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Day of the Dead Festival

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Day of the Dead Festival

Celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, festivals, and activities.

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Oct 29

Tethers: An Artist Talk and Installation by KJ Edwards

Arts Court

Oct 30

"Día de los Muertos" Celebration

Carleton University (Galleria – 4th floor, Nideyinàn Building)

Oct 31 - Nov 2

Day of the Dead Festival

ByWard Market in Ottawa

Nov 4

Quatuor Agate

First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa

Nov 7 - 8

Orléans Cork & Fork Festival

Shenkman Arts Centre

Nov 14 - 29

European Union Film Festival

Ottawa Art Gallery

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Ongoing Events in Ottawa

Aug 8 - Dec 31

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Sep 20 - Nov 1

PumpkinFest

Saunders Farm

Oct 3 - Dec 6

Ontario Festival of Small Halls

Small Halls Across Ontario

Sep 18 - Nov 23

One World Bazaar

Mitch Owens Road

Sep 20 - Nov 1

FrightFest

Saunders Farm

Nov 29 - Dec 30

A Country Christmas

Saunders Farm

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**FLASH WARNING: This video contain flashing lights and strobe effects.**

HAVE YOU BRAVED FRIGHTFEST YET? 👀

On now until November 1st, stop by Saunders Farm and experience all the thrills that FrightFest has to offer!

🚜 Haunted Hayride
😱 Barn of Terror
🪚 The Sawmill
🐷 The Shambles
🪦 The Cemetery Scare Zone
👻 Ghost Town Stage
🧙‍♀️The Coven
🤡 Circus Macabre
🎭 Street Theatre

Grab tickets and get more info at the link in our bio. Don’t miss out, tickets are selling quick!

#OttFestLive #OttawaFestivals #OttawaEvents #SaundersFarm #FrightFest

**FLASH WARNING: This video contain flashing lights and strobe effects.**

HAVE YOU BRAVED FRIGHTFEST YET? 👀

On now until November 1st, stop by Saunders Farm and experience all the thrills that FrightFest has to offer!

🚜 Haunted Hayride
😱 Barn of Terror
🪚 The Sawmill
🐷 The Shambles
🪦 The Cemetery Scare Zone
👻 Ghost Town Stage
🧙‍♀️The Coven
🤡 Circus Macabre
🎭 Street Theatre

Grab tickets and get more info at the link in our bio. Don’t miss out, tickets are selling quick!

#OttFestLive #OttawaFestivals #OttawaEvents #SaundersFarm #FrightFest

There are always tons of exciting events taking place in the downtown core, but there are also several activities to explore that are absolutely worth going the distance. 🚗

Here’s a list of 7 events happening in October that are worth every extra kilometre. Explore a new area of the National Capital Region and witness the gorgeous autumn scenery on the way! 🍂

Check out the Event Calendar at the link in our bio for more information.

#OttFestLive #OttawaEvents #OttawaFestivals #OttawaCanada #NationalCapitalRegion

There are always tons of exciting events taking place in the downtown core, but there are also several activities to explore that are absolutely worth going the distance. 🚗

Here’s a list of 7 events happening in October that are worth every extra kilometre. Explore a new area of the National Capital Region and witness the gorgeous autumn scenery on the way! 🍂

Check out the Event Calendar at the link in our bio for more information.

#OttFestLive #OttawaEvents #OttawaFestivals #OttawaCanada #NationalCapitalRegion

October events are fast approaching… Where will you be heading? 👀🍂

Visit the Event Calendar at the link in our bio for all the details on upcoming fall fun.

#OttFestLive #OttawaEvents #OttawaCanada #OttawaFestivals #Ottawa #FallEvents #613

October events are fast approaching… Where will you be heading? 👀🍂

Visit the Event Calendar at the link in our bio for all the details on upcoming fall fun.

#OttFestLive #OttawaEvents #OttawaCanada #OttawaFestivals #Ottawa #FallEvents #613

This fall, spend a day at @saundersfarmfun!

Open on Saturdays and Sundays every weekend until November 1st, there’s something for everyone to discover. It’s your ultimate fall destination!

Activities include…

✨ NEW! Mini Diggers and Saunders Safari Jeeps
🌀 World Famous Mazes
🚜 Haunted and Harvest Hayrides
☀️ Zipline
🎟️ Arcade
🛝 Playgrounds
💎 Gem Mine
🎭 Live Shows
🎃 Strolling Characters
🫧 Jumbo Jumpers
👻 Haunted Attractions (with light scares!)
🍎 Delicious food

…and more! Come for the fall colours, stay for the gourd times! More info at the link in our bio.

#SaundersFarm #PumpkinFest #OttawaEvents #OttFestLive #OttawaFestivals

This fall, spend a day at @saundersfarmfun!

Open on Saturdays and Sundays every weekend until November 1st, there’s something for everyone to discover. It’s your ultimate fall destination!

Activities include…

✨ NEW! Mini Diggers and Saunders Safari Jeeps
🌀 World Famous Mazes
🚜 Haunted and Harvest Hayrides
☀️ Zipline
🎟️ Arcade
🛝 Playgrounds
💎 Gem Mine
🎭 Live Shows
🎃 Strolling Characters
🫧 Jumbo Jumpers
👻 Haunted Attractions (with light scares!)
🍎 Delicious food

…and more! Come for the fall colours, stay for the gourd times! More info at the link in our bio.

#SaundersFarm #PumpkinFest #OttawaEvents #OttFestLive #OttawaFestivals

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