What's on in Ottawa this weekend?

60+ events are listed in Ottawa for this weekend (Oct 16–18), including HyperActive Ottawa Friday Breakfast: Men’s Mental Health & Accountability, Tactical Communication & De-Escalation for Security Professionals and [KCC] Minhwa Wooden Theatre Workshop.

Are there free events in Ottawa this weekend?

Yes. 10 of the events listed for this weekend (Oct 16–18) are marked free.

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The next weekly Ottawa digest goes out Thursday October 15, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for CA$2.99/mo only if you choose.

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Things to do in Ottawa this weekend

Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 · 60+ events

At least 60 events are listed in Ottawa, Ontario for this weekend (Oct 16–18), soonest first. The most common categories are live music (13), sports (8) and arts & culture (7). 10 of the events listed are marked free.

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What's on in Ottawa this weekend?: 60+ events are listed in Ottawa for this weekend (Oct 16–18), including HyperActive Ottawa Friday Breakfast: Men’s Mental Health & Accountability, Tactical Communication & De-Escalation for Security Professionals and [KCC] Minhwa Wooden Theatre Workshop.
Are there free events in Ottawa this weekend?: Yes. 10 of the events listed for this weekend (Oct 16–18) are marked free.
When is the next evntally digest?: The next weekly Ottawa digest goes out Thursday October 15, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for CA$2.99/mo only if you choose.

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Things to do in Ottawa this weekend

Friday, October 16

HyperActive Ottawa Friday Breakfast: Men’s Mental Health & Accountability

Tactical Communication & De-Escalation for Security Professionals

[KCC] Minhwa Wooden Theatre Workshop

👶🧠💙 5th Annual Ottawa Curriculum for Perinatal Mental Health

Sauna & Cold Plunge Social | Workout + Firepit

Tantra Speed Date® - Ottawa! (Kanata) Meet Singles Speed Dating

Yuk Yuk's Singles Comedy Night

Ottawa REDBLACKS | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Toronto Argonauts

What Does It Mean to be Fully Human in the Age of AI?

Now Clap! Bob The Drag Queen's on Tour

C*4 Wrestling presents "TRICK r TREAT" - Our Halloween Spooktacular!

The New Hires, Baby Richman, Asia Ruby, Campbell

Chris Murphy, Peter Elkas

F3RAL: BLOOD BATH AND BEYOND- 8:30pm

Halloween Bar Night

Now Clap! Bob The Drag Queen's on Tour (2nd Show Added)

Electric Feel - indie sleaze dance party

Saturday, October 17

BURGERS & BEATS LAUNCH PARTY

Dawson Gamble Live at Avant Garde

2026 Ottawa Ski, Snowboard, & Travel Show

Ottawa Parent & Child Expo - Oct.17 & 18, 2026 from 9:00am - 4:00pm daily.

Autumn Forest and Flow Yoga Festival

UsNow 2026: Black & Racialized Women's Conference (in person + online)

Financial Literacy: AI Basics & AI for Small Business

Metaphysical Shop Hop ✨

Weekend Animal Petting Farm at Findlay Creek Farmstead

Sculpture Expo 2026

613flea

Crafting IEP SMART Goals for Parents + Self-Advocacy for HS Students

CPA Ottawa Open Classic (All Day Package)

MOSAIC ART SESSIONS - ZELALOUN

Glebe Halloween Village 2026

Glebe Halloween Village (Accessible Trick-or-Treating)

Pilates at the Patch

Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi | Ottawa

Master Knifemaker Masashi Yamamoto at Knifewear

Atlético Ottawa vs. Forge FC

Varsity Soccer: Algonquin Wolves vs. Durham Lords

Ottawa's Biggest Mystery Book Fair

Art in Park again 😁

ART+ Fall Showcase

CPA Ottawa Open Classic (Evening Final Session)

OTA Bathukamma

Ottawa Telugu Association (OTA) - Bathukamma 2026 Celebration NON-MEMBERS

DCE 2026 presented by 4MY AUTO Napa AUTOPRO

Ottawa 67's vs. Oshawa Generals

Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror

Hex Appeal

Levity

moondoggy, The Stamps

The Black Keys: PEACHES 'N KREAM

Joep Beving

A cozy folk evening with Genesis Ritchot and Luna Keller

The Man In Black: Tribute To Johnny Cash

The Midnight Soul Revue

Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy

LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE OTTAWA

Sunday, October 18

Studio X Ottawa 13 years anniversary Gala

TARG 90's DANCE MIX - NIGHTMARE 96' - 1990's HALLOWEEN DANCE MIXX

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