CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the first weekend of June. CHEO Telethon The CHEO Telethon is Saturday on CTV News Ottawa. Tune in to meet six amazing children and youth sharing their journeys at CHEO. The CHEO Telethon raises money to support life-changing care, state-of-the-art medical equipment and advanced treatments at CHEO. To donate, visit the CHEO Foundation website. Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks kick off a new season Saturday night at TD Place. The Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks at 7 p.m. There will be a pre-game happy hour and live entertainment, along with fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31006472CE5E8B57. Doors Open Ottawa You have a chance to go behind the doors at some of Ottawa’s famous buildings this weekend. Doors Open Ottawa is Saturday and Sunday, offering visitors a chance to check out Ottawa’s built heritage. You can visit Rideau Hall, Ottawa City Hall, the Supreme Court of Canada, several embassies, churches and the Parliamentary Precinct Rehabilitation Project in front of Centre Block. For a list of buildings, visit https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/doors-open-ottawa-2026-event-information-june-6-and-7. Big Wheels Expo Take a closer look at the equipment and trucks that work in the City of Ottawa every day. The Public Works Big Wheels Expo allows people to check out a snowplow, a road painting truck, a garbage truck, a hydraulic crane truck and more. The Big Wheels Expo is Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 Coventry Road. Guitars and Gasoline It’s a weekend of music at Calabogie Motorsports Park. The lineup for Guitars and Gasoline includes the Glorious Sons, Default and the Northern Pikes on Friday. On Saturday, see Dallas Smith, Brett Kissel, Finger Eleven and Hailey Benedict. For tickets and information, visit https://guitarsandgasoline.com/. Shawarma Fest Celebrate Ottawa’s love of Shawarma on Sunday at Shawarma Fest in the ByWard Market. There will be a shawarma competition, live DJs, performances and interactive activities. There will also be a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest shawarma sandwich. For more information, visit https://www.shawarmafest.ca/. Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards It’s a night of celebrating Canada’s performing arts. The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards are on Saturday night at the National Arts Centre. The 2026 laureates include James Cameron, Sylvain Émard, Susan Benson, David Lavoie and Tonya Williams. For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/40469. National Arts Centre Here is a look at what is happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Events happening in Ottawa Capital Ribfest The RA Centre will smell like ribs and BBQ this weekend during Capital Ribfest. It’s a weekend of food, carnival games, live music and more. Capital Ribfest runs Friday to Sunday at the RA Centre. Orléans Craft Beer Festival The Orléans Craft Beer Festival runs Friday and Saturday at 255 Centrum Boulevard. Check out dozens of craft brewers and food. Saravah Brazilian Festival Immerse yourself in the music, arts and culture of Brazil on Saturday in the ByWard Market. The Saravah Brazilian Festival runs from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dickinson Days Manotick Village is celebrating 50 years of Dickinson Days this weekend. The event runs all weekend, including the Variety Show, Kiwanis Craft Market, wagon rides, the Manotick BIA Sidewalk Sale and more. On Sunday, the Great Mill Duck Drop is at Watson’s Mill at 12 p.m. For more information, visit https://manotickvillage.com/event/dickinsondays/. Blackburn Fun Fair Blackburn hosts its annual Fun Fair this weekend. Events include a Friday night casino, the Fun Fair Parade, SOS the ABBA Experience, the Pooch Parade, the fun run and more. City Sounds Live City Sounds Live is a free, outdoor all ages concert in various Ottawa neighbourhoods. On Saturday, see May Davis and Paco Dvoi Altfolk Duo. For more information, visit https://intheglebe.ca/city-sounds-live/. 613flea Don’t miss 613flea on Saturday at Lansdowne. Visit 150 vendors at this ever-changing marketplace between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market outdoor market season is underway. Join over 75 vendors at Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carp Farmers Market The 36th season of the Carp Farmers Market is underway. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Carp Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers’ market The Westboro Farmers Market is open every Saturday in Byron Linear Park. Check out over 60 local vendors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open on Saturday. The producer-only market at Grande Allee Park on Main Street is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metcalfe Farmers Market A new summer at the Metcalfe Farmers Market is underway. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, with over 45 vendors on display at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. The Original Navan Market Check out the Original Navan Market on Saturday’s this summer. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Navan Fairgrounds. Museums Visit each museum’s website for details. Things to do in Kingston Pride Week in Kingston Pride Week kicks off on Saturday in Kingston. The theme this year is Resilience and Liberation in Action. The Pride Parade and community fair will be on June 13. For more information, visit https://kingstonpride.ca/. Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall OPP Golden Helmets The OPP Golden Helmets will be in downtown Prescott on Saturday. The precision motorcycle team will perform at the corner of Centre Street and Kingston Street at 1 p.m.
