Live Championship Boxing – Sat. October 3rd

 United Boxing Promotions returns for another can't miss installment after two back to back sellouts. The card is headlined by a Canadian Cruiserweight title bout, backed by a stacked undercard featuring the best up and coming professional boxers in Ottawa. Expect championship stakes on top and hard hitting action up

2026 Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice Butterfly Run – Sun. October 4th

 Join the Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice Butterfly Run (RNCH) at W.C. Levesque Park to walk, run and remember, in support of families who have experienced the loss of a baby and to raise funds for the hospice's Perinatal Palliative Care Program. The RNCH Butterfly Run will include: • A shuttle

Pipes & Projections – Thurs. October 8th

 Pipes & Projections turns the historic theatre of the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre into a living instrument, bringing pipe organ, piano, harpsichord, live looping, and projection together in real time. It is an immersive and mesmerizing experience where old meets new in the now. Interdisciplinary artist Kwende Kefentse and keyboardist Kim

Borrow Gang – Fri. Oct 2nd

 The Barrow Gang brings the kind of joy you feel in your toes first — a highly entertaining burst of musical energy powered by Clyde, Chuck, Buckes, Baby and a rotating line-up of guest musicians. Born from a group of musicians who started lifting Ottawa’s mood in parks during the

The Cottage – Wed. Sept 23rd – Sat. Oct. 10th

 At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when their spouses show up with surprisingly different agendas. Inspired by screwball comedy and bedroom farce with all the arch elegance of Noel Coward, this recent Broadway hit puts the ladies in

Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club – Mental Health Advocate Margaret Trudeau – Wed. Oct 21st

 The Ottawa Women’s Club continues its history of bringing people together with its 2026-2027 Lunch Series. Enjoy lunch while hearing new perspectives from guest speakers and learning something along the way. On Wednesday, October 21, the club welcomes Margaret Trudeau, a Canadian icon, celebrated both for her role in the

Reconciliation Through Art 2026 – Sun. Sept 27th & Fri. Oct 2nd – Sun. Oct 4th

 Almonte once again becomes a gathering place for Indigenous art, music, food, and culture as Reconciliation Through Art returns with an expanded four‑day program to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. From September 27 and October 2–4, visitors can experience traditional Métis dance, a lively Kitchen Party, an Indigenous

Free Live Music at Hard Rock – Fri. Oct 2nd & Sat. Oct 3rd

 Rock the night away at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy free live music at the Hard Rock Cafe or a meal and live music at the Council Oak Steakhouse. Here are this week’s performers: Hard Rock Cafe Friday and Saturday • The Plowboys:

Expressions of Art 2026 – Sat. Oct 3th & Sun. Oct 4th

 Expressions of Art is the West Carleton Arts Society’s annual fall juried exhibition and sale. Featuring more than 30 participating artists — from familiar favourites to first‑time exhibitors — Expressions of Art 2026 invites visitors to connect directly with creators and explore the ideas, stories, and creative journeys behind their

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia – Thurs. Sept 10th – Sun. October 18th

 Join Cirque du Soleil on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances. LUZIA deftly guides you through the locations, people, and sounds of both classical and contemporary Mexico, taking

Capital Pop-Up Cinema: musician Nick Schofield and ‘The Mummy’s Tomb’ – Sat. October 3rd

 For the last movie of their summer season, Capital Pop-Up Cinema is hosting an evening of eerie elegance and cinematic magic you won’t want to miss!​ ​Enjoy a live concert by Ottawa Chamberfest musician Nick Schofield, followed by an early cinema short art film with accompaniment by Schofield. Then, don’t

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Fri. October 2nd

 Join the Ottawa REDBLACKS as they recognize Indigenous culture, community, and storytelling through powerful in-game moments and traditional performances. The team will wear special orange warm-up jerseys featuring our Indigenous logo in recognition of the day.  

Atlético Ottawa vs. Calvary FC– Wed Sept 30th

 Atletico Ottawa take on league-leading Cavalry FC while honouring the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The evening will kick off with a pre-match blessing and a ceremonial gift exchange between the clubs to honour Indigenous heritage and culture. When you are there, make sure to buy an "Every Child

NCC Weekend Bike Days – Until October 12th

 Whether you’re biking, walking, in-line skating, using a wheelchair, or pushing a stroller, the NCC Weekend Bikedays program on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays is a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the National Capital Region in a fun, safe, and environmentally friendly way. Here are the details of which

613Flea – Sat. October 3rd

 Don’t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade items, antiques, vintage clothing, great food, and one-of-a-kind finds!

Live Events at Motel Chelsea – Until Sun. Oct 11th

 Motel Chelsea offers you an escape to nature where locals, music-lovers, foodies, culture-seekers, and travellers intersect. Nestled in the Gatineau Hills, where the river and forest trails merge with a vibrant arts culture, the Motel Chelsea is a hub of natural and man-made beauty, and local community. Here’s what’s on the

Comedian Derek Seguin– Thurs. October 1st – Sun. October 4th

 Montreal-based Derek Seguin is one of the most sought-after stand-up comedians on the international circuit. He has performed at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs festival an impressive 10 times as well as appearing numerous times at every other major festival in the country, making several television appearances along the