It’s the first weekend of November, if you can believe it, and the official end of Spooky Season. The weather has been playing tricks on us, but there is still plenty of colour left in the trees, and lots to keep you busy this weekend. Don’t forget that the clocks go back at 1am on Sunday!
All Weekend
There are still lots of spook-tacular options this weekend as we finish out the season. Saunders Farm FrightFest and PumpkinFest continue through to the end of the month, as does Pumpkins After Dark at Wesley Clover Parks. Looking to get spooked? Check out Behind the Screams Haunted House until Nov. 3.
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Lost Baggage Musical Theatre is putting on a run of The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy this weekend at Arts Court. From Thursday to Sunday you can catch the show, and lean into the “comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.” Tickets are $30 in advance. Read all about it here.
This weekend is your last chance to catch Ovation Productions’ takes on Into the Woods, a classic Sondheim musical, putting a twist on classic fairy tales.
Take in the spectacle that is the Day of the Dead with the Day of the Dead Festival happening in the ByWard Market Friday to Sunday. The schedule looks jam packed with food, dancing, live music, kids activities, crafts, dance parties and vendors celebrating Mexican culture. The event is free to attend.
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The Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild is having their annual sale and exhibition on Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm at the Glebe Community Centre. This the perfect opportunity to buy locally made textiles like scarves, towels, blankets, and clothes for the holidays.
The Ottawa Gem and Rock Show at the EY Centre will be running from Thursday to Sunday. With over 400 tables of stones, jewelry, fossils, and decor, if you’re into gems, this is the place for you. Tickets are $2 and available at the door.
Thursday
Tonight is Halloween! Stay safe and dry, ghouls and goblins!
Friday
Broadway Nights Ottawa’s Halloween Extravaganza takes place at Overflow Brewing with some fantastic performances lined up, great prizes, and all the Broadway-Halloween mashups you could ask for. The dance party and sing along is sure to sell out.
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The 67s are home this weekend, taking on the Guelph Storm on Friday night at 7pm. This will be the only time this season that we host the Storm, so get on your red and black to support the boys on the ice.
Learn more about the spooky history of Stittsville on a Haunted Heritage Tour on Friday night. Keep the Halloween spirit alive one more night, and learn about the dark secrets and creepy past of Stittsville’s main street. Get your tickets online for a tour at 7pm or 9pm for $22.
If you’re into wine, then you wont to miss this year’s Outstanding in Their Fields event at Dominion Chalmers from 7-9pm. Tickets start at $55 and include entrance to the event, samplings and access to purchase from the Ontario wine makers bringing over 100 wines.
Saturday
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline in 3D at Ottawa Family Cinema on St Laurent Ave. The not-for-profit cinema offers $6 tickets to members and a full concession stand. The movie starts at 2pm.
The Musical Arts Club of Ottawa is hosting “A Musical Harvest,” their biennial scholarship fundraising gala concert on Saturday at Woodroffe United Church. All profits from the concert will go toward their scholarship fund, with which they award yearly scholarships through the Ottawa Kiwanis Music Festival, the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Vocal Festival, and supports Orkidstra through donation. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students. The show begins at 7pm.
The 30th annual Children’s Storytelling Festival is happening on Saturday with local storytellers sharing their best children stories from 10:30am to 1pm at Ben Franklin Place at Centrepointe. The free event will feature stories for ages 2-12 in both English and French, including Indigenous stories as well.
Ladies, do you need an excuse for a little jaunt out of town this weekend? Check out Manotick’s Women’s Day, and support small businesses. Get a Women’s Day passport, and spend the day shopping, eating, relaxing, taking classes, treating yourself, and getting practical errands done collecting stamps. You could win a prize at the end of the day!
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There will be a Day of the Dead Festival happening at the Horticulture building at Lansdowne Park on Saturday from 3-9pm. The free event will offer food, music, and a celebration of Mexican culture and traditions.
Nature Nocturne: Rebirth is sold out (and has been for months) but it is worth mentioning here in case you can find a last minute ticket, or just want to be sure to get in for the next one in February!
If you aren’t sure what to do with your jack-o-lanterns after Thursday, bring them to Bicycle Craft Beer for their Pumpkin Drop off. They will light them up Saturday night for one last show, and them donate the pumpkins to local farms for animal feed.
Sunday
The 67s are taking on the Kingston Frontenacs Sunday at 2pm, at TD Place Arena. Hopefully, hot off a win Friday night against Guelph.
Get cozy at Music for a Sunday Afternoon by the NAC Orchestra at Dominion Chalmers. This edition is going to feature the orchestra’s Principal Tuba, and showcase the range of the interesting instrument. Tickets are available online, including $15 Under 30, and Indigenous Community options.
At the other end of the musical spectrum, join Rick the Temp at The Brass Monkey for a blast from the past with Rick Campanelli’s Ultimate 90s Experience! Dance, sing, and relive all your favourite hits from the iconic decade. There will be live cover bands, a DJ, and a couple of legit stars from the past. Tickets are still available for $43.
