Town of Carleton Place

Families in Crisis - You're Not Alone - Change, Acceptance, Letting Go
2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | 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 WEDNESDAYS
October 15 – The Family Roles
October 22- Change, Acceptance, Letting Go
October 29- Family of Origin
November 5- 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

Free Community Breakfast
2025-10-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 10:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Hot breakfast. All weclome

Civitan Radio Bingo
2025-10-21 18:10 - 19:00, 2025-10-14 18:10 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 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, Mitchells Independent and at Clayton General Store in Clayton.

Civitan Weekly Bingo
2025-10-21 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 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!!!!!

Carleton Place Community Lunch
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Everyone is welcome

Beyond Curling Social Scene
2025-10-20 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-06 11:30 - 15:30 | Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent, Carleton Place

Family Halloween Dance
2025-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
Wear your best costume and bring your best dance moves to this year’s Family Halloween Dance at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall on Sunday, October 19 from 9:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.This is a free event.
Music Themes:9:30am – 10:30am: Tiny Ghouls (Toddler/Disney music)10:30am – 12:00pm: All Monsters (Family-friendly dance music)
There will be craft activities, treats, and dancing fun!We want this to be a fun and welcoming event for all sobig ghosts must keep an eye on their little ghouls at all times.
For more information and partnership opportunities, please contact Jessica Hansen: 613-257-1704 | jhansen@carletonplace.ca

NLCC Euchre
2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Navy League of Canada, 137 John Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
The 3rd Saturday of each month. (Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, March 21, April 17, 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

Author Visit - Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Local Author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll will be visiting on Saturday, October 18 at 2pm to talk about her debut novel Labyrinth of Dreams which is based on a true story. She’ll be selling signed copies for $20 each at the end of the session, so plan on being here to meet her—she’s lovely! If you’re thinking about publishing a book, this is a perfect opportunity to ask a few questions about how she published and if she has any hot tips for new authors like herself.

Families in Crisis - You're Not Alone -The Family Roles
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place

Carleton Place Farmers' Market
2025-10-11 08:30 - 12:30 | Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Support local farmers and artisans. Fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures. Rain or shine.
carletonplacefarmersmarket.ca

Ashley MacIsaac - Festival of Small Halls
2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
Friday, October 10th
Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m.
$52.20 per ticket: Purchase Tickets
Ashley plays the fiddle with an intensity, authenticity and passion that is hard to deny. He learned his chops at an early age mentored by some of the legendary greats of the area, performing all over the Island in halls, clubs, barns and kitchens. Hi How Are You was released in the mid 90’s and the accolades rolled in, the awards, the touring, the interviews and appearances, the persona took shape and the legend took hold. Among his many accomplishments, Ashley has also toured the world with Philip Glass and with The Chieftans. He’s been a featured Olympic opening ceremony performer and UCB gave him an honorary Doctorate.

Oktoberfest with the Bowes Brothers
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Menu:

Oktoberfest Sausage
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Sauerkraut
Black Forest Cake
Coffee/tea

Cash beer/wine bar
Tickets: $30 from church office, 9am to 1pm, Tuesday to Friday – Advance sale only
Dinner: 5:30pm, Dancing 6-8pm

Queer Sphere Crafting Circle
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
We’re continuing this fun monthly session on Wednesday, October 8 from 3-4:30pm with a diorama. Teens aged 12-16 are welcome to join us for this fun, safe, welcoming session. Bring along your own craft if this isn’t your thing, or plan on trying something new.

The Rowdymen
2025-10-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
Sunday, October 5th, 2026
Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street
Doors Open: 2:30 p.m., Show at 3:00 p.m.
$29 per ticket: Purchase Tickets
Vocalist George Masswohl and percussionist Greg Hawco of the hit musical Come From Away join legendary guitarist Gerry Finn (David Usher, Killer Dwarfs, Burton Cummings) to bring the music,stories, and spirit of Newfoundland to audiences everywhere. Curating a rich blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Newfoundland music, The Rowdymen evoke the unique energy and spirit of Newfoundland and her people.

Pumpkinfest Weekend
2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Carleton Place, 136 Bridge Street
The harvest festivities continue! Whether you’re returning for Day 3 or this is your first visit, there is lots to see and do.

Visit Carleton Junction (42 Moore Street) today to enjoy family activities including crafts, inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin games, and live entertainment including the Meet The Keepers Exotic Animals Show (10:30 a.m.) and the Circus Delights Magic Show (12:30 p.m.)
Visit the Rona team, who will have activities and free Face Painting and Balloon Animals.
Head to the Market Square Pavilion for the Vendors Market with live music from Cait Porteous While you’re there, check out the Luxury & Exotic Car Show from True CEC
For the hockey fans, end your day at the Carleton Place Arena with a Jr A Canadians Game against Hawkesbury Hawks at 3:00 p.m.
For the music lovers, end your day at Carleton Place Arena as the Festival of Small Halls presents Canadian Entertainers: The Rowdymen at 2:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets in advance
Visit the Carleton Place Information Centre- Located at 170 Bridge Street to purchase your Carleton Place Swag, learn more about local amenities and upcoming events, and take in the Roy Brown historical display. Kids are welcome to complete a small pumpkin craft while you visit. Ask about their Autumn Leaf Hunt for a chance to win a prize!

Lego Robotics Sumobots
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Registration Required –
The Saturday, October 4th session will pit the two winning teams from Tuesday September 30th against each other in an epic playoff to become the final team to represent the Carleton Place Public Library on Saturday, November 8th at the Lanark Highlands Public Library. All participants here must also be able to participate on November 8th or the second team will become the back up.
Thanks to a generous grant from Lanark County and funding from the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation, all Lanark County libraries have been able to run these robotics sessions over the past year, culminating in this exciting playoff on November 8th. One team from each library will play against another until it comes down to one winning library team. This is an exciting tournament which will have prizes and possibly some pizza to reward the participants.
Registration for the September 30th session will begin on Tuesday, September 16th starting at 9:30am on our social media and our website. You can also use the link below to register on September 16th.
https://forms.gle/k6KnifyLq3uRYyFa7
If you have any questions about how this works, or who can enter, please email Heidi before September 16th at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca
Good luck to all participating teams!

Soap Making Workshop
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Anderson’s Independent Grocer, 455 McNeely Avenue
Cost $120
For details, please contact:
www.suflowersoaps.ca

Pumpkinfest Weekend
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Carleton Place, 136 Bridge Street
The streets of Carleton Place will come alive with fall festival fun!

Sign up for the Fall Harvest Shelter Run and take part in a 5km race down the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail. Registration can be found here: Royal LePage 5K Harvest Fun Run Registration
Test your skills with the Obstacle Course
Take the Bus on Us! Park at the Rona parking lot (535 McNeely Ave) to take advantage of a free shuttle bus to & from Carleton Junction (drop off at Joe Mamma Cycles 66 Moore St ) between 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visit Carleton Junction (42 Moore Street) for pumpkin-themed activities, vendors, and live entertainment, including children’s performers Monkey Rock Music (10:30 a.m.) and the Circus Delight Magic Show (12:30 p.m.)
Visit Mother Hen’s Petting Zoo, who bring a taste of the farm to you!
Play Mini Putt with your Carleton Place Fire Department!
Say hello to the Carleton Place Canadians Jr A Hockey Team, who will be bringing Bruce the Moose and handing out free children’s game tickets.
Visit the Rona team, who will have activities and free Face Painting and Balloon Animals.
Continue your journey throughout Downtown Carleton Place for sidewalk and in-store sales.
Experience “Against the Grain” at the Carleton Place Gallery on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 210 Bridge Street.
Don’t forget to hop on the Double Decker bus to see Carleton Place in style from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Visit the Carleton Place Information Centre- Located at 170 Bridge Street to purchase your Carleton Place Swag, learn more about local amenities and upcoming events, and take in the Roy Brown historical display. Kids are welcome to complete a small pumpkin craft while you visit. Ask about their Autumn Leaf Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
Meet photographers outside the Information Centre for a Fall Colours Photography Walk: https://www.facebook.com/share/168ce7D3F4/
Enjoy local buskers performing music outside the Information Centre from 12-4pm.

Fall Clothing Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Please bring your own bag
