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Things to do on Halloween in Ottawa

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Trunk or Treat
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Pumpkin Patch
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Halloween 2026 Celebrations In Ottawa

This Spooky season in Ottawa is ready to have a blast, October is a great time to visit with the weather cooling down. And If you love Halloween, the ByWard Market, Elgin Street, and Downtown Ottawa are the best places to be! Drawing in thousands of people, Halloween in Ottawa offers stunning displays of fun and finery. Vampires, zombies, ghosts, goblins, and everything else parade up and down the Capital's historic streets, showcasing the city's famed wit and ingenuity in their meticulously created costumes.


Family Fun Things To Do in Ottawa on Halloween 2026

If you're eager to sneak out on Halloween night this 2026, you're in for a treat. Halloween in Ottawa offers a unique experience that's unforgettable, from mega student club bashes and multi-bar crawls to artisan witch markets, costume dance parties, and haunted nightclub events, the National Capital Region will be filled with excitement. Explore the top Halloween events and activities for #Halloween2026 in the city.


1) 18+ | UOTTAWA HALLOWEEN THRILLER 2026 | OFFICIAL MEGA PARTY!

  • Celebrate with over 1,000 partygoers at 18+ | UOTTAWA HALLOWEEN THRILLER 2026 | OFFICIAL MEGA PARTY!! Organized by Ottawa Party Monsters on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM at Solena Nightclub (117 Promenade du Portage). Features live sets from top DJs, costume prizes, and high-energy university crowd vibes across Ottawa-Gatineau.


    • 2) The Fright Crawl | Ottawa Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thursday, October 29

  • Kick off your Halloween weekend early in ByWard Market with The Fright Crawl | Ottawa Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thursday, October 29! Starting at Room 104 (104 Clarence St) on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Includes 1 wristband, entry to 4+ top local bars with zero cover charges, an on-site host, live crawl map, and costume contests.


    • 3) Halloween 2026 - Ottawa Mystic Market

  • Celebrate 5 years of mystic mischief at the Halloween 2026 - Ottawa Mystic Market! Hosted at Next Door Market & Event Space (955A Gladstone Ave) on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Features local artisans, tarot readers, crystal vendors, witchy decor, and seasonal fall treats.


    • 4) Trick'n Treat - Halloween Costume Party

  • Dance and show off your costume at Trick'n Treat - Halloween Costume Party! Taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at Collab Space (70 Bongard Ave). Features live beats, vendor booths, VIP lounges, and cash prizes for best individual and group costumes.


    • 5) HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE THE SCARIEST PARTY OF THE YEAR! $300 CA$H PRIZE

    Step inside Ottawa's premier night spot for HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE THE SCARIEST PARTY OF THE YEAR! $300 CA$H PRIZE! Hosted at The Palace Nightclub on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:00 PM. Features spooky club decor, live DJs, and a $300 cash prize costume contest.

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