There are plenty of spooky-themed events taking place this weekend, but even if that’s not your thing, there are so many great things to check out across the city this weekend!
All weekend
Ottawa Pops Orchestra has a fantastic show taking place multiple times this weekend — Hero of the Past — a symphony inspired by the video game A Link to the Past!
Ovation Productions’ takes on Into the Woods, a classic Sondheim musical, and puts a twist on classic fairy tales.
The 2024 Gatineau Hills Fiddle Fest takes place all weekend with four days of workshops, concerts jamming and dancing, all at La Fab Sur Mill Arts Centre in beautiful Chelsea, Que.
Broadway Across Canada’s touring production of Disney’s The Lion King roars into the NAC for an extended run — there are still a few tickets left.
Fresh Meat, Ottawa’s coolest emerging theatre festival, is taking place Oct. 23 to 26, with Pay-What-You-Choose options.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival is on all weekend with some incredible authors, discussions and events.
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Thursday
Billings Estate presents Makers at the Museum – Victorian Hair Art. Learn about how Victorians transformed hair into pieces of art to commemorate loved ones.
Gladstone Theatre presents Cautionary Tales: A Daniel MacIvor Double Bill. Check out our review!
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Friday
The Friday I’m in Love Indipop dance party takes place at the 27 club.
Queers & Beers: HalloQween Edition hits up Lowertown Brewery.
Ottawa’s newly announced professional women’s soccer team, Rapid FC, are hosting a viewing party for the national team game versus Spain on Friday at 4pm at the Sky Lounge (the second floor of Lowertown Brewery) along with the supporters groups the Voyageurs and Northern Lights SG.
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Saturday
Tooth and Nail is hosting its ninth annual Halloween Bash.
Beyond the Pale are hosting Sing a Sea Shanty — free concert and Halloween costume party.
613flea is inside Aberdeen Pavilion this week with 150 vendors and free admission.
Wickedly Westboro takes place once again with free trick-or-treating at stations throughout, as well as other events, vendors, artists, and food.
Urban Art Collective are hosting a Halloween Night Market and Party.
Oh Canada Eh!’s new show is Broadway Then and Now — an eclectic mix of songs from across the years with an incredible cast of talented singers.
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Sunday
I can’t think of anything cuter than a Halloween Corgi Parade!
Check out the Lansdowne Park Pumpkin Derby taking place in the Horticulture Building with prizes from local businesses.
Muséoparc Vanier and the Vanier Optimist Club are hosting Halloween in the forest where kids and adults alike can stroll through Richelieu Park with activities and treats.
Atlético Ottawa play in the quarter-final playoff game after finishing the regular season in third place. Always a great atmosphere, this could be their ninth consecutive game with over 5,000 fans as professional soccer continues to grow in the capital.
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Bonus – Tuesday
Members of the labour movement and community sector are hosting a panel discussion and celebration on Remote Work to Reimagine the City of the opportunities of converting Ottawa’s office spaces into better uses and transforming downtown. The afterparty features DJ Trinidaddy!
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