Studio tours, farmers’ markets, and small halls concerts—Hometown Happenings celebrate Thanksgiving weekend

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.

Want to see your event listed in Hometown Happenings? Send the details to ljweir@pdgmedia.ca and we’ll do our best to include it in the next Hometown Happenings roundup. Published every Thursday, alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.

Hometown Happenings Oct. 10 – 12

Almonte events (Mississippi Mills)

Chantal Kreviazuk
Friday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Almonte Old Town Hall, as part of the Festival of Small Halls. Juno-award and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician, classically trained pianist, actress, movie producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and proud wife and mother of three has recorded 10 albums. 

Irish Mythen
Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. as part of the Festival of Small Halls. This performance is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, magnetic stage presence, and ability to forge deep connections with audiences.

Almonte Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beside the library on High Street. Local produce, crafts, food. This is the last farmers’ market of the season. 

Carleton Place events

Ashley MacIsaac
Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., at the Carleton Place Arena, as part of the Festival of Small Halls. $45. Ashley plays the fiddle with an intensity, authenticity and passion that is hard to deny.

Carleton Place Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Market Square Pavilion, 7 Beckwith Street. Local produce, baking and handmade treasures. 

Montague events

Craft Night
Friday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. at the Rosedale Hall. This is a fall floral centrepiece evening and the cost is $15 per person. Cash bar, space is limited. Call the Montague Township office to register, 613-283-7478.

Rideau Lakes events

Irish Mythen (Newboro)
Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the Newboro Community Hall, 7 p.m. as part of the Festival of Small Halls. This performance is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, magnetic stage presence, and ability to forge deep connections with audiences.

Perth Ontario events

Perth Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Crystal Palace. Riverside setting with produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts. Last market of the season!

Perth Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12, this is a beautiful way to experience fall in picturesque Perth and area during this event that has been going since 1993. There is an exceptional display of high-calibre, traditional and contemporary work in a wide variety of media. Check the website above and download your official road map, and enjoy the scenery along the way. 

Smiths Falls events

Open Air Market
Friday, Oct. 10, 3 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park, 2-22 Confederation Dr. Pick up some produce, check out the crafters and artisans. Food available on site. 

Halloween and Craft & Artisan market
Saturday Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St. 

Fire Prevention Week open house
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Fire Department, 77 Beckwith St. Come meet Sparky the Fire Dog, touch the trucks, look at firefighting equipment and meet the firefighters.  Try on turn-out gear, ask questions and learn important fire safety tips. Refreshments available.

Thanksgiving Train Rides at RMEO
Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 90 William St. W. Tickets $19.56 at Eventbrite. Travel aboard a caboose, try the new caramel apple cider and tour the tracks on a vintage wagon ride! Fall in love with trains all over again.

Westport events

Live at the Cove
* Friday, Oct. 10, 5 to 8 p.m. Declan O’Donovan
* Sunday, Oct. 12, 5 to 8 p.m. Nolan Hubbard

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