Send us your event listings for consideration in the newsletter 🤼♂️ 🍺 GIVEAWAY: Broadhead Brewery is celebrating its 12th anniversary this week with beer, events, and good times. On Saturday October 14 Remix Wrestling returns to Broadhead's taproom at 1680 Vimont Crt in Orléans with an extravaganza that they call Back in Broadhead. It promises to be an evening of entertaining mayhem of pro wrestling featuring Sexxxy Eddy, Jonny Taco, London Lightning, Alexander Kable, to name a few. the ottawan is giving away a pair of tickets to Back in Broadhead for one lucky subscriber. For your chance to win the tickets, all you have to do is send us an email (contest@theottawan.com) with the answer to our skill testing question: What year did Broadhead Brewery open its doors? Martha’s Mom will randomly draw the lucky winner from the correct answers later this morning. We’ll inform the winner by email today, and you guys on Monday.
Today
- Visit a world of food trucks at the Poutinefest on Sparks until Sunday (btw our favourite food truck name has got to be Tragically Chip Wagon). Some of the street’s restos will also be taking part. When you get tired of wandering and eating, drop into the green lounge areas, which are outfitted with Muskoka chairs and picnic tables.
- Saunders Farm turns up the terror with Frightfest Friday the 13th, with five different haunting zones, food, and drinks.
- Has it really been 20 years? For nostalgic chills, 2003’s Freddy Vs. Jason is screening at the ByTowne Cinema.
Hot Wench Market and Morning Owl Parkdale present Freaky Friday, with a live DJ set, vintage clothing vendors, tarot readings, and a spooky cocktail or two. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 229 Armstrong. St. - ArohaFest Navaratri Edition tales over the NAC’s Peter A. Herrndorf Place with a showcase of arts and culture of India in Canada. Until Friday October 13
- Broadhead Beer is celebrating all week with fun events and great beer. Tonight, enjoy the Meatings Pig Party with live music.
- Bear Grease continues. at the NAC’s Babs Asper Theatre October 11-14.
- Negotiating Borders exhibit at Club SAW (67 Nicholas St) and Korean Cultural Centre (101-150 Elgin St). Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Demilitarized Zone between South and North Korea.
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Tomorrow - The Fly Market returns for one final outdoor event of the season with more than 20 vintage vendors. The Clocktower Brew Pub at 581 Bank St.
- This is the final weekend to experience Calabogie Peaks Resort Fall Colours Chairlift Rides.You can experience the exceptional view in both directions from a chairlift or choose to ride up and then walk back down.
- Visit a world of food trucks at the Poutinefest on Sparks until Sunday (our favourite food truck name has got to be Tragically Chip Wagon). Some of the street’s restos will also be taking part. When you get tired, drop into the green lounge areas, which are outfitted with Muskoka chairs and picnic tables.
- The Little Evergreen Fall Market is curated for modern parents, with activities for the littles and helpful local businesses for busy moms, dads, and caregivers. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Bell Sensplex at 1565 Maple Grove Road.
- Wall Space Gallery invites art lovers to the Nicole Krstin Reception and Artist Talk. Krstin, whose work mixes acrylic painting, digital art, and film photography, will be speaking at 3:30 pm. You must RSVP for this event.
- In its only October appearance, 613Flea brings its incredible list of 150 vendors to Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- The 3rd Tagwàgi Autumn Festival promises a full day of authentic Indigenous programming for the whole family, including an Indigenous Makers and Farmers Market, creative workshops, meals and the chance to meet the Ojibwa Spirit Ponies. Today and tomorrow at Madahoki Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road.
- For the final time in 2023, Cumberland Farmers Market brings vendors, local famers, and the local 4H club to 1129 Dunning Road. It’s both dog friendly and cash only.
- In Navan, Country Moments Spa & Wellness Center is holding a Movie and Night Market. The Night Market starts at 7:00 pm, and bring your own blanket and chair to enjoy Practical Magic, which gets under way at 8:00 pm. 3470 Trim Rd, Navan, ON
- The culmination of 12th anniversary celebrations, Back in Broadheadbrings Pro Wrestling to the taproom for an evening of beer and mayhem. You still have a chance to win a pair of tickets. In what year did Broadhead open its doors? Send your answer to contest@theottawan.com
Nepean Sportsplex welcomes the Parent and Child Expo for two days of family fun and learning. Today 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and tomorrow 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It’s always been about beers and bikes at Whiprsnapr. This Saturday the brewery hosts Okto-Bike-Fest, which combines the best of mountain biking with a traditional Oktoberfest fun. Thrifters and treasure hunters, if you’re downtown, make your way to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 82 Kent St. at Wellington (look for the door to the basement) for its bi-annual Rummage Sale. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring cash; they won’t take cards.
Take a fun fall day trip: • Calabogie Peaks Resort Fall Colours Chairlift Rides take full advantage of the view at peak (pun unintended) season. You can experience the exceptional view in both directions from a chairlift or choose to ride up and then walk back down. • Pick up some decor and homewares at Arnprior & District Humane Society’s 2023 Fall Yard Sale. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at 420 Didak Dr. • The community of Cobden 20 minutes north of Renfrew hosts Taste of the Valley, where everything from food and drink to arts and culture is local. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 43 Astrolabe Road.
• Take the popular Red Trillium Studio Tour and you’ll not only get behind the scenes peeks at each artist's method, but you’ll be driving through the brilliant colours of the season as you travel the rural route in rural Ottawa. This year the tour celebrates 25 years.
• Go South to Winchester for the Garden Party Market, presented by the Planted Arrow and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Shop with more than 30 artisans on site, listen to live music in the Sweet Corner Park, buy your Halloween pumpkin (for a donation) and even take an Historical Tour. 535 St. Lawrence Street, Sweet Corner Park, and 517 Main St.
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Sunday - Visit a world of food trucks at the Poutinefest on Sparks until Sunday (our favourite food truck name has got to be Tragically Chip Wagon). Some of the street’s restos will also be taking part. When you get tired, drop into the green lounge areas, which are outfitted with Muskoka chairs and picnic tables.
- This Sunday is the biggest Broadhead Brewery Fall Market to date, with vendors both inside and outside the brewery.
- Makers take note: The Great Ottawa Artisans Destash is your opportunity to load up on craft supplies that the 50 exhibiting vendors no longer need. Admission is free. Glebe Community Centre 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- It’s your final day to experience Calabogie Peaks Resort Fall ColoursChairlift Rides.You can experience the exceptional view in both directions from a chairlift or choose to ride up and then walk back down.
- Take the popular Red Trillium Studio Tour and you’ll not only get behind the scenes peeks at each artist's method, but you’ll be driving through the brilliant colours of the season as you travel the rural route in West Ottawa. This year the tour celebrates 25 years.
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