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 an 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 Dec. 12 – 14
Beckwith Events
Old Time Christmas Caroling
Saturday, Dec. 20, 6 to 7 p.m. at Prospect United Church, 414 Richmond Rd.
Carleton Place Events
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic Moore House in Downtown Carleton Place, 170 Bridge St. Bring your camera and capture your own special festive magic.
Merrickville Events
Merry Merrickville
Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy a creative artisan market at The Pews, 100 St. Lawrence St.
Christmas Makers Market
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St. Live vocal performances, photos with Santa, toy factory and more.
Montague Events
Bake and Book Sale
Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rosedale Hall in support of Pivotal Health.
Perth Events
Musical Celebration of Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Paul’s Music Team presents A Musical Celebration of Christmas. Featuring: The Christmas Story in music – St. Paul’s Choir; Don McLean, cello and Brad Mill, piano and organ; Karen and Matthew Smith; Kelly Hool, uilleann pipes; The Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Trio; “High Octane” barbershop octet; Joel LeBlanc, Christmas carols. To be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W.
Smiths Falls Events
Ambre McLean Christmas concert
Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Community Theatre, 53 Victoria Ave. Tickets are $34 each and available at Eventbrite.
Veterans Coffee
Friday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 10 Main St. Open to active and retired military and RCMP and families (Legion membership not a requirement)
Heritage House Art Show
Friday, Dec. 19 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20, 1 to 4 p.m. this season event ends on Saturday. Don’t miss some great artwork on display. 11 Old Slys Rd.
Lanark Junior Farmers annual dance
Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at the Lombardy Agriculture Hall. Fundraiser for Lanark County Food Banks with Live music by Glen Silverson Band, silent auction, door prizes. Tickets $20 and $15 for current Junior Farmer members.
Westport Events
Live at the Cove
* Friday, Dec. 19, 8 to 11 p.m., Generator Party with a holiday mosh pit featuring the best of 90s grunge.
* Saturday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Crooked Wood 20th anniversary tour featuring members of Turpin’s Trail.
* Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Soulfire Sunday Live featuring pop, blues and R&B, a touch of funky soul.
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