• Annual Thanksgiving Market

    4228 Navan Road, Navan, ON K4B 1H9 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Shop 200+ local vendors and artisans at an indoor Thanksgiving market inside a tropical greenhouse. Visitors can browse handcrafted items, gifts, and seasonal products, and enjoy free face-painting, a free […]

    Free
  • BON Chat: Between Two Worlds

    1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Join a free pre-show conversation at the NAC about migration, identity, and belonging, inspired by Neige sur Abidjan. Mani Soleymanlou, Artistic Director of French Theatre, facilitates as community members share personal stories about building a new life and navigating different cultures. The conversation runs 6 PM to 7 PM in the NAC Salon and is […]

    Free
  • 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 will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists. Bring your favourite materials […]

    Free
  • Geek Hoard Haul-oween

    1565 Maple Grove Road, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A3 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Geek Hoard Haul-oween brings 100+ vendors of trading cards, comics, collectibles and spooky goods to the Sensplex in Kanata. The day also features a cosplay contest, idol performances and trick-or-treating at vendor booths for anyone in costume. Entry and parking are free, and guests can optionally bring a donation for Furry Tales Cat Rescue. The […]

    Free
  • Latin-American Remembrance Ceremony Brazil 2026

    280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 8A6 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Honour Brazil's military service at the Latin-American Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery. The ceremony includes national anthems, remarks from Brazilian representatives, the Act of Remembrance, and wreath-laying by participating nations […]

    Free
  • Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures

    1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Dress up for a Halloween concert as the NAC Orchestra plays spooky favourites from The Sorcerer's Apprentice to Ghostbusters. Principal Youth Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the show, and the NACOtron […]

    CA$15
  • Mamatinées

    245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Explore a mother-and-baby fair with local businesses, artisans, and photographers at Shenkman Arts Centre. Vendors include specialized service providers, artisans, creators, and consultants, and professional photographers offer discounted family portraits. […]

    Free
  • Wickedly Westboro

    190 Richmond Rd to 440 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    Free