What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: July 25-27

CTV News

25-07-2025

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ottawa ChamberFest
The sounds of chamber music will fill venues across Ottawa this weekend.
The 2025 edition of Ottawa Chamberfest continues until Tuesday.
This weekend's lineup includes:
Friday: Jenna Richards, Montreal Guitare Trio, and Comedy night with Sarah Hagen
Saturday: Bring the Kids: Pianist and Comedian Sarah Hagen, The Gesualdo Six: Wishing Tree, The Central Band of the Canadian Forces at Rideau Hall, Jens Lindemann and friends: Tribute to Trumpet Greats
Sunday: Canadiana: Jens Lindemann, Taurey Butler and Friends play Oscar Peterson and more.
For tickets and information, visit https://www.chamberfest.com/series/2025/festival-2025/
Ottawa Rapid FC
The Ottawa Rapid FC hosts the Halifax Tides Friday night at TD Place.
Game time is 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca.
Ottawa Titans
The Ottawa Titans host the Evansville Otters for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium.
Friday night's game starts at 7 p.m., followed by 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
There will be fireworks after Friday night's game, while Sunday is First Responders Day.
For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com/.
Ottawa BlackJacks
The Ottawa BlackJacks host Saskatchewan Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Tip off 2 p.m.
For tickets, visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca.
Commissionaires Ottawa Open
The PGA Tour Canada stops in Ottawa this weekend for the Commissionaires Ottawa Open.
The tournament is held at Eagle Creek Golf Club, with the final round on Sunday.
For tickets and information, visit https://ottawaopen.golf/.
NASCAR at Calabogie
The NASCAR Canada Series rolls into Calabogie Motorsports Park this weekend for the first time.
The NASCAR 150 Clash of the Titans is Saturday and Sunday at Calabogie Motorsports Park, one of Canada's premier road courses.
Qualifying is Saturday at 6 p.m., with the race on Sunday at 2:10 p.m.
For more information, visit https://calabogiemotorsports.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopB9iuadw4gA4dB6-w2ogIISGSlJiAaOUJaYadFlgOF5c-uzECD
Carivibe
Enjoy a weekend of celebrating Caribbean culture this weekend.
Carivibe features the best in tropical cuisine, tropical drinks and tropical ice cream, along with Soca, Dancehall, and Reggae music.
The festival will be held at Petrie Island and other venues.
Always a Bridesmaid
The Ottawa Little Theatre presents the farcical comedy 'Always a Bridesmaid.'
See the production by Jones Hope Wooten until Aug. 2.
For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com.
Side by Side
The fifth edition of the Side by Side Weekend festival runs until Sunday at Club Saw.
The festival programming is open to all ages.
Festival Parasol
The second weekend of Festival Parasol continues until Saturday at the Hotel-Casino du Lac Leamy in Gatineau.
It's the summer party in the Outaouais, with music, food and drinks.
For tickets, visit https://www.festivalparasol.ca/en.
Ottawa Tamil Fest
Don't miss the Ottawa Tamil Fest on Saturday at Clarke Fields Park.
Take part in the Tamil culture with live music, dance, sports, food and more.
NCC bike days
National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend.
The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use.
Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use:
Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival
Snack, shop and soak in the vibes Saturday night at the Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival.
It's a night of plant-based bites and creative delights at the Parkdale Public Market.
Lansdowne Farmers Market
The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.
Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Street Farmers Market
The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season.
The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.
Carp Farmers Market
The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Metcalfe Farmers Market
The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season.
The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Westboro Farmers' Market
The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The market is located in Byron Linear Park.
Barrhaven Farmers Market
The Barrhaven Farmers' Market is every Sunday at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.
The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Museums
Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:
Parliament of Canada Tours
Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.
For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience
Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.
The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.
Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.
Kick and Push Festival
The Kick and Push Festival kicks off this weekend in Kingston.
It's an innovative performance festival featuring Canadian performers and original, international award-winning work.
The festival runs until Aug. 17.
For more information, visit www.thekickandpush.com.
Almonte Craft Beer Fest
The Almonte Craft Beer Fest is Friday at the Almonte Old Town Hall.
Local brewers and distilleries will be on display, along with food from the Almonte Butcher Shop.
Cornwall Ribfest
It's four days of live music, carnival rides, food and ribs in Cornwall.
The Cornwall Ribfest runs until Sunday at Lamoureux Park.
For more information, visit https://cornwalltourism.com/event/cornwall-ribfest-2025/.
Brockville Ontario Speedway
Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway.
Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Cornwall Motor Speedway
Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway
Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.