Events for October 17, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop
Craft your own pair of beaded moccasins in a three evening workshop led by Colleen Nolan at the NAC. Participants bead the vamp on October 6, make the moccasin on October 13, and finish assembly on October 20, while learning about Indigenous cultural traditions. Sessions run 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at At…
Elmvale Ward Seance
Jaymes White brings his sold-out Victorian séance home to Ottawa inside a historic ward rarely open to the public. Since 2015 the séance has drawn more than 25,000 participants, and […]
Elmvale Ward Seance
The Elmvale Ward Seance is an authentic Victorian seance held inside a historic Ottawa ward that is rarely open to the public. Host Jaymes White has run sold-out seances since […]
sKreamers
Board a scary wagon ride at sKreamers, a haunted weekend event at Proulx Maple and Berry Farm. The event page describes wagon rides and scary surprises. Ottawa Tourism lists Oct 16 and 17 among the 2026 weekend dates running through Oct 31. The farm is at 1865 O'Toole Road, and the organizer's site skreamers.ca has […]
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 as bringing 30 years of bold, inclusive theatre […]
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 […]
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday farmers' market (May–October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
Main Street Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, […]
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Weekly, outdoor producer-only market with 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more, all within 100 km of Ottawa. Live market music […]
Autumn Forest and Flow Yoga Festival
Unwind with yoga, breathwork, and sound baths at the second Autumn Forest and Flow Yoga Festival. The day includes yoga styles from power to yin, somatic practices, song circles, cacao offerings, a local vendor and crafter marketplace, and food options. It runs from 9 AM to 5 PM at the YMCA Outdoor Centre on Sixth […]
Atlético Ottawa vs. Forge FC
Catch Atlético Ottawa host Forge FC in Canadian Premier League soccer at The Stadium at TD Place. The match is played at Ottawa's historic outdoor stadium at Lansdowne Park, which […]
613flea
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. […]
The National Women’s Show Ottawa
Grab your besties for a girls' day out at the National Women's Show in Ottawa. The show features exclusive retail vendors, goodie bags, food and wine sampling, hair and beauty […]
Howl-O-ween
Join the second annual Halloween dog parade and market at Parkdale Public Market. The event raises funds for local dog rescues. It runs from 12 PM to 4 PM and is organized by Hintonburg Howl-o-ween. Parkdale Public Market is at 366 Parkdale Avenue in Hintonburg. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before […]
The Black Keys
The Black Keys bring the Peaches n' Kream World Tour to Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata. Show time is 7:30 PM, and tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster. Accessible seats […]
An Evening with Zadie Smith
Hear acclaimed author Zadie Smith discuss her celebrated literary career in Southam Hall. Smith's debut novel White Teeth became an international bestseller, and her later works include On Beauty, NW, […]
Toronto Comedy All Stars
Toronto's finest stand-up comedians take over the Fourth Stage for a night of laughs at the NAC. The lineup has appeared on Crave, CBC, SiriusXM, and AppleTV+, and the show […]