CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the long weekend. Ottawa Redblacks Kick off the long weekend at the Ottawa Redblacks game on Friday night. The Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes at 7:30 p.m. at TD Place. It’s the Legacy Game, celebrating 150 years of Ottawa football. The game will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Redblacks Grey Cup, the 50th anniversary of the Rough Riders Grey Cup win and 150 years of the Ottawa Football Club. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Les Grand Feux Fireworks will light up the sky over the Ottawa River Saturday night on night two of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy. Saturday night will be presented by Canada, with Orion Fireworks putting on the pyromusicial show. Les Grands Feux runs until Aug. 15. For tickets to watch at the Canadian Museum of History, visit https://feux.qc.ca/en/home-2026/. Ironman Ottawa Competitors will swim, bike and run across Ottawa on Sunday in the Ironman Canada-Ottawa event. The race begins at 6 a.m. at Britannia Beach, with the finish line near Major’s Hill Park. For more information, visit https://www.ironman.com/races/im-canada-ottawa. Glengarry Highland Games Witness traditional Scottish events at the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville. See more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports and traditions on Friday and Saturday. Events include the North American Pipe Band Championships, heavyweight events, highland dancing, fiddling and more. For tickets and information, visit https://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/. Ottawa Chamberfest Enjoy the sounds of chamber music in venues across Ottawa this weekend during the final weekend of Ottawa Chamberfest. The lineup includes: Chamberfest runs until Sunday. For tickets and information, visit www.chamberfest.com. Ottawa Titans The Ottawa Titans host Brockton for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. Friday night’s game begins at 7 p.m., followed by the first pitch at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy fireworks after Friday night’s game. Sunday is Cappy’s Birthday, with special mascot appearances during the game. For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com. Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! takes the stage at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Fall in love with the characters, the story and the music of ABBA that make Mamma Mia! See Mamma Mia! until Sunday at the National Arts Centre. Events happening in Ottawa The Great Indian Carnival The Great Indian Carnival will be held on Sunday at Strathmere. There will be live music, dance and singing performances, food vendors and more. Colonel By Day Celebrate Ottawa’s rich history the legacy of Lieutenant-Colonel John By on Monday. The Bytown Museum hosts Colonel By Day, with family-friendly activities. Admission to the museum is free. Doors Open Rideau Hall Doors Open at Rideau Hall gives you the chance to explore the State rooms, greenhouses and gardens this weekend. 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 Saturday. For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com. 613flea Spend part of the long weekend browsing the vendors at 613flea. The ever-changing market returns to Lansdowne on Saturday with 150 vendors. Admission is free. 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 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. The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival continues this weekend. See R&J and Joni at Kinsmen Amphitheatre and Macbeth at the Maitland Tower. For tickets and information, visit stlawrenceshakespeare.ca. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall
