Town of Carleton Place

Carleton Place Farmers Market
2026-05-09 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
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 18
Pickle Fest – Saturday, August 22
Harvest Fest – Saturday, September 19
Thanksgiving & Closing Weekend – Saturday, October 10

Farmers' Market Opening Day
2026-05-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
It is that time of year again! The Carleton Place Farmers Market is opening for another season on Mother’s Day weekend! Come out and say hi to new and returning vendors, for all your homegrown and handcrafted locally produced goods. The perfect occasion to grab a gift for mom!
Don’t miss:•22+ fantastic vendors!•Free ceremonial cake cutting, enjoy a slice on us, as you cruise the market! •Free pack of seeds for the first 50 moms•Free kids craft activity, make a card for mom •Live musicAnd more!
Looking to become a vendor? We are still looking for Farmers and producers! Application is posted on our website.

Indigenous Cultural Fair
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00
This annual event is a primary fundraiser for Art for Aid that sees Indigenous culture celebrated and embraced in the town of Carleton Place. Hosted by Zion Memorial United Church and the Carleton Place Public Library, this well supported event brings authentic Indigenous artists and makers together, along with a host of activities and workshops for all ages that invite cultural education and exploration while supporting and promoting the Art for Aid program. Art for Aid is a grassroots project created by local Indigenous artist Colleen Gray. The program sees art supplies collected and shipped from Carleton Place to remote Indigenous schools and art programs across the country from September to May annually. This is an event not to be missed!

Mini & Me Crafting: Love Heart (All Ages)
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
Create a take-home craft and card for a special someone in your life.
Supplies are limited. Registration is required for this event; please save a seat at: https://craftcycle613.setmore.com
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: Saturday May 9th 2026, Drop in – 10:30am – 12:30pm
$$$: Registration Required. $10/per person
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca

“Ninan Auassat: We, the Children”
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
11am and 2pm showing of this National Film Board movie as we celebrate the Indigenous Cultural Fair. Told from a child’s perspective, this immersive documentary tells the tale of the hopes and dreams of three children from different Indigenous nations.

Poutine Feast
2026-05-09 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Riverside Park, 137 John Street, Carleton Place
Carleton Place — we’re bringing the gravy train back for 2026! As part of the Poutine Feast 2026 Tour, we’re excited to return to one of Ontario’s most scenic and community-driven festival towns. Known for its small-town charm, bustling downtown, and love of local events, Carleton Place is the perfect place for a weekend filled with food, music, and family fun!
Join us for a full festival weekend celebrating Canada’s most iconic comfort food — poutine — with vendors touring in from across Ontario, plus a spotlight on incredible local businesses, artisans, and community partners.
Festival Highlights:
Poutine Vendors featuring classic favourites and creative twists Music & Entertainment all weekend long Local Tent Vendors & Artisans showcasing handmade goods, sweets, art, and unique local talent Games & Activities for all ages A celebration of local pride, community, and Canadian food culture FREE Admission — fun for families, foodies, locals, and visitors alike!
Carleton Place always shows up for local celebrations, and we can’t wait to bring another unforgettable festival back to town. Bring your people, bring your appetite, and get ready for a weekend you’ll be talking about long after the last fry is eaten.
Follow this Facebook event for first updates!
All announcements — including vendor reveals, entertainment schedules, new features, and special festival surprises — will land here before anywhere else.Click FOLLOW so you don’t miss what’s coming!
Carleton Place — let’s make 2026 bigger, tastier, and groovier than ever.

St. James Church-Mother's Day Tea & Fashion Show
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Tickets are on sale at the church office Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Adults $25.00 each. Children up to 12 years of age $12.00 each.
For additional information call 613-257-3178 or email office@stjamescarletonplace.ca

Colour Craft Workshop - with artist Mandie Glaus (16+)
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
Learn introductory fine drawing techniques using pencil and marker that will help improve all skill levels. Supplies and colouring pages will be provided for use during the workshop. This is a 4 week in-person class that includes a recorded tutorial video for follow up referral afterwards.
Seating is limited therefore registration and payment is required for your spot to be secured. Please save a seat at: https://craftcycle613.setmore.com
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: Saturday May 9, 16, 23, 30 2026, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
$$$: Registration Required. $60/per person
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca

Mother's Day Tea & Fashion Show
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Fashions provided by: Palomino Boutique
Tickets $25, Children up to 12 years $12
On sale at the church office, Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 1pm or by etransfer at tickets@stjamescarletonplace.ca
For more info: 613-257-3178 or office@stjamescarletonplace.ca

The Play That Goes Wrong
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Town Hall Auditorium, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
The Play That Goes Wrong is a fast-paced farce about an amateur theatre troupe attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery—with disastrously hilarious results. From collapsing sets and missing props to forgotten lines and mistimed sound effects, everything that can go wrong does.
Directed by long-time MUDDS veterans, Sylvia Giles and Chris Jones, ticket holders are in for a treat! Audiences will enjoy the physical comedy, clever wordplay, surprise twists, and the sheer chaos of live theatre on the brink of disaster. This ‘play within a play’ is a joyful celebration of imperfection that keeps viewers laughing from the first accident to the final curtain.
No refunds or exchanges after May 2.
https://mudds.ticketsplease.ca/events/the-play-that-goes-wrong/

Beyond Curling Social Scene
2026-05-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-18 11:30 - 15:30 | Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent, Carleton Place

Carleton Place Community Lunch
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Everyone is welcome

Civitan Weekly Bingo
2026-05-12 16:30 - 21:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
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!!!!!

Flow & Stroll
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Meet us in the front lobby of the library and we’ll head out on the OVRT for a walk. All paces and abilities welcome!

Civitan Radio Bingo
2026-05-12 18:10 - 19:00
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 a month) and at Clayton General Store in Clayton.

Free Community Breakfast
2026-05-13 08:00 - 10:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Hot breakfast. All weclome

Veterans Coffee Mornings at the Legion
2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
All Veterans and available actie service people are invited to come and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere, conversation and free light refreshments.

Our Stories Documentary Info Session
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Teen filmmakers are encouraged to attend this info session about a local documentary project that pairs them with seniors.

NLCC Bingo
2026-05-14 16:30 - 21:30 | Navy League of Canada, 137 John Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
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

Families in Crisis - You're Not Alone
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place
If you feel embarrassed, angry, fearful, anxious, hurt, lonely, frustrated or shameful due to someone you love and deeply care for having major issues with; isolation, anxiety, depression, prescription drugs, pills, illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana, gambling, shopping, anorexia, bulimia, and/or abuse (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional)..
If so, you are cordially invited to attend;
A four-part information series offering an in-depth view of how any of these issues can negatively affect each member of the family. It gives us HOPE FOR CHANGE, by providing ideas and suggestions as to how we can make personal changes which would lead us to enjoying a happier, healthier life.
Get Answers To:
1) What can I do for them?
2) What can I do for myself?
WHEN:
6:30-8:30PM ON THE FOLLOWING Thursdays
May 7 – The Family Roles
May 14- Change, Acceptance, Letting Go
May 21- Family of Origin
May 28 – Relationships – Developing a Personal Plan
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Only 16 spaces available;
You must register to ensure your spot for each session
Register by email or phone
stmary.carletonplace@archkingston.ca
613-257-1284
AT THE DOOR
-Bring your concerns
-Wheelchair accessible
DONATIONS
Free-willing offering at the door should you be able to, or feel these sessions have touched you in any way
BENEFITING
Each and every member of the family and our community as a whole

All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Darts
2026-05-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
All you can eat Spaghetti – $10 – 4-5:30
After Dinner Darts – $10 – 6pm

Drag Me To Hell III
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Dark and Deadly Cafe, 1 Costello Drive, Unit 5, Carleton Place
Join us for an exciting and thrilling evening at our ‘Drag Me To Hell III’ Trivia Night! Tickets can be purchased through EventBrite.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drag-me-to-hell-iii-tickets-1987781016530

Live Music at St. James Gate
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | St. James Gate, 111 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Robert Van Wyngarden

Carleton Place Clean & Green Cleanup Day
2026-05-16 09:30 - 11:30
We are excited to announce the first annual Carleton Place Clean & Green Community Cleanup on Saturday, May 16th starting at 9:30 a.m.
Whether you are willing to tidy up your own neighbourhood or want to tackle a local greenspace with friends, every bit of effort makes a significant difference.
Participants may select a specific area in their own neighborhood to clean or contact us for suggestions of local parks and trails that could use some extra attention.
Cleanup supplies will be provided. This event is proudly presented by the Town of Carleton Place and sponsored by Carleton Place Home Depot.
To register, please contact Jessica Hansen: jhansen@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-1704

Pie Are Squared Food Co Pop-up
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Once a month, Henry Strong from PieAreSquared will be popping up in the gallery with his scones, bread, pies, cookies, amazing butter tarts and more. Come early. He will be here from 10:30 am until he is sold out.

NLCC Euchre
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Navy League of Canada, 137 John Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
The 3rd Saturday of each month. (May 16 , June 20.)
Start time is 7pm – Doors open at 6:30pm
Where – 137 John Street (beside Riverside Pk in CPlace)
Cost – $10 pp (bring a new to us player for $5)
Prizes -1/2 goes back out in prizes
Information – call Lynda 613-257-5214
