OTTAWA OFF | October 4–5, 2025
- Alvina Usher's selection
Weather
• Saturday (October 4): Around 12°C, with a chance of clouds and light rain
• Sunday (October 5): 10°C, cool evening, warm clothing recommended
Compliments of Alvina Usher, Ottawa Real Estate Expert
Saturday, October 4, Alvina Hall (address after payment)
"The Heart of Networking: The Art of Trust and Meaning" Interactive Masterclass by Larisa Sokolovskaya
Sunday, October 5, The Power of Thought Quiz, Ottawa
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Family Fun
• Ottawa Fall Holistic Healing Fair
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
Free admission, health and family fun fair
Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../ottawa-fall-holistic...
• Carchella Festival
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Collab Space, 70 Bongard Ave, Ottawa
Music, cars, and family fun
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../carchella-festival-tickets...
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Cultural and Couples Fun
• Caribbean Nights – Ottawa Pop Music Festival
Evening, October 4
Bronson Centre, Ottawa
Caribbean music, dance, and live energy
Festival program: https://theottawapopmusicfestival.ca/october-4-2025
• Di Flag Fête
10:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Tropikal, 89 Clarence St, Ottawa
Dance party in the style of dancehall / soca / kompa
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../di-flag-fete-tickets...
• Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Duke Ellington's Far East Suite
Evening of October 4
NAC (National Arts Centre)
Live jazz classics
Posters and tickets: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/39345
• Bryan Adams – “Roll With The Punches” Tour
7:30 PM, 4 October
Canadian Tire Centre
Legendary concert, tickets required in advance
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/.../bryan-adams-roll-with-the...
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Sunday, October 5th
• Oktoberfest — Tavern on the Hill
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tavern On The Hill, 1223 Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa
Bavarian atmosphere: beer, snacks, live music
Tickets $7.50: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../oktoberfest-tavern-on-the...
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3 ideas for a romantic date
1. An evening stroll along Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal
2. A joint concert at the NAC or a jazz set
3. A cozy dinner overlooking the Ottawa River
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Events in Gatineau
• An autumn stroll in Gatineau Park is the perfect spot for a picnic and photos amidst the colors.
• The Canadian Museum of History and the Children's Museum are a family-friendly weekend.
• Gatineau Events Calendar: https://calendrier.gatineau.cloud/calen.../parcourir.aspx...
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Autumn in Ottawa means festivals, music, delicious food, and the magic of autumn parks. Choose your mood and get out there and experience new things!