October 2025 Events
Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe
Free Doobie Brothers tribute performance on Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
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 the Dead.
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creative play with instructor Jesse Kahat.
Queen Flash at Hard Rock Cafe
Free Queen tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
Parkwood Hills Halloween Fun Day
Spooky afternoon of free treats, trick-or-treating, costume contest, and free pumpkin giveaway! Community resources available. Bring the whole family!
Antiquarian Book Fair Ottawa
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bookbinding and book collecting history.
The Ottawa Chocolate Show
Discover the world of chocolate! Meet award-winning chocolate makers from across Canada, sample their creations, attend presentations and pairings. First 25 get goodie bags!
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 after show.
Ottawa Fall Rock N' Gem Show
Four incredible days of discovery! Crystals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and geological wonders from across Canada and beyond. Buy direct from miners, artists, and rock pros.
Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe
Free live music with Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
Jo-Jo's Pizzeria Pumpkin Bash
Annual pumpkin party with 400 pumpkins, pizza, ice cream, costumes, and bouncy castles! Pumpkins provided by Foster Family Farm.
Capital Steampunk Show / Salon Steampunk de la capitale
Immersive steampunk experience with 30 exhibitors, 8 activities, and 2 competitions! Explore 19th century Outaouais forests where enchanted creatures meet industrial progress.
Little Smiles Halloween Event
Free Halloween-themed dental event for children! Face painting, photo booth, and fun introduction to dentistry. Come in costume and learn about dental tools in a fun way.
Pumpkins in the Park
Annual family-friendly Halloween neighbourhood event with music, kids activities, free yoga class, and pumpkin giveaway at Princess Margriet Park.
Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe
Free live music with Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
Magic At The Manor
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals, and non-stop audience participation!
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 hot chocolate, and Day of the Dead vibes! Come dressed as your best Sugar Skull.
Watson's Mill Fall Finale
Fun for the whole family at historic Watson's Mill! Tours, scavenger hunt, games, crafts, horse & wagon rides, and final flour grind of the year.
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 after show.
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 1AM after show.
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours 2025
90-minute haunted heritage walking tour sharing tales and legends of the unexplained in historic Stittsville. Enter a house that makes some quiver!
Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch
Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark. Learn about Indigenous artistry and resilience in this 1.5-2 hour hands-on workshop. All materials supplied.
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at the Scotiabank Great Hall.
Black History in Ottawa Streets
Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resilience, culture, and community.
Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
Eastern Ontario's Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! 33rd year featuring spooky wagon ride, House of Terror, Spooky Village, and Fog Maze. Day sessions family-friendly, night sessions more intense.
FrightFest 2025 at Saunders Farm
Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pounding thrills. 33rd year of spine-tingling nighttime scares!
PumpkinFest 2025 at Saunders Farm
Ottawa's favourite fall family destination featuring pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, mazes, live shows, wagon rides, and autumn activities. Weekends from Sept 20 - Nov 1.
Orléans Farmers' Market
35+ local vendors offering fresh seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. Everything produced within 100km of Ottawa!
Westboro Farmers' Market
60+ local vendors in beautiful Byron Linear Park! Fresh seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and food court. Everything produced within 100km of Ottawa.
The Ottawa Flower Market
Local growers bring seasonal blooms to the vibrant Hintonburgh neighbourhood. Browse colourful, fragrant flower stalls and meet your local farmer-florists.