Cheers to the weekend! Fri-yay is just around the corner and with so many things to do in Ottawa this weekend, your schedules are likely to fill up quickly. So grab your BFF and get ready to live your best life in the capital. As August reaches a midway point, we can’t help but look ahead to fun fall colours and spooky events. Editor's Choice: This $99K Ontario Lakehouse For Sale Is Like Having Your Own Cottage Country Kingdom Luckily, you don’t have to wait until October to enjoy a haunted night at Saunders Farm. That’s right, you can get a sneak peek of their annual Fright Fest at an event called A Midsummer Night's Scream. And that’s just the start of fun things to do around the city this weekend. From rooftop patios with drinks the size of your head to whimsical forests filled ith lights, you’re going to be spoiled for choice. As always, the city’s eat and drink scene is thriving, and you can even score ice cream tacos topped with french fries. Yum! So no matter what kind of fun you’re hoping to have, Ottawa, as always, has you covered. Enjoy A Midsummer Night's Scream Price: $30 When: August 14-15 Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: It's never too early for a Halloween event. So grab your best ghoulfriends and head over to the farm this weekend to get a sneak peek at some of the haunted attractions for this year's anual Fright Fest. View this post on Instagram Thinking about joining us for A Midsummer Night’s Scream this weekend? 👻 Please take a moment to read our COVID-19 protocols. Your safety is our #1 priority. . Book your time slot now at www.saundersfarm.com 😱 A post shared by Saunders Farm (@saundersfarmfun) on Aug 11, 2020 at 11:05am PDT Website Have Some Boozy Bevs With Brew Donkey Tours Price: $77 When: Friday, August 14 Address: 987 Wellington St. W., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: If dad jokes and brews with your besties sounds like your ideal weekend, then this boozy tour is perfect. The brewery is taking all kinds of safety precautions which you can read about here. View this post on Instagram Are you tired of spending another boring birthday at home drinking bad beer? 🤢 Then come hop on a bus with your family and drink great, local craft beers! Guaranteed to be full of excitement, education and of course...bad dad jokes. Book a private tour today: http://ow.ly/OB4950AxZtt A post shared by Brew Donkey Tours (@brewdonkeyott) on Aug 1, 2020 at 1:01pm PDT Website Visit Ottawa's Filming Locations Price: Free Address: Various locations, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: Actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Keaton, Emma Roberts, Tiffany Haddish, Dakota Fanning, and more have all filmed movies in Ottawa. You can take a self-guided tour around the city to see all of the awesome filming locations. View this post on Instagram #Throwback to summer shoots in the ByWard Market, Ottawa's most popular neighbourhood for filming. We're looking forward to seeing crews out on the streets again, but in the meantime, here's a #bts shot of 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢 which premiered earlier this week on @lifetimemovies | #tbt #bywardmarket #myottawa A post shared by Ottawa Film Office (@ottawafilmoffice) on May 28, 2020 at 6:57am PDT Website Conquer Massive Ceasars At La Terrasse Price: $75 Address: 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can take on Caesars the size of your head with the most extra toppings. Oh, and the view from the patio isn't bad either. View this post on Instagram 🚨ANNOUNCEMENT! Drum roll please🥁 I have created a new page @eatsinthecapital to showcase my love for food in Ottawa and I would be so happy if you tagged along!🍷🍻🍱🍔🍳🥐🌮🍝🍩☕️ Thanks to @bradley.talgoy, I am also experimenting in our new kitchen and plan to document those adventures as well👩🏻🍳 In case you were wondering, all my food-related story highlights have been moved over!📲 • • • #ottawafoodie #ottawaeats #ottawarestaurants #ottawafoodblog #newpagealert A post shared by Rosalyn | Ottawa & Beyond📸 (@capitalcityexplorer) on Jul 23, 2020 at 2:36pm PDT Website Journey Out Of The City For A Colourful Light Show Price: $24.99 Address: 399 QC-323, Montebello, QC Why You Need To Go: If you don't mind popping over to Quebec, you can explore whimsical illuminated trails at Parc Omega's Omega By Night event. View this post on Instagram Vous êtes à la recherche d’activités originales pour la longue fin de semaine de la Fête du travail ? Profitez-en pour venir découvrir notre nouveau parcours pédestre illuminé, Omega La Nuit, et vivre une expérience nocturne magique. 🤩✨ 📸: @nicholasplacephoto Looking for original activities for the Labor Day long weekend? Come at the park and discover our new illuminated walking trail, Omega By Night, to live a magical night experience.🤩✨ #OmegaLaNuit #OmegaByNight #Parcomega #nightexperience A post shared by Parc Omega (@parcomega) on Aug 29, 2019 at 10:00am PDT Website Wander The Boardwalks At Mer Bleue Bog Price: Free Address: Ridge Rd., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can break away from the city and soak in peaceful views from this serene spot. View this post on Instagram "To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles." •Mary Davis• It was a beautiful afternoon to stroll the boardwalk at the Mer Bleue Conservation Area. No mosquitoes, just furry friends 🐿 #merbleue #merbleuebog #ottawa #ncc #myottawa #sundayafternoon #sunshine #blueskies #naturewalk #marydavis A post shared by Stina (@sweetsstina) on May 31, 2020 at 2:57pm PDT Website Laugh or Scream At The Ottawa Drive-In Price: $36.45 per vehicle When: August 14-16 Address: 401 Corkstown Rd., Nepean, ON Why You Need To Go: You can never go wrong with a movie night. This weekend, the drive-in will be showing Talladega Nights, Bad Boys II, and The Blair Witch Project. View this post on Instagram À ce genre de soirée d’été. ✨🍻#sunset #countrymusic #drivein #liveconcert #country #friends A post shared by Jess. (@jesspaq0104) on Aug 12, 2020 at 6:59am PDT Website Cool Off With Ice Cream Tacos @ Moo Shu Ice Cream Price: $8 When: Pick-ups by appointment Address: 477 Bank St., Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can find all kinds of yummy ice cream tacos here, including a vegan milk chocolate option that comes topped with chocolate-covered fries for the ultimate salty and sweet combo. Just remember to pre-order online first. View this post on Instagram Another batch of ice cream tacos are ready and this time we made them for our vegan friends! Vegan milk chocolate ice cream inside with dark chocolate drenched fries on top. That's right, this version of our favourite salty-sweet Frosty & Fries ice cream is now vegan and in taco form! Available online now! #Ottawa #smallbatch #icecreamfromscratch #icecreamtaco #icecreamtacos #chocotaco #tacotuesday #milkchocolateicecream #veganmilkchocolate #frostyandfries #frenchfriesandicecream #sweetandsalty #MooShuIceCream A post shared by Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen (@mooshuicecream) on Aug 11, 2020 at 10:34am PDT Website
