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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.
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Published every Thursday, and listed alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Hometown Happenings April 17 – 19
Mississippi Mills events
Community Cleanup
Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 26. Join neighbours, classmates, friends, colleagues and/or family members and help tidy up the community we live, work, and play in through our MM Community Clean Up initiative.
Steam Punk Pirate Conspiracy
Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. There will be 30-minute sessions for this escape room at the Mississippi Mills Public Library – Almonte branch. Visit the website for more info.
Earth Day Crafts for Kids
Saturday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Union Hall. Bring your friends along for some fun! Free Earth Day activities for kids – from sowing seeds to take home and plant to making windsocks and crazy recyclables crafts.
Rideau Lakes events
Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Head to the Delta Fairgrounds for the 59th annual Maple Syrup Festival, featuring all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts with local maple syrup, maple and craft vendors, children’s activities and a large book sale at the Old Town Hall.
Smiths Falls events
Pitch In Smiths Falls
Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, May 2. Work alone or as a group to pick up litter. Bags at REAL Deal Store , 85 William St. W.
Fundraising Road Toll
Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supporting the Smiths Falls Food Hub, a toll stop will be held in front of Smiths Falls Town Hall.
New To You Sale and Bake Sale
Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls, 41 Market St. N.
Modular Rally 2026
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William St. W. – HO, O, N Scale Model Trains on display. Admission fees apply.
Euchre Tournament
Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. at the Kinsmen Pavillion, Lower Reach Park – $25 per player – teams of two recommended. Light snacks provided. Fundraiser for Youth Bowl Canada, Smiths Falls to raise money for Nationals
Trivia Challenge
Sunday, April 19, 1 to 5 p.m. Inaugural Tom Foulkes Memorial Trivia Challenge in support of the Friends of the Smiths Falls Library. To be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls, 7 Main St. E. Teams of up to eight people $160 per team. Register your team by contacting Joan Frommer at joanedwardsfrommer@gmail.com or 613-227-4099. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendly competition and community spirit.
Toledo events
Fish Fry
Sunday, April 19, 4 to 6:30 p.m. it’s the St. Philip Neri Church fish fry at the Toledo Royal Canadian Legion. Haddock, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, bun, coffee, tea or juice. Adults $19; Children 12 & under $10. Take out available; Indoor dining or limited outdoor heated tables.
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Toledo, Regional tournament.
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