What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 10-13

Ontario Provincial Police will be keeping an eye on motorists as people celebrate the Thanksgiving long weekend. CTV’s Josh Marano reports.

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

• Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa for Thanksgiving

Fall colours

Time is running out to see the fall colours across the national capital region.

Gatineau Park is the showstopper for fall colours, with beautiful leaves on display along hiking and walking trails. Popular spots to see the fall colours include Pink Lake, Mackenzie King Estate, King Mountain, Champlain Lookout and Camp Fortune.

The National Capital Commission offers a free shuttle service from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau into Gatineau Park.

In eastern Ontario, places to see the fall colours include Calabogie Peaks in Calabogie, Ont. and in Algonquin Park.

• Here’s where you can see the fall colours in Ottawa-Gatineau

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the Nashville Predators Monday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre.

It’s the 2025-26 home opener for the Senators. There will be activations and entertainment beginning at 10 a.m.

Puck drop is 1 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Atletico Ottawa

Atletico Ottawa hosts Vancouver FC Sunday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 3 p.m.

For tickets and information, click here.

National Arts Centre

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

• Friday: Ihsane – Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve + Eastman
• Saturday: Toronto Comedy All Stars
• Saturday: Opera Voyage “Soul Mate”

Other events happening in Ottawa this weekend

• Friday: Jody Reid, Psychic Medium Live at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday: Walk Right Back - the Everly Brothers Story at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Friday-Saturday: Black Butterfly at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Friday: Mehregan Festival 2 at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Naalai Namathe at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: Dan Mangan at the Bronson Centre

Ottawa Little Theatre

It’s the final weekend to see Jonas and Barry In the Home at the Ottawa Little Theatre.

There will be shows on Friday and Saturday.

Robert Plante Thanksgiving Market

Robert Plante Greenhouses hosts its second annual Thanksgiving Market on Saturday and Sunday.

More than 130 local vendors will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House

Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House host the Fall Finale on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be fun for the whole family, including tours, scavenger hunt, games and horse and wagon rides.

Butterfly Show

Carleton University hosts its annual Biology Butterfly Show on Saturday and Sunday.

Learn about butterflies and more.

For tickets, visit https://carleton.ca/biology/annual-butterfly-show/.

World Space Week

Celebrate World Space Week at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

There will be activities all weekend. https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/world-space-week/.

The Maple Leaf March

The Maple Leaf March will be held in Ottawa this weekend.

It’s a non-competitive walking event that promotes walking and recreational fitness, while showcasing the City of Ottawa.

All routes begin and end at the Maple Leaf March headquarters, located at the Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch on Kent Street.

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 hosts its Thanksgiving Market on Saturday.

Shop local from over 80 local vendors from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Barrhaven Farmers Market

The Barrhaven Farmers’ Market is every Sunday at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pumpkinferno

Over 9,000 pumpkins have illuminated the historic Upper Canada Village this Halloween.

Pumpkinferno is underway at the historic village in Morrisburg until Nov. 1.

Enjoy a nighttime walk through to experience hand-crafted pumpkins along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village.

For tickets, visit https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/pumpkinferno/.

PumpkinFest

Pumpkinfest is underway, featuring the fall colours and the gourds.

Saunders Farm hosts PumpkinFest until Oct. 26.

For tickets, visit https://saundersfarm.com/pumpkinfest/.

FrightFest

Be prepared to be scared at FrightFest at Saunders Farm this Halloween season.

FrightFest runs until Nov. 1. Festivities include the Haunted Hayride, Barn of Terror, The Sawmill, The Shambles, The Cemetery Scare Zone and Ghost Town Stage.

For tickets, visit https://saundersfarm.com/frightfest/.

Proulx Farm’s Pumpkin Fest

Proulx Farm in Cumberland is transformed into a giant Halloween playground this fall.

Pumpkin Fest runs on Saturdays and Sundays until October 26.

Check out the corn mazes, hay structures, the tree house and slides, pick your own pumpkin and more.

For tickets and information, visit https://proulxfarm.com/pumpkinfest/.

The Log Farm

The Log Farm is home to a lot of fall fun, including the Corn Maze. Wagon rides and the Pumpkin Patch.

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

Ouimet Farms

Ouimet Farms in Vankleek Hill is open on weekends in September and October with activities for the family, including a corn maze, adventure park and the farm market and museum.

For more information, visit https://ouimetfarms.com/attractions/.

Miller’s Farm and Market

Enjoy fall activities at Miller’s Farm just south of Manotick.

Activities include wagon rides, a corn maze, and pick-your-own pumpkin.

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

Cannamore Orchard

Cannamore Orchard in Crysler invites you to enjoy family fun activities this fall.

Ride on the covered wagon, checkout the giant hedge mazes, play in the family activity area and more.

Acres of Terror

The 33rd year of Acres of Terror is underway at Cannamore Orchard in Crysler.

Check out the Spooky Wagon Ride, the House of Terror, the Spooky Village and the Fog Maze.

Day sessions are available on Saturday and Sunday for families and younger children.

Tickets are only available online at https://www.cannamoreorchard.com/acres-of-terror.

Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours

Check out Stittsville’s haunted past this weekend.

The Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours run Friday and Saturday until November 28.

https://hauntedheritagetours.ca/

Fort Fright

Don’t miss Fort Fright at Kingston’s Fort Henry.

The historic Fort Henry turns into one of Ontario’s most unique haunted experiences until Nov. 1.

For more information, visit https://www.forthenry.com/event/fort-fright/.

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.

Kingston Frontenacs

The Kingston Frontenacs are home Friday night at the Slush Puppie Place.

The Frontenacs host the Peterborough Petes at 7:05 p.m.

Pirates at the Aquatarium

The Pirates of Halifax sail back into the Brockville Aquatarium this weekend.

There will be pirate activities, meet-and-greets, Quest for the Wind with puppets, pirate pony rides and more.

See the pirates Friday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall for Merrickville

Spend Saturday at the Fall for Merrickville event in Merrickville, Ont.

Over 100 handmade vendors will be on display, along with hay wagon rides, pony meet and greets, live music and more.

Tickets are $12.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Stables on Heritage Drive in Merrickville.