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.
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Published every Thursday, alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Let’s just take a collective pause, followed by a deep breath … Friday, Oct. 31: BLUE JAYS, GAME 6 AT HOME, 8 p.m. Will they do it like the 1993 and the 1992 Blue Jays did in Game 6? Cheer on the country’s favourite baseball team from the comfort of your home or with friends. Check the pubs out, they’ve probably got a TV or two tuned into the game.
Let’s continue with our regularly scheduled events’ programming …
Oh, before we get into it, don’t forget, time changes on Sunday evening. Fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It’s also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke/CO2 alarms. You’re welcome.
Hometown Happenings Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Carleton Place events
Trick or Treat Downtown
Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon: Get dress up in your Halloween costumes, and grab your goody-bag! Downtown Carleton Place businesses are ready to greet all the little Ghouls and Goblins for a daytime Trick-or-treat! Look for the orange and black balloons out front of participating businesses and head out for an early Trick-or-treat in Downtown Carleton Place.
Trick or Trunk
Friday, Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m. Turpin Kia and the Town of Carleton Place welcome you to visit the Market Square Pavilion (7 Beckwith Street). There will be trunk loads of treat bags for the kids, a caffeine boost for the adults, and some music to help start the Halloween celebrations! All are welcome, this is a free, accessible event.
Rotary Club Women’s Fair
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support women entrepreneurs offering jewelry, crafts, kitchen wares, home decor, pottery, foodstuffs, baked goods, artwork and more. Have lunch or a snack at the Rotary Cafe serving legendary homemade chili and sandwiches. All proceeds support the local work of the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills. No admission.
Merrickville events
Merrickville Sunday Market
Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pews, 100 St. Lawrence St.
Perth events
Crafters Market
Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St., Christmas crafts galore.
Smiths Falls events
Veteran’s Coffee
Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St., in the Lancaster Room. Open to active and retired military and RCMP and families – Legion Membership not a requirement
Christmas Craft Sale
Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St., Christmas and artisan market. Get into the holiday spirit.
Candlelit Cemetery Tour
Saturday, Nov. 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery, hosted by the Heritage House Museum. Pre-registration required. Call 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.
Halloween Dance with DJ Johnny 5
Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Lombardy Hall, tickets are $10.
Toledo events
Trick or Treat
Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Toledo Branch 475.
Country Dance and Dinner
Sunday, Nov.2, 1 p.m. doors open at the Royal Canadian Legion, Toledo Branch 475. Dancing at 2 p.m. featuring music by Jaime Forsyth with Good n Country, followed by a full course dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Westport events
Live at the Cove
* Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Brock Zeman
* Saturday, Nov. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Field Trip (formerly No Principals)
* Sunday, Nov. 2, 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays with Eric and Meghan
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