Holiday Bus-tle
Park. Ride. Shop. Give. & Fa La La!
Get ready to shop, explore, and give back! The Downtown Carleton Place Business Improvement Area (BIA) is introducing Holiday Bus-tle, a brand-new holiday shopping event taking place Sunday, December 6, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event invites visitors to experience Downtown Carleton Place in a whole new way, combining festive fun, unique local shopping, exclusive offers, and community giving in support of the Lanark County Food Bank, also known as The Hunger Stop.
At the heart of Holiday Bus-tle are two free-to-ride festive mini-coaches, making it easy for visitors to park once and explore all that Downtown Carleton Place has to offer. Shoppers can hop aboard and travel between downtown destinations, discovering local shops, restaurants, and businesses while enjoying a festive day out without the hassle of moving their vehicle from stop to stop.
The event will include festive holiday experiences, including a chance to meet the Grinch, sing along at Carol-oke, enjoy community gift wrapping in support of The Hunger Stop, and take advantage of free Gift Check to make shopping hands-free. Visitors can also discover seasonal food and drinks, interactive activities, and exclusive promotions at participating businesses throughout Downtown. Every purchase helps support the businesses that bring our downtown to life, invest in our community, and make Carleton Place a special place to call home. Find something wonderful, spread a little local love, and make your holiday shopping merry and meaningful!
Giving with Strings Attached
Holiday Bus-tle is bringing a little extra joy to giving back! Attendees are invited to donate to The Hunger Stop and in return, donors receive their Bustle Bonus, unlocking special offers, exclusive experiences, and gifts with purchase at participating downtown businesses.
To make giving go even further, the BIA is adding a little local love of its own: the first 50 online donations will receive a $10 Downtown Carleton Place Gift Card as part of their Bustle Bonus. On event day, visitors can also stop by the community gift-wrapping station, where The Hunger Stop volunteers will be collecting donations to support local food assistance efforts.
It’s a chance to enjoy a festive day out while holiday shopping, and help make the holidays a little brighter by supporting the Lanark County Food Bank as they provide food assistance to individuals and families in our community
.Give a little. Get a little. Give back a lot.
“Holiday Bus-tle is about creating a fun-filled holiday experience that showcases the incredible variety of businesses throughout our entire downtown” says Paisley Woods, BIA Coordinator for the Downtown Carleton Place BIA. “We want visitors to explore beyond their usual stops, discover new favourites, and see all that Downtown Carleton Place has to offer, while enjoying the magic of the season, supporting local businesses, and giving back to our community.”
Businesses interested in participating can connect with the Downtown Carleton Place BIA to learn more about promotional opportunities and ways to get involved.
Event Details
● Event: Holiday Bus-tle
● Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
● Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
● Location: Downtown Carleton Place
● More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hy8TYDc5c/
PARK. RIDE. SHOP. GIVE. & FA LA LA LA! Join us in Downtown Carleton Place this December 6th to discover local, celebrate community, and make your holiday shopping count.