Watch out for the freezing rain! Stay safe out there when leaving your house today and don’t forget to check out this post for some weekend fun! Movies, hockey, theatre, St Patrick’s Day, bazaar and so much more!
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12 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa
1.International Film Festival of Ottawa
Travel the world and experience culture through the silver screen with the help of the International Film Festival of Ottawa. With 22 films from Canada and around the world, there’s a film for everyone to
enjoy in this line-up. Tickets $15.
When: March 11-22; various times
Where: 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa
Details: https://www.iffo.ca/
2. St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party
Celebrate St. Patrick and get your steps in with the St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party. Armed with a map and a wristband handling all cover charges, it’s an Irish tour of the best bars in the Market, with live DJs at each stop. Erin Go Bragh! Tickets from $10.
When: Saturday March 14, from 7:30pm to 2am.
Where: Byward Market (various locations), Ottawa
Details: On Eventbrite
3. Youth Infringement Festival
It’s the best in theatre from up-and-coming playwrights at the Youth Infringement Festival. Over two weeks, the festival is presenting 6 different plays ranging from comedy to drama to thought-provoking. Support the stars of tomorrow. Tickets from $10 (PWYC).
When: March 11–22; various times
Where: Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
Details: IG @youthinfringe
4. Ottawa Senators vs Anaheim Ducks
Start your weekend off with the Sens as they go hunting the Ducks from Anaheim. Plus, it’s Sparty’s birthday, so he and his mascot friends will be celebrating with games, fun and a free Sparty towel for the first 5000 kids. Tickets from $64.
When: Saturday March 14, at 1pm
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Kanata
5. Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks
Finish your weekend with the Sens as they bring out the bigger boat to go after the Sharks from San Jose. Plus, it’s your chance to make the big save as the first 7000 attendees will score a Linus Ullmark bobblehead. Tickets from $62.
When: Sunday March 15, at 5pm
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Kanata
6. Multicultural Eid Bazaar
Come prepare for the end of Ramadan with a trip to the Multicultural Eid Bazaar. It’s a marketplace where culture and community come together to offer festival clothing, jewelry, home décor and of course delicious treats. FREE.
When: Saturday March 14, from 10:30am-7pm
Where: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
7. Great Bowls of Fire
Support the community by purchasing handcrafted pottery bowls filled with soup and bread, benefiting the Ottawa Food Bank. Tickets from $63
When: Saturday, March 14, 4pm
Where: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa
Details: https://
8. FMX World Tour
Feel the adrenaline of extreme freestyle motocross stunts and gravity-defying jumps by world-class riders. Tickets from $40
When: Saturday, March 14, 1:30pm
Where: The Arena at TD Place, Ottawa
9. Ottawa Irish Arts Saint Patrick’s Céili
Celebrate Irish culture with live traditional music and céili dancing in a lively community gathering. Tickets from $10 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
When: Sunday, March 15, 2pm
Where: Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 179 Murray Street, Ottawa
Details: On Eventbrite
10. Ottawa Valley Farm Show
Explore 360+ agricultural exhibits, farm equipment, and innovation displays at Eastern Ontario’s largest farm show. Tickets from $12 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
When: March 10-12, 9am
Where: EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa
Details: https://www.
11. East Coast Experience
Enjoy live East Coast music, fresh seafood, and maritime culture in a lively community celebration. Tickets from $30
When: Saturday, March 14, 7pm
Where: Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
12. Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
Browse vintage toys, comics, records, memorabilia, and retro collectibles from dozens of passionate vendors. Tickets from $8 (Kids 12 and under FREE – Free admission to all at 2pm!)
When: Sunday, March 15, 9am
Where: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
Details: http://www.antique-
More things to do in Ottawa this weekend
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
13. Blood Relations
This riveting psychological murder mystery is based on the true story of Lizzie Borden, who may or may not have killed her own father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892 – a case that remains chillingly unsolved. Sharon Pollock’s taut script unfolds like a courtroom of the mind, drawing you into shifting memories and sharp exchanges that blur the line between truth and performance. Tickets: $20–$75.
When: March 11-14. Wednesday-Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Where: The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa.
14. The murder of Roger Ackroyd
Roger Ackroyd goes from prime suspect to victim when murder disrupts a cozy English village, and soon the enigmatic new neighbour Hercule Poirot is pulled from retirement to untangle the web of suspects. Admission: $32.
When: Wednesday, Feb 25-March 14 at 7:30pm.
Where: Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa.
15. Nate Haller
It’s his Country Rising National Tour and he will be joined by 2025 Country Rising winner Mac Rumbolt as the opening act. This is a 19+ event.
Tickets: $25-$30
When: Wednesday March 11, doors open at 7 pm
Where: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street
16. Queen of Soul: A tribute to Aretha Franklin
This high-energy concert plunges you into the soulful power and passion of Aretha Franklin’s legendary catalogue, delivered by Broadway star Capathia Jenkins, three-time Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw, and the lush NAC Orchestra. Expect showstoppers like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” that celebrate the Queen of Soul’s enduring impact. Tickets: from $15.
When: March 12-14. Thu 8pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm.
Where: Southam Hall, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
17. Tout ce qu’il reste
Movement, baritone, and piano intertwine in this intimate danced concert that reimagines Schubert’s lieder inside the soaring sanctuary of the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Fluid choreography and live performance create a quietly powerful exchange between music and motion, inviting you to slow down and feel every note resonate. Tickets: from $30.
When: March 13-14, 7pm
Where: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa.
Saturday
Learn traditional Ukrainian pysanka egg-decorating techniques through guided workshops using wax and dyes. Tickets from $45
When: Saturday, March 14, 9am, noon or 3pm
Where: Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Hall, 1000 Byron Ave, Ottawa
Details: https://www.
19. Mistral
This evocative musical narrative channels the life and inspirations of Astor Piazzolla, guiding you from Buenos Aires through New York and Paris with a tapestry of tango, jazz, classical, and klezmer sounds woven into a single vibrant performance. Tickets: $25.
When: Saturday, March 14, 8pm.
Where: Fourth Stage, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
20. Bach: St John Passion
Bach’s dramatic Johannes-Passion, a Baroque choral masterpiece that vividly narrates the Passion according to the Gospel of John, unfolds with expressive immediacy and theatrical depth, performed with a period orchestra and world-class soloists. Tickets: $25–$60.
When: Saturday, March 14, 7:30pm.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa.
21. Mermaids – Enchanting Encounters!
Dive into an underwater adventure as you explore and engage with mermaids and mermen both on land and in water. This extraordinary experience includes thrilling underwater performances, immersive mermaid-themed
When: March 14-22
Where: The Aquatarium, 6 Broad Street, Brockville, ON, K6V 0C4
Sunday
22. Music of the Night: The Concert Tour
Celebrate the sweeping, emotional songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber as a live band and powerhouse vocalists bring iconic theatre favourites – from Phantom of the Opera to Evita, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar – to life in a concert setting that’s both dramatic and deeply melodic. Tickets: $55–$69.
When: Sunday, March 15, 2pm.
Where: Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa.
23. Jason Mewes Live
Indie film icon Jason Mewes is best known as “Jay,” the outspoken half of the cult-favourite duo Jay and Silent Bob, created alongside longtime collaborator Kevin Smith. He is an American actor, comedian, film producer, and podcaster.
It’s a 16+ event. Tickets: $40-$50
When: Sunday March 15 at 8pm
Where: Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave.
24. Yuk Yuks Charitable Comedy Night
Yuk Yuk’s starring Chris Quigley, Sarah Boston, and host Dan Allaire. Proceeds go directly to Sudan humanitarian aid. Tickets: $36.27
When: Sunday March 15 at 7:30pm
Where: Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave.
25. Vivaldi Delights
Featuring Vivaldi Gloria RV 589 and Dixit Dominus RV 595 “Di Praga”, with chamber orchestra and SSATB soloists Ania Hejnar, Morgan Strickland, Sonya Sweeney, Philip Klaassen, and Ryan Hofman. Ticket: $40
When: Sunday March 15 at 3 pm.
Where: St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod Street
26. Riveroak’s Sugar Bush Season
Explore the sugarbush at your leisure and learn all about making maple syrup. See it all from start to finish… Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, tour the farm on a 1955 military truck, enjoy a bonfire, and let the kids ocuppy themselves in the Kidz Zone. Admission: $7 per person (including tax). Kids 5 and under free.
When: Saturdays and Sundays starting March 15 to April 12. 9am-3pm.
Where: 2900 York’s Corners Road, Ottawa
More recurring events in Ottawa
27. Maple Fest
Celebrate maple season with taffy on snow and live folk performances. Tickets from $17.24.
When: March 1-April 12. Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-5pm. The Pancake house is open until 3pm. Last seating: 2pm. March break: Wednesday to Friday, 9am-4pm.
Where: Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O’Toole Rd, Ottawa
Details: https://proulxfarm.com/
28. Sugar Bush at the Log Farm
Discover traditional syrup making plus horse-drawn wagon rides and farm activities. Tickets from $14.49
When: Feb 28-March 29, 9am-4pm
Where: The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Rd, Ottawa
Details: https://thelogfarm.com/
Come and get your maple fix at the Sugar Shack during the 2026 maple season, from February 15 to April 19, 2026. Admission to the sugar shack is on a first come, first-served basis. Menu: $25 and $12 (kids)
When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9am to 2pm
Where: Vanier Museoparc, 300 des Peres-Blancs Avenue
30. Rink of Dreams
The most popular outdoor refrigerated rink in Ottawa opens for the season! Skate rentals and sharpening are available on site. Also a changing room and a BeaverTail kiosk. FREE. When: Open every day from 7am to 11pm. Where: City Hall, 110 Laurier St W.
31. Rideau Hall Skating Rink
Glide on the historic Rideau Hall skating rink and enjoy its cozy and beautiful Winter Pavilion. FREE. When: November 23 until March 29 (weather depending), Mon-Fri 5pm-8:30pm. Sat-Sun 1pm-8:30pm. Where: Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive.
Back by popular demand! Enjoy a delightful exhibition of live tropical butterflies, including the impressive large blue morpho. Tickets: $6 in addition to the cost of general museum admission. Until Dec 16, get a 10% discount by reserving online. When: Dec 6, 2024-March 30, 2026. Where: Canadian Museum of Nature. Details: nature.ca
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