What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: April 25-27

A sign for Deep Fried Pickle Poutine at The Orléans Poutinefest and Street Food Frenzy on Friday, April 25, 2025.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario during the final weekend of April.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night in Game 4 of the first-round NHL playoff series.

Game time is 7 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge continue the push for a playoff spot Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

The Charge faces the Montreal Victoire at 12 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.thepwhl.com.

Ottawa Rapid FC

The Ottawa Rapid FC play their first ever soccer match Sunday afternoon at TD Place.

The Rapid FC host AFC Toronto for a 1 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca.

Stars on Ice

See your favourite skaters on the ice at the Canadian Tire Centre as the Stars on Ice visits Ottawa.

The 2025 Stars on Ice features King of Rock on ice Elvis Stojko, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Keegan Messing, Satoko Miyahara, Madeline Schizas and Jason Brown.

Stars on Ice begins at 4 p.m.

For tickets and information, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Orleans Poutinefest

The Orleans Poutinefest and Street Food Frenzy is this weekend at 255 Centrum Boulevard.

Celebrate the “Made in Canada” World of Poutine Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

National Arts Centre

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

• Friday-Saturday: NAC Orchestra presents Harlem Nights: From Ella to Ellington
• Friday-Saturday: NAC French Theatre presents Classique(s)
• Friday: Djely Tapa in the Azrieli Studio
• Friday: Orchidae on the NAC Fourth Stage
• Saturday: Celeigh Cardinal in the Azrieli Studio
• Saturday: Donald Dogbo performs on the NAC Fourth Stage
• Sunday: Junkyard Symphony: Circo-Eco

Shenkman Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday: The Elvis Concert starring Pete Paquette
• Friday: Paddy Mack – Look Mom, No Filter
• Saturday: Global Bollywood
• Sunday: Magie et merveilles

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

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

• Friday: Lunch at Allen’s Farewell Tour
• Friday-Saturday: Propeller Dance – So it turns, we bloom
• Saturday: The Elvis Concert starring Pete Paquette

Ottawa Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show

Plan your next adventure this weekend at the Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Check out exhibits on outdoor gear and equipment, canoes and kayaks and guides, clubs and adventures.

Admission and parking are free.

Orchidophilia 2025

The Ottawa annual Orchid Show is this weekend at Algonquin College.

Get ready for summer and learn more about orchids with workshops and vendors.

For more information, visit www.ottawaorchidsociety.com.

Ottawa Grassroots Festival

The 13th annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival is this weekend at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa.

On Friday night, see Evangeline Gentle and Lynn Miles, while Saturday night’s lineup features Josh Ritchie and the Devin Cuddy Band.

Irish Film Festival Ottawa

The Irish Film Festival Ottawa celebrates its 10th year this weekend at the Ottawa Art Gallery.

Films include Kathleen is Here, Fidil Ghorm, Swing Bout, Four Mothers and Amongst the Wolves.

For tickets and information, visit www.irishfilmfestivalottawa.ca/.

Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival

The Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival is this weekend, featuring live entertainment, workshops and more.

The shows include Dreamscroller: up late circus clickbait and Cutthroat Circus for Cats.

For tickets and information, visit https://www.ottawaaerialcircusfestival.com/.

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.

613flea

Check out 150 vendors on Saturday at 613flea.

The ever-changing marketplace features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, food and more.

613flea is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lansdowne.

Ottawa Markets Collective

The Great Ottawa Markets Collective Craft Destash and Food Market is Saturday at the Bell Sensplex on Male Grove Road.

Visit 50 craft and art destash vendors and 13 food vendors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Fibre Fling Art Show

The Out of the Box Fibre Artists present the Fibre Fling Art Show and Sale this weekend.

The show is Friday and Saturday at Kitchissippi United Church.

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.

Just for Laughs

The Just for Laughs Road Show 2025 steps onto the stage at the Kingston Grand Theatre on Saturday.

See Orlando Leyba, Hisham Kelati and Audrey Steward.

For tickets, visit https://www.kingstongrand.ca/events/just-for-laughs-road-show-3,

Anne of Green Gables

The Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions presents Anne of Green Gables.

See the show Friday and Saturday in the Spire’s Performance Hall in Kingston.

Events happening in Kingston this weekend

• Friday: Bageshree Vaze’s Global Bollywood at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Sunday: Ravel Festival at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
• Sunday: “Rapunzel” The Musical at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Sunday: Tartan Terrors at the Spire

St. Lawrence Marathon

Running season kicks off on Saturday with the St. Lawrence Marathon in Cornwall.

Events include the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K along the beautiful Waterfront Trail.