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Every festival, concert, market and family event happening in Ottawa and across the National Capital Region, collected from official municipal calendars and refreshed daily.

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Dart Trees, Just Fine, Sun Dried Flies, B•L•U•S•H

8:30 PMEDT Rainbow Bistro

Just Ghoulin' Around 5 - an Indie Halloween Party Dart Trees Just Fine Sun Dried Flies B•L•U•S•H all ages/licensed 19+ - bring photo ID to drink $15 adv with costume $20 adv without costume prizes for best costumes presented with the support of presented by with the support of On…

CAD 20.67 - 26.85 Family Family

PumpkinFest

All day Saunders Farm

Experience the best of fall at Saunders Farm with two unforgettable events! PumpkinFest 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. Plus, there’s delicious food, play struc…

Food & Drink Family

Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror

All day Arts Court - Atelier

Gather around the campfire for Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror, an immersive horror experience where every story unfolds in the moment. Inspired by ghost stories, eerie encounters and unsettling twists, this improvised performance weaves unexpected connections and chilling po…

Community

Beechwood Market

All day 203 Stanley Avenue

Shop local at the Beechwood Market every Saturday from June through October. Explore a wide range of local products, including fresh produce, farm eggs, yogurt, cheeses, meat, poultry, coffee, tea, home and health items and much more. During the off-season, you can still get your…

Markets

Main Street Farmers' Market

All day Grande Allée Park

Support your local farmers' market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live mus…

Markets Outdoor

Westboro Farmers' Market

All day Byron Linear Park

Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. Enjoy lunch at the food court while listening to live music…

Markets Outdoor

Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy

All day Arts Court

Ten improvisational comedians compete in a fast-paced live competition presented by Westboro Improv Theatre. Performers create scenes and games inspired by audience suggestions while facing elimination rounds throughout the evening. With the audience helping decide the outcome, o…

Theatre

Halloween at Hard Rock

All day Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino

Celebrate Halloween at a lively community event filled with festive entertainment, seasonal fun and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy an evening of excitement while coming together in support of Pinktober, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast canc…

Festivals

Rideau HALLoween “Under the Big Top”

All day Rideau Hall

This Halloween, the circus has come to Rideau Hall! Wonderous marvels will fill the Tent Room: candy for trick-or-treaters, activities for families and circus performances. Don’t miss the spooky sounds of the Crescendo Concert Series in the Ballroom with the Serenade of Strings f…

Concerts

Fetch Local Markets

All day Various locations

Celebrate local love (and pups!) at Fetch Local Markets, a monthly dog-friendly event featuring 30+ local makers, great vibes, and free entry. From May to October, explore unique finds and community fun — leashes encouraged!

Markets

Latin Sparks Festival Presents: Noche De Muertos

All day Ottawa Art Gallery

This Halloween, Latin Sparks Festival takes over the Ottawa Art Gallery for Noche de Muertos — an elevated Latin Halloween party inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Dress to impress, embrace the Halloween spirit, and get ready for a night of Latin music, dancing, cockta…

Festivals Outdoor

Halloween Bash

7:00 PMEDT Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

**Français à suivre / French to follow ** MUST BE 19+ TO ATTEND. Doors open at 7:00PM. The show is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM. Hard Rock LIVE is located within Hard Rock Casino Ottawa. Must be 19+ to attend. Valid photo ID required. A second piece of photo ID may be requested.…

Community

Halloween Emocore 10 x Emo Night Ottawa

7:30 PMEDT The 27 Club

GENERAL ADMISSION - LEGAL AGE 19+HALLOWEEN EMOCORE 10 featuring The New Hires as My Chemical Romance Emo Night Ottawa Band as Good Charlotte in sinking. as Every Time I Die Neon Ghosthouse as Basement with a special Emo Night Ottawa afterparty Licensed 19+ • 7:00pm doors $15 adv…

CAD 19.54 - 25.72 Concerts

Lansdowne Farmers' Market

All day 1000 Exhibition Way

Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The market is a great place to buy the freshest local products the season has to…

Markets Outdoor

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

All day Barrio Ottawa

Experience the energy of Latin dance every Sunday evening at Barrio del Sabor. Presented by Salsa Rehab, this free community event begins with a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by a lively social dance featuring Latin rhythms and a welcoming atmosphere for all skill level…

Workshops

Atlético Ottawa

All day 1015 Bank Street

Catch the action at TD Place, where the crowd roars and every goal fuels the city’s soccer fever. Whether you are a die-hard fan or new to the sport, Atlético Ottawa is the team to support. Wear your red and white, feel the adrenaline, and be part of the movement. Let’s go, Ottaw…

Sports

Les lundis des tout-petits

All day National Arts Centre

Visit the NAC on Mondays for French story time with Luana! Toddlers are invited to delight in tales that will sweep them away on journeys through magical worlds where they will meet enchanting characters. All accompanied by crafts and games. Free admission!

Free Kids Kids

SoulRhythms

All day National Arts Centre

Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through an energizing 45-minute group class designed f…

Cultural

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What is happening in Ottawa this weekend?

The Ottawa weekend page lists every festival, market, concert and family event running Friday through Sunday in Ottawa, ON, taken from the official municipal calendar and refreshed daily.

Are there free events in Ottawa?

Yes. Filter any Ottawa listing by Free to see events with no admission charge - usually outdoor concerts, community festivals, library programs and farmers markets.

Where does this Ottawa event information come from?

Events are collected automatically from official municipal and regional calendars, then de-duplicated and categorised. Every listing links back to the page it came from, so the organiser is always one click away.

How current are the Ottawa listings?

Ingestion runs daily, and each event page shows when it was last checked. A cancelled event keeps its page with the cancellation marked rather than vanishing, so a link you already have will tell you it is off.