Friday, October 9
Strings of Rock by Candlelight
Friday, October 9 | 6 p.m.
St. James Apostle Church, Perth
A string quartet brings orchestral arrangements of rock favourites to Perth in a candlelit setting. The performance features music associated with Queen, Meat Loaf, Fleetwood Mac and The Cranberries.
Sue Foley — One Guitar Woman
Friday, October 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Carleton Place Arena
Award-winning blues guitarist and singer Sue Foley brings her One Guitar Woman show to Carleton Place as part of the Ontario Festival of Small Halls.
Live Music at St. James Gate
Friday, October 9 | 7 to 10 p.m.
St. James Gate, Carleton Place
M&M provides live music at St. James Gate in Carleton Place. The evening offers a chance to enjoy live local music in a casual setting.
Saturday, October 10
Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Almonte, Clayton, Pakenham and surrounding rural areas
The Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour returns for its 30th year over Thanksgiving weekend. The free, self-guided tour features 16 stops and more than 50 creators showcasing art, crafts, food and drink.
Thanksgiving Weekend Fly-In
Saturday, October 10
Westport Aerodrome
The Rideau Lakes Flying Club hosts its annual Thanksgiving Weekend Fly-In. Visitors can enjoy a breakfast by donation while watching planes and other aircraft arrive. The club will also introduce its new plane for flight lessons.
Community Breakfast
Saturday, October 10 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton
Start Thanksgiving weekend with a community breakfast hosted by St. George’s Anglican Church. Donations supporting local community outreach are welcome but not required.
Our Stories Project Awards Ceremony and Film Festival
Saturday, October 10 | 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Carleton Place Town Hall
The Carleton Place Public Library celebrates its Our Stories Project with an awards ceremony and film festival. Three short films created by teens from Carleton Place and Beckwith, featuring local seniors, will be screened during the free event. RSVP is required.
