October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.

Kanata Farmers Market | October 3
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. From crisp veggies to homemade goodies, our market is…

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.

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

Bricole un monstre
Fabriquez une marionnette en sac en papier et préparez une pile de matériel de bricolage parmi lesquels choisir.Viens br…

Collage Creations - Torn Paper Art
Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) w…

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 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…

Sunday Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

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…

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…

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…