What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 17-19

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

• Here’s where you can see the fall colours in Ottawa-Gatineau

The Sky Becomes the Stage

French company Transe Express presents Mobile Homme Friday night in the ByWard Market.

The aerial parade has captivated audiences in 74 countries across five continents.

The event will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Friday on York Street.

It’s the first taste of the Nuit Blanche Ottawa coming to Ottawa in the fall of 2026.

9 Run Run

The 9 Run Run is set for Saturday at Village Square Park in Stittsville.

All money raised supports the mental health of Ottawa fire, police and paramedic personnel and their families.

There is a 5K, 10K and 15K event, along with a Family Fun Run 2K.

Ottawa Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 3 p.m.

It’s the Redblacks final home game of the 2025 season, with a Tailgate Party on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne before the game.

For tickets, visit https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/ticket-hub/.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the New York Islanders Saturday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 3 p.m.

It’s Oktoberfest at the game, as the Senators celebrate German traditions.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s host the Kingston Frontenacs Sunday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 3 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://chl.ca/ohl-67s/.

National Women’s Show

It’s the ultimate girls’ day out in Ottawa this weekend.

The National Women’s Show features fashion, food and fun at the EY Centre.

For tickets and information, visit https://nationalwomenshow.com/ottawa-visitor/.

Ottawa Parent & Child Expo

The Ottawa Parent and Child Expo is this weekend at the Nepean Sportsplex.

The expo features fun, learning, new products, services and entertainment for families. You can also meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo and Raphael.

The Ottawa Parent and Child Expo is Saturday and Sunday.

Capital Wedding Show

Walk down the aisles of the Ottawa Conference and Event Show to plan your dream wedding.

The Capital Wedding Show is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ArohaFest

ArohaFest is the only bilingual festival showcasing the arts and culture of India in Canada.

Don’t miss ArohaFest at the National Arts Centre until Sunday, featuring dance performances, workshops, visual arts, henna painting, and more.

Geek Hoard Haul-oween

Celebrate all things geeky and Halloween at the Geek Hoard Haul-oween event.

The event is Sunday at the Sensplex Kanata on Maple Grove Road.

Admission is free.

National Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend:

• Friday: Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish in Southam Hall
• Friday: Sufi Soirée at the NAC Fourth Stage
• Friday: GoGo Penguin in the Babs Asper Theatre
• Saturday: Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons in Southam Hall
• Less Toches at the Fourth Stage

Other events happening in Ottawa this weekend

• Friday: Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl Release Party at the Bronson Centre
• Friday: ABBA Revisited at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday: Victor Nesrallah at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Le Soleil du Congo à Orléans at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: Where have all the Buffalo gone? at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Sunday: Dasha at the Bronson Centre

613flea

613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday.

Check out 150 vendors at this ever-changing marketplace between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Street Farmers Market

The Main Street Farmers Market is open for two more weekends this fall.

The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.

Carp Farmers Market

The Carp Farmers Market is open on Saturday. It’s Pumpkin Day, with a special pumpkin carving workshop.

Shop local from over 80 local vendors from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Metcalfe Farmers Market

It’s the final weekend for the Metcalfe Farmers Market.

The market is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Westboro Farmers’ Market

The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market is located in Byron Linear Park.

Barrhaven Farmers Market

The Barrhaven Farmers’ Market is every Sunday at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pumpkinferno

Over 9,000 pumpkins have illuminated the historic Upper Canada Village this Halloween.

Pumpkinferno is underway at the historic village in Morrisburg until Nov. 1.

Enjoy a nighttime walk through to experience hand-crafted pumpkins along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village.

For tickets, visit https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/pumpkinferno/.

PumpkinFest

Pumpkinfest is underway, featuring the fall colours and the gourds.

Saunders Farm hosts PumpkinFest until Oct. 26.

For tickets, visit https://saundersfarm.com/pumpkinfest/.

FrightFest

Be prepared to be scared at FrightFest at Saunders Farm this Halloween season.

FrightFest runs until Nov. 1. Festivities include the Haunted Hayride, Barn of Terror, The Sawmill, The Shambles, The Cemetery Scare Zone and Ghost Town Stage.

For tickets, visit https://saundersfarm.com/frightfest/.

Skreamers

Proulx Farm invites you to experience the “most haunted hayride in the east.”

Skreamers is underway this Halloween, featuring the wild wagon ride, the Side Laboratory and Front Barn.

It’s open Fridays and Saturdays in October.

Proulx Farm’s Pumpkin Fest

Proulx Farm in Cumberland is transformed into a giant Halloween playground this fall.

Pumpkin Fest runs on Saturdays and Sundays until October 26.

Check out the corn mazes, hay structures, the tree house and slides, pick your own pumpkin and more.

For tickets and information, visit https://proulxfarm.com/pumpkinfest/.

The Log Farm

The Log Farm is home to a lot of fall fun, including the Corn Maze. Wagon rides and the Pumpkin Patch.

For more information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/.

Ouimet Farms

Ouimet Farms in Vankleek Hill is open on weekends in October with activities for the family, including a corn maze, adventure park and the farm market and museum.

For more information, visit https://ouimetfarms.com/attractions/.

Miller’s Farm and Market

Enjoy fall activities at Miller’s Farm just south of Manotick.

Activities include wagon rides, a corn maze, and pick-your-own pumpkin.

For more information, visit https://www.millersfarmandmarket.ca/.

Cannamore Orchard

Cannamore Orchard in Crysler invites you to enjoy family fun activities this fall.

Ride on the covered wagon, explore the giant hedge mazes, play in the family activity area and more.

Acres of Terror

The 33rd year of Acres of Terror is underway at Cannamore Orchard in Crysler.

Check out the Spooky Wagon Ride, the House of Terror, the Spooky Village and the Fog Maze.

Day sessions are available on Saturday and Sunday for families and younger children.

Tickets are only available online at https://www.cannamoreorchard.com/acres-of-terror/.

Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours

Check out Stittsville’s haunted past this weekend.

The Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours run Friday and Saturday until November 28.

Fort Fright

Don’t miss Fort Fright at Kingston’s Fort Henry.

The historic Fort Henry turns into one of Ontario’s most unique haunted experiences until Nov. 1.

For more information, visit https://www.forthenry.com/event/fort-fright/.

Tunnel of Terror

The Tunnel of Terror presents: House of Horrors this Halloween.

It’s a chilling, haunted experience inside the Brockville Tunnel this weekend.

For more information, visit https://brockvilletourism.com/calendar/tunnel-of-terror-presents-house-of-horrors/.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

Kingston Frontenacs

The Kingston Frontenacs play twice this weekend at the Slush Puppie Place.

On Friday night, the Frontenacs host the Ottawa 67’s at 7:05 p.m.

On Saturday, the Oshawa Generals visit Kingston for a 4:05 p.m. game.

Events in Kingston this weekend

• Friday: Classic Albums Live – Led Zeppelin I at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: The Bomb Retro 80’s Live Experience at The Spire
• Saturday: Vibrant Voices Song Circle at the Kingston Public Library Central Branch
• Saturday: Kingston Square Foot Show at the Tett Centre

Events in Cornwall this weekend

• Friday-Sunday: Ghost Walk for Charity at Cornwall Square
• Friday: Sean McCann presents the Great Big Canadian Road Trip at the Aultsville Theatre
• Friday-Saturday: Halfway There at the Seaway Valley Theatre