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Theatre

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

TotoToo Theatre brings the cult classic Rocky Horror Show to The Gladstone Theatre for a nine day run. The company describes itself…

Seasonal

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 1865 O’Toole Road, Ottawa, ON

sKreamers

Board a scary wagon ride at sKreamers, a haunted weekend event at Proulx Maple and Berry Farm. The event page describes wagon…

Markets

Oct 16, 2026 Gloucester · Earl Armstrong Arena

Gloucester Night Market

Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly…

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Workshops & Classes

Oct 13, 2026

Powwow Life-Drawing

A two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants…

Sports

Oct 13, 2026 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, ON K2V 1A5

Ottawa Senators vs. St. Louis Blues

Cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they battle the St. Louis Blues on home ice at Canadian Tire Centre. The listing promises…

Arts & Culture

Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

danses vagabondes

Louise Lecavalier wanders the back alleys of her creative repertoire in the solo work danses vagabondes at the NAC. The work explores…

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Things to Do in Tofino (2026): 16 West Coast Picks Worth the Trip From Ottawa

October 10, 2026

These things to do in Tofino cover 16 verified beaches, rainforest trails and wildlife tours on Vancouver Island’s west coast, from Long Beach to the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, plus free picks like Chesterman Beach and paid tours like Hot Springs Cove.

Drive In Movie Ottawa Guide (2026): 13 Screens Worth the Drive

October 9, 2026

Our drive in movie Ottawa guide covers 13 screens, from Port Elmsley’s double features near Perth and Skylight’s carload pricing in Pembroke to free Capital Pop-Up Cinema nights downtown, with tips on timing, parking, and getting the best spot.