What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 13-15
It will be a busy weekend at TD Place, with the Redblacks home opener and the Ottawa Rapid FC and Atletico Ottawa games.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ottawa Redblacks
The Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes Friday night at TD Place.
It's the home opener for the Redblacks as a new season gets underway.
Game time is 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.ottawaredblacks.com.
Ottawa Titans
The Ottawa Titans host Trois-Rivieres for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium.
First pitch Friday night is at 7 p.m., followed by games at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.
There will be fireworks following Friday night's game. Sunday is the Father's Day game and kids under 12 can run the bases after the game.
For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com.
Ottawa Rapid FC
Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Montreal Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Game time is 2 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca.
Ottawa BlackJacks
The Ottawa Blackjacks host the Niagara River Lions Sunday afternoon at TD Place.
Tip off is 2 p.m.
For tickets visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
Atletico Ottawa
Atletico Ottawa hosts Valour FC Sunday evening at TD Place.
Game time is 7 p.m.
For tickets, visit https://www.canpl.ca/atleticoottawa.
Italian Week Ottawa
Italian Week Ottawa continues all weekend in Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood.
Events this weekend include the Preston Street Criterium and the Father's Day Italian Picnic on Sunday.
For more information, visit italianweekottawa.ca/.
PBR: Canada Cup Series
Check out professional bull riding Saturday evening at Canadian Tire Centre.
The PBR Canada's elite Cup Series bucks back into Ottawa at 7 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Festival Franco Ontarien
The Festival Franco-Ontarien runs until Saturday in Major's Hill Park.
Friday's lineup includes Robert Paquette, Michel Lalonde, Melissa Ouimet, Manon Seguin, and Leflofranco.
On Saturday, see The Three Agreements and The Bilingual Boys.
For more information, visit https://ffo.ca/.
European Union Cultural Fair
Don't miss the European Union Cultural Fair on Sunday at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.
Enjoy live music, dance, workshops and culinary tastings.
Admission is free.
Cirque de Paris
Europe 's most famous circus family presents Cirque de Paris at Ottawa's Tanger Outlets.
The Cirque Anouchka Bouglione presents a one-ring spectacle full of thrills, humour and elegance.
See Cirque de Paris until June 22.
For tickets, visit https://cirquedeparis.com/.
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
National Arts Centre
Here's a look at what's happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.
Friday-Saturday: Marguerite: le feu
Saturday: Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend:
Friday: Common Ground Dance – Dancing Thru the Decades
Saturday: Elite Dance: TranscenDance
Shenkman Arts Centre
Saturday: Fetch Local Market
Saturday: Dance Fusion Studios Recital 2025
Ottawa Little Theatre
See the quirky comedy 37 Postcards at the Ottawa Little Theatre.
The play is written by Michael McKeever and directed by Riley Stewart.
The play 37 Postcards runs until June 28.
For tickets, visit https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/37-postcards/.
Rhythm Around the World
The Iron Cabaret presents Rhythm Around the World until Saturday at the Gladstone Theatre.
It's a celebration of global rhythms and cultural diversity.
Fiesta Cubana Fest
Fiesta Cubana Fest is two days of live salsa music, dance workshops, Cuban art and food and cocktails.
Don't miss the event at Lansdowne Park on Friday and Saturday.
Osgoode PorchFest
The 7th annual Osgoode PorchFest is Saturday in Osgoode.
Local musicians turn porches into stages for a day of music.
ByWard Market
Here is a look at the events in the ByWard Market this weekend:
Saturday: Saravah Brazilian Festival
Sunday: Father's Day Market and York Street Car Show
Sunday: Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
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.
Celebrate Bird Day and Father's Day with a special bird seed scooping event.
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.
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.
Events Happening in Kingston this weekend
Saturday: A Moment in Time at the Kingston Grand Theatre
Sunday: The 2025 Summer Gala at the Kingston Grand Theatre
Kingston Pride Parade
The Kingston Pride Parade is Saturday in Kingston.
The parade begins at 12 p.m. at the Memorial Centre Track and travels to Ontario Street.
Events will be held all weekend. For more information, visit www.kingstonpride.ca.
YGK Craft Beer Fest
Kick off summer with some craft beer at the YGK Craft Beer Fest on Saturday at Kingston's Fort Henry.
There will be over 20 craft beverage vendors, local food trucks and 15 artisan market stalls.
For more information, visit www.forthenry.com/event/beerfest/,
Knickers!
See Knickers, a 'brief' comedy, this weekend at the Seaway Valley Theatre.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, visit https://www.svtc.ca/.
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.
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