CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend. Nuit Blanche See Ottawa in a different light this weekend. Nuit Blanche Ottawa is a free, all-night contemporary arts festival that will transform the capital into a vibrant nighttime experience of art, light and discovery. Nuit Blanche runs from 7 p.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Events include: For a list of activations and performances, visit https://nuitblanche-ottawa.ca/. Ottawa 200 Day and Ottawa 200 Block Party Celebrate the City of Ottawa’s 200th birthday on Saturday with the Ottawa 200 Day and Ottawa 200 Block Party at Ottawa City Hall. Events begin at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m., with family-friendly programming and community activities. There will be a Foodie Zone, Beer Garden, an interactive art zone, musical performances and a family zone. For a full list of activities, visit ottawa200blockparty.ca/schedule. Ottawa Titans Catch playoff baseball at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium this weekend. The Ottawa Titans host Evansville in the Frontier League Championship Series at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. Game 3 is Friday night at 7 p.m. If necessary, Game 4 is Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s Game 5 is at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com. Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks host the Calgary Stampeders Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Kick off is 3 p.m. The Redblacks are hosting their Family Day Game, with the street party. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Ottawa 67’s The Ottawa 67’s host the Sarnia Sting on Sunday afternoon at the Arena at TD Place. The home opener for the 2026-27 season begins at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Carp Fair The Carp Fair, billed as the Best Little Fair in Canada, is this weekend at the Carp Fairgrounds. Don’t miss the midway, agricultural showcases, homecraft exhibits, a demolition derby, entertainment and family-friendly activities. The musical entertainment includes Jade Eagleson and Rainwater Whiskey on Friday night, while on Saturday night see Silver Creek and Small Town Socials. For more information, visit www.carpfair.ca/. Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show The Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show is Friday and Saturday at the Cohere Centre. Check out over 100 exhibitors, musical performances and more. Admission is free. Son of a Preacherman The NAC English Theatre presents Son of a Preacherman. See the play written and performed by Ins Choi at the National Arts Centre until Saturday. For tickets, visit the NAC website. https://cityfolkfestival.com/ National Arts Centre Here is a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend: Events happening in Ottawa Ottawa Chinatown Night Market The Ottawa Chinatown Mid-Autumn Night Market is this weekend in Chinatown and Somerset Street West. Somerset Street will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of a traditional night market. Ottawa Chinatown says there will be enchanting entertainment, including iconic lion dances, martial arts displays and musical acts. The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit https://ottawachinatown.ca/nightmarket/. Ottawa Fire Truck Pull Ten teams will compete in the annual Ottawa Fire Truck Pull on Saturday in the ByWard Market. Teams will attempt to pull a fire truck 100-feet. Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run The Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run in support of the Ottawa Humane Society is Saturday. The event will be held at Hog’s Back Park. Manotick Legion Community Parade The Manotick Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary with a community parade on Saturday. The parade begins at 10 a.m., along with a dedication of Cenotaph at the Manotick Cenotaph. Ottawa International Animation Festival It’s the 50th anniversary of the Ottawa International Animation Festival. The festival runs until Sunday, featuring over 200 new films, talks and more. Also, go behind the scenes at the Animation Expose. For tickets and information, visit www.animationfestival.ca/. Ottawa Cat Show Enjoy a purr-fect day at the Ottawa Cat Show. The show runs Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex. Doors Open Rideau Hall Rideau Hall is hosting a special Doors Open this weekend. It will include reconciliation-oriented interactive activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 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. FrightFest The Haunting Season is underway at Saunders Farm. FrightFest kicks off this weekend – the spine-tingling nighttime experience that features a Haunted Hayride, the Barn of Terror, the Shambles, The Sawmill, the Cemetery Scare Zone and more. FrightFest runs until Oct. 31. For tickets, visit the Saunders Farm website. PumpkinFest also kicks off this weekend at Saunders Farm. skreamers The Halloween season gets underway at sKreamers on Saturday. sKreamers is at Proulx Farm at O’Toole Road in Ottawa’s east end. It includes a wild wagon ride, the Side Laboratory and Front Barn. For tickets, visit https://skreamers.ca/. Museums Visit each museum’s website for details. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Cornwall
