50 Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend October 30 – November 1, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Ottawa this weekend.
MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Ottawa
Day of the Dead Festival
Ottawa's annual Day of the Dead Festival fills the ByWard Market with Mexican art, music, dance and food across the Halloween weekend, with main celebrations on October 31 and a closing day November 1. Location: ByWard Market (William Street Plaza / ByWard Market Square), 55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Dates: Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1, 2026 (main festival days Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1; related exhibitions at Gallery 55 run October 3 - November 3, 2026) Opens Friday, October 30 from 5:00 PM; main festival days Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 (detailed daily hours Not confirmed) Admission: Free No ticket required; free public outdoor festival Availability: Running as scheduled; free entry, no sellout risk Reference: https://www.dayofthedeadfestival.ca/schedule
Pumpkins After Dark Ottawa
Canada's largest Halloween festival brings a one-kilometre walk-through trail of more than 10,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins to Wesley Clover Parks, with live carving demos, roaming performers and food trucks. Location: Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, ON K2H 8T1 Dates: September 29 – October 31, 2026 (evenings, Thursday–Sunday; in-window: Friday October 30 & Saturday October 31) Evenings after sunset; timed entry booked online Admission: From about $21.63 + HST per adult; youth and family packages available; prices vary by date and pass type Advance tickets online only (not sold at the gate); timed entry Availability: On sale online through the final night, Saturday October 31, 2026; no sold-out notice found (confirmed for Ottawa 2026 by the Senators Community Foundation event page and local event coverage) Reference: https://www.nhl.com/fr/senators/community/pumpkins-after-dark
Behind the Screams: Midway Massacre
A working film studio is converted into a twisted carnival with two separate haunted pathways built from movie-quality sets, plus midway games, food and drinks, running through the full Halloween weekend. Location: 1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 6C6 Dates: October 2 - November 1, 2026 (in-window: Friday October 30, Saturday October 31 & Sunday November 1) Fri Oct 30: 5:00 PM - midnight; Sat Oct 31: 4:00 PM - midnight; Sun Nov 1: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (reduced-scare Chicken Hours in the first hour each day; EXSCREAM full-intensity hours Fri & Sat 10:00 PM - midnight) Admission: $29.99 for one haunted pathway; $45.99 for both pathways; $75.99 VIP (plus tax and fees) Timed-entry tickets sold online via SimpleTix; card and cash also accepted at the door Availability: On sale via SimpleTix with timed-entry slots listed across the season, including the Oct 30 - Nov 1 closing weekend; no sold-out notice for in-window dates Reference: https://1dbts.com/
Stravinsky Stories
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings a Stravinsky double bill - Alexei Ratmansky's The Fairy's Kiss and Houston Thomas's new Firebird - to Southam Hall with the NAC Orchestra. Location: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Dates: October 29-31, 2026 (in-window performances Fri Oct 30 & Sat Oct 31) Fri Oct 30, 8:00 PM; Sat Oct 31, 2:00 PM Admission: From $33 CAD (NAC event listing); premium seats up to approx. $115 Tickets via the NAC box office (nac-cna.ca) in advance Availability: On sale via the NAC; no sold-out notice on the official event page as of October 25, 2026 Reference: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/40371
Evil Dead: The Musical
Lost Baggage Musical Theatre's splatter-comedy musical take on the Evil Dead films closes its Ottawa run on Halloween with three performances at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Location: Richcraft Theatre, Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Dates: October 29-31, 2026 at Shenkman Arts Centre (closing leg of the run; Arts Court leg was October 22-24) Fri Oct 30, 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31, 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM Admission: $30.99-$60.99 CAD (Shenkman Arts Centre listing) Advance tickets via the Shenkman Arts Centre box office; general admission Availability: On sale via Shenkman Arts Centre as of October 25, 2026; the earlier Arts Court leg sold out, but the Shenkman performances remain available Reference: http://lostbaggage.org/season-eight-2026-2027/
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Dwayne Gretzky Halloween
Toronto's famed all-star cover collective brings its Halloween edition party show to Ottawa's new HISTORY concert hall, playing wall-to-wall pop classics in costume-party format. Location: HISTORY Ottawa, 47 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed (face value not published in primary sources checked; resale listings only) Advance ticket via Ticketmaster (the venue's official ticketing); general onsale began June 26, 2026 Availability: On sale via Ticketmaster and listed on the venue's official site; no sold-out notice found Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on October 25, 2026 rejected this event as a standalone concert under the project rules. Muse's research carried it as a Halloween-branded show by a well-known cover collective - the weekend's biggest Halloween live show in Ottawa - and it is carried here with the eligibility disagreement disclosed. Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/dwayne-gretzky-tickets/artist/2066350
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
The Listeso String Quartet performs Halloween favourites — from Thriller and the Psycho prelude to Danse Macabre — by candlelight inside First Baptist Church. Location: First Baptist Church Ottawa, 140 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 6:30 PM (a second seating is scheduled at 8:30 PM); duration 65 minutes Admission: From CA$40 (seating zones up to approx. CA$82) Advance ticket via Fever (organizer and official ticketing platform) Availability: On sale via Fever (listed InStock); organizer notes Halloween sessions are selling fast Reference: https://feverup.com/m/102424
HALLOWEEN '75
A 1975-themed Halloween party with a full live band playing Elton John's greatest hits, followed by a disco, funk and soul DJ set, in 70s costume. Location: The Robo Lounge, 275 Carling Avenue, Ground Floor, Ottawa, ON K1S 5Y2 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Admission: $35 advance ($45 at the door); $29 early bird tier sold out; Eventbrite checkout totals CA$32.22-$38.61 Advance ticket via Eventbrite; door tickets if available Availability: On sale via Eventbrite (flagged 'Going fast'); early-bird tier sold out but advance tickets remain available — the event itself is not sold out Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-75-tickets-1997778417024?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse
DiscoLab: “Boogie Frights” 4 Year Anniversary
Ottawa's 100%-vinyl disco party returns from hiatus for its fourth Boogie Frights Halloween edition, with Montreal guest DJ Ruby Jane spinning '75-'83 disco, funk and boogie. Location: Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, 250 City Centre Avenue, Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Admission: CA$22.63 - CA$27.96 Advance ticket via Eventbrite Availability: On sale via Eventbrite; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-boogie-frights-4-year-anniversary-tickets-2002631918979
BLOODY GORGEOUS: Halloween Drag Show + Dance Party
An early seated Halloween drag show followed by a late-night dance party with a Starlight Disco DJ set, taking over all of FONO on Bronson Avenue. Location: FONO, 473 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 5R2 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 PM Admission: From CA$22.63 (tickets CA$22.63 - CA$33.28) Advance ticket via Eventbrite (Glittershaker Events) Availability: On sale; listed on FONO's official events page with no sold-out flag (the venue explicitly marks its sold-out shows, and its Oct 31 Red Room Party is the sold-out one) Reference: https://fono613.ca/events
Latin Sparks Festival - Noche de Muertos
Latin Sparks Festival stages an elevated Dia de Muertos-inspired Halloween party inside the Ottawa Art Gallery, with a Latin DJ, live performances, face painting and cocktails. Location: Ottawa Art Gallery, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Admission: Early Bird Admission $32.49; General Admission $43.24 Advance ticket required, sold via the festival's official ticketing page (Tickit); presale/early bird on sale at time of research Availability: On sale (early bird and general admission listed); not sold out Reference: https://latinsparks.tickit.ca/events/37738?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_id=52541598850145&utm_content=52541598850345&utm_term=52541598850545&utm_campaign=52541598850145
Ottawa Rock N' Gem Show
Canada's touring rock and gem expo takes over the Cohere Centre for four days of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewellery from vendors across the country. Location: Cohere Centre (formerly EY Centre), 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6 Dates: Thursday, October 29 - Sunday, November 1, 2026 (in-window days: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1) Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (plus a UV-glow after-hours session Friday 8:00 - 10:00 PM); Sunday, November 1: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: $3 single admission; $7 family admission; children 5 and under free Admission at the door; no advance ticket required (RSVP recommended only for the Friday UV after-hours session) Availability: Running as scheduled; door admission, not sold out Reference: https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-29-ottawa-rock-n-gem-show
The Ottawa Wedding Show - Fall 2026
Ottawa's premier wedding industry expo brings together venues, dress boutiques, cake makers, photographers and planners for two days at the Cohere Centre. Location: Cohere Centre (formerly EY Centre), 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6 Dates: Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2026 Opens Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 AM; closes Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 PM (per-day hours Not confirmed) Admission: $20.00 Tickets on sale in advance via the organizer's website Availability: Tickets on sale; not sold out Reference: https://ottawaweddingshow.com/event/the-ottawa-wedding-show-fall-2026/
Alone in the Dark at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
A hands-on, after-dark paranormal investigation through four heritage buildings at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, where guests run the experiments themselves. Location: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON Dates: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (also Thu Oct 29 and Fri Nov 6) Not confirmed (evening event, 2 hours; exact start times shown when booking) Admission: $67.99 per person (all fees included) Advance online booking through The Haunted Walk required; groups capped at 12 guests Availability: On sale — the operator's event page lists October 30 and 31, 2026 among its available dates and shows the experience in stock; not sold out Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on October 25, 2026 marked this event rejected pending verification: the official page it retrieved listed dates through October 17 and did not substantiate the October 30-31 sessions. Muse's research verified both sessions in stock directly on The Haunted Walk's booking page (High confidence); it is carried here as a verified research event with the disagreement disclosed. Reference: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/alone-in-the-dark-cumberland-heritage-village-museum-english/
Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate
A moonlight walk around the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park, exploring the former prime minister's fascination with spiritualism and entering two of its historic buildings at night. Location: Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park, Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park, Chelsea, QC (tour meeting point off Chemin Barnes) Dates: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 Not confirmed (evening moonlight walk, 75 minutes; exact start times shown when booking) Admission: Adults $32.99 | Youth (14 & under) $24.99 (all fees included) Advance online booking through The Haunted Walk required Availability: On sale — the operator's event page lists October 30 and 31, 2026 among its available dates; not sold out Reference: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/ghosts-of-the-mackenzie-king-estate-walking-tour/
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
An after-dark ghost tour inside the Bytown Museum, Ottawa's oldest stone building, mixing its haunted history with classic Rideau Canal and D'Arcy McGee tales. Location: Bytown Museum, 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON Dates: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:30 PM (75 minutes) Admission: Adults $32.99 | Youth (14 & under) $24.99 (all fees included) Advance online booking through The Haunted Walk recommended Availability: On sale — the operator's event page lists October 30 and 31, 2026 as available dates and shows the tour in stock; not sold out Reference: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/haunted-museum-tour-bytown-museum/
Tales from the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery
An evening storytelling walk through Beechwood Cemetery that finishes with a rare after-sunset entry into the cemetery's mausoleum. Location: Beechwood Cemetery (National Historic Site), 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 (also select dates Oct 25–29) Not confirmed (evening tour, 75 minutes; departure times shown when booking) Admission: Adults $32.99 | Youth (14 & under) $24.99 (all fees included) Advance online booking through The Haunted Walk recommended; guests advised to bring a flashlight Availability: On sale — the operator's event page lists Friday, October 30, 2026 among its available dates; not sold out Reference: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/tales-from-the-mausoleum-at-beechwood-cemetery/
Napoleon – The Immersive Saga
A 30-minute virtual-reality journey through Napoleon Bonaparte's life — from Austerlitz to Saint Helena — with a pre-show introduction, a legacy gallery and an AI station where visitors can 'Ask Napoleon' questions. Location: Gallery C, Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 Dates: May 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027 (sessions daily during museum hours, including Friday October 30, Saturday October 31 & Sunday November 1, 2026) Timed sessions during museum opening hours; session times Not confirmed Admission: $30 for the VR experience, or $20 when added to museum admission; 10% discount for online purchases, 25% for members Separately ticketed experience; advance online booking recommended (capacity limited to 12 participants per session in each VR space) Availability: Booking open; the run continues to January 10, 2027, so all three window days are within the engagement Reference: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/groundbreaking-vr-experience-brings-napoleon-to-life-892885394.html
PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm
Ottawa's biggest fall farm festival by day: the world's largest hedge-maze collection, hayrides, a zipline, jumbo jumpers, play structures, live shows and a pumpkin patch. Location: Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster, ON K0A 3P0 Dates: Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1, 2026 (weekend daytime event within a season running September 26 – November 1, 2026) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: $25 & up, plus fees; children 2 and under free Tickets available online via Saunders Farm Availability: Daytime weekend tickets on sale via the farm's website at research time; not sold out Reference: https://saundersfarm.com/pumpkinfest/
HY-LLOWEEN Hybrid Race
A Halloween-themed mini-HYROX fitness race pairing 500 m runs with pumpkin-based workout stations, raced solo or in pairs as a charity fundraiser. Location: Conroy Field, 3039-3057 Conroy Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 6C9 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Admission: Singles $25 + fees ($28.25); Doubles $50 + fees ($54.99); spectators free Advance registration via Eventbrite; spectators attend free with no ticket Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite at research time, with no sold-out notice; no explicit registration closing date is published on the event page (the optional t-shirt add-on had an October 17 order deadline) Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hy-lloween-hybrid-race-tickets-2000216692973
Trail & Treat: A Halloween Family Fun Day
A 'spooky, not scary' Halloween fun day at a 30-acre outdoor centre on the Ottawa River, with archery, a spooky nature trail, a haunted house maze and a campfire. Location: YMCA Outdoor Centre, 1620 Sixth Line Road, Dunrobin, Ottawa, ON Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Adults 18+ $5; youth 14–17 $15; children 4–13 $25; children under 3 free Advance registration online via the YMCA; registration space is limited Availability: Registration open via ymcaottawa.ca at research time and not sold out; the YMCA notes space is limited and advises registering ahead. Proceeds support YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education programs Reference: https://www.ymcaottawa.ca/trail-and-treat
Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Farm
A giant outdoor Halloween playground on a working farm: corn mazes, a forest wagon ride, pedal tricycles, inflatables, a petting farm and pick-your-own pumpkins. Location: Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O'Toole Road, Cumberland, Ottawa, ON K4C 1N2 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (final day of a season running September 19 – October 31, 2026) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM) Admission: Weekend admission $25.10 per person; children 2 and under free Admission tickets sold online via the farm; free parking on site Availability: On sale at research time; October 31 is the festival's final day. Tourism listings differ slightly on weekend pricing ($22.55–$25.10), so confirm the price at booking Reference: https://proulxfarm.com/pumpkinfest/weekday-visit/
Halloween Howl
A long-running free neighbourhood Halloween party for little ones at the Stanley Park fieldhouse, with costumes, crafts and seasonal games. Location: New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse (Stanley Park), 203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket or registration required; drop-in community event run by the Crichton Community Council Availability: Free, unticketed community event, so there is no sell-out risk Reference: https://newedinburgh.ca/venue/new-edinburgh-park-fieldhouse/
Rideau HALLoween: Under the Big Top
Rideau Hall turns its Tent Room into a circus-themed Halloween party with candy, family activities, circus performances and CAF Central Band strings music in the Ballroom. Location: Tent Room, Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON Dates: October 31, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Admission: Free None; drop-in. All visitors pass through a security metal detector and costume masks must be removed for screening Availability: Free public event at the Governor General's residence; no booking required, not sold out Reference: https://www.gg.ca/en/visit-us/rideau-hall/events/rideau-halloween-under-big-top
Day of the Dead Celebrations
The Embassy of Mexico presents a monumental Day of the Dead altar at the NAC for the first time, with a guided altar tour, a Mexican arts and crafts marketplace and an all-ages artist workshop. Location: Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Dates: October 30, 2026 6:00 p.m. (evening program; end time Not confirmed) Admission: Free No tickets required; free admission Availability: Free public evening event presented by the Embassy of Mexico in Canada with UNAM-Canadá; no ticketing, not sold out Reference: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/42240
Célébration du jour des Morts (Day of the Dead Celebration)
Gatineau's City Hall hosts a traditional ofrenda altar built by students from Mexico City's Modern American School, with creative workshops, themed face painting, guided tours and family activities. Location: Maison du citoyen (Agora et salle des fêtes), Ville de Gatineau, 25 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 4C8 Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2026 (celebration runs October 30 - November 2) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily Admission: Free None for the celebration; optional free guided altar experiences can be booked on Eventbrite Availability: Free City of Gatineau program presented by UNAM-Canada with the Embassy of Mexico; open daily in-window, not sold out Reference: https://www.quebecvacances.com/fr/evenements/celebration-du-jour-des-morts
Carp Farmers' Market Halloween Spook-Tacular
The Carp Farmers' Market closes its regular season with a Halloween Spook-Tacular: costumed kids trick-or-treat from booth to booth alongside local produce, baking and live music from the Sugartime Band. Location: Carp Farmers' Market, Carp Fairgrounds, 3790 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON Dates: October 31, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Admission: Free admission and parking None; free walk-up market admission Availability: Final regular-season market day, confirmed on the market's official site; free entry, not sold out Reference: https://www.carpfarmersmarket.ca/markets/halloween-spook-tacular-october-31st/
Day of the Dead Festival - Dia de Muertos (22nd Annual, Lansdowne Park)
The 22nd annual community Day of the Dead celebration, 'A Celebration of Life,' brings Mexican music, dance, food and ofrenda traditions to Lansdowne Park's Horticulture Building on Halloween afternoon. Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way (525 Marche Way), Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed (no admission price published on the 2026 listing; the event has historically been free) Not confirmed (no advance ticket sales listed for 2026) Availability: Listed as scheduled for October 31, 2026; no sellout mechanism (unticketed community festival) Reference: https://allevents.in/ottawa/day-of-the-dead-festival-dia-de-muertos/200030823944211
sKreamers at Proulx Farm
The Kiwanis Club of Eastern Ottawa's long-running volunteer haunt pairs a night wagon ride through dark woods with two haunted houses, the Side Laboratory and the Front Barn, as a charity fundraiser. Location: Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O'Toole Road, Ottawa, ON K4C 1N2 Dates: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloweekend; season runs Saturday nights and Friday nights, September 26 - October 31, 2026) Gates and box office open 7:00 PM; box office closes 9:00 PM (no entry after 9:00 PM); last wagon 9:15 PM; doors close 10:00 PM Admission: $25 per person Tickets sold online and in person; admission covers the wagon ride and both haunted houses; no refunds Availability: On sale; the operator states tickets are always available at the on-site box office even when online allotments run out, so it is not sold out Reference: https://skreamers.ca/
Halloween Costume Party at The Log Farm
A non-scary Halloween costume party on a pioneer-style farm, with wagon rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, an enchanted forest and a candy loot bag for every child. Location: The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa, ON K2R 1E5 Dates: October 29 - November 1, 2026 (in-window: Friday October 30, Saturday October 31 & Sunday November 1) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily Admission: $13.77 per person, plus fees (all ages 1+ pay the same) Advance online tickets required; no admissions sold at the door; tickets are limited Availability: On sale now through the farm's online ticketing; advance purchase required and capacity is limited, but no sold-out notice Reference: https://thelogfarm.com/pumpkins/
Halloween at the Bunker
Halloween programming inside a four-storey underground Cold War bunker, with free activities and trick-or-treating in the Blast Tunnel and a Halloween scavenger hunt through the museum. Location: Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Free Halloween programming 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; museum admission and Halloween scavenger hunt 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free for the Halloween programming at the entrance and Blast Tunnel; regular general admission applies to enter the museum and scavenger hunt No admission or booking required for the free programming; museum tickets available in advance or on site Availability: Free drop-in programming, no booking needed; museum admission on sale in advance and on site Reference: https://diefenbunker.ca/events/halloween-at-the-bunker-2026/
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
A 90-minute guided night walk through Stittsville's older streets telling local ghost stories and unexplained legends, with an optional tarot reading offered at a haunted site on Saturday nights. Location: Stittsville Main Street (tours depart from the Stittsville Barber Shop), 1549 Main Street South, Ottawa, ON K2S 1A2 Dates: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (season runs Fridays & Saturdays, September 26 - November 7, 2026) Friday tours at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM; Saturday tour at 7:00 PM; each tour 90 minutes Admission: $25.57 plus taxes Tickets sold online in advance via Eventbrite Availability: On sale via the organizer's Eventbrite listing, which includes the Friday October 30 date; no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/stittsville-haunted-heritage-tours-2020/
4-Course Dinner & a Show — Halloween Night at The Mill
A four-course Halloween-night dinner (soup, Caesar salad, homemade lasagna, dessert) at a Manotick tavern, followed by live band Soundcheck and dancing into midnight. Location: The Mill Tavern, 5544 Manotick Main Street, Ottawa, ON K4M 1L6 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM (dinner service 7:30–9:00 PM; live band from 9:30 PM) Admission: $30 CAD (CA$33.28 incl. fees on Eventbrite) Advance ticket via Eventbrite; no refunds Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite at research time; no sold-out notice on the event page Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4-course-dinner-a-show-halloween-night-at-the-mill-30-tickets-2002955803727
The Coven Ball
A candlelit witch-themed Halloween ball in Sandy Hill with a cocktail reception, food, a cash bar, DJ dancing and over $4,000 in prizes; witchy dress required. Location: Borden Hall, allsaints Event Space, 330 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM Admission: $139 CAD (HST included) Advance ticket via the organizer (girltrips.ca); organizer states ticket sales close October 25, 2026 Availability: On sale via the organizer at research time; sales close October 25, 2026 per the organizer's event page Reference: https://girltrips.ca/coven-ball/
Expérience l'Outaouais au menu at Arôme
The Hilton Lac-Leamy's steakhouse and seafood restaurant serves a special Outaouais-themed tasting experience celebrating regional products, offered over the Halloween weekend dates of October 29–31. Location: Arôme Seafood and Grill, Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3, boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W3 Dates: October 29–31, 2026 (in-window: Friday October 30 & Saturday October 31) Dinner service, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Admission: $79 CAD per person (per the OpenTable experience listing) Book the experience through OpenTable; advance reservation recommended Availability: Listed on OpenTable's events for Arôme with the experience running October 29–31, 2026 at $79; bookable Reference: https://www.opentable.ca/arome-casino-du-lac-leamy?corrid=d628eebf-8f9b-40a6-9b85-9f0d34c1aca3&avt=eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ
Atelier Biscuits d'Halloween
A hands-on French-language Halloween cookie workshop at Jenni Tea in Vieux-Hull, part of the tea house's seasonal baking atelier series. Location: Jenni tea (Jenni Tea), 98 Rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Gatineau, QC J8X 2E6 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 PM Admission: From CA$49.26 Advance registration via Eventbrite Availability: Registration open via Eventbrite; the Oct 31 session appears in Eventbrite's Ottawa Food & Drink listings with no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/canada--ottawa/food-and-drink--events--next-week/?page=0
BELGAZEL SEA FOOD
A one-night community seafood dinner on Halloween evening in Gloucester, serving seafood with drinks and live music in a casual, social setting. Location: Venue name not confirmed (event held at 4355 Halmont Drive), 4355 Halmont Drive, Ottawa, ON K1J 8W6 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Admission: $50 CAD per person (CA$54.58 incl. fees on Eventbrite) Ticket via Eventbrite; no refunds Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite; no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belgazel-sea-food-tickets-2003178298214
Rogers v. Rogers
Michael Healey's one-man drama about the Rogers family telecom feud, performed by Tom Rooney, closes its GCTC season-opening run on this weekend. Location: Great Canadian Theatre Company (Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre), 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7 Dates: October 20 - November 1, 2026 (closing weekend falls in-window) Fri Oct 30, 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 1, 2:00 PM (closing performance) Admission: $50-$66 CAD (standard zone pricing per the GCTC box office) Tickets via the GCTC box office online or by phone (613-236-5196) Availability: On sale via GCTC; single tickets on sale since August 2026 and no sell-out notice for the closing weekend as of October 25, 2026 Reference: https://www.gctc.ca/shows/rogers-v-rogers
2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
Works by the six 2026 Sobey Art Award finalists - Canada's richest contemporary art prize - fill the National Gallery in this major fall exhibition. Location: National Gallery of Canada (Gallery B204), 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 Dates: September 4, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (open Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (gallery hours, September-April schedule) Admission: Included with gallery admission: adults $22; seniors 65+ $20; young adults (18-30) $15; youth (12-17) $12; children 11 and under free General admission tickets online via gallery.ca or at the door; no separate exhibition ticket Availability: Open to the public on all three in-window days per the gallery's official hours; no sell-out or timed-entry requirement noted Reference: https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exhibitions-and-galleries/2026-sobey-art-award-exhibition
The Cabaret of Death
Ballet Mexicain de Montréal blends dance, live music, poetry, drag, circus and theatre into a Día de Muertos cabaret inspired by Mexico's legendary carpa tent theatres, presented by the Embassy of Mexico in Canada. Location: Fourth Stage, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00 PM Admission: Free Free ticket through the NAC box office (tickets listed at $0 on the NAC event page) Availability: Listed on the official National Arts Centre event page with tickets at $0; no sold-out indication Reference: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/42151
SAMHAIN – Ottawa Mystic Market (5th Anniversary)
The Ottawa Mystic Market celebrates its fifth anniversary with a Samhain/Halloween edition of tarot readers, crystal and candle vendors, local artisans, vintage finds and oddities. Location: Next Door Market & Event Space Inc., 955A Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2J7 Dates: October 31 – November 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days Admission: Free admission Free ticket via Eventbrite; walk-ins welcome, free parking on site. Availability: Confirmed on the organizer's official Eventbrite listing for Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1, 2026; free tickets available, not sold out (vendor applications closed). Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/samhain-ottawa-mystic-market-tickets-1999213975819
One World Bazaar
A beloved limited-run fall pop-up fills a converted Manotick barn with handcrafted goods, furniture, décor and gifts from artisans around the world, plus food vendors and Saturday cultural programming. Location: One World Bazaar (historic barn, Manotick Station), 6110 Mitch Owens Road, Manotick, ON K4M 0V2 Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026 (2026 season runs September 17 – November 22, Fridays–Sundays) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day Admission: Free admission No tickets required; open to the public on a drop-in basis. Availability: Confirmed on the Bazaar's official Plan Your Visit page: the 2026 season runs September 17 – November 22 with regular Friday–Sunday hours, covering Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1; not sold out. Reference: https://www.oneworldbazaar.ca/pages/plan-your-visit
The Heart of Orléans Holiday Market
The Heart of Orléans BIA's holiday edition of its big community market brings 130+ local farmers, bakers, makers and artisans together for early holiday shopping in Orléans. Location: Orléans Town Centre (gravel pad and courtyard), 290 Centrum Boulevard, Orléans, ON K1E 3W8 Dates: November 1, 2026 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free admission No tickets required; free to attend and shop. Availability: Confirmed for Sunday Nov 1, 2026 by the Heart of Orléans BIA district publication (Orléans Connect, Oct 15, 2026 edition) and event listings; 130+ local vendors advertised; free entry, not sold out. Reference: https://www.orleansconnect.com/p/edition-no-82-oct-15th-2026
Lansdowne Farmers' Market – Indoor Winter Season Opening Day (Ottawa Farmers' Market)
Ottawa's largest producer-only farmers' market (85+ vendors from within 100 km) opens its indoor winter season inside the heritage Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne on Sunday, November 1. Location: Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7 Dates: November 1, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (winter indoor season hours) Admission: Free admission No tickets required; free public entry. Availability: Confirmed: Ottawa Tourism's official event listing includes Sunday, November 1, 2026 among the market's dates, the first Sunday of the indoor winter season inside the Aberdeen Pavilion; free, not sold out. Reference: https://ottawatourism.ca/en/event-calendar/lansdowne-farmers-market
Orléans Comic Book & Novelty Show
A free one-day pop culture fair with 100+ vendor tables of comics, collectibles, toys and crafts, plus cosplay, a massive LEGO display and appearances by the Ghostbusters and 501st Legion. Location: Place d'Orléans Shopping Centre, 110 Place d'Orléans Drive, Ottawa, ON K1C 2L9 Dates: November 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: Free admission No tickets required; free entry at the door. Availability: Confirmed by the organizer's (Entertainment Ink!) 2026 event listing for Sunday Nov 1, 2026, 11 AM – 5 PM; vendor tables reported sold out, public admission free and not capped. Reference: https://www.kijiji.ca/b-events/ottawa/c289l1700185?radius=50.0&ll=45.34461%2C-75.92219&adRemoved=1712949049
Amazing Autumn Weekends
The farm museum's fall finale pairs a Spooky Barn and Halloween games room with a pumpkin corner, family movie screenings, monster-themed storytime and crafts, and animal demonstrations. Location: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON Dates: Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2026 (final weekend of the series) 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Included with museum admission: Adult $15, Youth (ages 3-17) $12.75, Family $42.50 (+ tax); children 2 and under free General admission ticket; advance online ticketing via Ingenium is strongly recommended Availability: Admission tickets available for both days; not sold out at time of checking Reference: https://ingenium.ca/agriculture/en/events/amazing-autumn-weekends/
Halloween Day at the Museum
A full Halloween day at the science museum with slime-making, a 'Frightfully Fun Science' stage show, an echo-chamber experience, mystery touch boxes and a robot scavenger hunt. Location: Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Halloween activities 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Admission: Included with museum admission: Adult $19.50, Youth (ages 3-17) $12.50, Family $51 (+ tax); children 2 and under free General admission ticket; advance online ticketing via Ingenium is recommended Availability: Admission tickets available; not sold out at time of checking Reference: https://ingenium.ca/scitech/en/events/halloween-fun-at-the-museum/
Children's Halloween Spooktacular at Watson's Mill
Manotick's historic grist mill hosts a gentle Halloween party for little kids, with crafts, games, photo booths and a scare-free 'light' version of its second-floor Haunt Nights maze, without actors. Location: Watson's Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, Ottawa, ON Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Not confirmed (daytime event; the organizer's calendar lists the date without published hours) Admission: Free admission reported for the children's Halloween party; no price is posted on the organizer's calendar Drop-in; no advance ticket posted Availability: Confirmed on the official Watson's Mill events calendar for Saturday October 31, 2026; unticketed, no sell-out mechanism Reference: https://watsonsmill.com/calendar/watsons-mill-dickinson-house-calendar-of-events/
Wild Colour
A special exhibition from Chicago's Field Museum exploring how animals, plants and minerals use colour, with nearly 200 specimens, eight saturated colour zones, audio stories and a play-based learning space for kids. Location: Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1 Dates: May 15, 2026 – January 10, 2027 (open Friday October 30, Saturday October 31 & Sunday November 1, 2026) 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Admission: Included with general admission: Adult $26, Child (3–12) $19, Student/Senior $19, ages 0–2 free; 10% discount on online purchases General museum admission ticket (online or at the door); no separate exhibition ticket or reservation required Availability: Open all three days of the window per the museum's published hours; tickets on sale Reference: https://nature.ca/en/wild-colour/
A poils
Alice Laloy's immersive French theatre piece turns three burly stagehands into gentle shaggy beasts in a participatory, visually explosive show for young audiences, direct from France. Location: Azrieli Studio, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Dates: October 31 - November 1, 2026 Sat Oct 31, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM; Sun Nov 1, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Tickets via the NAC box office (nac-cna.ca) Availability: On sale via the NAC; no sold-out notice on the official event page as of October 25, 2026 Reference: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/40431
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