Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, October 29. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For frights and spooks…
- Ongoing | Spend Halloween weekend exploring One World Bazaar! Shop thousands of unique finds from around the world in our historic barn, with live music Saturday and African dance performances on Thanksgiving Monday. Open Friday–Monday, 10am–5pm.
- Get ready for a monstrously festive evening at Terre des Pionniers at Parc Oméga. As night falls, the park transforms: thrills and surprises await. 🎃
- Ongoing | Step into the magic of Pumpkinferno, an enchanting outdoor experience where thousands of handcrafted illuminated pumpkins. At the Upper Canada Village.
- Ongoing| PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm offers family-friendly autumn fun — find the perfect pumpkin, get lost in our hedge mazes, hop on a hayride and enjoy kid-friendly, haunted attractions.
- Fridays and Saturdays | Looking for a spooky group adventure this month? Look no further than sKreamers, a haunted weekend event full of wagon rides and scary surprises... Held at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm.
- Fridays and Saturdays | FrightFest at Saunders Farm is Canada’s top haunted attraction, featuring multiple haunted experiences, street theatre, fresh food, and homemade confections.
- Fridays and Saturdays | Don’t miss Acres of Terror, A terrifying Halloween attraction with four main parts: The Spooky Wagon Ride, House of Terror, Fog Maze and Spooky Village. Held at Cannamore Orchard.
- Saturday, October 31 |Celebrate Halloween at a lively community event filled with festive entertainment, seasonal fun and a welcoming atmosphere. Held at Hard Rock Ottawa.
- Saturday, October 31 | Kawaii After Dark returns with a Halloween-inspired celebration that blends cosplay, live entertainment and anime culture in the unique setting of Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts.
- Friday, October 30 to Saturday, October 31 |Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy presents a wickedly fun Halloween celebration featuring costume runway shows, live entertainment, themed décor, and dance parties.
- Saturday, October 31 |Wonderous marvels will fill the Tent Room at Rideau Hall: candy for trick-or-treaters, activities for families and circus performances.
- Friday, October 30 to Saturday, October 31 | Combine a riveting historical tour on the quaint and eerie town of Stittsville with a haunted twist to get this annual heritage tour.
- Until Sunday, November 1 | Dare to enter Escape Manor’s Primal Fear, a chilling Halloween-themed escape room experience featuring new puzzles, a haunting atmosphere, and a few spooky surprises along the way.
For fans of performances…
- Fridays and Saturdays | Experience unforgettable live entertainment as live bands and DJs bring energy for Rythmik Nights to the dance floor well into the evening. Held at Casino du Lac-Leamy.
- Fridays and Saturdays | Enjoy live entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. FREE!
- Thursday, October 29 | Following a sold-out performance at the National Arts Centre's Azrieli Studio in 2024, Passarim returns to Ottawa as part of Latin American Heritage Month 2026
- Until Saturday, October 31 |Fresh Meat is a playground for Ottawa's theatre makers, giving local individuals and collectives of all levels of experience a unique opportunity to test new ideas in front of an audience.
- Tuesday, November 3| Enjoy an evening of local comedy at the Carleton with a welcoming open mic that highlights emerging talent and fresh material.
For arts, sports, culture and a good time…
- Ongoing | Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown.
- Friday, October 30 | Catch Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour at the Canadian Tire Centre.
- Friday, October 30 to Monday, November 2 | Held annually in the ByWard Market, the Day of the Dead Festival is a cultural celebration that honors the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). FREE!
- Friday, October 30 | Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne with the Ottawa 67’s.
- Until Saturday, October 31 | L’Outaouais au menu returns for its fourth edition, inviting food lovers to enjoy a special dining experience at participating restaurants across the region.
- Sunday, November 1 | Don’t miss the CPL Semi-Final, at TD Place. Get your tickets and cheer on your defending champions, Atlético Ottawa!
- Until Sunday, November 1 | Calling all rock and nature enthusiasts; discover unique treasures at the Rock N’ Gem Show full of crystals, fossils, gemstones, and more!
For marketgoers…
- Various dates throughout the week | Find the best fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, hot meals and more from friendly producers in different neighbourhoods at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne, Main Street, Westboro, Barrhaven and Orléans! FREE!
- Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade at Urban Art Collective.
