
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…
Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
Timescapes
In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…
Rural Business Touchpoint
Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.
ሀሌታ | Haleta: The Threshold of Being
Have you ever experienced a feeling so intensely, yet struggled to find the right word for it? The Amharic word Haleta o…
2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists…
Marion Wagschal: Cyclops and Other Tales
Spanning five decades, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of the figurative practice of Montreal-based ar…
k.d. lang: has always been A stagewear exhibition
To accompany the k.d. lang: has always been tribute event, the NAC Archives is proud to present an exhibition of curated…
Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa
Shaped by artists, filmmakers, researchers and studios, animation in Ottawa has evolved through a dynamic exchange of cr…
The Cottage
At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…
Ottawa 200 Biodiversity Tree
Hundreds of vibrant, whimsical, and spirited animals representing 200 species connected to Ottawa’s past and present joy…
The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in C…
Discover the winners of this year’s Alcuin Society Awards – Canada’s only national competition for book design. Gallery:…
Yoga with Basia Going
A Bit Flow-y with a Therapeutic Twist Hatha encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pra…
Karaoke Shark
? Karaoke Night at 188 Bank with Karaoke Shark! ? Join us every Saturday from 9PM to 1AM at The Royal Oak – 188 Bank Str…
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
Centre 507 Outreach Team | Équipe d’intervention du Centre 5…
An outreach team from Centre 507 will be at Main (1st floor) every Monday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.Harm Reduction Suppor…
Monday Storytime and Stay and Play
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime…
STEAM Storytime / Heure de contes STIAM
Join us for a story and a fun-filled STEAM activity! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+.Rejoignez-nous pour un conte et une a…
Monday Movie Night
Join us Monday evenings for Movie Nights! Featuring a wide variety of titles for your entertainment.October 5: Killer Kl…
Heure du conte en pyjama
Confortablement vêtu de votre pyjama, amenez votre doudou préféré, et venez pour un moment de confort ! Contes, comptine…
Write With Us!
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Sunnyside Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write W…
Monday Evening Book Club
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.…
Travel Discussion Group
Join the Travel Discussion Group, “Passport Ready” led by Elaine Kenney and be ready to share a travel experience with a…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Groupe de conversation en français / French conversation gro…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our French conversat…
Babytime & Stay and Play | Bébés à la biblio & Jouons à la b…
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Family Storyime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Games & Puzzles | Jeux de société & casse-têtes
Play card games and board games at the library or work on a puzzle! Drop-in program. La bibliothèque vous accueille pour…
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio - Sunnyside
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver in the afternoons. 0-18 months.Contes, comptines et chans…
Youth Chess club / Club d'échecs jeunesse
Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and up.Pour les 6 ans et plus.
Youth Hangout | Rencontre pour les jeunes
Come listen to music, have a snack, and hang out with other kids! There will be a different low-stakes activity to do ea…
Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop: with Colleen Nolan
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafti…
Collage Club
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make…
Pre-Teen Book Club
Join us for book chats and activities in a relaxed atmosphere. Vote for which book the group will read each month!Welco…
Wednesday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.Every Wednesday, 10:15am.Drop-i…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.Drop-in activity. Ages 18-36 months.***…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Groupe de conversation en français - intermédiaire
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Niveau interm…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
English Conversation Group
Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All levels are…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us every Wednesday for uninstructed life drawing with local artist Shawn Hunsdale ✍️ #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #a…
Royal Oak Trivia
Bilingual Storytime / Heure du conte bilingue
It's our bilingual storytime!Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registrati…
Tout-petits à la biblio
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de 18 36 mois et un parent ou gardien. Activité portes-ouvertes.
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Followed by time to stay and play. 0-18 months.Récits, c…
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Thursdays at 10:30-11:00…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
French Conversation Group-Intermediate Level, Groupe de conv…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…
The Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of t…
English conversation group
Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.All level…
Victoria Laube | Exfoliation
Exfoliation features photo-based works by artist Victoria Laube that explore the diverse manifestations of grief—its tra…
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Contes en famille
Rejoignez-nous pour des contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges avec un parent ou gardien. Programme…
Craft & Chat - Bavarder & Bricoler
Whatever your handicraft, join us for a welcoming get together as we work on our creative projects. Bring your craft pro…
Groupe de conversation en français - Lundi
LOCATION:Rideau at Program room
Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about…
Young Adult Zine Club | Club de zines pour ados et jeunes ad…
Join us for a zine-making session! A fanzine, or zine for short, is a small, handmade booklet filled with anything you w…
Movie Night at Rideau | Soirée de film à Rideau
Join us at the Rideau Branch for a movie night!July 13 - Woman of the Hour (2023)A stranger-than-fiction story of an asp…
Club de Collage & Journaling Club
Turn scraps into stories - Creativity starts with a blank page!Donnez vie vos idées et créez des histoires — La créativi…
Thursday Morning Book Club
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy.O…
Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors
Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…
Mysterious Book Society: A Middle Grade Book Club
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose t…
Friday Crafternoon / Brico-matin
Join us for a new craft every month! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+.Rejoignez-nous pour un nouveau bricolage chaque mois!…
The Sunnyside Mystery Book Club
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion us…
Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma
Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every third Monday of the month.Monday September 21st at 6:15pm -Emm…
Therapy Dogs at the Library
Theraputic Paws of Canada will be offering free monthly therapy pet visits at the Rideau Branch. Drop in any time during…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Atelier Zine Workshop
Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…
Teen Manga Club
Come meet up with other anime and manga enthusiasts. Share discussions and activities around your favourite light novels…
Memory Palace
A memory palace is an imagined place in the mind, organizing memories and experiences—past and potential. More than a me…
In the Company of Writers
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjo…
Learn how to access OPL eBooks and Audiobooks/ Apprenez à co…
Bring in your device and learn how to access The Ottawa Public Library’s thousands of digital titles, using resources li…
English Reading and Writing Help (Adult Second Language Lear…
Whether you need help: Preparing a CV and Cover Letter for job prospects or interviews, Help with English based course a…
Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale
Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!September's book pick is 'From the…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2026
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
The Sunnyside Adult Book Club
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.…
Go Workshop / Atelier de Go
The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…