Events

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: ... Read more

Brock Zeman

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.

(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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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.

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 ... Read more

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!

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 ... Read more

Chris Allaby

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

Join us for activities, performances, refreshments, and more!

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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!

Join local Carleton Place Pharmacy pharmacist Alex Rusalovsky at the library for the second in an interesting series. Please register by sending an email to Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca . Spaces are limited and this popular session will likely fill up quickly.

Guest Exhibit - Dots of Joy - by Maciek (Magic) Peter Kozlowski Saturday, June 27 - Friday, July 10 Vernissage: Sunday, July 17th   1:00 - 4:00 pm “I thought putting dots on paintings would be easy. It was not. Each dot demanded absolute attention. The wrong distance, the wrong shade, the wrong size, and the ... Read more

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 19th 2026, Drop in - 11am - 4pm $$$: Pay What You ... Read more

Guest Exhibit - Group Show: Friends of Printmakers Inked and Pressed Printmaking Sat. July 18 - Thurs. Aug. 6 Vernissage: Sun. July 19   1 - 4 pm The exhibition highlights printmaking from a traditional and contemporary lens. It brings together a group of artists working with many different printmaking techniques. While some use printmaking to express a shared love of nature, ... Read more

Register online at https://carletonplacelibrary.ca for this interesting session where you’ll gain some insight into new ways to afford buying a home. First time buyers encouraged to attend.

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!

Sorry, no wine included but you can find a glass of wine before or after painting, in some great restaurants Downtown CP. 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

Rick & Lindsay

Bridge Street Summerfest returns to Carleton Place on July 25, 2026! Get ready for a day of unforgettable summer memories filled with live music, incredible entertainment, amazing local vendors, family fun, and the kind of community spirit that brings everyone together. From 10 am - 3pm Downtown Carleton Place will come alive with energy, laughter, ... Read more

Saturday, July 25 as part of Summerfest Dave Fobert and Joe Ovington Free Live Music all day Outside the gallery beside Sinclair Square Dave & Joe are a musical duo playing great songs that take you back to the good times. With acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, harmonicas, and tasteful vocals, they cover a mix ... Read more