The Carleton Place Recreation & Culture Department is pleased to offer a variety of programs and special events for residents of all ages and abilities. Below you will find the current programs that are being offered by the Department and their locations. Should you have an interest in joining the team to offer your talents, or would like to suggest a program idea, please contact Jessica Hansen, Commmunity Programmer: jhansen@carletonplace.ca / 613-257-1690.
Carambeck Community Centre Programming
Infant Feeding Clinic: Every Wednesday: pre-registration is required.
Drop-In Basketball: Thursdays 1:00p.m. – 3:15p.m. There is no fee for this program, all are welcome.
For further information on the Recreation & Culture Department’s programming and services, please visit our Facebook page
For information on the Carleton Place Before and After School Program, please visit: http://www.cpchildcare.ca/ or call (613) 257-1625
Family Halloween Dance
Wear your best costume and bring your best dance moves to this year’s Family Halloween Dance!
This event takes place at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall on Sunday, October 27 from 9:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. All are welcome!
There will be craft activities, treats, and dancing fun!
We want this to be a fun and welcoming event for all!
Big ghosts must keep an eye on their little ghosts at all times.
For more information, please contact Jessica Hansen: 613-257-1704/ jhansen@carletonplace.ca
Carleton Place Santa Claus Parade – November 30th, 2025
Please join us in downtown Carleton Place on November 30th at 5:00 p.m. as we host our annual Santa Claus Parade!
-NEW- We are pleased to share that registrants can now register & pay electronically! Float registration information is available here: https://online.carletonplace.ca/permits-and-licences/entry/205
Route:
The Santa Claus Parade will BEGIN at Carleton Place High School (215 Lake Avenue West), travel up Lake Avenue, and turn left onto Bridge Street. The parade will then travel down Bridge Street, and end at the Carambeck Community Centre (351 Bridge Street).
Live Stream of Parade
We are pleased to share that the Parade will be available for live streaming! Please visit the Recreation & Culture Department Facebook page on November 30th for the link.
Food Bank Donations
The Carleton Place and District Civitan Club will be walking the parade route and collecting non-perishable donations for the Lanark County Food Bank-The Hunger Stop, and monetary donations for The Carleton Place Christmas Basket Program. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation and/or a monetary donation.
For more information, please contact Jessica Hansen: 613-257-1704 / jhansen@carletonplace.ca