Things to do in Ottawa during the Easter weekend

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the Easter weekend.

Ottawa Senators

Spend some of your Easter weekend watching the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.

The Senators play three times this weekend.

On Thursday night, the Senators host the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the Minnesota Wild visit for a 1 p.m. game.

On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes are in Ottawa for a 5 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge take over the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday night.

The Charge hosts the Montreal Victoire at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s will not be playing at the Arena at TD Place on Saturday, after eliminating the Kingston Frontenacs in four games.

The 67’s will wait to find out who they will face in the second round of the OHL playoffs.

For tickets and schedule information, visit www.tdplace.ca.

Anime Ottawa

Anime takes centre stage at the EY Centre this weekend.

The fan convention celebrates Japanese pop culture by bringing together fans, creators and industry pros. Guests include Kihow, Anne Yatco, Cottontail, Griffin Burns, Paul Castro Junior, Risa Mei and Zenbu Kimi No Sei Da.

Anime Ottawa runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Canadian Ringette Championships

The top ringette teams in Canada will compete this weekend in the Canadian Ringette Championships in Ottawa.

The top U16 and U19 teams will compete all week, with the championship games on Saturday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

For more information, visit https://www.crc-ccr.ca/.

National Arts Centre

Here is a look at what is happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.

• Thursday-Saturday: Rose at the Babs Asper Theatre
• Thursday: Ravel and Shostakovich – Darren Hicks Plays Jolivet at the Southam Hall
• Thursday: Kim Churchill – the Lovely Tour with Mia Kelly
• Saturday: Dirty Dancing in Concert at the Southam Hall

Events happening in Ottawa

• Thursday: Hassan Phills at the Bronson Centre
• Saturday: Show Tune Showdown at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the Hard Rock Live
• Sunday: Mae Martin at the Bronson Centre

613flea

The Easter Edition of 613flea is Saturday at Lansdowne.

Check out 10 vendors at this ever-changing marketplace.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market winter market is Sunday at Lansdowne.

Join over 75 vendors inside the Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carp Farmers Market

The Carp Farmers Market Easter Market is Saturday at the Carp Fairgrounds.

It’s the first opportunity to shop your favourite Carp Farmers Market vendors this season, with over 60 vendors on display.

Metcalfe Farmers Market

The Metcalfe Farmers Market hosts its annual Easter Market on Saturday at the Metcalfe Arena.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with over 50 vendors on display.

Easter at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Easter weekend at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

Meet the chicks, ducklings and rabbits, learn about eggs and more all weekend.

Easter at the Bunker

Hop to the Diefenbunker on Saturday for some springtime family fun.

Participate in a scavenger hunt for colourful Easter eggs and flowers, get creative with a butterfly or bunny craft, decorate an egg and enjoy fun and games.

For more information, visit https://diefenbunker.ca/events/easter-2026/.

Easter at the Estate

The Billings Estate National Historic Site invites you to Easter at the Estate.

There will be fun for the whole family, including crafts, games and hands-on activities inspired by seasonal celebrations and traditions. The special guests will be the Zoo Crew.

Easter at the Estate is Saturday and Sunday between n 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Hop into spring on Saturday at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum.

It’s a day of hands-on, family-friendly activities and games. You can also explore the heritage village, meet the Easter bunny and enjoy a scavenger hunt.

Easter Egg Hut

Hop into the Easter spirit on Saturday at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the farm on York’s Corners Road in Edwards.

For tickets and information, visit https://stanleysfarm.com/family-fun/easter-egg-hunt/.

Easter at the Log Farm

The Log Farm is hosting Easter activities Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, explore the sugar bush, check out the kids play areas and visit the farm animals.

Valleyview Little Animal Farm

The Valleyview Little Animal Farm on Fallowfield Road opens this weekend with Easter activities.

For more information, visit https://valleyviewlittleanimalfarm.com/.

Fulton’s Sugar Shack

Enjoy a trip to Fulton’s Sugar Shack in Pakenham over the Easter weekend.

The sugar shack will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can wander the trails, enjoy a sugar bush tour, go on a sleigh ride and have maple taffy experiences.

Vanier Sugar Shack

Enjoy sugar bush season at the only sugar shack in an urban setting – the Vanier Sugar Shack.

The 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of Ottawa offers food from local producers. It’s open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Stanley’s Sugarbush

Stanley’s Ole Maple Lane Farm in Edwards is open for the sugar bush season.

Admission includes access to the heritage sugar shack, tractor rides, a visit to the animal barn, a family activity centre and more. While you’re at Stanley’s, stop by the Pancake House for a traditional pancake breakfast.

Stanley’s is open on Saturday and Sunday.

Log Farm

The Log Farm invites you to enjoy maple season at the farm in the Nepean area.

For more information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/.

Proulx Farm’s Maple Fest

Spend Easter weekend at the Proulx Farm.

Check out outdoor farm activities and the sugar bush at the farm in Cumberland.

Temple’s Sugarbush

Temple’s Sugarbush invites you to a unique maple sugar bush between Carleton Place and Perth.

The Sugarbush Pancake House is open all weekend.

Museums

Visit each museum’s website for details.

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

Things to do in Kingston

• Thursday: Classic Albums Live – Slippery When Wet at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Egg-Streme Easter Fun at the Murney Tower Museum
• Saturday: Kingston Comicon at the Royal Canadian Legion
• Sunday: Candlelight – Queen vs. Abba Listeso String Quartet at the Spire

Things to do in Brockville

• Friday-Monday: Easter at the Aquatarium
• Saturday-Sunday: The ACDC Live Tribute Show at the Brockville Legion

Things to do in Cornwall

• Thursday-Saturday: Forest Muse at the Cline House Gallery
• Saturday: On the Road Again – Willie Nelson Tribute at the Aultsville Theatre