Town of Carleton Place

Civitan Radio Bingo
2026-04-28 18:10 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:10 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 18:10 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

Crafter-Hours: Bring Your Own Project (18+)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
Bring your own project or start something new.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 28th 2026, Drop in 6:00pm – 8pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca

True Crime Tuesday
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Dark and Deadly Cafe, 1 Costello Drive, Unit 5, Carleton Place

Civitan Weekly Bingo
2026-04-28 16:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 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
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Everyone is welcome

Beyond Curling Social Scene
2026-04-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-20 11:30 - 15:30 | Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent, Carleton Place

Crafternoon Kids: Jr. Jewelry Making (All Ages)
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
A drop-in creative hang every other Sunday of the month. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration required, but drop in does not mean drop off.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 26th 2026, Drop in – 11am – 2 pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca

Spring Fling Family Dance
2026-04-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
9:30am – 10:15am: Toddler-Themed music | 10:15AM – 12:00PM: Family-Friendly music
This is a free event! Bring the family and enjoy some dancing fun with friends. There will be small craft activities, and a by-donation snack canteen.
Location: Carleton Place Arena Hall- 75 Neelin Street
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NzQSTmYhU/

Rural Roots Discovery Lab
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00
Get ready to experiment, explore, and discover! Rural Roots Discovery Lab, a dynamic new youth-led initiative founded by the young entrepreneurs behind Creative Mode Farms (owners aged 11, 13, and 15), is launching an interactive science celebration designed to ignite curiosity in rural communities.
Taking place at the Carambeck Community Centre, 351 Bridge St., and the Carleton Place Youth Centre, this all-ages event (0–99!) invites families to experience science, technology, engineering, and environmental learning in ways that are hands-on, exciting, and deeply connected to the natural world. Admission is by donation to the Youth Centre.
A Full Day of Discovery: Interactive Zones & Experiments
Visitors will explore themed zones designed to spark imagination and critical thinking:
🔬 Interactive Science Stations

Magnifying Science Station
DIY Compass
Fizz-Inflate Balloons
Static Electricity Racers
Magnetic Slime
DIY Lava Lamps

🌉 Engineering Zone
Build it. Test it. Improve it.
Using bins of LEGO and creative building materials, participants can tackle engineering challenges like:

Building a bridge that holds the most weight.
Constructing the tallest free-standing structure.
Designing something that floats.

Young engineers will also display some of their coolest creations to inspire others.
🐾 Biology & Earth Science Zone
Explore the wonders of life on Earth.

Examine animal bones and footprints.
Learn how to identify mammals vs. reptiles, herbivores vs. omnivores.
Explore “Who Would Win?” wildlife matchups.
Match toy animals to the correct biome.
Plant a seed and learn about life cycles.
Discover the “Creature of the Day”.

🦕 Archaeology & Paleontology Zone

View fossils and dinosaur displays.
Participate in a hands-on dinosaur dig.
Explore books and resources about prehistoric life.

🪨 Geology Zone

Explore a rock and mineral collection.
Learn how to identify rocks using real tools.
Test your knowledge with a rock guessing game.

🌌 Astronomy Zone
In partnership with MEESS Education, the event will feature:

Telescopes
A solar system model
Space-themed displays
MEESS Portable Planetarium Shows

At MEESS Education, the philosophy is simple yet powerful: the world itself is our greatest classroom. Their mission aligns closely with Rural Roots Discovery Lab’s goal—to help people lift their heads, look around, and reconnect with the beauty and lessons of the natural world.
🌀 Games, Vendors & More
Families can also enjoy:

Optical illusions
Marble runs
Vendors selling gems, stones, jewelry, 3D-printed items, and science-themed kits.

Reconnecting Rural Communities with the Natural World
In today’s fast-paced digital world, meaningful hands-on learning opportunities are more important than ever. Rural Roots Discovery Lab aims to rekindle curiosity, deepen appreciation for the landscapes we inhabit, and foster understanding of where our resources come from.
Rather than fearing the decisions of the past, the organization encourages thoughtful, informed decisions for the future—empowering the next generation to explore, question, and innovate.
Event Details:
What: Rural Roots Discovery Lab Interactive Science Event
Where: Carambeck Community Centre, 351 Bridge St., & Carleton Place Youth Centre
Who: Ages 0–99
Admission: By donation to the Youth Centre
Bring your curiosity. Bring your questions. Leave inspired.
For more information about Rural Roots Discovery Lab or partnership opportunities, please contact:
Creative Mode Farms (Jackson, Alex & Lyla Cavanagh – arizaconsulting1@gmail.com)

TGIF Seniors at the Legion
2026-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Pharmacy Fun facts with Host Alex Rusalovsky from the Carleton Place Pharmacy. Will be at the Legion Friday, April 24th 1pm to 3pm to help you understand your medication and answer your questions you might have.- free entry.

Carleton Place Public Library – Unexpected Drug Discoveries with Pharmacist Alex Rusalovsky
2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
We’re excited to welcome pharmacist Alex Rusalovsky from the Carleton Place Pharmacy to the Carleton Place Public Library on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for a presentation called “Unexpected Drug Discoveries”. He’ll discuss how many of the most influential drug discoveries in human history came about by complete accident. Spaces are limited for this fascinating presentation so please email Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca to get on the list.

P.A. Day Dance Party Groove with Luv2Groove
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2J6, Canada
Spend some of your P.A. Day participating in this 100% interactive Dance Party with Ottawa’s Luv2Groove
Kinder Groove: 10:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
School Age Groove: 10:45a.m. – 11:30a.m.
$2.00 per groover. Parents must remain on site (no dancing required.)
Please reserve your spots by emailing: jhansen@carletonplace.ca
Location: Carleton Place Arena Hall- 75 Neelin Street
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DT4TLHLdd/

Earth Day Trivia Night
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Foundry Coffee Bar, 122 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Earth Day Trivia Night, hosted by the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm (Trivia starts at 7:00 pm)
Location: Foundry Coffee Bar, 122 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5
Entry fee: Reserve your spot on EventBrite and pay $5 cash at door
Want to test your know-how on all things related to the environment? Get your pens and pencils ready and come join us for a fun-filled trivia night to celebrate Earth Day! Hosted by the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee (CPEAC), with Michael Tobis as trivia host. Feel free to come solo or in pairs. Teams will be assigned at random at the event and mixed between rounds. The winner will receive a prize!
The full menu of Foundry Coffee Bar will be available for purchase.
Space is limited, so please reserve your ticket on EventBrite or contact the CPEAC at cpeac@carletonplace.ca.
EventBrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985639581440?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free Community Breakfast
2026-04-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 08:00 - 10:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Hot breakfast. All weclome

Pie Baking Class
2026-04-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe, 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place
Date: Sunday
Hour: 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM, EST
Duration: 3 Hour Class
The Pie Atelier
A Refined Hands-On Baking Experience for Adults at Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Café
Step into our kitchen for an intimate, hands-on exploration of classic pie-making crafted entirely from scratch.
At Blue Spoon Atelier, we believe true culinary skill begins with simplicity and quality. In this carefully guided workshop, you will learn to prepare traditional pie dough using organic flour, butter, egg, sea salt and maple syrup transforming four humble ingredients into a beautifully structured, tender crust.
During this immersive session, you will:
• Prepare classic all-butter pie dough by hand
• Understand texture, temperature, and gluten development
• Master rolling, shaping, and elegant crimping techniques
• Fill and assemble your own handcrafted pie
• Learn baking principles for consistent results at home

Each participant will leave with:
• One fully baked pie
• A printed Blue Spoon recipe card
• Practical techniques to recreate the experience at home

Brides to Be Open House
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | 18 Mill Street, 18 Mill Street, Carleton Place
Sunday April 19 2026
1pm-4pm
Tour our Bridal Suite and check out other local wedding vendors.
Free and everyone is welcome

NLCC Euchre
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Navy League of Canada, 137 John Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
The 3rd Saturday of each month. (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

Spring Has Sprung Dinner
2026-04-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Enjoy a delicious Canadian pork tenderloin dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pie.
Saturday, April 18, 4:30-6:00pm.
Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St, Carleton Place
Tickets: adults $25, Youth (8-12) $10, Kids under 8 free. For more information, please contact the Church at office@zion-memorial.ca

Carleton Place Public Library Author Visit – Trudy Driscoll – Breaking Free After 50: Ditch Guilt, Find Peace, Rediscover You
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Local author Trudy Driscoll joins us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for an exciting discussion about her book, “BREAKING FREE AFTER 50: DITCH GUILT, FIND PEACE, REDISCOVER YOU,” aimed at women who are experiencing lots of guilt as they age and want to discover new ways to counter this. She’ll leave plenty of time after her discussion for questions and thoughts, so plan on staying for the full hour. She’ll be selling signed copies of her book after the event for $20 each, cash and or e-transfer only.
Driscoll will also cover her writing journey, offering interesting information about how to write a book, what to do next, and how to go about the self-publishing journey. If you have been wanting to write a book–especially a self-help book–she’ll share how to get started and tell you all about her own path to publication.
Please visit the registration portal and click RSVP to get on the list as spaces are limited.
https://online.carletonplace.ca/event/author-trudy-driscoll-at-the-carleton-place-public-library

Art Journaling and Altered Book Workshop
2026-04-18 10:30 - 14:30 | Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Join Anne Waburton for this unique and fun workshop. Discover the transformative power of art journaling in this creative workshop as we explore guided exercises and prompts designed to spark self-expression. We’ll start with a used book which will be altered to include a variety of artistic ideas, all designed to create vibrant and meaningful pages for your creations. Perfect for anyone looking to combine creativity with personal growth and well-being. Bring any papers, photos, fabrics, ephemera etc. you may wish to include in your journal. Optional supplies to bring: old magazines, scissors, cutting mat, metal ruler, and box cutter, paper punches. All other materials will be supplied.
​Bring any papers, photos, fabrics, ephemera etc. you may wish to include in your journal. Optional supplies to bring: old magazines, scissors, cutting mat, metal ruler, and box cutter, paper punches. All other materials will be supplied. Bring a light lunch for during our break.
Register Online: https://cpgallery.ticketsplease.ca/events/art-journaling-and-altered-book-workshop/

Free Youth Swim
2026-04-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Carleton Place Pool, 359 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Free Youth Swim Night
Join us on Friday, April 17th, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for our third FREE Youth Swim!
Designed for ages 12 to 17 and proudly sponsored by Canadian Tire
Pre-registration is required. Please call the Carleton Place Pool at 613-257-1005 to reserve your spot!

Sweet Potato Ravioli Cooking Class
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe, 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place
Fully hands on experience
Date: April 17th
Hour: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Duration: 3 Hour Class
6:00-8:00 Kitchen work
8:00-9:00 Dinner table
Menu:
–Rich Mushroom Soup
(cremini mushrooms and cream)
– Ravioli Pasta Filled w Ricotta & Sweet Potato in a Brown Butter Sauce
(freshly made pasta, sweet potatoes, ricotta cheese, garlic, butter and thyme)
-Green Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil Vinaigrette
(seasonal greens, lemon zest and olive oil)
-Baked Pears with Maple-Cardamom Sauce
(with ice cream)
Discover the joy of homemade Italian specialties and learn to make filled pasta from scratch.
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy in this cooking class without the need to book a flight to Europe. Chef Burcu leads these fun and engaging sessions filled with informative tips, techniques and recipes for you to take home.
Start your meal by preparing a rich soup highlighting cremini mushrooms. Learn how to mix and shape versatile homemade pasta dough into ravioli filled with ricotta cheese, sweet potatoes in a brown butter sauce. Serve this with a green salad with a refreshing lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. For dessert, enjoy baked pears with maple and cardamom sauce over ice cream. Book today and start expanding your culinary repertoire.
What You Need to Bring:

Closed-toe shoes

Note:
Our classes are limited to 8 participants. For larger group bookings, please contact us directly.

​Neurographic Line Art
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
EASY TO LEARN. No previous art experience required but great for emerging artists as well.
Rick Roberts has been hosting art workshops for several years. Neurographic Line Art is a derivative of one of the main art therapies used today for the treatment of anxiety, stress and pain. ‘I AM NOT A THERAPIST. I teach these learned skills as a fun and relaxing style of abstract art. I believe everyone could benefit in some way from this process of creating!’
This will be a time for reflection, transformation, and stepping into new opportunities. This 2 1/2 hour workshop is designed to connect you with your creativity and uncover new paths of self-discovery.
You will experience the potential and the fun of this step by step process. * We will work in black and white ink on sketch paper but discuss colour, different mediums and other support materials.
Come and create in this abstract style that is easy to learn yet offers a multitude of advanced creative possibilities!

List of supplies
(Must be purchased by participants prior to the workshop.
​Under $15 from a $ store type outlet)
1 – Sharpie marker fine point or other permanent ink marker
1 – Sharpie marker ultra fine point or other permanent ink marker
1 – 1 pencil (Any Type)
1 – white polymer or plastic eraser (Pentel or Staedler recommended)
1- Sketchbook minimum 8” X 10” (Approx $4 at the Dollar Store)

Crafternoon: (16+)
2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
A drop-in creative hang every other Thursday of the month.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 16th 2026, Drop in – 2pm – 4pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
