All Events
Ottawa Pet Expo
Ottawa's Largest Pet Festival featuring 200+ vendors, Canine Fun Zone, SpeedWay Lure Course, Feline Fest with TICA cat show, Bird & Small Animal Zone, and Reptile, Plant & Aquatic Expo.
Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe
Free Doobie Brothers tribute performance on Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
Day of the Dead Festival Ottawa
Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of the Dead.
Alone in the Dark - Billings Estate National Historic Site
Exclusive small-group investigations offer a rare chance to explore the historic mansion and its grounds, listening for whispers from the past.
The Turn of the Screw
A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychological thriller featuring disturbing scenes in an intimate theatre setting.
Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra
The NAC Orchestra turns Southam Hall into a playground of sound and suspense with eerie, epic, and haunted music straight out of your favourite Halloween playlist.
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creative play with instructor Jesse Kahat.
LEGO Halloween Witch Make & Take
Free LEGO Witch building event for kids! Build and take home your own LEGO Halloween creation while supplies last.
Queen Flash at Hard Rock Cafe
Free Queen tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Come trick or treat with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall! Witches and reapers guard the entrance as visitors explore the shadowy halls and courtyard pumpkin patch.
Parkwood Hills Halloween Fun Day
Spooky afternoon of free treats, trick-or-treating, costume contest, and free pumpkin giveaway! Community resources available. Bring the whole family!
Wickedly Westboro Trick-or-Treating
Westboro Village's annual trick-or-treating event with support from Real Canadian Superstore. Get extra use out of those costumes and fill your bag with treats from local shops!