Ottawa Events Calendar

Ontario Festival of Small Halls
2025-10-03 - 2025-12-06, 2025-10-04 - 2025-12-06 | 450 Churchill Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 5E2, 450 Churchill Avenue, Ottawa, K1Z 5E2
Catch first-rate musical performances in unique and quaint venues across Eastern Ontario, near Ottawa. The Ontario Festival of Small Halls presents some of Canada’s best musicians during intimate shows in beloved buildings in smaller communities.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-10-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 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.

NetIP 10th Annual Diwali Awards Gala
2025-10-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2, Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2
The 10th Annual NetIP Diwali Awards Gala, presented by RBC, is taking place at 6pm on October 3rd, 2025 at the same spectacular venue as last year (now known as the Rogers Centre), with food by Joe Thottungal and Thali. The gala is not only a celebration of The Festival of Lights, Diwali, and a chance to honor members of our community but also a dedicated effort to support meaningful causes through our silent auction. All proceeds from the ‘Silent Auction’ will directly benefit The Able2: Support for People with Disabilities, empowers individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives by supporting them with programs, services, and resources.
The Gala promises to immerse over 300 attendees in a culturally enriching experience. We are honored to announce our Honorary Chairs for this year: MP. Yasir Naqvi, former Attorney General of Ontario, and Cuckoo Kochar, President of Phoenix Group, and our Co-Advisors Raj Narula, Founder and CEO of InCa Synergies Ltd., and Devinder Chaudhary, Owner of Aiana Collective & MD CBC Group LLC.
2024 Photographs: https://www.smilesphotography.ca/Events-2024/NETIP-Diwali-awards-Gala-2024
NetIP Canada (erstwhile NetIP Ottawa) is a volunteer driven non-profit organization (No. 1011645-9) committed to advancing South Asian professionals in Canada. Our mission focuses on professional development, community and civic engagement, cultural awareness, and political awareness. We strive to facilitate networking opportunities among Indian and South Asian professionals, amplify the voice of the South Asian community, recognize contributions to Canada, and engage in community activities to uplift the less privileged.

Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Desi Comedy Show
2025-10-03 22:00 - 23:30 | Desi Comedy Show, 220 Elgin St #2, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7
🔥 Ottawa, are you ready? 🔥
Two of Toronto’s funniest Desi Boyz, Jwalit Bharwani & Harv Khatow are bringing an all-Hinglish standup comedy show straight to your city!
This isn’t just comedy—it’s every WhatsApp family group, every dramatic Bollywood scene, every cricket heartbreak, and every shaadi ka rishta awkward moment rolled into one night of non-stop laughter.
From Ammi’s taunts to Papa’s politics, from Bollywood dialogues you’ve heard a thousand times to that one cousin who thinks he’s Virat Kohli but plays like Inzamam-ul-Haq, no topic is safe.
👀 Expect:🎬 Bollywood-level drama (minus the item songs… maybe).🏏 Cricket references only true desis will get.🍛 Spicy masala takes on family, relationships, and growing up brown.😂 The kind of desi nostalgia that’ll make you laugh so hard, you’ll WhatsApp your relatives in India about it.
These comics have been seen at Just For Laughs, Yuk Yuk’s, Roast Battle Toronto, and Absolute Comedy—but this time, they’re keeping it 100% HINDLISH for the culture.
🎟 Tickets are selling faster than hot jalebis at Diwali—don’t wait. Get yours now and be part of the funniest desi night Ottawa has ever seen!

Art+ Showcase
2025-10-04
Celebrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and pluralism in the arts, including local artists from all Western and non-Western art disciplines.

HOPE RockFest
2025-10-04
Join HOPE RockFest for a night filled with electrifying up-and-coming artists, an amazing headliner, delicious food and good vibes!

Oktoberfest at the Tavern
2025-10-04, 2025-10-05
Celebrate Oktoberfest at four Tavern locations with cold German beer, traditional food, and live polka music. Enjoy the festive atmosphere all season long.

Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, K1H 7X7
Explore a wide selection of quality stamps and covers at the Ottawa Fall Stamp Fair, featuring 10 national-level dealers. Free admission and parking make it easy to browse, buy, and connect with fellow collectors. A must-visit for philatelists of all levels.

Annual Biology Butterfly Show
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
The Annual Butterfly Biology Show looks forward to welcoming you to the Annual Biology Butterfly Show. Reservations required.

World Space Week
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-13 | 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 2X5, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 2X5
Celebrate World Space Week at the museum with activities for space enthusiasts of all ages.
Throughout the week, participate in daily demonstrations to learn how craters are formed and enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity and curiosity about the cosmos.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-10-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-10-04 08:30 - 13:00 | North Gower Farmers’ Market
Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
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 music and special programming while you shop.

The Pamper Yourself Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | The Pamper Yourself Market, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
Join us for the Pamper Yourself Market, a feel good day of handmade finds, fun experiences and delicious food at Next Door Market & Event Space!
Take a moment for yourself and explore a curated collection of handmade artisan goods, tasty food and drink, and hands on experiences, including:
✨ Charm jewelry bar
✨ Make your own suncatcher
✨ Create your own botanical bath salts
✨ Henna
✨ Fake nail bar with hair tinsel, glitter tattoos & colour pop extensions
Whether you’re sipping something sweet, browsing handmade creations, or treating yourself to a little self-care fun, this market is all about good vibes and putting yourself first.
Ottawa Markets Collective supports community initiatives and will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Parkdale Food Centre at the door in lieu of an admission fee. If you’re able, please consider bringing an item, every little bit makes a difference!
When: SATURDAY, October 4, 2025
Where: Next Door, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa
Time: 11am-4pm
FREE entry + parking!

Pamper Yourself Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a day of handmade finds, tasty treats, and hands-on experiences at the Pamper Yourself Market. Explore artisan goods, create your own jewelry, bath salts, or suncatchers, and enjoy fun self-care activities like henna and a nail bar. This feel-good market invites visitors of all ages to relax, get creative, and celebrate good vibes.

Imjin Hockey Classic
2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Canada’s military and hockey heritage at the Imjin Hockey Classic, honoring the historic games played by Canadian soldiers during the Korean War. Watch two storied regiments face off, enjoy special friendly matches, and experience an afternoon of sport, history, and community spirit. This family-friendly event is a unique way to learn about Canada’s contributions to the Korean War while cheering on the teams.

Shadows & S'mores: Fireside Fables and Aerial Tales
2025-10-04 14:00 - 21:00
This fall, experience Shadows and S’mores: Fireside Fables & Aerial Tales, a family-friendly show where whimsical and spooky stories come to life above the stage. Enjoy mystical creatures, eerie legends, and breathtaking aerial stunts that will thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Bryan Adams
2025-10-04 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES AS PART OF “ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES” TOUR 2025
Featuring Special Guests
The Sheepdogs
Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, April 29 with Presales
General Onsale Begins Friday, May 2 at 10am Local at BryanAdams.com
Today, global rock icon Bryan Adams has announced that he is hitting the road this fall with his massive “Roll With The Punches” North America 2025 tour, his biggest tour in years.
The 40-date arena run kicks off in Canada on 11 September with shows in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle and more before wrapping on 26 November in Minneapolis, MN. Special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will open for Adams on all U.S. dates and The Sheepdogs will provide direct support in Canada (excluding Calgary and Kelowna). Amanda Marshall
will join as support in Calgary and Kelowna.
Adams says: “I’m so thrilled to be announcing the North American leg of the Roll With The Punches Tour. We’ll be playing all the classics, some deep cuts, and sharing some brand-new tracks from the forthcoming album.”
The 2025 “Roll With The Punches” tour launched in New Zealand and Australia earlier this year and heads to the UK & Ireland this May for 12 shows, followed by 35 dates across Europe. Named after Adams’ upcoming 17th studio album, Roll With The Punches, the tour supports the record’s late summer release on his own label, Bad Records. The album has already produced two singles: the title track, released in February, and its follow-up, Make Up Your Mind, which has become a radio hit in the UK.
The album release plans will be announced imminently
With a touring legacy spanning over four decades and global hits like “Summer of ’69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” Bryan Adams is bringing his trademark energy and time-tested rock anthems to fans around the world once again.
“ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES” CANADIAN TOUR DATES:
Thu Sep 11 – Kamloops, BC – Sandman Centre*
Fri Sep 12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
Sat Sep 13 – Victoria, BC – Save On Foods Memorial Centre*
Tue Sep 23 – Prince George, BC – CN Centre*
Wed Sep 24 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place+
Fri Sep 26 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome+
Sat Sep 27 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*
Sun Sep 28 – Regina, SK – Brandt Centre*
Mon Sep 29 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre*
Thu Oct 2 – St. Catharines, ON – Meridian Centre*
Fri Oct 3 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
Sat Oct 4 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre*
Sun Oct 5 – Windsor, ON – Caesars*
Tue Oct 7 – Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre*
Wed Oct 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*
Thu Oct 9 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre*
Sat Oct 11 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre*
Sun Oct 12 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre*
Wed Oct 15 – St. John’s, NL – Mary Brown’s Centre*
*With The Sheepdogs
+With Amanda Marshall
About Bryan Adams
Adams has been touring the world for over four decades. His music has achieved #1 status in over 40 countries, and he is the recipient of numerous Awards including a Grammy, American Music Awards along with 3 Academy Award, and 5 Golden Globe nominations, 18 JUNO Awards and he is a Companion of the Order of Canada.
In 2018 he co-wrote the Broadway musical ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ and released his 16th studio album, ‘So Happy It Hurts’ in 2022. He also followed Taylor Swift in re-recording some of his biggest songs with a double album of “Classics” in 2023.
In August 2024, Bryan launched Bad Records, (www.badrecords.com) his own independent label to house his album catalog, and kicked it off with a limited edition 7”, digital single and video of two songs “Rock And Roll Hell” and “War Machine, songs he wrote for Kiss at the beginning of his songwriting career.
These releases were followed with two box sets (Royal Albert Hall residencies), numerous singles and most recently a very special release for Record Store Day featuring previously unheard recordings of Tina Turner.
About The Sheepdogs
Built on the solid, classic rock foundation of three-part harmonies and dual guitar leads, Canada’s Juno Award-winning Sheepdogs blend Southern rock, groove-based psychedelia, and bluesy barroom swagger into a modern rock & roll revival. Emerging in 2004, the band found mainstream success in 2010 with the release of their platinum-selling third LP, Learn & Burn, and continued to top the Canadian charts with efforts like The Sheepdogs (2012), Future Nostalgia (2015), Changing Colours (2018), and Outta Sight (2022).
Hailing from the Saskatchewan city of Saskatoon, the band features the talents of Ewan Currie (vocals, guitar), Ryan Gullen (bass), Sam Corbett (drums), Shamus Currie (keyboard/trombone) and Rick Paquette (guitar). From Canadian roadhouses to global music festivals, their on-stage and on-road hours are countless, underscoring their endurance in the music scene. The release of Future Nostalgia and Changing Colours further enriched their discography, leading up to the 2022 release of the jubilant hook-filled Outta Sight, solidifying their impact in the rock domain.
Most recently, their singles from Outta Sight spent a cumulative 90 weeks with at least 1 song in the top 20 at Canadian Rock radio. Prior, their hit singles “I Don’t Know” and “Feeling Good” both reached Platinum certification, with “The Way It Is” achieving Gold sales. Additionally, the albums Learn & Burn and The Sheepdogs both achieved Platinum status, and to date the band has been nominated for 11 JUNO awards, winning four.

About Amanda Marshall
Singer-songwriter Amanda Marshall has released three multi-platinum albums since 1995. Her eponymous debut is one of only 18 Canadian albums to ever achieve Diamond status in Canada, and to date it has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. The album spawned 7 Top 10 hit singles, including “Let It Rain”, “Beautiful Goodbye”, “Dark Horse”, “Fall From Grace”, “Sitting on Top of the World” and “Birmingham”.
In 1999, Marshall released Tuesday’s Child, produced by Don Was (B-52’s, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Michael McDonald, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones), and featuring collaborations with song writing heavyweights Carole King and Eric Bazilian. This 6x platinum album saw Marshall tour the globe in support of Whitney Houston, who, upon hearing it, personally selected Marshall as her support act and invited her to share the stage.
2001’s Everybody’s Got A Story marked a change in style and sound for Marshall, with a more noticeable R&B direction. Produced by the legendary Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King), the album produced 3 Top 10 hit singles including “Everybody’s Got a Story” and “Sunday Morning After” and was certified quadruple platinum within 10 weeks of its’ release.

ByWard Barket
2025-10-05 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
ByWard Barket makes the ByWard Market a must-visit destination for your furry friends!
This pet-friendly extravaganza features a variety of pet-themed vendors offering everything from gourmet treats and stylish accessories to health and wellness products for your beloved pets.
Whether you’re looking for unique pet products, great deals or just a fun outing with your pup, ByWard Barket has it all.
This is an accessible outdoor event! Free to attend.

Panda Game
2025-10-05 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
The battle of Ottawa’s universities is back! Book your seats to watch the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees vs the Carleton Ravens in this iconic football game you won’t want to miss.

Chamberfest Concert Series
2025-10-05 | , 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.

Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
2025-10-05
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Series.

October 5, 2025: Machines & Myths
December 14, 2025: Christmas with the OSO
March 29, 2026: A Day at the Farm
May 2-3, 2026: Haydn’s The Creation

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village
2025-10-05 13:30 - 16:30 | Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village, 40 Baywood Dr, Stittsville, ON K2S 2G2
The 4th Annual Ottawa Treat Accessibly Halloween Village happens Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Baywood Drive in Stittsville. 1500 Guests Expected!
Join Canada’s largest accessible Halloween celebration featuring house-to-house trick-or-treating, entertainment, and inclusive fun for all abilities. Made possible by Canadian Tire. Children and Parents with and without disabilities are welcome to come together for fully accessible Halloween experience.
Event Highlights
• House-to-house trick-or-treating with accessible treat stations for all children, with and without disabilities.
• Live DJ entertainment with family-friendly music.
• Magicians and costumed performers bring Halloween magic to the streets.
• Daytime event designed so families can enjoy Halloween festivities before the evening.
• Edible and Non-Edible Treats
• Fully Accessible
• Free Accessible Street Parking Nearby
• All Service and Kid-Friendly Pets Welcome
• Outdoor Event
• Kids and Parents with and without disabilities welcome
• Greater Ottawa Families and beyond are all invited to come.
This family-friendly gathering brings neighbours together to ensure every child can fully experience the joy of Halloween, during the day and in warmer weather.
Treat Accessibly is a grassroots movement that began in Toronto in 2017 when 6-year-old Siena Padulo asked how a child using a wheelchair could trick-or-treat at their home. What began as one family making their home accessible has grown into a nationwide movement, with more than 250,000 homes across Canada now participating in barrier-free Halloween. And 9 Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages are happening coast to coast. This is the one and only in Halifax officially run by the Treat Accessibly Founding Family.

Warren Zeiders
2025-10-05 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Zeiders is a true road warrior and shows no signs of slowing down, playing bigger markets and bigger
venues. These 2025 “Relapse” Tour dates follow his incredibly successful 2023-2024 “Pretty Little
FINAL – SENDING MARCH 17 @ 10 AM EASTERN
Poison” headlining tour, which sold over 150k tickets across 55+ SOLD-OUT shows across the US and
Canada, including a standout performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and appearances at
major festivals like Stagecoach, Faster Horses, Watershed and more, before performing as direct-support
on Jelly Roll’s The Beautifully Broken Tour.
His undeniable star power continues to capture audiences across genre lines and is rapidly cementing
himself as one of Country’s newest and most-promising genre staples. In 2024, he earned two, fan-voted
PEOPLE’s Choice Country nomination and won a CMT Award in 2024, and at just 25, Zeiders has already
surpassed 3.6 billion+ global career streams and has earned a staggering 2 billion+ TikTok views and 7.8
million+ monthly Spotify listeners. He earned seven coveted spots on Billboard’s 2024 year-end charts
and kicked off 2025 with his first-ever European headlining tour. Additionally, in February, Zeiders
performed at the 2025 New Faces of Country Music showcase, which is fitting considering he had the No.
2 most-played song on all of Country radio in 2024.
