Town of Carleton Place

Carleton Place Community Lunch
2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Everyone is welcome

Beyond Curling Social Scene
2026-07-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-06 11:30 - 15:30 | Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent, Carleton Place

Artisanal Sourdough Bread Making
2026-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe, 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place
Date: Sunday
Hour: 04:00 – 7:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hour Class
Join us in Carleton Place for our exclusive Sourdough Masterclass.
Come join us for our great hands-on sourdough bread making class. Artisanal sourdough bread from scratch. Chef Burcu will guide you through the process, from preparing the sourdough, mixing the dough to baking the perfect loaf. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this class is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their bread-
making skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the art of sourdough!
The best way to learn is own experience.
Our classes are hands-on and everyone works individually. You will create your own bread and take home what you bake in the class.
What’s Included:

One freshly baked loaf of sourdough to take away
A cotton bread bag for storing your homemade loaves
Recipe and process leaflet
After the class, you’ll enjoy the freshest bread and our delicious spreads with a coffee/tea.
As a bonus you’ll have an idea why sourdough is more digestible and how it helps to prevent immune system problems

What You Need to Bring:

Closed-toe shoes

The River Walk Historical Walking Tours
2026-07-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum, 267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Explore the riverfront industries of Carleton Place in this 90 minute walk to McArthur Island. Along the way you’ll learn about the men behind the mills and their families that stayed to settle in Carleton Place.
Tickets are $25 each and are available at the Museum, or by etransfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com (please specify your tour date)
All tours begin at the Museum: 267 Edmund Street.

Park Party - Dunlop Road Park
2026-07-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Dunlop Road Park, 31 Dunlop Road, Carleton Place
Join us for activities, performances, refreshments, and more!

Latching and Hatching: Considerations for Young Families
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Financial workshop with Keill and Associates. This is the second financial seminar in the series, this one aimed at young families who want to establish good financial habits early. Please register by calling 613-253-8934, or email info@keillandassociates.ca

Carleton Place Farmers Market
2026-07-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-04 08:30 - 12:30 | 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

Live Music at St. James Gate
2026-07-10 19:00 - 22:00 | St. James Gate, 111 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Chris Allaby

The Pipes Are Calling – A Tribute To Our Veterans - Weekly Summer Concert Series
2026-07-10 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-03 18:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
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 programs, there are many ways in which Legion Branches will be taking part to honour our legacy and help shape the Legion’s future.
One of those local Legion Centenary initiatives that will be taking place here in Carleton Place is an initiative being undertaken through the cooperative efforts of the MacEoin-Ramsay Pipe Band and the Captain A. Roy Brown Legion Branch 192.
This Pipe Band and Branch 192 in Carleton Place have recently formed a very good working partnership that includes the Pipe Band leading the annual November 11th Remembrance Day Parade and participating in the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in Carleton Place. This band will also be the Duty Band for the annual Carleton Place Community Tattoo being held in September of this year which will also be dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Through the efforts of band manager Neil MacLeod, and members of the Captain A. Roy Brown Legion Branch 192 Cenotaph Committee, members of the band have agreed to perform at the local Carleton Place Cenotaph in Veterans Memorial Park on Friday evenings throughout the summer months. A piper or pipers will start the program in Carleton Place on Friday, June 26, 2026 and play every Friday through until Friday, September 4, 2026, the start of the long Labour Day Weekend.
Through their performances, the pipers will be sharing their piping talents with the community and at the same time, will be paying tribute to the 93 names of local Veterans whose names are ever enshrined on the local Cenotaph who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW1, WW11 and Korea. They will also be honouring those of our local Veterans who have served, or are still serving, in our Canadian Armed Forces.
How long they play each Friday will depend on the number of citizens that take the opportunity of going to Veterans Memorial Park to enjoy their playing talents and honouring Veterans of Carleton Place and the Beckwith Township area.
You can expect to see a variety of tartans as pipers wear their own family tartans or pipe band issued kilts. Many of the pipers from the MacEoin-Ramsay Band learned to play under the direction of former Pipe Major and founder David Clyde, including their current Pipe Major, Kris Bawden. Unfortunately, David passed away earlier this year.
David Clyde was a prolific piping instructor and pipe band motivator in the Ottawa area, teaching numerous players after immigrating to Canada from Banbridge, Northern Ireland, in the 1960s. Among Clyde’s many pupils was Bawden himself, who started at age 15.
This band reformed three years ago as a grade 4 competition band and travelled to New Hampshire in 2024 to participate in the Loon Mountain Highland Games where they placed first in the grade 4 competitions. And last year, they placed first in the grade 4 band category at the Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Cobourg, Ont.
MacEoin is an ancient Scottish Dalriadan name, historically associated with Argyllshire and the clan “Ewen of Otter”. Ramsay is a Scottish name of Anglo-Norman origin, appearing in Scotland as early as 1124. The name “MacEoin-Ramsay” represents a hyphenation of two historically Scottish surnames to create a new identity for the regional musical group. The Tartan worn by the band is the David Clyde Tartan.
There may be a solo piper or a mini-band performing at the Cenotaph, or anything in-between, but there will be bagpipes rain or shine. The piper will march in at 6:00 p.m. and will play for approximately 30 minutes, or longer depending on the crowd.
Many communities across Ontario have adopted a tradition of a sunset piper, and these predictable concerts have become a favourite with both locals and tourists. We hope to cement this tradition here in Carleton Place as well and hopefully it too will become a favorite for both local residents as well as tourists. People love to hear the sounds of the pipes, and this initiative will hopefully encourage the community to come out and enjoy a Friday evening during the warm summer months and to honour our Veterans.

Mary Cook Plaque Unveiling
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Join us on Friday, July 10 at 11am for a plaque unveiling in honour of a local legend, Mary Cook. For decades, Mary has delighted readers with her stories of growing up in the Ottawa Valley. Please join us as we celebrate Mary’s contributions to local literature and culture with a plaque unveiling on the library’s Local Author Walk.

Paint Party - Sunrise on the Saguenay, Cape Trinity ~ Watercolour
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
A tribute to Canadian artist, Lucius O’Brien.
Since its establishment in 1880, The National Gallery of Canada has included this painting in its permanent collection. O’Brien had a great affinity with the spectacular forms of nature and rarely has the effect of early morning light dissipating in mist been so memorably evoked. I chose to translate this from oils into watercolours and will explain my reasons as we go through the steps in this art adventure.
Please refrain from wearing scented products; perfume, parfum, hair products, etc., I am very allergic.
All Materials Included
Workshops and Classes Suitable for Adolescents and Adults
Sunrise on the Saguenay, Cape Trinity ~ Watercolour Beginner Level

Jammin' At The Junction: Roger Plant Trio
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Carleton Junction, 42 Moore Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Jammin’ At The Junction- returns this summer! Join us at Carleton Junction (42 Moore Street,) bring a blanket or chair, and get ready for some great live music! All shows start at 6:30p.m.
We would like to thank our returning presenting sponsor Lépine Apartments!

NLCC Bingo
2026-07-09 16:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-02 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

“Car Ownership – An Introduction” with Dave Porteous.
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Register online at https://carletonplacelibrary.ca for this fun session that will help new car owners understand what to look for when looking for a vehicle for the first time.

Free Community Breakfast
2026-07-08 08:00 - 10:00 | St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street
Hot breakfast. All weclome

Civitan Radio Bingo
2026-07-07 18:10 - 19:00 | Ontario
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.

Mediterranean Vegan Cooking Class
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe, 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place
Fully hands on experience
Date: July 7th,
Hour: 6:00 to 9.00 pm
Duration: 3 Hour Class
6:00-8:00 Kitchen work
8:00-9:00 Dinner table
Menu:
– Beetroot, and Orange Salad
– Zucchini Boats
– Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
– Baked Apples

Start by preparing a refreshing arugula salad topped with beetroot and oranges.
Next, carve zucchini boats and load them with feta — or tofu for vegan guests — and fresh basil.
For the entrée, stuff bell peppers with quinoa, cranberries and almonds before roasting them to perfection.
Finally, bake a few apples with walnuts, cinnamon and star anise for a warm, spice-infused dessert.

Enjoy Mediterranean- inspired dishes full of taste, all plant-oriented.
Vegetarian, and, if desired, can be completely vegan.
What You Need to Bring:

Closed-toe shoes

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

Civitan Weekly Bingo
2026-07-07 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!!!!!

Park Party - Miller's Crossing Park
2026-07-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Miller’s Crossing Park, 56 Fanning Street, Carleton Place

Crafternoon Kids
2026-07-05 11:00 - 16:00 | A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Canada
(All Ages)
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: Sunday July 5 2026, Drop in – 11am – 4pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca

Kids Fishing Derby
2026-07-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
Registration 8:30am, lunch & prizes at 12pm, ending at 1pm. Held for the last 40 years. Free event. Prizes for all kids. Hotdog lunch for families. Kids must have parent/guardian present. Fishing off shore/docks. Bring a life jacket for water safety and have fun.
First 140 kids to register will get a free derby cap.

Live Music at St. James Gate
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | St. James Gate, 111 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Brock Zeman

Canada Day in Carleton Place
2026-07-01 13:00 - 22:00 | Riverside Park, 137 John Street, Carleton Place
The Town of Carleton Place invites you to spend Canada Day along the Mississippi River, as we celebrate Canada Day with an assortment of live music, food, and family fun from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
“In Our Construction Era” – Riverside Park will look a little different this year, but you can expect the same great celebration vibes.
Bicycle Valet Parking:
*New This Year! The Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee is proud to assist in the presentation of a Bicycle Valet. Travel by bike to the festivities and take comfort in knowing your bicycle will be safely secured.
This project is made possible by funding through the County of Lanark under the Local Tourism Initiatives Fund.
Shuttle Bus:
*New This Year! Due to limited parking and to reduce vehicle congestion near Riverside Park, the Town of Carleton Place is pleased to offer free bus shuttle service to & from the event.
Pick Up Locations:

Carleton Place Arena: 75 Neelin Street
Market Square Pavilion: 7 Beckwith Street

Enjoy free parking, hop on the shuttle, and arrive at the entrance of the Carleton Place Canada Day Celebrations! When you are ready to go: Head back to the Shuttle Bus Pick Up/Drop Off Location and wait for the next trip.
Shuttles Continuously Running: 12:45p.m. – 5:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. – 10:15p.m.
Family Activities Include:
Airbounce Inflatable Games (1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.), Craft/Activity Area (1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), FIFA World Cup Activities (1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and more!
Fireworks Display: Begins at 9:45 p.m., lasting approximately 15 minutes in length.
Food/Refreshment Vendors:
Vendors will be on-site from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Please keep in mind that not all vendors accept card payment; please plan accordingly.
Live Entertainment Includes:
The Carleton Place & District Community Band – 1:00 p.m.
Holly & The Hawks – 2:15 p.m.
Wild & Crazy – 3:45 p.m.
Jamie McMunn & Friends- 5:15 p.m.
The Rembros- 6:45 p.m.
The Social Distance- 8:15 p.m.
Fireworks Display- 9:45 p.m.
NO On-Site Parking:
On-site Parking will not be available for this event. Attendees are encouraged to utilize the free bicycle valet service, as well as the free bus shuttle service, in order to attend the event with ease.
Opening Ceremonies: 2:00 p.m.
We invite you to join us for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Canada Day Celebrations.
Enjoy a complimentary Canada Day cupcake (while supplies last). Proudly sponsored by Anderson’s YIG.
Riverside Beach & Splash Pad:
Lifeguards on site at the beach from 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Splash Pad will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Public washrooms will remain open until 10:00 p.m.
Youth Volunteering Opportunities: This is a great opportunity to obtain some volunteer hours, as well as assist in making this event a success! If you have time to give and are interested in joining the behind-the-scenes portion of this event, please contact Jessica Hansen: jhansen@carletonplace.ca / 613-257-1704
Declaration of Funding: This event is proudly funded in part by the Government of Canada. We acknowledge and appreciate the funding support to ensure these activities remain free for all to celebrate.

NLCC Drop In Bing
2026-07-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Navy League of Canada, 137 John Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
