What to do on

Saturday, July 26 2025

• Freedom Dog Rescue celebrates its 10th birthday with a BBQ at Stray Dog Brewing.

• Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket to Capital Pop Up Cinema’s screening of The Sandlot outside the Merivale Mall.

• Today at Chamberfest: Yoga with Becky Radmore & and Julia MacLaine (cello); Masterclass: Shuann Chai (piano); Bring the Kids: Pianist and Comedian Sarah Hagen; The Gesualdo Six: Wishing Tree; Rideau Hall: The Central Band of the Canadian Forces; uOttawa Senécal Prize Winner Éric Bouchard: Romanticism, Past and Present (piano) ; Rideau Hall: The Central Band of the Canadian Forces; Chamber Chat: Jens Lindemann; Mozart & Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Shunske Sato;Jens Lindemann and friends: Tribute to Trumpet Greats

• Carivibe Reach the Beach Weekend brings tropical sounds, food, and vibes to Petrie Island

• There'a a double header of excitement at the Ottawa Valley Roller Derby this evening.  First, Quebec Roller Derby comes to town to face the A-level travel team Ottawa Valley Rapids. Then, House League teams Valley Cats meet the Street Rats. 

• Thr33's Company Snack Bar's fifth birthday party is going to feature giveaways, samples, prizes, and loads of special food and drink. 

• Side by Side Weekend continues at SAW Centre.

• The East Ottawa Wine & Fruit Tour is a trip along Ottawa's pioneer wine trail, starting with a visit to Domaine Perrault in Navan for a guided vineyard tour and tastings of three estate wines at Ottawa's oldest winery.

• Treasure hunting
  Go hunting at Urban Art Collective’s Antique, Vintage & Thrift Market (1088 Somerset St W); Ottawa Geek Garage Sales in Vanier; and The Knick Knack & More Community Garage Sale in Navan

• Yoga
  Do your cat/cows under a hot sun at March Meadow Farm’s Yoga at the Farm The $20 session is suitable for all levels; let them know you’re coming info@marchmeadow.ca; Get into Pure Flowon the patio of Tavern at the Gallery (National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr).

• Road Trip: The town of Carleton Place is bringing magicians, artisans, food vendors, and fun for the whole fam to the Bridge Street Summerfest. 

• At the markets
  Celebrate creativity, identity, and community at the Queer Market (Next Door, Saturday and Sunday), a queer-centered market spotlighting LGBTQIA+ makers, artists, and small businesses; Cumberland Farmer’s Market welcomes local growers, makers, and caffeine by Coffee Cartel and CCA Coffee; Road Trip: 45 vendors of local produce, treats, and crafts are waiting to meet you at Metcalfe Farmers Market. Meanwhile in Carp, Station 64 local responders will be on site at Carp Farmer's Market's Safety Day. 

• Down on the farm
  BeetBox Farm hosts Ottawa Garlic Festival, a harvesting-bunching-contest and good time with tunes, food, and even a visit from … Santa. It’s all getting underway at 8:00 am. Join the Ottawa Farm Fresh’s Carrot Weeding Bee for a relaxed “shift” in the fields and a yummy lunch. Gees Bees Co offers a weekly meet and greet with the little buzzers for just $7 per person. Mingle with more than 50 vendors at the dog-friendly Fetch Local Market at Walter Baker Park (Kanata). If you’re curious about traditional, low-impact mowing techniques, the Scything Workshop at Gaia Organics is a good fit.

• ByTowne Cinema: La Pie voleuse (Stealing Angel), Sorry, Baby, Cloud, Eddington

• Mayfair Theatre: The Life of Chuck, Crash, Saturday Night Sinema    
  
  Gigs

• A Night Between Amigos. Night Oat

• Primary Colours. National Arts Centre

• Honky Tonk Heroes. Gavan's (Quyon, QC)

• Inferno. LIVE on Elgin

• Shrek Rave. 27 Club

• Joe Ray McDonald. Irene’s Pub