Ottawa Events Calendar

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-10-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

Ottawa Halloween Party & Social Mixer 2025
2025-10-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Ottawa Halloween Party & Social Mixer 2025, 202 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Looking for the best Halloween party in Ottawa? 🎃 Join us for a one-night-only Halloween Social Mixer on Friday, October 31, 2025 (8–10:30 PM) at The Office, 202 Sparks St. Dress up, sip festive cocktails, and meet 30+ fun locals in their 20s & 30s in a welcoming, zero-pressure atmosphere.
Whether you’re new to the city or just looking for a fresh way to celebrate Halloween, this mixer combines the excitement of a party with the ease of making real connections. Come solo or bring a friend — our friendly hosts will introduce you to others right away.
👻 Highlights:
Costumes encouraged (but not required!)
Icebreakers & social games to spark conversations
Perfect for young professionals, newcomers & students
Limited spots – secure your ticket now before it sells out!

Halloween Costume Party and Social
2025-10-31 20:00 - 22:30
Join a lively Halloween Social Mixer for a night of costumes, cocktails, and connections. Friendly hosts welcome everyone, making it easy to meet new people and enjoy the festive atmosphere. This event is perfect for visitors in their 20s and 30s looking for a fun, social evening.

Ottawa Children's Storytelling Festival
2025-11-01 | PO Box 23022 , OTTAWA RPO FAIRLAWN, K2A4E2, PO Box 23022 , OTTAWA RPO FAIRLAWN, K2A4E2
During this free annual event, passionate and professional storytellers tell engaging stories for kids of all ages in English and French.
Gather as a family and listen to entertaining stories of all kinds that will touch your heart, mind, body and spirit. Events are performed by talented artists virtually or in person. The Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival is presented by Ottawa StoryTellers and the Ottawa Public Library.

Kimono Fashion Show
2025-11-01 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Explore the elegance and cultural richness of the Kimono Fashion Show, presented by the Ottawa Japanese Community Association. This special evening highlights the artistic legacy of the kimono through runway presentations, exhibitions, and storytelling from the Kimono Connections / Kimono Tsunagari Project. Guests will enjoy displays of traditional garments, cultural narratives, and photographic storytelling in a welcoming and sophisticated setting.

Ottawa Pet Expo
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Whether its a new gold-plated collar or a new pet bed, it will be here! Exhibitors have been holding back product launches to share first at this event: watch for new strollers, treats, toys, pet clothing, and novelty pet-related goods making their Canadian debut!

United Way Ultimate Burger Battle
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle is coming back! This November, 19 local restaurants and eateries across the Ottawa area will be serving up their delicious signature Ultimate Burgers. Join for a month of tasty competition, community spirit, and impact where every burger sold donates $2 to help those living across our communities and make a real difference!

Financial Literacy Month at the Bank of Canada Museum
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | Financial Literacy Month at the Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a full lineup of free activities for all ages!
🔹 Money Fair – Nov 1: Explore interactive booths on budgeting, saving, fraud prevention, and more. Collect a stamp at each booth to win a prize!
🔹 How to Teach Your Kids About Money Workshop – Nov 8-9: Learn how to help your kids manage money in this engaging workshop led by a chartered professional accountant. (registration required).
🔹 Building Wealth in Canada Workshop – Nov 15-16: Are you a New Canadian? Learn how to manage your money in this practical workshop led by a chartered professional accountant. (registration required).
🔹 Weekend Fun: Join us for four weekends of free games and crafts that help kids learn smart money habits like budgeting, saving, and spending.
🕙 Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 | 🆓 Free admission
📌 Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Nov 22–23

Chamberfest Concert Series
2025-11-04 | , Ottawa, , Ottawa
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s Concert Series is sure to be one of Chamberfest™’s best series to date.

Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
2025-11-04 12:00 - 12:30 | online, online
Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run.
CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based on a review of programs, processes, and employee feedback.
Great workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook.
You will learn:

Why turnover breaks momentum in lean teams
How to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use
How to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees

Jeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover:

What to buy first
What to add later
How to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews

Expect plain language, concrete examples, and takeaways you can implement this month.
Who should attend: Owners, operators, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention, happier teams, and smarter benefits spend.
REGISTER NOW

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
2025-11-04 19:00 - 23:59 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Experience Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa, celebrating the legendary band’s iconic hits. From Stairway to Heaven to Whole Lotta Love, enjoy a powerful tribute that brings Zeppelin’s music to life like never before.

The Spitfire Grill
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-15
The Spitfire Grill is a heartfelt play set in a small Wisconsin town, exploring themes of redemption, community and second chances. Presented by Kanata Theatre, this moving story highlights the quiet strength found in unexpected places.

Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | The Westin Ottawa, 1 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada, The Westin Ottawa, 1 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada
Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government’s spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the country’s economic health and what it could mean for you, your business, and our city.
Agenda:
7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking
7:40 a.m. – Breakfast
7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks
8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview
8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP
8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion
9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks

Wines by Nature
2025-11-06 | 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4
Ottawa’s natural wine festival is back! Try natural wines from around the world and meet the winemakers!

Outstanding in their Fields
2025-11-06 | 215 Preston Street, Ottawa, K1R 7R1, 215 Preston Street, Ottawa, K1R 7R1
Outstanding in Their Fields is Ottawa’s signature wine experience, bringing together top Ontario winemakers, over 100 carefully curated wines, and local gourmet artisans. Guests can sample exclusive wines, converse with winemakers, and order their favourites straight from the event. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or new to tasting, this immersive “Taste & Buy” format offers a unique opportunity to discover rare bottles you won’t find in regular stores.

Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-08
Recognizing, promoting and celebrating the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian films and filmmakers.

SKATEPARK - Mette Ingvartsen
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-08 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
The theatre stage is transformed into a skatepark, a multifaceted setting where freedom expresses itself through tricks of the parkour, choreographic flow, and countercultural high jinks. In this ode to the nostalgia of her youth, Danish choreographer Mette Ingvartsen explores the speed, power, and energy of movement on wheels, and the music celebrating skater culture’s inclusivity.

Babette's Feast
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-09
Experience a theatrical adaptation of Babette’s Feast, a story of community, generosity, and the transformative power of hospitality. This rich and moving production explores the 19th-century world of two Lutheran sisters and the mysterious French refugee whose lavish feast brings grace, joy, and unexpected change. Audiences are invited into a beautifully crafted performance that celebrates connection, artistry, and the courage of embracing strangers.

Outstanding in their Fields
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre, 215 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R1 Canada, Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre, 215 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R1 Canada
Ottawa’s favourite wine event is back! Join us for Outstanding in their Fields where we bring together Ontario’s top winemakers, 100+ incredible wines & local gourmet artisans for a fun & unforgettable evening. It’s your chance to taste, learn and shop local.
SAVVY TIP: You won’t find the featured wines at this event in the LCBO or grocery stores.
Sip, Sample & Stock up…
With a Savvy tasting glass in hand, chat with the winemakers while sampling their best bottles. When you find new favourites, order them on the spot & we’ll arrange delivery to you soon after the event. It’s the Savvy way to buy Ontario wines.
DATE: Thursday November 6th
VENUE: Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St, Ottawa
TICKET OPTIONS:
Early Access: $75 (doors open at 5pm)
Main Event: $55 (6:30-8:30pm)
