What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Aug. 15-17
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Les Grands Feux
Saturday night is the final night of the international fireworks festival over the Ottawa River.
The theme for the final night of Les Grands Feux is 'Seres televises.'
You can watch the fireworks with music from the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.
For more information and tickets, visit https://feux.qc.ca/
Ottawa fireworks
Large firework display over the Ottawa River for the International Sound of Light fireworks competition (Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy). (Karen Hogan/iStock/Getty Images)
Ottawa Greek Fest
The Ottawa Greek Fest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Enjoy delicious Greek cuisine, live music, dancing and the nightly Zorba Show.
The festival runs until Sunday and again from Aug. 22 to 24 at 1315 Prince of Wales Drive.
Admission is free.
For more information, visit https://ottawagreekfest.ca/schedule/
Hamilton
It's the final weekend to see Hamilton, presented by Broadway Across Canada, at the National Arts Centre.
Hamilton is the epic saga of Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography.
See Hamilton until Sunday.
For tickets, visit www.nac-cna.ca.
Hamilton
Hamilton, presented by Broadway Across Canada, is playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa until Aug. 17, 2025. (Broadway Across Canada/supplied)
Capital Pride
Capital Pride kicks off this weekend, with events running until Aug. 24.
Events this weekend include the Family Picnic on Sunday in Hintonburg Park.
For more information, visit www.captialpride.ca.
Ottawa's Capital Pride
Masters Indigenous Games
The 2025 Masters Indigenous Games runs until Sunday across Ottawa.
Events include athletics, archery, arctic sports, basketball, volleyball, golf and softball.
For a list of venues and information, visit https://mastersindigenousgames.com/sports-and-venues/.
Ottawa BlackJacks
See Ottawa BlackJacks playoff basketball in Gatineau on Saturday.
The BlackJacks host the CEBL eastern conference semifinal at the Centre Slush Puppie at 1 p.m.
For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.ca.
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Capital Fair
The Capital Fair runs until Aug. 24 on Albion Road at Rideau Road.
Enjoy the midway, agricultural tent, demolition derby and more.
For tickets and information, visit https://capitalfair.ca/.
Russell Fair
The Russell Fair runs until Sunday in Russell.
The fair includes a midway, talent show, baby show, truck pull, entertainment, exhibitors and more.
For tickets and information, visit https://russellagriculturalsociety.com/russell-fair/.
Vankleek Hill Fair
The 181st Vankleek Hill Fair runs until Sunday, with the theme 'Ferris Wheels and Wagon Wheels.'
The fair includes a midway, musical entertainment, the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic, Antique Tractor Pulls and more.
For more information, visit www.vankleekhillfair.ca.
South Mountain Fair
The South Mountain Fair marks 133 years this weekend in South Mountain.
Check out the midway, Ontario Demolition Derby, truck pull, children's pet show, children's entertainment, and musical entertainment.
For more information, visit www.southmountainfair.ca.
South Mountain Fair
Ferris wheel at the 132nd annual South Mountain Fair in South Mountain, Ont. August 18th, 2024. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa).
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
Admission is free.
Carp Garlic Festival
Celebrate all things garlic this weekend at the Carp Garlic Festival.
Don't miss two full days of garlic, food, music and family fun at the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit https://www.carpfarmersmarket.ca/carp-garlic-festival/.
613flea
The popular 613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday.
Visit with 150 vendors in the ever-changing marketplace, which is open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ottawa Junior Carnival
The Ottawa Junior Carnival is Sunday at TD Place.
The West Indian Youth Association of Ottawa hosts the celebration of Caribbean culture from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.tdplace.ca/event/ottawa-junior-carnival/
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 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carp Farmers' Market
Produce on display at the Carp Farmers' Market on Saturday, July 19, 2025 (Josh Marano/CTV News Ottawa)
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 continues until Sunday in Kingston.
It's an innovative performance festival featuring Canadian performers and original, international award-winning work.
For more information, visit www.thekickandpush.com.
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival continues until Saturday in Prescott.
For tickets and information, visit https://www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/.
Poutine Feast
It's a weekend of poutine in Brockville.
The Poutine Fest Brockville runs until Sunday at Hardy Park.
Enjoy a weekend of food, music, games and food competition.
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