Whether your dad is artsy, crafty, sporty or beery, it’s all about him during Father’s Day weekend. What’s Happening Ottawa provides the latest on theatre, music and outings for the entire family. Some shows sell out quickly, so be sure to look ahead at what’s happening in the coming weeks and get your tickets early.
Ottawa Welcomes the World Ireland
Horticulture Building, Lansdowne
Friday, June 16
Celebrate the deep and strong bonds of friendship between Ireland and Canada. Experience Irish music, dance, theatre and Gaelic sports.
Ottawa Beer Fest
Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne
June 16 to 18
Enjoy craft beer from Ontario and beyond. The Beer Run is back again this year, as is Beer School, the National Capital Home Brew Competition, fantastic food and music.
Red Bull Global Rally cross
Canadian Aviation Museum
June 17 and 18
The most exciting action in all of motorsport combining the best elements of stage rally, off-road and circuit racing in a fan-friendly environment. International superstars battle wheel-to-wheel over dirt, gravel, and the series’ signature 70-foot jump behind the wheel of 600-horsepower Supercars.
Carivibe
Petrie Island
Saturday, June 17
Ottawa’s biggest Caribbean beach festival. Thousands of people of all ages will enjoy non-stop entertainment and plenty of Caribbean cuisine.
Meet the Artists
Shenkman Arts Centre
Sunday, June 18
The artists whose work is on display at the Trinity Gallery will be on hand to talk about their inspirations and their techniques in creating art.
Vintage Car Show
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Sunday, June 18
Meet car owners proud to display and chat about their antique vehicles and see the Billings family Cadillac. Take a tour of the site, play games on the lawn and listen to live music while you enjoy a BBQ lunch.
Popular Mechanics
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Sunday, June 18
Discover the inventors and inventions that changed the lives of people in the 1920s and 1930s. Learn how a long distance call was made and how electricity changed the workman’s tools. Can you match the inventor to the invention by playing our Canadian Inventors game?
Heritage Trades Day
Pinhey’s Point Historic Site
Sunday, June 18
Visitors will meet a number of trades people and demonstrators to better understand the skills or talents required for the job and what work was like for blacksmiths, carpenters and masons in the 19th century..
Coming up next week….
- Ottawa Fury FC vs Orlando City B, TD Place Stadium, Lansdowne, Tuesday, June 20
- Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) Garden Party, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne, Wednesday June 21
- Oh Canada! Celebrate Red & White, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne, Thursday, June 22
- Future Shock 2017 Showcase, Centrepointe Theatre, June 23 to 24
- Sifting Through History, Pinhey’s Point Historic Site, June 24 to 25