What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1

Ottawa Ribfest runs until Sunday on Sparks Street. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa)

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

Ottawa Redblacks

Your first chance to see the 2025 Ottawa Redblacks is Friday night at TD Place.

The Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes in pre-season action at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ottawaredblacks.com.

The Ottawa Redblacks are hosting an open practice and hot stove on Sunday at TD Place.

Practice begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a meet and greet with Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra and general manager Shawn Burke.

Admission to the hot stove and practice is free.

Ribfest on Sparks Street

The smell of ribs and chicken will fill the air around Sparks Street this weekend for Ottawa Ribfest.

Enjoy award-winning ribs, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment and more until Sunday.

For more information, visit https://www.sparkslive.com/about-ribfest.

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market

The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is this weekend in Ottawa’s Chinatown Neighbourhood.

Somerset Street will be transformed into a colourful night market, with vendors offering street food, live performances and more.

For more information, visit https://ottawachinatown.ca/nightmarket/.

Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market

The 11th annual Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market runs until Sunday at Tanger Outlets in Kanata.

Admission is free.

Vendors will offer handmade goods, antiques and eats.

City of Om

Ottawa’s largest health and wellness festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lansdowne.

City of Om is a festival for people interested in deepening their passion for overall wellness. There will be more than 75 classes and workshops during the festival.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofom.com/.

Eid Expo

The Eid Expo runs Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

The expo is open both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Adapt Expo Ottawa

Ottawa’s official expo dedicated to accessibility, adaptability and inclusion is Saturday.

Over 90 exhibitors will be on display at Carleton University’s Fieldhouse.

Shawarma Festival

Ottawa’s first ever Shawarma Festival is Sunday in the ByWard Market

Check out the best local shawarma vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Le Grand Poutinefest

It’s a weekend for poutine lovers at Le Grand Poutinefest in Gatineau.

The festival features poutine-beverage pairings and food trucks.

The festival is at 320 Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Gutsy Walk

The Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is Sunday at Andrew Haydon Park.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Money raised supports research and programs with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.

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 (Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street): 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: Broadway Across Canada presents Beetlejuice
• Friday-Sunday: Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop
• Friday: Jeffery Straker
• Saturday: The Rise of BlingBling – Le diptyque
• Saturday: Toronto Comedy All Stars

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

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

• Friday-Saturday: Cradling Our Culture – Svitanok Dance
• Friday-Sunday: The Music Man

Ride the Cyclone

The Lost Baggage Musical Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone.

See the production at the Gladstone Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

613flea

613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday.

Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

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 on 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.

Saturday is pollinator day, with opportunities to learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment. The Ottawa Seed Library will also be at the Carp Farmers Market.

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.

Glengarry Renaissance Festival

The Glengarry Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at the Maxville fairgrounds.

Step back in time and enjoy the Knights of Valour, Cut and Run, unique vendors and more.

Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles

The Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg hosts “Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles” this weekend.

Drop In at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing, then visit the McDiarmid House and Asselstine’s water-powered Woolen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand.

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

• Sunday: Call Me By Name at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Night in Nashville

Kick up your boots for a night of fun at Night in Nashville at the Brockville Memorial Centre.

It’s a night of dancing, delicious apps, a cash bar, a silent auction and more in support of Senior Support Services.

Night in Nashville is Friday.

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.