Events for October 31, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stravinsky Stories
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the NAC Orchestra bring Stravinsky to life in two one-act ballets at Southam Hall. The program pairs Alexei Ratmansky's The Fairy's Kiss with a newly […]
Evil Dead: The Musical
Evil Dead: The Musical is a horror comedy where five college students unleash demons at a cabin, all set to wild musical numbers. The show includes a Splatter Zone in the first five rows, where audience members get covered in fake blood. Tickets range from $30.99 to $60.99, with free parking and wheelchair access at […]
Stravinsky Stories
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs Stravinsky Stories at the NAC, two one-act ballets set to Stravinsky with the NAC Orchestra. The program pairs The Fairy's Kiss by Alexei Ratmansky with […]
Halloween Costume Party
The Log Farm invites families to come out to the farm in costume for a Halloween party with non-scary wagon rides. The wagon rides are designed to be gentle rather […]
Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
Toddlers' Halloween Hunt invites little ones in costume to find hidden Halloween surprises inside the Diefenbunker's underground bunker. The 100,000-square-foot bunker is decorated for the occasion, with treats, crafts, themed […]
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 […]
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada's largest Day of the Dead celebration marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include folk dancing, an artisan market, food tasting […]
Latin Sparks Festival Presents: Noche De Muertos
Latin Sparks Festival presents Noche de Muertos, an elevated Latin Halloween party at the Ottawa Art Gallery inspired by Día de los Muertos. Expect a Latin DJ and dancing, live […]
Rideau HALLoween: Under the Big Top
Rideau HALLoween: Under the Big Top brings a circus theme to Rideau Hall for free family trick-or-treating on Halloween morning. Halloween activities run from 10 a.m. to noon in the […]
À poils
À poils is an immersive French-language family show from France where furry stage techs invite kids to help build a concert. Three burly stage technicians recruit the audience before revealing […]
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada's largest Day of the Dead Festival marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include live music, folk dancing, an artisan market, […]
The Irish Descendants: Tribute to Stan Rogers
The Irish Descendants perform a tribute to Stan Rogers at the NAC, celebrating one of Canada's most enduring songwriters. The show features Rowan Sherlock, Jeff Kinsman, Madeline Carter and Con […]
The Irish Descendants: Tribute to Stan Rogers
The Irish Descendants perform a tribute to Stan Rogers at the NAC, celebrating one of Canada's most enduring songwriters. The show features Rowan Sherlock, Jeff Kinsman, Madeline Carter and Con […]
Halloween Disco Night
Halloween Disco Night takes over The Prescott with six hours of nonstop music from three DJs and a costume-ready dance floor. DJ Denys, DJ Evgeny Fiesta and DJ Lopaev cover […]
Miguel de Armas and Friends
Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas leads a Latin American Heritage Month celebration on the NAC's Fourth Stage. He is joined by vocalists Samantha Christ François of Haiti, Claudia Salguero of […]
Haunted Manor Halloween Party
Escape Manor's 8th annual Haunted Manor Halloween Party fills a fully decorated Manor Lounge with games, dancing and a video DJ. A costume contest awards $1000 in prizes for best […]
The 15FirstDates Ottawa Halloween Singles Party
The 15FirstDates Halloween Singles Party at Speakeasy Ottawa offers a night of drinks, conversation, connections and dancing. Costumes are encouraged but optional. The party starts at 10:30 PM at 55 […]