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Date selected: Thursday 01 May 2025

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1 May 2025
Thursday

Mississippi Mills Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Town of Mississippi Mills
All volunteers, their benefactors & community members are welcome. Decadent dessert buffet & cash bar.

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1 May 2025
Thursday

Trivia Night at the Tap Room Inc.
Heritage House Museum
Awesome prizes from local businesses. Proceeds to Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum.

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 - Thu, Jun 5, 2025

each Thu

Time: 7:30pm

1 May 2025
Thursday

Jonas and Barry in the Home
Comedy by Norm Foster.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

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1 May 2025
Thursday

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Almonte & District High School
A play by Jack Thorne.

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - Fri, May 2, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

1 May 2025
Thursday

Jenny's House of Joy
Theatre Night in Merrickville
Live theatre by Norm Foster.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

Time: 7:30pm

1 May 2025
Thursday

Waiting for the Parade
The events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Thu Fri

Time: 7:30pm

1 May 2025
Thursday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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1 May 2025
Thursday

Original Thursdays - Ron Leary
Singer/songwriter, Ameri/Canadiana, Indie Folk

Time: 5:00pm - 8pm

2 May 2025
Friday

Fine Art Exhibition
Arts Carleton Place
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Arts Carleton Place. A juried collection of regional and local artists showcasing creative original works at the Carleton Place Arena and the Art Hub Gallery (50 Bennett St. Unit 1).

Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Carleton Place Arena - Carleton Place

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2 May 2025
Friday

"Stories in Song" Spring Concert
Arnprior Community Choir
Tickets available from White Pine Books.

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

2 May 2025
Friday

Cait Porteous
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

St. James Gate - Carleton Place

2 May 2025
Friday

Jonas and Barry in the Home
Comedy by Norm Foster.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

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2 May 2025
Friday

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Almonte & District High School
A play by Jack Thorne.

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - Fri, May 2, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

2 May 2025
Friday

Jenny's House of Joy
Theatre Night in Merrickville
Live theatre by Norm Foster.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

Time: 7:30pm

2 May 2025
Friday

Waiting for the Parade
The events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Thu Fri

Time: 7:30pm

2 May 2025
Friday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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2 May 2025
Friday

My Son The Hurricane
Live music. 

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

2 May 2025
Friday

Scottish Country Dancing
Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Annual membership $30. Contact Simone at 264-2767 for details.

Fri, Sep 6, 2024 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Fri

Time: 9:30AM

McMartin House - Perth

2 May 2025
Friday

Kentucky “Album Release” Party!
Solo Acoustic Rock and Roll act

Time: 5:00pm - 8pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Fine Art Exhibition
Arts Carleton Place
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Arts Carleton Place. A juried collection of regional and local artists showcasing creative original works at the Carleton Place Arena and the Art Hub Gallery (50 Bennett St. Unit 1).

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 4, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 4:30pm

Carleton Place Arena - Carleton Place

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3 May 2025
Saturday

Heatwave
A Motown dance party

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Enchanting Miracles
Tracy O'Flarety: Psychic medium, intuitive healer, author. Accompaniment: Rhodes O'Flaherty.

Time: 7:00pm

Code's Mill - Perth

3 May 2025
Saturday

"Stories in Song" Spring Concert
Arnprior Community Choir
Tickets available from White Pine Books.

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

3 May 2025
Saturday

Celebration of Indigenous Culture
Indigenous vendors, workshops, Indigenous food, games and crafts tables for children, drumming and more.

Time: 10:00AM - 3pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

EarthFEST
CPEAC
Free event - talks by Diana Beresford-Kroeger, Lorraine Johnson, Jill Heinerth; live music with Ian Tamblyn; hands-on workshops for children; market and much more.

Time: 11:00AM - 3:00pm

Market Square Pavilion - Carleton Place

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3 May 2025
Saturday

Meet the Hero
We will be joined by the Mississippi Mills Fire Department, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Lanark County Paramedic Service. Your kiddos can check out the First Responder vehicles, ask questions, and participate in fun crafts! We will also be having a BBQ, so stop by for some delicious food!

Time: 11:00AM - 2pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Crocheted Flower Coaster Workshop
Crocheted Flower Coaster Workshop

Time: 12:00pm - 3pm

A Bunch of Whimsy - Carleton Place

3 May 2025
Saturday

Lanark Genealogical Soc. Potluck Lunch & AGM
Lanark County Genealogical Society
Commemorate 44 years of helping individuals connect with their heritage.

Time: 12:00pm

Union Hall - Almonte

3 May 2025
Saturday

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Almonte & District High School
A play by Jack Thorne.

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

each Sat Sun

Time: 2:00pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Waiting for the Parade
Events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sat Sun

Time: 2:00pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Meet the Artist
15 stunning acrylic canvases by Suzette MacSkimming.

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

MERA Schoolhouse - McDonalds Corners

3 May 2025
Saturday

Spring Concert
N/A
The spring concert of Westport's Some Kind of Choir, conducted by Cordon Purcell

Time: 2:00pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Jonas and Barry in the Home
Comedy by Norm Foster.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

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3 May 2025
Saturday

Jenny's House of Joy
Theatre Night in Merrickville
Live theatre by Norm Foster.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

Time: 7:30pm

3 May 2025
Saturday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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3 May 2025
Saturday

Symply Skynyrd
Dream Rock Entertainment
Canada-based tribute to the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Time: 8:00pm

Farrell Hall - Perth

3 May 2025
Saturday

My Son The Hurricane
Live music. 

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Sat, May 3, 2025

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

3 May 2025
Saturday

MVTM exhibit opening: Gear
Works by Bettina Matzkuhn that examine human presence in the backcountry. Vernissage.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Fine Art Exhibition
Arts Carleton Place
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Arts Carleton Place. A juried collection of regional and local artists showcasing creative original works at the Carleton Place Arena and the Art Hub Gallery (50 Bennett St. Unit 1).

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 4, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 4:30pm

Carleton Place Arena - Carleton Place

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4 May 2025
Sunday

LAM Literary Arts Mag Fundraiser
N/A
Create-a-Thon at the Almonte Library in the big meeting room.

Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Arts, Crafts & Treasures in the Dome
From unique jewellery, fine art, metal art, wood carvings and home décor to delicious treats and garage sale items, there's something for everyone! Browse, shop and enjoy the music! Hosted in our coverall, the event will be held indoors. Come meet our talented vendors!

Time: 10:00AM - 4:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Spring into Rideau
Spring Market featuring businesses, artisans, bakers and more.

Time: 10:00AM - 3pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Plant Kindness: Pottery Sale & Tea Social
Pick out a handmade pottery planter with a floral arrangement, then stay for complimentary afternoon tea & treats and a tour of our pottery studio. A great gift for Mother's Day! Tickets are $40 which include your choice of a handmade clay planter with floral arrangement to take home, and a complimentary high tea to enjoy on-site. All proceeds are in support of the Clay Studio Collective, with generous baking, pottery, and plant donations from our studio members, students and community.

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Author Signing with Danielle C. Baker
Book Signing with Danielle C. Baker

Time: 11:00AM - 4pm

A Bunch of Whimsy - Carleton Place

4 May 2025
Sunday

The Fugitives pt of: Music at MERA
An acoustic folk-roots group based in Vancouver

Time: 12:30pm

MERA Schoolhouse - McDonalds Corners

4 May 2025
Sunday

A Festival of Music
A free, ecumenical event featuring groups of singers and musicians from local churches and the broader community.

Time: 1:30pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Open Mic hosted by Brock Zeman
with Julian Smith

Sun, Feb 9, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

each Sun

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

The Barley Mow - Almonte

4 May 2025
Sunday

“Playing May Fourth with the Force” Spring Concert
Carleton Place Community Band
Performed by Carleton Place and District Community Band (45 musicians).

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

Carambeck Community Centre - Carleton Place

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4 May 2025
Sunday

Jonas and Barry in the Home
Comedy by Norm Foster.

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 - Sun, May 4, 2025

each Sun

Time: 2:00pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

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4 May 2025
Sunday

Miss Pringle's Mini-Skirt
Stone Fence Theatre
A fond look back at the final days of rural schoolhouses in the Ottawa Valley.

Time: 2:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Jenny's House of Joy
Theatre Night in Merrickville
Live theatre by Norm Foster.

Time: 2:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Waiting for the Parade
Events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sat Sun

Time: 2:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Time: 2:00pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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4 May 2025
Sunday

"Favourite Oldies"
Goulbourn Male Chorus
Concert by the Goulbourn Male Chorus. Tickets from TicketsPlease.ca.

Time: 3:00pm

4 May 2025
Sunday

Eric Uren & Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Guitar + Fiddle Folk/Roots Duo.

Sun, May 4, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sun

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

5 May 2025
Monday

Shuffling the Cards
Mondays at noon join us at the museum for Lunch and Euchre.

Mon, May 5, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 12:00pm

5 May 2025
Monday

Teagan McLaren
Country/folk from Kingston.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

5 May 2025
Monday

Red Dress Day Ceremony
Lanark Co Neighbours for Truth & Reconciliation
Healing Circle to honour missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada.

Time: 5:30pm

Last Duel Park - Perth

6 May 2025
Tuesday

Jen Calder
Folk, Kingston

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

7 May 2025
Wednesday

Spring Trails Walk pt of: Merrickville District Trails Society
Merrickville District Trails Society
6k comfortable walk through Limerick Forest.

Time: 10:00AM - Noon

7 May 2025
Wednesday

Lanark County Camera Club Meeting
LCCC - Lanark County Camera Club
Looking to improve your photographic skills? Enjoy getting out and sharing your ideas and images with other photographers?  We welcome all skill levels and abilities.

Time: 7:00pm

7 May 2025
Wednesday

MFNC Monthly Meeting
Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club
Monthly speaker event. Ken Allison. Topic: Butterflies of the Ottawa Valley

Time: 7:00pm

7 May 2025
Wednesday

Mr Pimm Passes By
North Grenville Community Theatre
This show is the major offering of NGCT for Spring, 2025.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Wed Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Urbandale Arts Centre - Kemptville

7 May 2025
Wednesday

Wings 'n Tunes with Shawn McCullough
Playing country and rock.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025

each Wed

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

8 May 2025
Thursday

MMLT Talk & AGM
John Lounds will share his stories and knowledge about land protection as a critical tool for conservation, and discuss how MMLT's work is part of the solution. For over 20 years, John was the president and CEO of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Register: mmlt.ca/events. Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust AGM.

Time: 6:00pm

8 May 2025
Thursday

Garrett Mason
Nova Scotia acoustic blues legend.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

8 May 2025
Thursday

The Blossom Banquet
A seasonally inspired feast of foraged flavours prepared by local Indigenous chefs, with cider pairings and live music. Tickets at farmgatecider.ca.

Time: 5:00pm

Farmgate Cider - Arnprior

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8 May 2025
Thursday

Living Below the Line
Heartwarming and powerful film about living in poverty in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Time: 7:00pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

8 May 2025
Thursday

Waiting for the Parade
The events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Thu Fri

Time: 7:30pm

8 May 2025
Thursday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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8 May 2025
Thursday

Carleton Place Toastmasters Club
Carleton Place Toastmasters Club
Improve public speaking and leadership skills.

Time: 7:00pm

via Zoom - contact for link

9 May 2025
Friday

Northern Impressions pt of: Learning Again in Almonte Lectures
Learning Again in Almonte
An evening of stories and images told in two parts by Ron Williamson, an award-winning educator and pioneer of outdoor education. Register at  learningagainalmonte.ca.

9 May 2025
Friday

Indigenous Beading: Spring Beaded Jewelry Set
Make beaded jewelry

Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm

9 May 2025
Friday

Companion
Movie Weekend. Rated 14A. Saturday's show will have closed captioning

Fri, May 9, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

Time: 7:00pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

9 May 2025
Friday

Wild Nashville
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

St. James Gate - Carleton Place

9 May 2025
Friday

Song-Along in Almonte
Song-Along events have been run in Ottawa every year since 1994 – and this year, for the first time, Almonte is joining the party! Come out to hear what 14 talented Almonte-and-area songwriters have come up with. Prepare for a night of beautiful surprises – the Song-Along always brings forth a stunning variety of lyrical and musical ideas.

Time: 7:00pm

9 May 2025
Friday

A Childhood Exhumed
N/A
Book launch with author Gwen Lamont. Ticket includes signed book, author reading + Q&A, bottle of wine, one drink of choice + nibblies.

Time: 7:00pm

9 May 2025
Friday

Mr Pimm Passes By
North Grenville Community Theatre
This show is the major offering of NGCT for Spring, 2025.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Wed Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Urbandale Arts Centre - Kemptville

9 May 2025
Friday

Waiting for the Parade
The events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Thu Fri

Time: 7:30pm

9 May 2025
Friday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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9 May 2025
Friday

Old Jesse's Flask
This spring, the newly-formed Rideau Players will be performing an original play with all proceeds going to local charities. Doors open 7pm.

Time: 7:30pm

9 May 2025
Friday

Scottish Country Dancing
Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Annual membership $30. Contact Simone at 264-2767 for details.

Fri, Sep 6, 2024 - Fri, May 9, 2025

each Fri

Time: 9:30AM

McMartin House - Perth

9 May 2025
Friday

Tarot Workshop
Six week course (choice of starting date May 9 or 11) . Register on Facebook: Other Hand Tarot

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Carleton Place Collective - Carleton Place

10 May 2025
Saturday

Spring Flowers Walk
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
An educational guided tour along the trail at Marble Woodlands discussing spring flowers, ephemerals, & shrubs

Time: 9:00AM - 12:00pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Art in the Attic
Almonte Area Artists Association
May 10 (10am-5pm), 11 (10am-4pm). Art in the Attic is the main event of the Almonte and Areas Artists’ Association, whose mandate is to encourage all artists to continue to grow their artistic skills and to showcase their work. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.

Sat, May 10, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 5pm Sat, 4pm Sun

10 May 2025
Saturday

Bobby Bazini
Dinner reservation optional. Note: dinner not included in ticket. 

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

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10 May 2025
Saturday

17th Annual Plant Sale & Market Place
Stephen Lewis Foundation fundraiser.

Time: 8:00AM - Noon

65 Knudson Dr - Kanata

10 May 2025
Saturday

Farmer's Market Opening Day
Perth Farmers' Market
The Perth Farmers' Market opens for the season.

Time: 8:00AM - 1:00pm

Crystal Palace - Perth

10 May 2025
Saturday

Farmer's Market Opening Day
The Carleton Place Farmers' Market opens for the season.

Time: 8:30AM - 12:30pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Mother’s Day Children’s Crafts
Mother’s Day Children’s Crafts

Time: 12:00pm - 4pm

A Bunch of Whimsy - Carleton Place

10 May 2025
Saturday

Author Visit with Michael Dupuis
Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 Illustrated Presentation with Author and Historian Michael Dupuis.

Time: 1:00pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Spring in Print: Beginner’s Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Making linoleum art

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Waiting for the Parade
Events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sat Sun

Time: 2:00pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Tom Watson
Live music.

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

Perth Brewery - Perth

10 May 2025
Saturday

Art of Creative Writing - Workshop
Almonte Readers and Writers
"Recovering Language when Words Fail Us" with Peter Winfield. Lanark Lit Festival of Writing event.

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Somerset Combo
Live music.

Time: 6:30pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Cattail Creek
Original music. No cover, tips encouraged.

Time: 7:00pm - 9pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

Companion
Movie Weekend. Rated 14A. Saturday's show will have closed captioning

Fri, May 9, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

Time: 7:00pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

10 May 2025
Saturday

Mr Pimm Passes By
North Grenville Community Theatre
This show is the major offering of NGCT for Spring, 2025.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Wed Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Urbandale Arts Centre - Kemptville

10 May 2025
Saturday

Groundhog Day
Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group
Musical presented by the Mississippi Mudds. Contains mature themes. $25 plus fees at TicketsPlease.ca

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 10, 2025

each Thu Fri Sat

Time: 7:30pm

Carleton Place Town Hall - Carleton Place

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10 May 2025
Saturday

Old Jesse's Flask
This spring, the newly-formed Rideau Players will be performing an original play with all proceeds going to local charities. Doors open 7pm.

Time: 7:30pm

10 May 2025
Saturday

From Palestrina to Rutter
N/A
A captivating selection of works spanning centuries.

Time: 7:30pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Art in the Attic
Almonte Area Artists Association
May 10 (10am-5pm), 11 (10am-4pm). Art in the Attic is the main event of the Almonte and Areas Artists’ Association, whose mandate is to encourage all artists to continue to grow their artistic skills and to showcase their work. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.

Sat, May 10, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 5pm Sat, 4pm Sun

11 May 2025
Sunday

Vodkow Distillery Markets
Makers, artisans, growers, food vendors, beverage slingers, singers and more.

Time: 10:00AM - 3:00pm

Dairy Distillery - Almonte

11 May 2025
Sunday

Sunday Music Jamboree
The Civitan Club hosts a jamboree with live music. Doors open at 12, music from 1-5pm, and dinner served at 5pm.

Time: 12:00pm - 5pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Mr Pimm Passes By
North Grenville Community Theatre
This show is the major offering of NGCT for Spring, 2025.

Time: 1:00pm

Urbandale Arts Centre - Kemptville

11 May 2025
Sunday

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
N/A
Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Mother's Day! High Tea, music and door prizes.

Time: 1:00pm - 3pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Open Mic hosted by Brock Zeman
with Julian Smith

Sun, Feb 9, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

each Sun

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

The Barley Mow - Almonte

11 May 2025
Sunday

Miss Pringle's Mini-Skirt
Stone Fence Theatre
A fond look back at the final days of rural schoolhouses in the Ottawa Valley.

Time: 2:00pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Waiting for the Parade
Events of WWII as experienced by five women. Tickets at TicketsPlease.ca, 485-6434.

Sat, May 3, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sat Sun

Time: 2:00pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Ambre McLean & D'eve Archer pt of: The HUB: Music and Art
A musical celebration of motherhood.

Time: 3:30pm

The Station Theatre - Smiths Falls

11 May 2025
Sunday

Eric Uren & Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Guitar + Fiddle Folk/Roots Duo.

Sun, May 4, 2025 - Sun, May 11, 2025

each Sun

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

11 May 2025
Sunday

Tarot Workshop
Six week course (choice of starting date May 9 or 11) . Register on Facebook: Other Hand Tarot

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Carleton Place Collective - Carleton Place

12 May 2025
Monday

Shuffling the Cards
Mondays at noon join us at the museum for Lunch and Euchre.

Mon, May 5, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 12:00pm

12 May 2025
Monday

Teagan McLaren
Country/folk from Kingston.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

13 May 2025
Tuesday

An Evening with Nita Prose
Mill Street Books
Celebrating the launch of The Maid's Secret at the Almonte Library. Register at missmillslibrary.com.

Time: 6:30pm

14 May 2025
Wednesday

Red Dirt Skinners
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm

14 May 2025
Wednesday

Artsy Mending
Unleash your creativity and learn a variety of methods to revive your beloved torn or discoloured clothing and textiles to give them new life using fabric, stitch and more. Bring a few items that are in need of repair. Practice material will be provided.

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

14 May 2025
Wednesday

Wings 'n Tunes with Shawn McCullough
Playing country and rock.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025

each Wed

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

15 May 2025
Thursday

Sip & Smut
Come hang with us for a fun, no judgement night of spicy reads, dramatic recaps and lots of laughs!

Time: 6:30pm

15 May 2025
Thursday

Lanark County Voices … There is a Place for Me Here
Queer Connection Lanark
Documentary film followed by discussion and refreshments. Free, register at TicketsPlease.ca, donations to Cornerstone Landing welcome.

Time: 7:00pm

15 May 2025
Thursday

Lanark Lit Open Mic
Almonte Readers and Writers
Read or hear what local poets and authors have to share.

Time: 7:00pm - 9pm

16 May 2025
Friday

Spencer Scharf
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

St. James Gate - Carleton Place

16 May 2025
Friday

Leeroy Stagger
3am Revelations Tour

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

17 May 2025
Saturday

Farmer's Market Opening Day
The Almonte Farmers' Market opens for the season.

17 May 2025
Saturday

Perennial & Vegetables Sale
Refreshments available. Cash Only.

Time: 8:00AM - Noon

17 May 2025
Saturday

A&DHS Plant Sale
Almonte & District Horticultural Society
Behind the Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte.

Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM

17 May 2025
Saturday

John V W
Live music.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

17 May 2025
Saturday

The Experience starring Mind Bender
Magic, Mind Reading, Family-Friendly Comedy.

Time: 7:30pm

17 May 2025
Saturday

Starfire
Party band with broad range of musical styles.  Great harmonies!

Time: 8:00pm

18 May 2025
Sunday

Open Mic hosted by Brock Zeman
with Julian Smith

Sun, Feb 9, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

each Sun

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

The Barley Mow - Almonte

18 May 2025
Sunday

Evan Carlson
Live music.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

18 May 2025
Sunday

Head Over Heels
Blues/folk/and jazz vocal/guitar duo.

Sun, May 18, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025

each Sun

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

18 May 2025
Sunday

Opening Day Tea
Opening Day Tea will feature a display of aerial farm photographs from the local area. View the displays and enjoy some tea, coffee and sweet treats. 

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

19 May 2025
Monday

Shuffling the Cards
Mondays at noon join us at the museum for Lunch and Euchre.

Mon, May 5, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 12:00pm

19 May 2025
Monday

Teagan McLaren
Country/folk from Kingston.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

20 May 2025
Tuesday

Born and Razed
Mill Street Books
Born and Razed is a powerful memoire of survival, courage, and the long road to recovery. Register at missmillslibrary.com.

Time: 6:30pm

20 May 2025
Tuesday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Fri, May 23, 2025

Time: 7:30pm - Dinner begins 6pm Thursday & Friday

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

20 May 2025
Tuesday

Eric Uren & Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Guitar + Fiddle Folk/Roots Duo.

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Tue, May 27, 2025

each Tue

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

21 May 2025
Wednesday

Flower Show and Invasive Species
Pakenham Horticultural Society
Hosted by the Pakenham Horticultural Society.

Time: 7:00pm

21 May 2025
Wednesday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Fri, May 23, 2025

Time: 7:30pm - Dinner begins 6pm Thursday & Friday

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

21 May 2025
Wednesday

Cross Stitch 101
Are you curious about the charming world of cross stitch? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is the perfect starting point for you! 

Time: 10:00AM - 1pm

21 May 2025
Wednesday

Wings 'n Tunes with Shawn McCullough
Playing country and rock.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025

each Wed

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

22 May 2025
Thursday

Un/Becoming
A night of poetry and art

Time: 6:00pm - 8pm

22 May 2025
Thursday

Delve — Author Conversation
Almonte Readers and Writers
With Amelinda Bérubé

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

22 May 2025
Thursday

In Conversation With Diana Beresford-Kroeger
N/A
Diana discussed her latest book Our Green Heart – The Soul and Science of Forests.

Time: 7:00pm

22 May 2025
Thursday

Social Swing Dance with Revival Swing
Revival Swing
Intro lesson at 7:15pm (Lindy Hop). Social dance after lesson until 9pm. No experience or partner needed.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

22 May 2025
Thursday

Music Night Concert
Live music with The Long Sault Trio.

Time: 7:00pm

Snow Road Community Centre - Snow Road Station

22 May 2025
Thursday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Fri, May 23, 2025

Time: 7:30pm - Dinner begins 6pm Thursday & Friday

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

22 May 2025
Thursday

Old Man Luedecke
JUNO Award Winning Folk Singer, Nova Scotia

Time: 8:00pm - 10pm

23 May 2025
Friday

Jamie Douglas
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

St. James Gate - Carleton Place

23 May 2025
Friday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Fri, May 23, 2025

Time: 7:30pm - Dinner begins 6pm Thursday & Friday

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

23 May 2025
Friday

Lee Aaron
Live.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

24 May 2025
Saturday

Findlay’s Foundry: Moulding Our Town Exhibit Opening
This spring, the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum presents a brand-new exhibition celebrating the foundry and the Findlay family.

24 May 2025
Saturday

Franktown Lilac Festival
Pancake breakfast, craft market, BBQ lunch & more.

Time: 8:00AM - 4pm

Centennial Hall - Franktown

24 May 2025
Saturday

EcoFest Westport
Better Together Circle
Workshops, playshops, artisans and speakers on environmental issues.

Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

24 May 2025
Saturday

Spring Tea on the Lawn
Come and celebrate the warm weather by indulging in tea, sandwhiches, and sweet treats at the North Lanark Regional Museum.

Time: 11:00AM - Second seating at 1:30pm

24 May 2025
Saturday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Sat, May 24, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

Time: 2:00pm

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

24 May 2025
Saturday

Art of Writing - Workshop
Almonte Readers and Writers
"Exercising Daemons/Exorcising Demons" with Sean Moreland. Lanark Lit Festival of Writing event.

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

24 May 2025
Saturday

2nd Annual Fun-draising Golf Tournament
Althorpe Bolingbroke Community (ABC) Hall
Scramble format at Rideau Lakes Golf and Country Club

Time: 3:00pm

24 May 2025
Saturday

Songs for the Grove
N/A
Save the Grove Again proudly presents an evening of live music

Time: 7:30pm

24 May 2025
Saturday

Margaritaville Night
Friends of Westport Library Fundraiser.

Time: 6:00pm - 10pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

Hike for Hospice
The Hospice Hub
Raising funds and awareness for hospice palliative care in Perth, Smiths Falls, Portland, Westport and surrounding areas.

Time: 10:00AM - 4pm

Crystal Palace - Perth

25 May 2025
Sunday

Chicken Pickin' with Shawn McCullough Band
Shawn McCullough Band & Special Guests

Time: 1:00pm - 4pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

Fibre Workshop with Cheesemaster’s Cottage Fibre Arts
Fibre Workshops with Angela from Cheesemaster's Cottage Fibre Arts and Aileen from Radical Homemaker

Time: 1:00pm - 3pm

A Bunch of Whimsy - Carleton Place

25 May 2025
Sunday

Paul Marleyn and Frédéric Lacroix pt of: Music at MERA
Two very accomplished and passionate virtuoso musicians

Time: 1:30pm

MERA Schoolhouse - McDonalds Corners

25 May 2025
Sunday

Out of Sight, Out of Murder
A mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael

Sat, May 24, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

Time: 2:00pm

Rural Root Theatre Company - Constance Bay

25 May 2025
Sunday

Open Mic hosted by Brock Zeman
with Julian Smith

Sun, Feb 9, 2025 - Sun, May 25, 2025

each Sun

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

The Barley Mow - Almonte

25 May 2025
Sunday

Miss Pringle's Mini-Skirt
Stone Fence Theatre
A fond look back at the final days of rural schoolhouses in the Ottawa Valley.

Time: 2:00pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

MMYC BENEFIT CONCERT featuring KENTUCKY & VICKI BRITTLE
Mississippi Mills Youth Centre
Kentucky’s family-friendly Almonte album release show

Time: 3:00pm - 5pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

Head Over Heels
Blues/folk/and jazz vocal/guitar duo.

Sun, May 18, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025

each Sun

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

A Spring Reverie pt of: Town Singers
Town Singers
A joyful celebration of Spring in song.

Sun, May 25, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Tue Sun

Time: 7:00pm

25 May 2025
Sunday

Old Man Luedecke
Live.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

26 May 2025
Monday

Shuffling the Cards
Mondays at noon join us at the museum for Lunch and Euchre.

Mon, May 5, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 12:00pm

26 May 2025
Monday

Teagan McLaren
Country/folk from Kingston.

Thu, May 1, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Mon

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

26 May 2025
Monday

Caitlin Hanford & Gwen Swick
The Listening Room Series
Singer / songwriters - both members of The Marigolds. Pre-paid reservations required.

Time: 7:00pm

26 May 2025
Monday

Book Club
Our Book of the Month Club meets on the last Monday of the month in a relaxed and inclusive atmoshpere to chat about books. We are happy to welcome new members every month. Email millstreetbooks@gmail.com if you would like to join us!

Time: 7:00pm

Mill Street Books - Almonte

26 May 2025
Monday

Gathering Sparks
The Listening Room Series
The graceful collision of singer / songwriters Eve Goldberg and Jane Lewis. Pre-paid reservations required.

Time: 7:00pm

26 May 2025
Monday

Almonte & District Horticultural Monthly Meeting
Almonte & District Horticultural Society
Topic: Gardens and Mental Health

Time: 7:30pm

27 May 2025
Tuesday

Lanark County Quilters' Guild Mtg
Lanark County Quilters Guild
Network with fellow quilters and sewers; show-and-tell; guest speaker and more.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

27 May 2025
Tuesday

A Spring Reverie pt of: Town Singers
Town Singers
A joyful celebration of Spring in song.

Sun, May 25, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025

each Tue Sun

Time: 7:00pm

27 May 2025
Tuesday

Eric Uren & Meghan Balogh
Ethereal Guitar + Fiddle Folk/Roots Duo.

Tue, May 20, 2025 - Tue, May 27, 2025

each Tue

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

28 May 2025
Wednesday

Silent Book Club
Everyone welcome. Quiet reading; mingle with fellow book lovers, if you wish. Please RVSP, as space is limited. 

Time: 6:00pm - 8pm

28 May 2025
Wednesday

Wings 'n Tunes with Shawn McCullough
Playing country and rock.

Wed, May 7, 2025 - Wed, May 28, 2025

each Wed

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

29 May 2025
Thursday

Bray and MacLean Trio pt of: Art House Music Series
Folk music, mocktails, and art.

Time: 7:00pm

Carleton Place Gallery - Carleton Place

30 May 2025
Friday

Brock Zeman
Live music.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

St. James Gate - Carleton Place

30 May 2025
Friday

Barstool Prophets
Live.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

30 May 2025
Friday

Country Rocks!
Classic Country and Rock hits.

Time: 7:00pm - 10pm

31 May 2025
Saturday

Red Trillium Studio Tour
Red Trillium Studio Tour
Many artists & studios in West Carleton. See redtrilliumst.com for map. 

Sat, May 31, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 4pm

31 May 2025
Saturday

Hip of Beef Dinner and Barn Dance
Music by The Derringers, 19+ event, silent and live autions.

Time: 4:30pm

Lombardy Fairgrounds - Smiths Falls

31 May 2025
Saturday

Heartbroken
Dream Rock Entertainment
Canada's premier tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Presented by Dream Rock Promotions. 19+. Cash bar. 

Time: 8:00pm

Farrell Hall - Perth

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31 May 2025
Saturday

Almonte Grief Walk
N/A
Informal Almonte Grief Walk for anyone who is experiencing grief of a loved one, anticipatory grief or grief of a lost opportunity.

Time: 11:00AM

31 May 2025
Saturday

Paint Party/Zion-Memorial United Church Fundraiser
Highly requested cottage country step-by-step painting fun.

Time: 1:00pm

31 May 2025
Saturday

Into the Creative Zone: Painting for Expression & Discovery
Painting workshop

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

31 May 2025
Saturday

All Ages Show pt of: Stage R!ot - All Ages Shows
N/A
The first of many all ages shows, presented by Stage R!ot. Performances by Celestia, Pareidolia and Holly Acres

Time: 6:00pm - 10pm

31 May 2025
Saturday

Trivia Night for MMYC
Mississippi Mills Youth Centre
Proceeds to the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre. Bring or join a team! Tickets from mmyc.ca/store

Time: 7:30pm

1 Jun 2025
Sunday

Red Trillium Studio Tour
Red Trillium Studio Tour
Many artists & studios in West Carleton. See redtrilliumst.com for map. 

Sat, May 31, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 4pm

1 Jun 2025
Sunday

Miss Pringle's Mini-Skirt
Stone Fence Theatre
A fond look back at the final days of rural schoolhouses in the Ottawa Valley.

Time: 2:00pm

1 Jun 2025
Sunday

Moonfruits pt of: Live @ The Library
Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library
Beautiful harmonies, guitar, banjo, pump organ, and glockenspiel!

Time: 2:30pm

1 Jun 2025
Sunday

Head Over Heels
Blues/folk/and jazz vocal/guitar duo.

Sun, May 18, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1, 2025

each Sun

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

2 Jun 2025
Monday

Taste of the County
Sample wonderful food and drink and check out the huge silent auction for ConnectWell Therapeutic Riding Program.

Time: 6:00pm - 9pm

Stonefields Estate - Carleton Place

4 Jun 2025
Wednesday

Lanark County Camera Club Meeting
LCCC - Lanark County Camera Club
Looking to improve your photographic skills? Enjoy getting out and sharing your ideas and images with other photographers?  We welcome all skill levels and abilities.

Time: 7:00pm

5 Jun 2025
Thursday

55+ Expo
Home Hospice North Lanark
Practical solutions for living well, aging strong, and staying connected

Time: 10:00AM - 3pm

5 Jun 2025
Thursday

The MindMappers
Mill Street Books
Globe and Mail journalist and author Eric Andrew-Gee, discussing his new book which tells the riveting true story of the star-crossed friendship of two neuroscientists who mapped the brain, but lost each other. Register at missmillslibrary.com.

Time: 6:30pm

5 Jun 2025
Thursday

Notes for Nature II
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
An evening of Earth-themed music featuring special guests David Francey and the River Resonance vocal ensemble

Time: 7:00pm

5 Jun 2025
Thursday

Trivia Night at the Tap Room Inc.
Heritage House Museum
Awesome prizes from local businesses. Proceeds to Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum.

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 - Thu, Jun 5, 2025

each Thu

Time: 7:30pm

5 Jun 2025
Thursday

Great Lake Swimmers
Live.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

6 Jun 2025
Friday

LCCJ Fundraising Dance
Lanark County Community Justice Program
Live dance music by Three2Go.

Time: 7:30pm

Perth Legion - Perth

7 Jun 2025
Saturday

AGH Run/Walk for Women's and Newborn Health
Almonte General Hospital & Fairview Manor
Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Family fun and prizes. Register at aghfvmf.givecloud.co.

Time: 8:00AM - 12pm

7 Jun 2025
Saturday

Used Book Sale
Used books in all genres.

Time: 9:00AM - 1:00pm

7 Jun 2025
Saturday

Dave Balfour
Tunes on Tap: no cover, reservations recommended.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

8 Jun 2025
Sunday

Thank You for the Music
Valley Voices
A Valley Voices Concert.

Time: 7:30pm

13 Jun 2025
Friday

Shakey Graves
Live.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

14 Jun 2025
Saturday

Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum Workshop
Workshop will include information on collecting, storing, preparation and appropriate techniques for each material.

Time: 10:00AM - 3:30pm

Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum - McDonalds Corners

14 Jun 2025
Saturday

Flower Show & Strawberry Social
Pakenham Horticultural Society
Hosted by the Pakenham Horticultural Society.

Time: 2:00pm - 4pm

14 Jun 2025
Saturday

Scott Owen
Tunes on Tap: no cover, reservations recommended.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

14 Jun 2025
Saturday

Music in the Cidery: Angelique Francis
Sip on sparkling ciders and dance the night away to the jazzy, JUNO award winning music.

Time: 7:00pm

Farmgate Cider - Arnprior

14 Jun 2025
Saturday

Shakey Graves
Live.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

15 Jun 2025
Sunday

Evan Carlson
Live music.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

16 Jun 2025
Monday

Evening of Music in Riverside Park, Carleton Place
Carleton Place Community Band
Performed by Carleton Place and District Community Band (45 musicians).

Time: 7:30pm

Riverside Park - Carleton Place

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20 Jun 2025
Friday

Comedy Night
Hosted by Casey Corbin.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

21 Jun 2025
Saturday

Jonathan Jones
Tunes on Tap: no cover, reservations recommended.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

23 Jun 2025
Monday

Almonte & District Horticultural Monthly Meeting
Almonte & District Horticultural Society
Topic: Gardening for the Birds

Time: 7:30pm

24 Jun 2025
Tuesday

Lanark County Quilters' Guild Mtg
Lanark County Quilters Guild
Network with fellow quilters and sewers; show-and-tell; guest speaker and more.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

27 Jun 2025
Friday

Whitehorse
Live.

Time: 8:00pm

Neat Coffee Shop - Burnstown

28 Jun 2025
Saturday

John V W
Live music.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

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