Events for October 24, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rogers v. Rogers
A one-person drama follows telecom magnate Ted Rogers and his son's battle for control of the family business. Adapted by Michael Healey, it also follows Matthew Boswell's efforts to block […]
Ottawa International Writers Festival
The Ottawa International Writers Festival returns for four days of author talks spanning politics, poetry, science, music and thrillers. The festival celebrates the full diversity of the written word and […]
Watson’s Mill Haunt Nights
For three nights, historic Watson's Mill in Manotick transforms into three floors of chilling haunted mazes. Each floor of the mill becomes its own spooky maze for Halloween week. Tickets are $10 at the door or $15 for an online Fast Pass. Haunt Nights is recommended for ages 10 and up. Event details can change, […]
STAR WARS and beyond
Conductor Damon Gupton leads the NAC Orchestra through John Williams's epic Star Wars scores across five decades of film. The program features music from nine Star Wars films, including the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ottawa Pet Expo
Ottawa's largest pet festival fills the EY Centre with 250+ exhibitors, live demos and a weekend where pets are welcome too. Highlights include the Tru North Grooming Showcase, a TICA […]
Wickedly Westboro
Westboro Village's beloved trick-or-treating event lets kids in costume go shop to shop collecting treats along Richmond Road. The route runs along Richmond Road and McRae Avenue, sponsored by the Real Canadian Superstore. The event is free and runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring a tote or treat bucket. It […]
Roots & Ritual: An Oddities & Artisans Market
Roots and Ritual turns The Warehouse at Zibi into an evening market of oddities, dark art, curiosities and handmade goods. An experience room offers psychic, tea leaf, astrology and tarot readings, plus flash tattoos. Admission is free with no ticket needed, and free parking is available. The market welcomes all ages and is aimed at […]
Poppy Drop
Poppy Drop projects thousands of poppies, each representing a fallen Canadian veteran, onto the Senate of Canada Building every evening. The projection runs nightly from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM […]
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers
The Ottawa Senators host the New York Rangers for a Saturday night NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre. The game is part of a busy October home stretch for the […]