What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 13-15

It will be a busy weekend at TD Place, with the Redblacks home opener and the Ottawa Rapid FC and Atletico Ottawa games.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

Ottawa Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes Friday night at TD Place.

It’s the home opener for the Redblacks as a new season gets underway.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

• Here’s what you need to know about the Redblacks home opener Friday night, including a CF-18 flyby

For tickets, visit www.ottawaredblacks.com.

Ottawa Titans

The Ottawa Titans host Trois-Rivieres for a three-game series this weekend at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium.

First pitch Friday night is at 7 p.m., followed by games at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be fireworks following Friday night’s game. Sunday is the Father’s Day game and kids under 12 can run the bases after the game.

For tickets, visit www.ottawatitans.com.

Ottawa Rapid FC

Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Montreal Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 2 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca.

Ottawa BlackJacks

The Ottawa Blackjacks host the Niagara River Lions Sunday afternoon at TD Place.

Tip off is 2 p.m.

For tickets visit www.theblackjacks.ca.

Atletico Ottawa

Atletico Ottawa hosts Valour FC Sunday evening at TD Place.

Game time is 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://www.canpl.ca/atleticoottawa.

Italian Week Ottawa

Italian Week Ottawa continues all weekend in Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood.

Events this weekend include the Preston Street Criterium and the Father’s Day Italian Picnic on Sunday.

For more information, visit italianweekottawa.ca/.

PBR: Canada Cup Series

Check out professional bull riding Saturday evening at Canadian Tire Centre.

The PBR Canada’s elite Cup Series bucks back into Ottawa at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Festival Franco Ontarien

The Festival Franco-Ontarien runs until Saturday in Major’s Hill Park.

Friday’s lineup includes Robert Paquette, Michel Lalonde, Melissa Ouimet, Manon Seguin, and Leflofranco.

On Saturday, see The Three Agreements and The Bilingual Boys.

For more information, visit https://ffo.ca/.

European Union Cultural Fair

Don’t miss the European Union Cultural Fair on Sunday at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.

Enjoy live music, dance, workshops and culinary tastings.

Admission is free.

Cirque de Paris

Europe ’s most famous circus family presents Cirque de Paris at Ottawa’s Tanger Outlets.

The Cirque Anouchka Bouglione presents a one-ring spectacle full of thrills, humour and elegance.

See Cirque de Paris until June 22.

For tickets, visit https://cirquedeparis.com/.

NCC bike days

National Capital Commission’s weekend bikedays continue all weekend.

The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use.

Here is a look at what’s open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use:

• Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
• Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

National Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday-Saturday: Marguerite: le feu
• Saturday: Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend:

• Friday: Common Ground Dance – Dancing Thru the Decades
• Saturday: Elite Dance: TranscenDance

Shenkman Arts Centre

• Saturday: Fetch Local Market
• Saturday: Dance Fusion Studios Recital 2025

Ottawa Little Theatre

See the quirky comedy 37 Postcards at the Ottawa Little Theatre.

The play is written by Michael McKeever and directed by Riley Stewart.

The play 37 Postcards runs until June 28.

For tickets, visit https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/37-postcards/.

Rhythm Around the World

The Iron Cabaret presents Rhythm Around the World until Saturday at the Gladstone Theatre.

It’s a celebration of global rhythms and cultural diversity.

Fiesta Cubana Fest

Fiesta Cubana Fest is two days of live salsa music, dance workshops, Cuban art and food and cocktails.

Don’t miss the event at Lansdowne Park on Friday and Saturday.

Osgoode PorchFest

The 7th annual Osgoode PorchFest is Saturday in Osgoode.

Local musicians turn porches into stages for a day of music.

ByWard Market

Here is a look at the events in the ByWard Market this weekend:

• Saturday: Saravah Brazilian Festival
• Sunday: Father’s Day Market and York Street Car Show
• Sunday: Artisans’ Market by Minerva Ottawa

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Street Farmers Market

The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season.

The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.

Carp Farmers Market

The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Celebrate Bird Day and Father’s Day with a special bird seed scooping event.

Metcalfe Farmers Market

The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season.

The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.

Westboro Farmers’ Market

The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market is located in Byron Linear Park.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

Events Happening in Kingston this weekend

• Saturday: A Moment in Time at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Sunday: The 2025 Summer Gala at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Kingston Pride Parade

The Kingston Pride Parade is Saturday in Kingston.

The parade begins at 12 p.m. at the Memorial Centre Track and travels to Ontario Street.

Events will be held all weekend. For more information, visit www.kingstonpride.ca.

YGK Craft Beer Fest

Kick off summer with some craft beer at the YGK Craft Beer Fest on Saturday at Kingston’s Fort Henry.

There will be over 20 craft beverage vendors, local food trucks and 15 artisan market stalls.

For more information, visit www.forthenry.com/event/beerfest/,

Knickers!

See Knickers, a “brief” comedy, this weekend at the Seaway Valley Theatre.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit https://www.svtc.ca/.

Brockville Ontario Speedway

Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway.

Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Cornwall Motor Speedway

Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway

Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.