Comedy at the Carleton
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The Carleton Tavern, Ottawa hosts Comedy at the Carleton on Tuesday, Oct 13.
Student Guide
Student life in Ottawa
Just landed in Ottawa for school? What's on at University of Ottawa, what's free, where to study, and how to meet people — pulled from Ottawa's real event feed.
Start here — new to uOttawa?
New in Ottawa for school? Start here. This page pulls together what a student actually needs in the first weeks: what's on at University of Ottawa in Sandy Hill, downtown, what's free around town, where to study, where the cheap coffee is, and how to meet people who aren't in your lectures. Everything below is real listings from Ottawa's own event feed — no filler, no invented "student deals".
Ottawa's campuses:
University of Ottawa — Sandy Hill, downtown
Carleton University — On the Rideau Canal, Old Ottawa South
Algonquin College — Woodroffe Campus, Nepean
La Cité collégiale — Aviation Parkway
Ottawa also has Carleton, Algonquin, La Cité — each with its own crowd and its own corners of town. Student life here runs on the same rails as the town's — the rec centre, the library, the halls — so most of what's on this page is students and locals in the same room. That's the good part.
On campus & coming up
Events at Ottawa's campuses and in campus venues over the next few weeks — performances, games, talks, fairs and the one-off stuff that's easy to miss in your first term.
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Estuary / Constantinople - Kiya Tabassian, Ablaye Cissoko, Patrick Graham
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Estuary / Constantinople - Kiya Tabassian, Ablaye Cissoko, Patrick Graham plays at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct 14. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out.
Fall Flowers – uOttawa Wind Ensemble in Concert
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Fall Flowers – uOttawa Wind Ensemble in Concert is on Thursday, Oct 15 at Salle Huguette-Labelle du pavillon Tabaret, Ottawa.
Fleurs d’automne - L'harmonie de l'Université d'Ottawa
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Fleurs d’automne - L'harmonie de l'Université d'Ottawa at Salle Huguette-Labelle du pavillon Tabaret, Ottawa on Thursday, Oct 15.
Comedy at the Carleton
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Comedy at the Carleton is on Tuesday, Oct 20 at The Carleton Tavern, Ottawa.
The Ottawa Chocolate Show 2026
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The Ottawa Chocolate Show 2026 at Algonquin College Ottawa Campus on Saturday, Oct 24.
Comedy at the Carleton
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Comedy at the Carleton is on Tuesday, Oct 27 at The Carleton Tavern, Ottawa.
Comedy at the Carleton
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The Carleton Tavern, Ottawa hosts Comedy at the Carleton on Tuesday, Nov 3.
Free & cheap in Ottawa
Student budgets are real, so this section is strict: if it's listed here, it's Free — free admission events from Ottawa's feed, soonest first.
Fall Flowers – uOttawa Wind Ensemble in Concert
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Fall Flowers – uOttawa Wind Ensemble in Concert is on Thursday, Oct 15 at Salle Huguette-Labelle du pavillon Tabaret, Ottawa.
Fleurs d’automne - L'harmonie de l'Université d'Ottawa
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Fleurs d’automne - L'harmonie de l'Université d'Ottawa at Salle Huguette-Labelle du pavillon Tabaret, Ottawa on Thursday, Oct 15.
LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE OTTAWA
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LOVE ME JEJE: AN AFRO-RNB EXPERIENCE OTTAWA plays at NUVO Lounge 295, Ottawa on Oct 17 to Oct 18. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out.
Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Ottawa
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Holiday Inn Ottawa East by IHG hosts Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Ottawa on Sunday, Oct 18.
Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs
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Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs at Invest Ottawa on Thursday, Oct 22.
Diocesan Annual Synod 2026
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Mark Oct 22 to Oct 24: Diocesan Annual Synod 2026 at Saint Elias Banquet Centre, Ottawa.
Making Waves // Faisons des Vagues
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 24: Making Waves // Faisons des Vagues at NCC Riverhouse // Maison riveraine de la CCN, Ottawa.
Place, People and Prosperity: Supporting Communities Through Change
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Thursday, Oct 29: Place, People and Prosperity: Supporting Communities Through Change at Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection.
Clubs, teams & people to meet
The fastest way to stop feeling new is to join something. Club nights, community fixtures, rec-league and campus-adjacent sports running in Ottawa right now:
40 Days for Life campaign
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Wednesday, Oct 7: 40 Days for Life campaign at Ottawa.
Dirty Bingo: October 2026
Dirty Bingo: October 2026 brings people together at Observatory, Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct 7.
LIGHTBAHN x RASC Ottawa: Guided night sky observation
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National Arts Centre, Ottawa hosts LIGHTBAHN x RASC Ottawa: Guided night sky observation on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Book Speed Dating at Love Lyla Books
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Book Speed Dating at Love Lyla Books at Ottawa on Thursday, Oct 8.
Book Study: Ally Is A Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by Rose LeMay
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On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Book Study: Ally Is A Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by Rose LeMay at Online, Ottawa.
Gallery Night: A Year in the Making
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RStudio (The Reality Group), Ottawa hosts Gallery Night: A Year in the Making on Friday, Oct 9.
John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50; Not dead yet!
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National Arts Centre, Ottawa hosts John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50; Not dead yet! on Friday, Oct 9.
BON Chat: Between Two Worlds; A free pre-show conversation exploring migration, identity, and belonging (in French)
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: BON Chat: Between Two Worlds; A free pre-show conversation exploring migration, identity, and belonging (in French) at National Arts Centre, Ottawa.
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Study spots & libraries
Off campus, Ottawa's public libraries run study space plus a steady stream of free programs — language practice, tech help, film nights, exam-season quiet rooms when they offer them. Branches showing up in the feed: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa Tool Library.
How to Repair Your Drywall Holes (for Women+)
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Ottawa Tool Library hosts How to Repair Your Drywall Holes (for Women+) on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving
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Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving at Ottawa Tool Library on Thursday, Oct 8.
Workspace Safety: Intro to Routing
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Ottawa Tool Library hosts Workspace Safety: Intro to Routing on Tuesday, Oct 13.
Soldering for DIY Electronic Repairs
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On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 20: Soldering for DIY Electronic Repairs at Ottawa Tool Library.
Ottawa International Writers Festival
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Mark Oct 22 to Oct 25: Ottawa International Writers Festival at Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa.
Controlling Invasive Species in Ottawa: In-Person Talk at OTL
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Controlling Invasive Species in Ottawa: In-Person Talk at OTL is on Tuesday, Oct 27 at Ottawa Tool Library.
Cheap eats & coffee runs
Food events and markets in the feed right now:
Colours & Cocktails
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On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Colours & Cocktails at Bee You Creative Styles, Ottawa.
FrightFest
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On the calendar for Oct 9 to Oct 10: FrightFest at Saunders Farm, Ottawa.
Sabor de Gratitud: Thanksgiving con Sabor Latino
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: Sabor de Gratitud: Thanksgiving con Sabor Latino at 5561 Manotick Main St, Ottawa.
PumpkinFest
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On the calendar for Oct 10 to Oct 12: PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm, Ottawa. Good one for the kids.
For the standing list — the noodle place by campus, the bakery that does student-priced loaves, the late-night slice — see Dayfari's where to eat in Ottawa guide and filter by the campus neighbourhoods above.
Weekend, no car needed
No car? Most students here don't have one either. Dayfari's day trips from Ottawa guide is built around trips you can actually do on a free day — check the transit notes on each pick before you go.
Run a club? Post your events
Club execs, residence councils, intramural captains: this page is read by the exact people you're trying to reach, and posting costs nothing. Send your night, your tryout, your bake sale — a person reviews every post, and approved events show here with your name on them.
Post an eventCommon questions
Where is University of Ottawa?
The main campus is in Sandy Hill, downtown, Ottawa. This page covers what's on there and across the town's other campuses.
What's free for students in Ottawa?
Right now the Ottawa feed lists 10 free events in the next 45 days — the Free & cheap section above is pulled straight from it and refreshes as new listings land.
Where can I study in Ottawa?
Off campus, the public library branches in the feed (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa Tool Library) run study space and free programs.
How do I get my club's event listed here?
Use Dayfari's submit page — it's free. Every post is reviewed by a person first; approved events appear on this page and in the town feed, credited to you.