Things to do in Ottawa: April 17-19

Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (37) celebrates her second goal of the game against the Seattle Torrent during third period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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

Ottawa Senators

You can attend a free watch party at the Canadian Tire Centre’s CIBC Red Zone on Saturday to watch Game 1 of the NHL playoff series between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Admission is free, rain or shine, the Senators say.

Doors open an hour before puck drop and parking will be free. Beer will be $5 until the game begins and Bert’s Bar will be open during the game.

Puck drop is at 3 p.m.

Nate Bargatze

Comedian Nate Bargatze brings his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday night.

The show begins at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Originals Spring Craft Sale

Check out the best in Canadian handmade crafts this weekend at the Originals Spring Craft Sale.

The show and sale run until Sunday at the EY Centre, with over 150 Canadian artisans on display.

For tickets and information, visit https://originalsshow.ca/.

Ottawa Parent and Child Expo

Play, learn and explore this weekend at the Ottawa Parent and Child Expo.

Ottawa’s largest running parenting and kids expo is Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

For tickets and information, visit https://parentandchildexpo.ca/.

Ottawa Charge

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

The Charge hosts the New York Sirens at 2 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s and the Barrie Colts are facing off in the second round of the OHL playoffs.

Game 6, if necessary, is Sunday afternoon at the Arena at TD Place. Game time is 5 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

National Arts Centre

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

• Friday-Saturday: Cicadas at the Azrieli Studio
• Friday-Sunday: Camions in the Canal Foyer
• Saturday: National Improv Homecoming at the Babs Asper Theatre
• Saturday: 2026 Canadian Improv Games at the Babs Asper Theatre
• Saturday: HYL on the Fourth Stage
• Sunday: Capital Sessions with DJ Eazy EL Dee and Effect

Events happening in Ottawa

• Friday: Jeff Rogers Duo at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
• Friday: Highway Sunrise at the Hard Rock Café
• Saturday: Just for Laughs Road Show at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• Saturday: Great Lake Swimmers at the Bronson Centre
• Saturday: Les souliers d’Angelie at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: The Elvis Concert starring Pete Paquette at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• Saturday: Little Bones – Tragically Hip Tribute at the Hard Rock Café
• Saturday: Katie and Konah at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa
• Sunday: Celtic Woman at the Hard Rock Live

Ottawa Pops Orchestra

The Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents Materia Symphony: Inspired by Final Fantasy VII.

See the show Friday and Saturday at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.

613flea

The popular 613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday.

Check out over 150 vendors at this ever-changing marketplace inside the Aberdeen Pavilion.

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

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers’ Market winter market is Sunday at Lansdowne.

Join over 75 vendors inside the Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trivia Night

Put your knowledge to the test at a community Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday night.

The Trivia Night will be held on Friday at Colonel By Secondary School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will support Ottawa’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Team.

Ottawa Gem and Rock Show

The Ottawa Gem and Rock Show showcases the beauty and brilliance of earth.

Check out crystals, fossils, gemstones and handcrafted jewelry until Sunday at the EY Centre.

Bytown Antique and Vintage Show

The Bytown Antique and Vintage Show is Saturday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Museums

Visit each museum’s website for details.

• 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

Things to do in Kingston

• Friday: Just for Laughs Road Show at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Joh Butler with Band at the Kingston Grand Theatre
• Saturday: Kune World – The Missing at the Isabel Bader Centre
• Sunday: Heritage Day 2026 at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Things to do in Brockville

• Friday: Songs for Springtime at the St. Lawrence Anglican Church
• Saturday: 1000 Islands Song Festival Preview Week at the Arts Hub Brockville

Things to do in Cornwall

• Friday-Saturday: Don’t Look Back – the Boston Experience at the Port Theatre
• Friday: Fleetwood Mac Mania at the Aultsville Theatre
• Saturday: Michael Jackson History Show at the Aultsville Theatre