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From haunted walks to epic pumpkin displays, scare yourself silly with this list of the best Halloween events in Ottawa this October.
Halloween might just be one of our favourite times of the year and we look forward to all the spooky, fun Halloween events in Ottawa every October! This month in Ottawa is when things get a little spooky, a little weird, and a lot of fun.
The month of October has enough events to fill your calendar. So many that we separated the Halloween events and other Ottawa events for October here.
But for Halloween in Ottawa, there's no shortage of events and whether you're a ghost, ghoul, or just here for the candy, these local events are going to give you more than enough reasons to get out of the house. So, grab your costume, your best witch cackle, and let’s hit the best Halloween events in Ottawa!
Pumpkins After Dark
A unique outdoor walkthrough experience with over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins at this award-winning Halloween event right here in Ottawa!
Ever seen a 10,000-pumpkin art show? No? Well, buckle up because Pumpkins After Dark at Wesley Clover Parks is not your average stroll. This is Canada’s award-winning, next-level pumpkin extravaganza. Picture this: you're walking through glowing pumpkins, and not just any pumpkins—these things are carved into dinosaurs, dragons, and pop culture icons. It's like someone said, "Let's turn Halloween into an art museum, but way cooler and with more snacks."
You’ll cruise down pumpkin-lit paths with music and sound effects giving off major Halloween vibes—minus the fear of a chainsaw guy jumping out. At this event, they’ve got live pumpkin carving demos to remind you that your pumpkin at home is seriously underachieving.
And let’s be real: if you’re not Instagramming this, did it even happen? Between the 10,000+ glowing pumpkins and the epic Halloween characters on display, your followers might think you’ve entered some kind of magical pumpkin dimension.
Date: October 10 - 31, 2024
Location: Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Rd, Nepean
Tickets: Adults from $21.63, Anytime flex passes from $43.32
Haunted Walks Ottawa Ghost Tours
Ottawa is anything but boring with these heart-pounding tours of the city's dark history.
Ottawa has more ghost stories than you might think, and Haunted Walks is here to tell them all. From a haunted high school to spooky museums, this tour will make you see Ottawa in a whole new (and much darker) light.
Whether you choose the Original Haunted Walk or the Ghosts of Bytown Museum, this tour is part history, part paranormal, and totally spooky. Bring your brave friends or, at least, friends you can outrun.
Date: Throughout October 2024
Location: Various locations in Ottawa
Tickets: Prices start at $24.99 for Adults
Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village
Where pumpkins go to be part of the art scene
At Pumpkinferno, more than 9,000 hand-carved pumpkins come together to light up the night in Upper Canada Village. This isn’t your average jack-o’-lantern display—it’s a glowing pumpkin paradise that’s perfect for families or anyone who just wants to admire some next-level pumpkin artistry along the streets and paths of the historic Upper Canada Village. The walk-through experience is enchanting, spooky, and somehow still makes you want to eat pumpkin pie afterward.
Date: October 2024
Location: Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg
Tickets: $22 Adult/Prices vary
Rabbit Hole "Playboy Mansion" Halloween Party
It's Halloween, so let’s take the party to the Playboy Mansion—without the flight to L.A.
On October 25th, the Rabbit Hole is throwing a Playboy Mansion Halloween Party, and it’s about to get wild. Located on the historic Sparks Street, this place has all the charm of a hidden gem but the energy of a major party venue.
Got a killer costume this year? Well, show it off, because they’re handing out $350 for first place in the costume contest—plus prizes for second and third. Whether you’re going full Hugh Hefner or channeling your inner superhero, this is the Halloween bash where creativity pays off.
Date: October 25th, 2024, 10 PM
Location: The Rabbit Hole, Sparks Street
Tickets: $15 at the door or reserve online
Tis the Season" Halloween Party at Jackalope
Horror films, but make them cocktails.
If you’ve ever wanted to drink your way through a horror movie, now’s your chance. At Jackalope’s ‘Tis the Season Halloween Party on October 29, you won’t just be sipping any old cocktail—you’ll be downing drinks inspired by classic horror films.
Imagine a cocktail that captures the slick, unsettling coolness of American Psycho, or a drink that’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling, like A Nightmare on Elm Street.
This isn’t just any Halloween party; this is a mixology masterclass wrapped in a spooky, underground speakeasy vibe.
Jackalope is Ottawa’s best-kept secret—hidden inside The Rabbit Hole on Sparks Street. The place feels like it was plucked out of a dark fairy tale, but instead of wicked witches, you get expertly crafted cocktails. For one night only, those drinks will be infused with the essence of horror classics. It’s spooky, it’s classy, and it’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween without wearing a plastic mask.
At what other Ottawa Halloween event can you say, "I’ll have what Freddy’s having."
Date: October 29, 2024
Location: Jackalope Speakeasy (part of Rabbit Hole), Sparks Street, Ottawa
Tickets: Reserve online
Halloween Dance Party for CHEO with DJ TDot (Adults Only)
Costumes, hip-hop, and a dance floor that’s on fire (figuratively, of course)
Adults, this one’s for you. Dust off your best costume and head to the Halloween Dance Party for CHEO at Sala San Marco in Ottawa's Little Italy on Preston.
With DJ TDot spinning 90s and 2000s hip-hop, plus a pizza bar and silent auction, this party is for a good cause and guaranteed to be a great time.
There’s even a prize for best costume, so don’t skimp on the creativity!
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Sala San Marco, 215 Preston St, Ottawa
Tickets: $60
Saunders Farm Pumpkinfest & Frightfest
Pumpkins by day, terror by night at this fun and immersive Halloween event
If you’re looking for an all-day Halloween event near Ottawa, Saunders Farm has you covered.
By day, it’s Pumpkinfest, full of family-friendly fun with wagon rides, mazes, and pumpkins galore. But at night, things get scary with Frightfest—haunted hayrides, haunted houses, and attractions that’ll test your bravery.
Grab a cider, hold on to your friends, and prepare for some seriously spooky thrills.
Date: September 21 - October 31, 2024
Location: Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
Tickets: Starting at $31 for Pumpkinfest & $61 for Frightfest
Hops & Heels: Halloween Edition Drag Party
Drag queens, craft beer, and Halloween shenanigans
Get ready for a fabulous Halloween night out at Hops & Heels: Halloween Edition. Hosted at Beyond the Pale Brewing Co, this drag party features some of Ottawa’s finest queens, including Sunshine Glitterchild and Saltina Shaker.
Whether you’re a seasoned drag show attendee or a first-timer, this event promises a night of Halloween fun, laughter, and incredible performances. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress!
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 | Drag show starts at 9pm
Location: Beyond the Pale Brewing Co, City Centre, Ottawa
Tickets: $20 (Early bird: $15)
The Waverley Halloween Costume Parties
Because dressing up isn’t just for kids—adults need excuses to wear capes, too.
If you’re looking to level up your Halloween game, The Waverley has you covered with not one, not two, but three epic costume parties. Here’s the lowdown:
October 25th: Heroes vs. Villains It’s the ultimate showdown! Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain and get ready to cosplay like you’ve been training for this moment your entire life. Think Batman vs. Joker, or even that one random villain from the third movie nobody remembers—everyone’s welcome!
October 26th: The Vampire Ball This is your night to unleash your inner vampire, but maybe hold off on the biting—it’s all fun and games until someone gets fangs in their neck. Dress in your best vamp gear and join a room full of creatures of the night. Fake blood encouraged.
October 31st: Nightmare on Elgin Street 2024 The main event! Halloween night is where it all goes down with costumes, DJ ilon spinning tunes, and $4.50 Jack Skellington drinks—which are probably made with a shot of Jack Daniels and something spooky. It’s the place to be if you want to celebrate Halloween in style.
Date: October 25, 26 and 31st
Location: The Waverley, Ottawa
Tickets: Cover charges may apply
DiscoLab: Boogie Frights 2-Year Anniversary
If your Halloween costume doesn’t have bell-bottoms, are you even doing it right?
Alright, it’s time to dust off those platforms and get ready for the ultimate throwback party: DiscoLab’s Boogie Frights. This Halloween night dance party is serving up 100% vinyl from 1975 to 1983—aka the golden age of funky, disco, boogie soul vibes.
Picture this: you, in your finest disco gear with a Halloween twist, grooving to DJ Magnificent and Trevor Walker as they spin underground classics that’ll make you wish you were born in the 70s. It's like Studio 54, but with more polyester.
This isn’t just a party, it’s a full-on vinyl throwdown, and these DJs have been collecting records for longer than most of us have been alive. The best part? It all goes down at Parlour, one of Ottawa’s coolest venues, so you know the vibes are going to be as smooth as a disco ball on a Saturday night.
Date: Halloween Night - Thursday October 31
Location: Parlour, Ottawa
Tickets: From $17.31
That's it for Ottawa's Halloween Events October 2024 —Boogie, Pumpkins, and Jump Scares, Oh My!
This city is throwing one heck of a Halloween party this year, and if you're not there, you’re probably going to regret it when all your friends are posting photos from Pumpkins After Dark or Frightfest while you’re stuck binge-watching “Hocus Pocus” for the 27th time.
Whether you're into glowing pumpkins, paranormal ghost tours, or a disco dance-off so funky your polyester pants will beg for mercy, Ottawa’s got you covered this spooky season. From haunted walks to disco parties, the only thing scarier than these events is missing out on them.
Remember: the key to surviving these events is simple—boogie hard, eat candy, and always make sure you can outrun your friends.
Have fun, and stay safe this Halloween Ottawa!
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