CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend. Les Grands Feux Fireworks will light up the sky over the Ottawa River one final time Saturday night. Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy wraps up with the Grand Finale, presented by Royal Pyrotechnie. For tickets to watch at the Canadian Museum of History, visit https://feux.qc.ca/en/home-2026/. Ottawa GreekFest Live a day the Greek way at Ottawa GreekFest. The Hellenic Community of Ottawa invites you to enjoy delicious Greek cuisine, live music and dancing. Don’t miss the Zorba Show nightly at 8:45 p.m. The Ottawa GreekFest runs until Sunday and again Aug. 20-23. The festival is at 1315 Prince of Wales Drive. The Capital Fair The Capital Fair kicks off this weekend, with 10 days of rides, food and live entertainment. The lineup on Saturday and Sunday includes Aces Flying Pig Races, Extreme Dogs Stunt Dog Show, Extreme Lumberjacks and more. The Capital Fair is at the Rideau Road and Albion Road in Ottawa. Vankleek Hill Fair The 182nd Vankleek Hill Fair is this weekend with the theme “Small Town – Big Hearts.” Events include the midway, kids activities, horse pull competitions, antique tractor pull, horse shows and more. The Vankleek Hill Fair runs until Sunday. Russell Fair Celebrate 168 years of the Russell Fair this weekend in Russell. Check out the midway, exhibitors, family entertainment, food, talent shows, demolition derby and more. The entertainment includes a Shania Twain Tribute on Saturday night. The Russell Fair is at the Russell Fairgrounds. South Mountain Fair The 133rd South Mountain Fair is this weekend in South Mountain. The fair includes a midway, truck pull, an exhibition hall, a baby show, a poultry show and entertainment. The South Mountain Fair runs until Sunday. For more information, visit https://southmountainfair.ca/. Events happening in Ottawa Le Grand Poutinefest It’s a weekend of fries, cheese curds and gravy in Gatineau. Le Grand Poutinefest runs until Sunday at 320 Saint-Joseph Boulevard. Carp Garlic Festival Celebrate all things garlic this weekend at the Carp Garlic Festival. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, featuring garlic, food, music and family fun. The Carp Garlic Festival is at the Carp Fairgrounds. https://www.carpfarmersmarket.ca/carp-garlic-festival/. Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and Festival The Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and Festival is a weekend of food, culture, music and family-friendly activities. The event runs Saturday and Sunday at the Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad on Lamplighters Drive. Metcalfe Plaza The Downtown BIA has transformed Metcalfe Plaza into a hub of music, art and culture this summer. Drop by the plaza for live performances, fitness, classes, markets and more. For more information, visit https://www.hellodowntown.ca/events/metcalfe-plaza/. RBC Ottawa International Watch top-ranked show jumping this weekend at Wesley Clover Parks. The RBC Ottawa International runs until Sunday, featuring Olympic athletes and many of show jumping’s biggest names. The CSI4 RBC Grand Prix is on Saturday at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit https://www.ottawaequestriantournaments.com/spectators. 613flea Explore 150 vendors on Saturday at 613flea. The ever-changing marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lansdowne. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market outdoor market season is underway. Join over 75 vendors at Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carp Farmers Market The 36th season of the Carp Farmers Market is underway. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Carp Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open every Saturday in Byron Linear Park. Check out over 60 local vendors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open on Saturday. The producer-only market at Grande Allee Park on Main Street is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metcalfe Farmers Market A new summer at the Metcalfe Farmers Market is underway. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, with over 45 vendors on display at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Barrhaven Farmers’ Market Don’t miss the Barrhaven Farmers Market every Saturday this summer. Over 20 vendors will be on display at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museums Visit each museum’s website for details. Ottawa Valley Buskerfest The street is the stage this weekend for the Ottawa Valley Buskerfest in Pembroke. Enjoy the magic of buskers on Friday and Saturday, along with a Kids Zone, vendors, food, a classic car show and more. Things to do in Kingston Things to do in Brockville Things to do in Arnprior
