CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend. Ottawa Chamberfest The sounds of chamber music will fill venues across Ottawa this weekend during the opening weekend of Ottawa Chamberfest. The lineup includes: Chamberfest runs until Aug. 2. For tickets and information, visit www.chamberfest.com. Kanata Night Market Check out the Kanata Night Market this weekend, featuring the sights, flavours and energy of an Asian-inspired night market. There will be street food, handcrafted goods and family-friendly activities all weekend at the Hazeldean Mall. Atletico Ottawa Atletico Ottawa hosts Pacific FC on Sunday afternoon at TD Place. Game time is 2 p.m. It’s the Newcomer Match in support of Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Weird Al Weird Al Yankovic brings the Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour to Ottawa on Sunday night. Weird Al will be joined by special guest Puddles Pity Party for the show at Canadian Tire Centre. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Festival Parasol It’s the second weekend of Festival Parasol at Casino Lac Leamy in Gatineau. Enjoy music, food, beer, family-friendly daytime activities and more. The festival also runs next weekend. LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival Enjoy three nights of stand up comedy at venues in the ByWard Market. The LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival runs until Sunday. For more information, visit www.lolottawa.com. Events happening in Ottawa VegOttawa Fest It’s a celebration of plant-based living in Ottawa. VegOttawa Fest is Saturday at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. Admission is free. Appearing This Evening See the backstage comedy-mystery Appearing This Evening at the Ottawa Little Theatre. The play written by Anthony Keenleyside runs until Aug. 1. For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com. 10-Minute Play Festival The Kanata Theatre presents its annual 10-Minute Play Festival this weekend. Seven original short plays by seven different directors will be presented during the festival. The festival runs until Sunday. Mud Hero Mud Hero Ottawa 2026 is Saturday at the Ultimate Family Adventure Park near Carleton Place. The 6 km course features obstacles and mud. For more information, visit www.mudhero.com/ottawa-2025. 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 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 Saturday 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. Almonte Craft Beer Fest It’s an evening of craft beer in the heart of Almonte. The Almonte Craft Beer Festival is Friday night at Almonte Old Town Hall. The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival kicks off this weekend. For tickets and information, visit stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall
