Events for October 2, 2026
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and […]
Wild Colour
Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum […]
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
Ottawa's award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city's haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa's most infamous […]
Wonder World
Wonder World is an interactive family experience at the Canadian Museum of History built for curious kids and the grown ups exploring with them. It features Kids Celebrate! from the […]
Fall Fun on the Farm
Get lost in a 3-acre corn maze, ride a wagon through the woods, and meet farm animals at The Log Farm's fall season. The farm also has a kids' barn […]
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA takes you on a dreamlike, acrobatic journey inspired by the culture and landscapes of Mexico. The show moves through urban scenes, dance halls, beaches, and desert […]
The Cottage
Ottawa Little Theatre stages The Cottage, a drawing-room farce where a secret weekend rendezvous is crashed by unexpected guests. The play by Sandy Rustin mixes screwball comedy and bedroom farce […]
Jagged Little Pill
TotoToo Theatre stages the Tony Award-winning musical built on Alanis Morissette's songs at the Great Canadian Theatre Company. The story follows the Healy family through identity, family dynamics and personal […]
FrightFest
FrightFest at Saunders Farm is a nighttime Halloween festival with seven immersive haunted attractions, scare zones and live shows. Guests can explore spine-tingling scare zones and enjoy thrills beyond the […]
FrightFest
FrightFest at Saunders Farm is a nighttime Halloween festival with seven immersive haunted attractions and scare zones. Spine-tingling scare zones, live shows and extra thrills beyond the haunts are all […]
PumpkinFest
PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm is a daytime harvest celebration with Ottawa-grown pumpkins, hedge mazes and family fall fun. Guests can pick pumpkins, wander the hedge mazes, ride a hayride and […]
PumpkinFest
Ottawa's long-running Halloween tradition returns to Saunders Farm with hayrides, hedge mazes and haunted attractions. Attractions include Circus Macabre, Barn of Terror, the Haunted Hayride, The Coven Walk and The […]
Metcalfe Fair – 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Celebrate 170 years of rural tradition at the Metcalfe Fair with livestock shows, midway rides, and a demolition derby. Highlights include a Power Wheels Derby and Direct Bore Demolition Derby on October 1, a Heavy Horse Pull on October 2, and a Classic Car and Hot Rod Show on October 4. Gates open …
Derek Seguin
Catch Montreal comedian Derek Seguin live at Yuk Yuk's Ottawa for three nights of uncensored stand-up. Seguin has appeared at the invitation-only Just For Laughs festival ten times and has […]
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Hear chilling tales of ghostly encounters on a 75 minute haunted tour of Ottawa's Bytown Museum. The tour covers ghost stories shared by staff and visitors, plus regional tales about the Rideau Canal, Barracks Hill, and D'Arcy McGee's murder. October 2 is listed as a tour date, and the page does not…
Capital Music Week (CxMW)
Capital Music Week fills Ottawa with concerts, showcases, and industry events across theatres, cafes, and music venues. Highlights include a Bif Naked opening night with a DJ and drag show […]
DCBC Oktoberfest 2026
Raise a stein at Dominion City Brewing's Oktoberfest under festival tents on the shores of Dow's Lake. The organizer describes it as a celebration of great beer, food, music, and community. The Eventbrite listing shows multiple dates from October 2 to 4, with a first start on Friday October 2 at 5 P…
REDBLACKS vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a CFL game at TD Place. The game recognizes Indigenous culture, with players wearing special orange warm-up jerseys featuring the […]
k.d. lang: has always been – An Evening Celebrating a Musical Legacy
A star-studded NAC tribute night honours Canadian music icon k.d. lang with Jann Arden, Michael Bublé, and more. Other performers include Allison Russell, Jill Barber, Mariel Buckley, Wyatt C. Louis, […]
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 […]