Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, October 3. Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
For frights, spooks and thrills...
- Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5 Looking for a spooky group adventure this month? Look no further than sKreamers, a haunted weekend event full of wagon rides and scary surprises...
- Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5 | Ottawa Boat Cruise presents Serial Killer Cruise: Unmasking The Rideau Canal Ripper. Step aboard an electrifying Electric Boat for a heart-pounding experience like no other — the Serial Killer Cruise.
- Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5 | Combine a riveting historical tour on the quaint and eerie town of Stittsville with a haunted twist to get this annual heritage tour.
For arts, culture and a good time…
- Thursday, October 3 | Hosted by Theland Kicknosway, the Minoshkite Indigenous Music & Arts Festival offers a rich celebration of music and artistry in the heart of the capital. This vibrant festival will also feature youth programming, local artisans and a chance to connect with Indigenous culture. FREE!
- Friday, October 4 | Join HOPE RockFest at Overflow Brewing for a night filled with electrifying up-and-coming artists, an amazing headliner, delicious food and good vibes!
- Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5 | Get ready for ByWard Oktoberfest at Lowertown Brewery with friends and family. Showcasing the traditions of Oktoberfest with dance, music, food and of course, locally crafted beers.
- Friday, October 4 to Saturday, October 5 | The Ibero-American Book Fair in Canada (FILibro Canada), is a dedicated space for promoting reading, literature and the sale of books by authors from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.
- Friday October 4 to Thursday, October 10 | Celebrate World Space Week at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum with activities for space enthusiasts of all ages.
- Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, October 6 | Explore Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale, a two-day sale with 120 booths of toys, artisans, video games, trading cards and entertainment happening at the Nepean Sportsplex. Kids 12 and under get in FREE!
- Saturday, October 5 | The Imjin Hockey Classic commemorates the historic hockey games played by Canadian soldiers during the Korean War on the frozen Imjin River. This year's event will be held at Bell Sensplex, featuring matches between Canadian military teams to honor Korean War veterans and celebrate Canada's military history.
- Until Saturday, October 5 | Catch Les Producteurs at Théâtre du Casino Lac-Leamy! Originally a film for which Mel Brooks won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1969, the musical The Producers, which the filmmaker and actor himself adapted for the stage, was applauded for over six years on Broadway.
- Sunday, October 6 | The battle of Ottawa’s universities is back! Book your seats for the Panda Game to watch the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees vs the Carleton Ravens in this iconic football game you won’t want to miss.
- Sunday, October 6 | Get ready for a night filled with laughter as Mista Dre brings his headline show to Ottawa @ LIVE! on Elgin in Ottawa!
- Until Sunday, October 6 | Enjoy the Metcalfe Fair, a major agricultural fall fair that began 11 years before Canada's Confederation.
For your next big find…
- Ongoing | Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world at One World Bazaar. Don't miss the Indonesian Cultural Event on Saturday!
- Saturday, October 5 | Don’t miss a Saturday Themed Market at Urban Art Collective and discover local vendors and artists. FREE!
- Saturday, October 5 | Check out an exciting lineup of over 140 vendors who offer handmade treasures, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds at 613flea in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. FREE!
- Wednesday, October 9 | Join the 100th Harvest Night Market to celebrate autumn's bounty and a century of harvests at the Parkdale Night Market! Honour local farmers, artisans and traditions in the spirit of community. FREE!
