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What free things are on in October 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau?

19 dates · from Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31

In October 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: 19 free events from Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31, at 10 venues. Highlights include Causerie d'avant-spectacle: Soirée Stravinsky Avec Christopher Stowell et Ming Luke (Centre national des Arts, Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m.), Programme Biblio-Famille (Bibliothèque du secteur Perkins (Parc J.-A.-Perkins), Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 a.m.) and Art Talk (Ottawa Art Gallery, Tuesday, October 27, 10:45 a.m.). The busiest venues: Ottawa Art Gallery (6), Carleton University Art Gallery (3) and Centre national des Arts (3).

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Frequently asked questions

How many free events are on in October 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau?

19 free events from Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31, at 10 venues.

Where to go out for free in October 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau?

The venues with the most dates: Ottawa Art Gallery (6), Carleton University Art Gallery (3), Centre national des Arts (3), Anglican Church Hall (Shawville) (1) and Bibliothèque de Montebello (1).

What is the next free event in October 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Mélanie Myers: Humidité Relative Humidity (CUAG Centretown) (Carleton University Art Gallery, Monday, May 25).

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