Things to do in Ottawa: June 5-7

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.

• These are some of the buildings you can explore during Doors Open Ottawa

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.

• On until June 13: Macbeth – Shakespearean tragedy meets Robert Lepage at the Babs Asper Theatre
• Friday-Sunday: Te Tangi a Te Tui by Tainui Tukiwaho and Amer Curreen at the Azrieli Studio
• Sunday: Summer Indigenous Art Market

Events happening in Ottawa

• On until Sunday: Singin’ in the Rain at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday: Jinjer at the Bronson Centre
• Friday: Matt Falvai at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
• Friday: Almost Johnny Cash as Johnny Cash at the Hard Rock Café
• Friday: Alyssa Edwards at the Algonquin Commons Theatre
• Saturday: Anubhav Singh Bassi at the Bronson Centre
• Saturday: Shawn Tavenier Duo at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
• Saturday: Sussex at the Hard Rock Café
• Sunday: Canterbury Dance Centre Recital at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Sunday: The Barrhaven Community Concert Band at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

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 36^th 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.

• 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

• On until Sunday: Finnegans Wake at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• On until June 20: Very Heaven at the Domino Theatre
• Friday-Saturday: DREAM – the Greatest Show at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Dreaming in Circus at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Rainbow Pride Roller Disco at the Memorial Centre

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

• Saturday: Brockville Farmers Market
• Friday-Sunday: Shriners Street Fair at the Brockville Shopping Centre

Things to do in Cornwall

• Friday-Sunday: A Fox on the Fairway at the Seaway Valley Theatre
• Saturday: Fiesta Filipino 2026 – A Celebration of Culture and Community at Lamoureux Park
• Saturday: Art on the Rise at the Cline House Gallery

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.