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Oktoberfest Ladysmith

Oct 2-4, 2026 Ladysmith

Upcoming

Oktoberfest Ladysmith, recognized as the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the Outaouais region, is an annual festival in Ladysmith, Quebec. This volunteer-run event, returning October 2-4, 2026, at the Thorne Recreation Centre, showcases...

Traditional Festival German Culture +6

Fall n’ Love on Main: A Newmarket Romance Festival

Oct 2-4, 2026 Newmarket

Upcoming

Fall n’ Love on Main: A Newmarket Romance Festival is a three-day literary event organized by the Newmarket Public Library. Held along the historic Main Street in Newmarket, Ontario, the festival celebrates...

Literary Festival Romance +5

Pat Bragg and Friends: Where We Live exhibition

Oct 2-31, 2026 Whitehorse

Upcoming

"Pat Bragg and Friends: Where We Live" is an art exhibition held at the Yukon Artists at Work gallery in Whitehorse from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The show features a...

Art exhibition Fine Arts +6

Skyfall in Concert

Oct 2-3, 2026 Winnipeg

Upcoming

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents "Skyfall in Concert" on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026, in Winnipeg, Canada. This event features the James Bond film *Skyfall* screened with live orchestral accompaniment, marking...

Film Concert Orchestra +4

Norfolk County Fair

Oct 6-12, 2026 Norfolk County

Upcoming

The 186th Norfolk County Fair is a major agricultural and entertainment event taking place from October 6 to 12, 2026. This long-standing tradition in Norfolk County features a diverse range of activities,...

Agricultural Fair Live music +4

Paranormal Cirque

Oct 9-12, 2026 Newmarket

Upcoming

Paranormal Cirque is an adult-themed production by Cirque Italia that blends theatre, circus, and cabaret with a horror-inspired storyline. The show is scheduled for October 9 to 12, 2026, under a big...

Circus Horror +4

Creston Concert Society 2026/27 Season

Oct 17, 2026 - Apr 7, 2027 Creston

Upcoming

The Creston Concert Society’s 2026/27 season features a diverse series of musical and dance performances in Creston. Running from October 2026 through April 2027, the lineup includes classical trios, traditional ensembles, and...

Concert Series Classical Music +4

The East Pointers at Song Sparrow Hall

Oct 17, 2026 Salmon Arm

Upcoming

Modern folk duo The East Pointers perform at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm on October 17, 2026. Presented by the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, the Juno Award-winning group brings their...

Modern Folk Live music +6

Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants

Oct 19, 2026 Ottawa

Upcoming

The Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants is an annual culinary event celebrating Ottawa's most exciting food establishments and chefs. The second annual celebration is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2026, in...

Food Festival Culinary Event +3

Steve Marriner and Local Electric at Song Sparrow Hall

Oct 22, 2026 Salmon Arm

Upcoming

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner returns to Salmon Arm on October 22, 2026, for a performance at Song Sparrow Hall alongside the band Local Electric. The concert, featuring the Monkeyjunk veteran, is...

Live music Blues +4

Hawksley Workman concert

Oct 30, 2026 Sudbury

Upcoming

Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman will perform a solo concert at Knox Hall in downtown Sudbury on October 30. The event highlights his career as a prolific performer known for a...

Live music Concert +6

Nanaimo Travel Expo

Nov 7, 2026 Nanaimo

Upcoming

The inaugural Nanaimo Travel Expo is a free one-day exhibition taking place on November 7, 2026, in Nanaimo, Canada. Designed to help transform travel aspirations into plans, the event connects attendees with...

Exhibition Travel +4

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