CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend. Volleyball Nations League Some of the top men’s volleyball teams in the world are in Ottawa this weekend for Volleyball Nations League. Canada will be joined by France, Italy, Germany, Türkiye and the USA for action all weekend. Italy is currently ranked second in the world, while France, the Olympic gold medalist in 2024, is fourth. For tickets and information, visit www.tdplace.ca. Festival Franco-Ontarien It’s a celebration of francophone culture in Major’s Hill Park. The Festival Franco-Ontarien runs until Saturday, with family-friendly concerts, street art and entertainment. For tickets and information, visit https://ffo.ca/en/. Professional Bull Riders The PBR Ottawa Classic is Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Witness eight-second rides and wrecks during the night as bull-riding athletes face off against their 1,800-pound opponents born to buck. For tickets, visit www.ticketmater.ca. National Arts Centre Here is a look at what is happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Events happening in Ottawa City Sounds Live Enjoy a day of music with City Sounds Live in the Glebe. Catch local musicians at the outdoor courtyard at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. On Saturday, see the Christian Flores Trio at 11 a.m. and Angelo Leo and Friends at 12 p.m. Italian Week Enjoy a week of Italian culture, food and more at Italian Week. The 11-day festival features more than 15 events in and around Little Italy. Italian Week runs until June 21. For a list of events, visit https://italianweekottawa.ca/. Fiesta Cubana Fest Celebrate the Cuban culture this weekend at Lansdowne. The Fiesta Cubana Fest is a chance to explore the vibrant essence of Cuban culture, featuring authentic Cuban food, salsa and Latin dance and more. Fiesta Cubana Fest runs Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit https://latinhubcanada.com/. European Union Cultural Fair It’s a day of celebrating the cultural richness of the European Union. The European Union Cultural Fair is Saturday at the Canadian Museum of History, with live music, dance performances and a variety of culinary tastings. City of Om Don’t miss Ottawa’s premier wellness festival this weekend. City of Om is three days of events at the RA Centre, featuring fitness, mindfulness and community. For tickets and information, visit https://www.cityofom.com/. Preston Street Bike Races The Preston Street Bicycle Races are this weekend in Little Italy. Watch young cyclists compete in races around Preston Street. For more information, visit https://www.bikeraceottawa.com/. 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. Things to do in Kingston Kingston Pride Parade Kingston Pride Week continues this weekend with the Pride Parade on Saturday. The theme for Pride Week is Resilience and Liberation in Action. The Pride Parade departs from the Memorial Centre at 12 p.m. For more information, visit https://kingstonpride.ca/. Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall
