What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: March 6-8

A sap bucket installed on a tree, waiting for sap to drip. Feb. 28, 2026. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)

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

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Irish Society of the National Capital Region’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns on Saturday.

The parade will begin at 12 p.m. at the Supreme Court of Canada building, and travel along Wellington Street to the ByWard Market.

For details, visit https://ottscot.ca/new-events-3/2026/3/7/st-patricks-day-parade.

Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo

Swing into the new golf season this weekend at the Ottawa-Gatineau Golf Expo.

Check out over 70 exhibitors on Friday and Saturday at the EY Centre.

Gatineau-Ottawa Bicycle Show

Peddle into spring at the Gatineau-Ottawa Bicycle Show this weekend.

The show is dedicated to the world of cycling and cycling tourism, showcasing bikes, trips, clothing, accessories and more.

It runs until Sunday at the Palais des Congres de Gatineau.

+Live+

+Live+ returns to Canada with its “Like a Rollin’ Thunder Tour” Friday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

The legendary band will be joined by Big Wreck and Econoline Crush.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Journey

Journey brings its farewell tour to Ottawa on Saturday night.

The Final Frontier Tour 2026 stops at Canadian Tire Centre.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s are home twice this weekend at the Arena at TD Place.

On Saturday, the 67’s host Brampton at 3 p.m.

On Sunday, the Peterborough Petes visit Ottawa for a 3 p.m. game.

For tickets visit www.tdplace.ca.

National Arts Centre

Here is a look at events at the National Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday: Ndidi O at the Fourth Stage
• Friday-Saturday: After the Rain at the Azrieli Studio
• Saturday: Katherine Levac at the Babs Asper Theatre
• Saturday: War on the Catwalk in Southam Hall
• Sunday: NAC Orchestra – Les Violons du Roy with Johannes Moser

Events in Ottawa

• Friday: Orbit Culture at the Bronson Centre
• Friday: Bedouin Soundclash at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Friday: Anne of Green Gables – The Musical at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday until March 15: Jesus Chris Superstar at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Hells Bells – tribute to AC/DC at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: Mammoth at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
• Sunday: Rise Against at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

613flea

The popular 613flea is back at Lansdowne Park on Saturday.

Check out more than 150 vendors in this ever-changing marketplace between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market winter market is Sunday at Lansdowne.

Join over 75 vendors inside the Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fulton’s Sugar Shack

Sugar shack season is underway at Fulton’s Sugar Bush.

The sugar shack in Pakenham is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can wander the trails, enjoy a sugar bush tour, go on a sleigh ride and more.

Vanier Sugar Shack

Get your maple fix this maple season at the Vanier Sugar Shack.

The 2026 maple season runs until April 19. The 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of Ottawa offers food from local producers.

Stanley’s Sugarbush

Stanley’s Ole Maple Lane Farm in Edwards is open for the sugarbush season.

Admission includes access to the heritage sugar shack, tractor rides, a visit to the animal barn, a family activity centre and more. While you’re at Stanley’s, stop by the Pancake House for a traditional pancake breakfast.

Stanley’s Sugar Bush is open Saturday and Sunday until April 12, and open daily over March Break between March 17 and 20.

Log Farm

The Log Farm invites you to enjoy maple season at the farm in the Nepean area.

For more information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/.

Proulx Farm’s Maple Fest

The 2026 sugar bush season is underway at Proulx Farm.

Check out outdoor farm activities and the sugar bush at the farm in Cumberland.

Temple’s Sugarbush

Temple’s Sugarbush invites you to a unique maple sugar bush between Carleton Place and Perth.

The Sugarbush Pancake House is open this weekend.

Skating/sledding

Ottawa’s four refrigerated rinks will be open this weekend. The four rinks are:

• Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall
• Lansdowne Park skating court
• Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink at Canterbury
• Ben Franklin Place skating rink.

Rideau Hall Rink

Glide into history at the Rideau Hall Rink this winter.

There is public skating on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

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.

Gatineau Olympiques

The Gatineau Olympiques host Val-d’Or Sunday afternoon.

Game time is 3 p.m. at the Centre Slush Puppie.

Kingston Frontenacs

The Kingston Frontenacs are home twice this weekend at Slush Puppie Place.

On Friday, the Frontenacs host Brampton at 7:05 p.m.

On Sunday, the Oshawa Generals visit Kingston for a 2 p.m. game.

Things to do in Kingston

• Friday-Sunday: DSS Regale at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Friday-Saturday: Vogue Charity Fashion Show at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• On until March 21: Suite Surrender at the Domino Theatre
• Saturday: QMed Fights Cancer featuring Queen’s University med students and Kingston’s doctors at the Slush Puppie Centre.
• Saturday: International Women’s Day Showcase at Broom Factory
• Sunday: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario at 1 Brock Street
• Sunday: The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Sunday: MW6 – Beethoven and Brahms at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
• Sunday: The Music of the Rings, the Hobbit and Rings of Power – Kingston Grand Theatre
• Sunday: The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Events happening in Cornwall

• Saturday: St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage Performances at the Upper Canada Playhouse

Things to do in Brockville

• Saturday: Ken Ludwigs Baskerville at the Brockville Arts Centre
• Saturday: ‘Legends Never Die’ March Mayhem Rockshow at 32 Park Street
• Sunday: Brockville Braves at the Memorial Centre