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Big Brothers Big Sisters Day
National Tree Day and National Forest Week
Circular Economy Month – Proclamation
Events
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1 event,All Ages A drop-in creative hang every Sunday for the month of August, while supplies last. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration is required, but drop-in does not mean drop-off. Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy - 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON Date & Time: Sunday August 2nd | August 9th | August 16th ... Read more |
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3 events,Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!! Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 88.1 myFM, 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Andersons Independent, Franktown General Store, Braumeister Taproom on Moore Street (can play there as well a couple of Tuesdays ... Read more |
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It’s back for fall and the themes are ready to go! If you love to cook and would like to meet new people, join us each month on the first Wednesday at 6:30pm for a fun evening. Make a small batch of something to bring as well as the recipe and be prepared to leave ... Read more
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Invasive Plants and Other Pests in the Garden, Forest and Environment Speaker: Wendy Asbil All meetings and flower shows take place at Zion Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Street Meeting time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – doors open at 6:30 PM Membership fees are $15.00/Annually Guests - $5.00/Meeting |
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If you’re a retiree looking to meet new people, join us for this monthly meet up at the library before we’re open to the public. We’ll have lots of good conversation, maybe do a fun activity, and of course, there will be light refreshments! This fun session will take place regularly on the 2nd Thursday ... Read more Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen |
2 events,The year 2026 is a historic year for the Royal Canadia Legion in Canada— 100 years of service, community impact, and Remembrance. Throughout the year, special initiatives, sharing stories from our past, and hosting events that bring Canadians together will be taking place throughout this great country of ours. From local Branch activities to national ... Read more
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1 event,Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine. Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July ... Read more |
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4 events,Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!! Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 88.1 myFM, 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Andersons Independent, Franktown General Store, Braumeister Taproom on Moore Street (can play there as well a couple of Tuesdays ... Read more |
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The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Ontario Health Team and LIFT (Lanark Integrated Frontline Team) to bring resources to our community members who might need some extra support—no appointment or ID needed. The Mobile Health Clinic begins here on Wednesday, September 9 from 1-3pm. Talk to ... Read more |
2 events,Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen
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Join us for Take Back the Night, an evening of community, solidarity, and action as we stand together against gender-based violence. Since 2006, Carleton Place has proudly hosted one of Canada's most well-attended rural Take Back the Night marches. Year after year, our community comes together—rain or shine—with banners, signs, and noisemakers to send a ... Read more |
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Witness 36 teams battle for glory along the Mississippi River, with all funds raised benefitting local charities! More Info: https://cpdbfestival.ca/ Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine. Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July ... Read more |
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Free admission Ukrainian food, live music and dance, craft market, children's zone, art workshops and the North American Premiere of the Rushnyk of Unity — a 160.5 m embroidered European Record from 13 countries. Volunteer-run; a share of proceeds supports children affected by the war. https://uafest.ca/festival-2026 · info@uafest.ca · +1 (613) 621-1261 |
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This very popular club meets the 2nd Monday of each month from September - June at 6:30pm. Read the book and be prepared to come and discuss it with lots of great library people. We have a limited number of books we can bring in for this club, so if you can source it yourself, ... Read more |
4 events,Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!!
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It’s back but with a new name and a fresh start! This book club is for kids aged 10 - 12 who want to read great books and talk about them with other kids. We still have a space or two so reach out to Julia if you have a young reader who might be ... Read more |
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If your teen attended any of the Teen crafting circles this summer, you’ll know how much fun we have. Everyone is welcome to this fun and inclusive session for LGBTQ2S+ teens and allies. We are planning a surprise for late fall and the Queer Sphere will play a big role to get ready. No registration ... Read more |
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LGBTQ2S+ Youth Support Group for ages 13-21 with Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Teens, & Families Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen
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We finally have a teen book club again after about 10 years! This will be a fun club—based out of the CP Youth Centre—with lots of great titles and participants. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month to talk about the book, meet new friends and share in a snack or two. Registration ... Read more |
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3 events,Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine. Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July ... Read more
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We’re excited to bring back the Dragon Card reading program this month. Kids loved reading and then collecting the monthly cards and we’ve got something special for the September cards! While this program officially starts on September 1st, we’re doing a special kick-off party on Saturday, September 19 from 2:30-4:00pm. Drop in anytime and have ... Read more
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Join us for a free Movie in the Park, proudly presented by the Town of Carleton Place & proudly sponsored by Carleton Place & District Civitan Club! Movie Start time: 7:30p.m. (sunset) This is a free event, all are welcome! Bring a comfortable chair or blanket, purchase snacks from the Civitan Canteen (or bring your ... Read more |
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The sights and sounds of the Pipes and Drums and Highland Dancing will be returning to the Town of Carleton Place again this year on Sunday, September 20th. It is an event you will not want to miss and will be one of the largest gatherings of Pipe Bands and Highland Dancers that have assembled ... Read more |
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3 events,Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!! Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 88.1 myFM, 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Andersons Independent, Franktown General Store, Braumeister Taproom on Moore Street (can play there as well a couple of Tuesdays ... Read more |
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The 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30pm. We’re looking for adult and teen volunteers to help us finish projects, prepare for programming and provide unique activities to our patrons—by working in the background. No registration required, just join us at this first session on Wednesday, September 23 from 3:30-4:30pm to find out what it’s ... Read more |
3 events,Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen
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We were excited to be provided with 100 tulip bulbs from this year’s Tulip Festival in Ottawa. We’re inviting kids to join us to help plant the bulbs in our garden just off the Kids Corner on Thursday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm. We’ll have a special guest who will help us to understand how these ... Read more
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Crafter-Hours will be hosted in the Sarah Moffat Art Studio in Carleton Place, ON. All journaling supplies are provided; bring your own journal, personal mementos, and your imagination! You can explore our huge selection of fabric, paper, notions and other supplies, and use our paint pens, markers, pencils, crayons, glue and glitter. No registration is ... Read more |
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2 events,Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine. Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July ... Read more
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Step Back in Time: Carleton Place’s Early Drug Stores! Join us Sunday, September 27 for a fascinating presentation celebrating World Pharmacists Day! Local bottle collector Adin Daigle will take us behind the counter and into the intriguing world of Carleton Place’s early drug stores. Discover the medicines, remedies and businesses that served our community—and see ... Read more |
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4 events,Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!! Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 88.1 myFM, 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Andersons Independent, Franktown General Store, Braumeister Taproom on Moore Street (can play there as well a couple of Tuesdays ... Read more |
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Storytime falls on the National Day for Truth and Recognition so we’re having a special storytime session to mark the day. Please wear an orange shirt and stay to make a heart that will go on our wall. We’ll have these available as part of Culture Days and encourage everyone who drops in to decorate ... Read more
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Join us at the Mississippi River Gathering Place (273 Lake Avenue West) at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, for the dedication and ceremony of the 4 Directions Stones – an installation honouring the Algonquin peoples. This will be a meaningful day of recognition and learning. Come sing with us, drum with us, learn ... Read more |
2 events,Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen
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Carleton Place Chamber and Lanark and Leeds 88.1 myFM to Host 2026 All-Candidates Event The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Lanark and Leeds 88.1 myFM/92.3 WOWFM, will host a non-partisan 2026 Municipal All-Candidates Event on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall (75 Neelin Street). The ... Read more |
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3 events,Every Saturday, May 9 – October 10, 2026 8:30am to 12:30 p.m., Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treasures — rain or shine. Festival & Feature Dates: Opening Day & Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 9 Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20 Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July ... Read more
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The people from Keill and Associates will be back in October for their last session in the Serious Money Seminar Series. This time, they have aimed the session at those who might be living with a disability, cognitive decline, or those who care for someone in that situation. There will be lots of discussion about ... Read more
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Get ready to unleash your creativity and take home your very own handmade soaps! This workshop will begin with an introduction to the hot process soap making method. Participants will be provided with an informative handout (which includes recipe) that they can keep for future reference. Safety measures will be explained and followed during the ... Read more |