What to Do This Weekend

Get ready for a fantastic weekend, Ottawa-Gatineau! From captivating theatre to unique outdoor adventures and vibrant music, March 27-29, 2026, is packed with events that will spark your interest. Here are some of our top picks:

• & Juliet (Touring)
  Multiple dates and times (Friday, March 27 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM; Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM)
  Venue: National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (Southam Hall or Babs Asper Theatre)
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info (Check Ticketmaster for specific dates and halls)
• Nature Nocturne
  Friday, March 27 at 8:00 PM
  Venue: Canadian Museum of Nature
  Cost: Free
  directions | More info
• Candlelights Concerts. Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  Friday, March 27 at 9:00 PM
  Venue: First Baptist Church Ottawa
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• Maple Fest
  Friday, March 27 at 9:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: Proulx Maple & Berry Farm
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
  Friday, March 27 at 12:00 AM (Check website for specific times)
  Venue: TBD
  Cost: Free
  More info
• AnesthesiA - Hommage à Metallica symphonique
  Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 PM
  Venue: Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, Gatineau
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• Paint your Own Chocolate
  Friday, March 27 at 12:00 AM (Check website for specific times)
  Venue: TBD
  Cost: Free
  More info

Family Events

Looking for fun with the whole crew? Ottawa-Gatineau has a fantastic selection of family-friendly activities this weekend, perfect for all ages:

• Rink of Dreams
  Friday, March 27 at 7:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: City Hall
  Cost: Free
  directions | More info
• Sugar Bush at the Log Farm
  Friday, March 27 at 9:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: The Log Farm
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
  Friday, March 27 at 10:30 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• The Great Egg Race
  Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 AM
  Venue: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
  Cost: Free
  directions | More info
• Riveroak’s Sugar Bush Season
  Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: 2900 York’s Corners Road, Ottawa.
  Cost: Free
  directions | More info
• North Gower Spring Market
  Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 AM
  Venue: Alfred Taylor Rec Centre
  Cost: Free
  directions | More info
• Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
  Sunday, March 29 at 3:30 PM
  Venue: Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info

Big Events

Get ready for some major action and buzz! This weekend is packed with high-energy sports and large-scale gatherings that you won't want to miss. Here are the big events on our radar:

• Ottawa Wedding Show
  Friday, March 27 at 11:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: EY Centre
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• 2026 Ottawa 67's Playoffs: Round 1, Game 1
  Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM
  Venue: The Arena at TD Place
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins
  Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM
  Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• VerseFest
  Friday, March 27 at 10:00 AM (Ongoing)
  Venue: Various locations
  Cost: Varies
  More info
• Ottawa Black Bears vs. Georgia Swarm
  Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 PM
  Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info
• 2026 Ottawa 67's Playoffs: Round 1, Game 2
  Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 PM
  Venue: The Arena at TD Place
  Cost: Varies
  directions | More info