CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend. Ottawa Bluesfest It’s the opening weekend for Ottawa Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats. Here is the lineup on the mainstage this weekend: Just a reminder, OC Transpo bus and O-Train service is free for Bluesfest ticket holders. For tickets and information, visit https://ottawabluesfest.ca/. Ottawa Titans The Ottawa Titans host Tri-City for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. First pitch is 7 p.m. Friday night, followed by games at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Friday night is Love Island Night, with fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com. Ottawa BlackJacks The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Brampton Honey Badgers Sunday afternoon at TD Place. Game time is 4 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. National Arts Centre Here is a look at what is happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Events happening in Ottawa RBC Ottawa Summer Tournaments See premier equestrian show jumping this weekend at Wesley Clover Parks. It’s the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament II, featuring professional equestrians competing for cash prizes. There will also be family-friendly activities, shopping, food and more. For tickets and information, visit www.ottawaequestriantournaments.com/spectators. Jurassic Kingdom It’s the final weekend to walk amongst the dinosaurs at Wesley Clover Parks. Jurassic Kingdom runs until Sunday, with over 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. “Each dinosaur includes robotic moving parts, such as moving heads, breathing bodies, swaying arms and tails, blinking eyes and jaws that open wide with realistic roaring sound effects — creating a truly immersive walk-through adventure,” the website says. For tickets, visit https://www.wesleycloverparks.com/events/jurassic-kingdom. H.O.P.E. Volleyball takes over the sand at Mooney’s Bay on Saturday for H.O.P.E. Volleyball Summerfest. More than 6,000 players will compete in the tournament, raising money for local charities. The musical lineup includes USS, k-os and The New Hires. For tickets and information, visit www.hopehelps.com. Ghana Fest Celebrate Ghanaian culture on Saturday at Ghanafest. The festival features music, food and lively performances at Brewer Park, across from Carleton University. Activities include soccer, a tug of war, sack race, lime and spoon, a bouncy castle and more. Hintonburg 5K and 1K The 18th annual Hintonburg 5K and 1K run is Sunday. The races begin in Parkdale Park. Metcalfe Plaza The Downtown BIA has transformed Metcalfe Plaza into a hub of music, art and culture this summer. Drop by the plaza for live performances, fitness, classes, markets and more. For more information, visit https://www.hellodowntown.ca/events/metcalfe-plaza/. 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. Barrhaven Farmers’ Market Don’t miss the Barrhaven Farmers Market every Sunday this summer. Over 20 vendors will be on display at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museums Visit each museum’s website for details. Wendover Western Festival Enjoy a weekend of cultural performances, food, artisan vendors and more in Wendover. The Wendover Country Festival runs Friday and Saturday. Performers scheduled to appear on Friday include Les Rads d’Swompe and Louis Berube, while Saturday’s lineup features Lendemain de Veille and Rheal Leblanc. For more information, visit www.festivalwesternwendover.ca. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall
