October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.
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…
Kanata Farmers Market | October 3
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
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…
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.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators
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…
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…
Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators
Paper Embroidery for Beginners
Explore paper embroidery and learn a simple technique that adds charm and creativity to gift tags, cards, bookmarks, gif…
St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators
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…
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…
Kanata Farmers Market | October 17
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mindful Art of Zentangle (Afternoon Session)
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
Mindful Art of Zentangle (Evening Session)
Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations that inspire creativity, relaxation, and meditatio…
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators
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…
San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators
Kanata Farmers Market | October 24
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
Reverse Colouring - Halloween
Unlike traditional colouring, this unique activity starts with a page full of watercolor. Trace, doodle, outline, or sim…
Games Night in the Bunker | Halloween edition
It’s time for a rematch. Take your games night to the next level, 75 feet underground inside a once top-secret Cold War…
New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators
Bricole un monstre
Fabriquez une marionnette en sac en papier et préparez une pile de matériel de bricolage parmi lesquels choisir.Viens br…
Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit. C…
Collage Creations - Torn Paper Art
Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) w…
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Conc…
Disney Concerts, Disney+ and AEG Presents jointly revealed tour dates and on-sale information for the next “Worlds Colli…
Kanata Farmers Market | October 31
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…
Halloween at the Bunker 2026
Join us underground for a day of spooky season fun for all ages. Free Halloween programming will take place at the museu…
Halloween Family Storytime
Join us for a spooktacular storytime to celebrate Halloween where we’ll be reading a ghoulish story and singing boo-tifu…
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
On October 31, join the fun and explore spooky Kanata Centrum with your family and friends! Follow the short hunt that T…
Dief the Chief: October ’62
Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production…
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…
Sunday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Mystery Monday
Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating…
Toddlertime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
Babytime - Fall Session 1 (10:15 am)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in. Followed by a Stay and Play.
Babytime - Fall Session 1 (11:30 am)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their…
Video Game Drop-In for Teens
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Family Storytime / Contes en famille
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Followed by a Stay and P…
Toddlertime - Fall Session 1
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.
Parenting in Ottawa
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is neces…
Newcomer Support Drop-in
New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop in to meet with a settlement outreach wor…
Hazeldean Stitches (Fall Season 2026)
If you are a knitter or a crocheter come and join Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn arti…
Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une atmosphère détendue. Inscription non requise, niveaux int…
Bilingual Family Storytime | Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.Contes, comptines et chans…
Exploratory Writing Workshops - Write With Us!
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage and respect. No experience required! Ev…
Silly Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Hazeldean Art Club Series - Flower Frogs
Flower arranging made easy with the help of a simple flower frog! We will create flower frogs using air dry clay and you…
Homeschool Social Club
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be o…
Saturday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Cercle littéraire
Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue. Un lundi soir par mois. Bienvenue aux nouveaux venu…
Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group
Join us at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewi…
Family Movie Showtime
Drop in for a free viewing of a movie! Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in prog…