Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte, Montague, Merrickville, North Grenville, Rideau Lakes, Westport, and points in between.
Got and event to share?
Send the details to ljweir@pdgmedia.ca and we’ll do our best to include it in the next roundup. Published every Thursday, alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Hometown Happenings Nov. 13 – 16
Carleton Place events
Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas planters, gift baskets, baking, knitting, books, Christmas décor, and mini boutique. Enjoy a delicious luncheon all at the Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street.
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 192 is hosting their popular Christmas event. Free admission. Get your holiday shopping started (or finished!) with 23 vendors and specialty items. Located at 177 George St.
Christmas Market and Thrift
Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin St., free admission.
Lanark events
Build a Mountain of Food
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church. Accepting donations of food and cash in support of the Lanark Food Pantry.
Morton events (Rideau Lakes)
Makers Market
Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Morton Hall. Makers will be demonstrating cider pressing, fibre arts, chocolate, honey production, flower arranging, clock repair and herbal remedies. Crafts for all ages provided by the Rideau Lakes Public Library. Free admission.
Perth Ontario events
Lanark Lodge Christmas Market
Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 115 Christie Lake Road, come shop 20 plus local vendors who are supporting activities at the lodge. Baking, crafts, homemade goodies in abundance.
Build a Mountain of Food
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer, Metro, Giant Tiger, Food Smiths. Accepting donations of food and cash in support of the Good Food Bank, located at The Table Community Food Centre.
Shop, Stamp and Win
Saturday, Nov. 15 and runs through Dec. 31. Shop in Perth and you have a chance to win lots of prizes.
Once Upon a Christmas
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Perth. From festive streets to local shops, there’s something for everyone. Explore our vendor market, enjoy free s’mores from Embers and hot chocolate from North Folk Café, and warm up by downtown firepits. Kids can enjoy writing letters to Santa, decorating cookies and meeting the big man himself alongside Mrs. Claus at the Museum. Lots to do – so much more than we have room for here!
Smiths Falls events
Cubs Fundraiser U11
Friday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Pavillion. Open to kids in grades 4 to 6, canteen will be open. Chaperoned event.
Christmas Market – Rosedale Hall in Montague
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lots to see and purchase. For information, email recreation@township.montague.on.ca.
Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 11 Church St. W., featuring a bake table, deli table plus much more. Lunch of chiken stew or chili for $10 served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Christmas Market
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2 to 7 p.m. 77 Beckwith St. N, live music, vendors, kids’ scavenger hunt, festive photo booth with special guests, Santa and the Grinch. Free admission, brings your friends and family for a festive downtown celebration.
Harvest Thanksgiving Feast Potluck
Saturday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m. doors open at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 2 George St. Join in celebrating the fall harvest with a potluck dinner, the community, food and more.
Paranormal Investigation
Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. at the Heritage House Museum. Join the Nightwatchmen at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum for an after hours Paranormal Investigation. For those 18+.
Westport events
Christmas begins in Westport
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., annual Artisan Christmas Market, one-of-a-kind vendors, shopping, music, crafts, draws, food and more. At the Royal Canadian Legion, Upper Rideau Branch, 10099 Perth Road.
Live at the Cove
* Friday, Nov. 14, 7 to 11 p.m., Blues with Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar
* Saturday, Nov. 15, 5 to 8 p.m. Matt Dickson
* Sunday, Nov. 16, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Funday Chicken Pickin’ Matinee Band
* Sunday, Nov. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays with Eric and Meghan
* Monday, Nov.17, 5 to 8 p.m., Monday Musical Residency – Jon Jones
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