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Crafternoon Kids with Craft Cycle

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — All Ages A drop-in creative hang every Sunday for the month of August, while supplies last. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration is required, but drop-in does not mean drop-off. Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON Date & Time: Sunday August 2nd | A

Sun Aug 30 · 1.8 km away
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Carleton Place Community Lunch

Carleton Place Riverside Park Beach — Everyone is welcome

Tue Sep 1 · 1.8 km away
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Exploring colour through shapes

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, September 26 Exploring colour through shapes An abstract design to explore colour. Experimenting with how watercolour reacts.

Sat Sep 26 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 1.4 km away
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Watercolour sunset on the water

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 3 Watercolour sunset on the water Starting with sky into water then adding your own detail.

Sat Oct 3 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 1.4 km away
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Negative space

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 17 Negative space Blocking off negative space and adding watercolour. Showing how negative space can impact your painting.

Sat Oct 17 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 1.4 km away
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Textures and patterns of autumn

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Saturday, October 24 Textures and patterns of autumn Exploring textures, patterns and colours of the impressions of autumn leaves.

Sat Oct 24 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. · 1.4 km away
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Race Around The Place

Downtown Carleton Place BIA — Come be a part of history on October 24, 2026! Go all-in for the half marathon, speed through a 10K, or cruise for fun in a 5K.

Sun Oct 24 · 1.4 km away
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Mini-Camp Registration

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — (5 to 8 years) Registration is required for each attending child: MINI-CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Half-Day creative camps hosted in the Sarah Moffat Art Studio in Carleton Place, ON.

Various dates · 0.8 km away
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Family-Friendly Maker Space

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — A family-friendly, open-ended maker space hosted in the Sarah Moffat Art Studio in Carleton Place, ON. The ultimate play-date: enjoy 2 hours of sensory exploration, process art, and self-led maker time.

Various dates · 0.8 km away
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Crafternoon Kids with Craft Cycle

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — All Ages A drop-in creative hang every Sunday for the month of August, while supplies last. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration is required, but drop-in does not mean drop-off. Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON Date & Time: Sunday August 2nd | A

Sun Aug 30 · 0.8 km away
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Carleton Place Community Lunch

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Everyone is welcome

Tue Sep 1 · 0.8 km away
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Civitan Weekly Bingo

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Doors open at 4:30, games begin 6:30. We have a well stocked canteen along with several dedicated Civitan member ready to assist you. See you there!!!!!

Tue Sep 1 · 0.8 km away
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Civitan Radio Bingo

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 88.1 myFM, 6:10 – 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Andersons Independent, Franktown General Store, Braumeister Taproom on Moore Street (can

Tue Sep 1 · 0.8 km away
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Free Community Breakfast

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Hot breakfast. All weclome

Wed Sep 2 · 0.8 km away
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Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Invasive Plants and Other Pests in the Garden, Forest and Environment Speaker: Wendy Asbil All meetings and flower shows take place at Zion Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Street Meeting time: 7:00 PM to  9:00 PM – doors open at 6:30 PM Membership fees are $15.00/Annually Guests – $5.00/Mee

Wed Sep 2 · 0.8 km away
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NLCC Bingo

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — Every Thursday night. 6:45 pm Start Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only 50/50 tickets. Break open tickets. Canteen

Thu Sep 3 · 0.8 km away
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The Pipes Are Calling – A Tribute To Our Veterans - Weekly Summer Concert Series

Carleton Place Parks & Recreation — The year 2026 is a historic year for the Royal Canadia Legion in Canada— 100 years of service, community impact, and Remembrance. Throughout the year, special initiatives, sharing stories from our past, and hosting events that bring Canadians together will be taking place throughout this great count

Fri Sep 4 · 0.8 km away

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What it's like to live here

Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Carleton Place.

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Daily errands18 nearby

Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.

Walkable core24 close-by

Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.

Green space11 parks & trails

Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.

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What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood

Shawarma Place Shawarma Place on McNeely Ave serves authentic Syrian shawarma in Carleton Place.

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Valley Fries Valley Fries is a local spot on Gosset Street known for its fries and casual dining.

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Swiss Chalet Swiss Chalet in Carleton Place offers a kids' menu and friendly service with good food and reasonable prices.

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Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant in Carleton Place is known for its clean environment, good atmosphere, and consistently praised food.

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Hurdis Park Hurdis Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.

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The Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station Ask locals what's worth seeing nearby and The Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station comes up.

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St. James Woods The green space locals head to around here is St. James Woods.

Around Carleton Place

Updated August 30, 2026

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The quick read

What is happening in Carleton Place this week?

Carleton Place has 18 current event listings. Current picks include Murder they Wrote! ~ Watercolour Beginner Level, 166th Almonte Fair, 🎉SMILES ON US 2026 - FREE DAY OF DENTISTRY💙🦷💚.

Are there free things to do in Carleton Place?

There are 17 event listings that look free or no-cost near Carleton Place, including Murder they Wrote! ~ Watercolour Beginner Level, 166th Almonte Fair, 🎉SMILES ON US 2026 - FREE DAY OF DENTISTRY💙🦷💚.

What is Carleton Place good for day to day?

Carleton Place has 1 food and drink place and 3 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.

What are homes like in Carleton Place right now?

Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 15 home listings in or near Carleton Place, with a median asking price around $659,000.

Is Carleton Place a good place to live?

Carleton Place has 3 parks and green spaces, 1 place to eat, and 17 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What is Carleton Place known for?

Carleton Place is known locally for landmarks like The Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station, its 1-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Carleton Place this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Carleton Place, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Carleton Place best for?

Based on what's here, Carleton Place suits families and the outdoors, shopping and errands.

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What is there to do in Carleton Place?

Carleton Place has 3 parks and green spaces, 1 places to eat, and landmarks like The Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Carleton Place?

Most of Carleton Place is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Carleton Place?

Carleton Place sits in Carleton Place, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Carleton Place?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Carleton Place, and can connect you with a local agent.