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Halloween on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau: what’s on?

25 dates · Saturday, October 31, 2026

Halloween on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau: 25 dates (Saturday, October 31, 2026), at 20 venues. Highlights include HALLOWEEN CORGI PARADE 2026 (186 Sparks St, 3:30 p.m.), Autel du jour des Morts Présenté par l’ambassade du Mexique au Canada, en collaboration avec UNAM-Canadá et la Modern American School de Mexico (Centre national des Arts, 12 a.m.) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Mayfair Theatre). The busiest venues: Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum (2) and The Lookout Bar (2).

Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Halloween on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau: how many dates?

25 dates (Saturday, October 31, 2026), at 20 venues.

Halloween on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau: at which venues?

The venues with the most dates: Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum (2), The Lookout Bar (2), Arts Court (1), Bryson Lions Hall (1) and Bytown Museum (1).

Halloween on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau: what is free?

One date with free admission: Autel du jour des Morts Présenté par l’ambassade du Mexique au Canada, en collaboration avec UNAM-Canadá et la Modern American School de Mexico (Centre national des Arts, 12 a.m.). All free events.

What time do things start on Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau?

The first one starts at 12 a.m.: Autel du jour des Morts Présenté par l’ambassade du Mexique au Canada, en collaboration avec UNAM-Canadá et la Modern American School de Mexico (Centre national des Arts). The last one, at 11:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN NIGHT with Saltina, Sunshine and Rip Em-11:30pm (The Lookout Bar).

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