Things to do in Ottawa: March 27-29

Ottawa 67s player takes part in OHL action. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dhiren Mahiban

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the final weekend of March.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s and Kingston Frontenacs kick off their first round OHL playoff series this weekend.

The 67’s host Game 1 Friday night at the Arena at TD Place. Game time is 7 p.m.

Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. at TD Place.

For tickets, visit www.tdplace.ca.

Ottawa Black Bears

The Ottawa Black Bears host the Georgia Swarm Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Spring Wedding Show

Walk down the aisles and plan your dream wedding at the Ottawa Wedding Show.

The Spring Ottawa Wedding Show is Saturday and Sunday at the EY Centre.

For more information, visit https://ottawaweddingshow.ca/.

& Juliet

Broadway Across Canada presents & Juliet at the National Arts Centre.

“Broadway’s most fun hit musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love–on her own terms,” says the NAC website.

The show is recommended for children eight and up.

For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38562.

Footloose the Musical

See Footloose the Musical at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa.

The show runs until Sunday, including two shows on Saturday.

“Get ready to cut loose as Greely Players presents Footloose, the iconic 80s hit bursting with energy, heart, humour, and unforgettable music,” the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa website says. “This high-energy, feel-good musical promises laughter, nostalgia, and nonstop fun from start to finish.”

It’s based on the screen plan by Dean Pitchford.

For tickets, visit https://casino.hardrock.com/ottawa.

National Arts Centre

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

• On until April 4: Rose at the Babs Asper Theatre
• On until Saturday: Visages at the Azrieli Studio
• Friday: Nick Schofield at the Fourth Stage
• Saturday: Daniel James McFadyen on the Fourth Stage

Events happening in Ottawa

• Friday-Sunday – The Watsons at the Kanata Theatre
• Friday-Saturday: Walk Like a Man at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Friday: Bol, brown boy, bol at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday: Legends of Motown at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: The Watchmen at the Bronson Centre
• Saturday: Dreamer – The Supertramp Experience at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Rouge Light District at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Sunday: The Great India Festival presents Maha Vasantotsav at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Sunday: Walk Like a Man at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Sunday: Ottawa Symphony Orchestra at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre.

Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale

The Ottawa Toy and Collectible Sale is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex

Check out over 140 vendors with toys, comics, video games, art and more.

For more information, visit https://www.geekedoutevents.ca/.

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.

Easter Egg Hut

Hop into the Easter spirit this weekend at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm.

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

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

Fulton’s Sugar Shack

Enjoy a trip to Fulton’s Sugar Shack in Pakenham this weekend.

The sugar shack will be open 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

The Vanier Sugar Shack hosts its Sugar Festival this weekend.

It’s a weekend of music, live performances by local artists, games and activities and, of course, maple syrup. The 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of Ottawa offers food from local producers.

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.

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

The 2026 sugar bush season is underway at 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 on March Break hours.

• 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

• Friday: Snowed in Comedy Tour at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: FAMILY2 – Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
• Saturday: Led Zeppelin Meets Pearl Jam at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Queen’s University Chorus Spring Recital at The Spire
• Sunday: ENCORE at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Things to do in Brockville

• Saturday: Hop the Street in downtown Brockville. Collect chocolate eggs at businesses