Friday, June 26
Ontrac Community Appreciation BBQ – Smiths Falls
A free community barbecue runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 52 Abbott St. N., Unit 2, thanking residents, clients and community partners.
Smiths Falls By the Rideau Market
The weekly market runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at Lower Reach Park, featuring farm-fresh foods, local vendors and handcrafted goods.
Smiths Falls Legion Fish and Chips Night
Dinner runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at Branch 95 on Main Street East, with dine-in and takeout available.
The Pipes Are Calling – Carleton Place
The MacEoin-Ramsay Pipe Band performs at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, launching a weekly summer series honouring veterans.
Knights of Columbus Kick Off Summer Dance – Perth
Doors open at 7 p.m. at BVM Hall in Stanleyville, featuring live music by the Three2GO Band. Tickets are $15.
Saturday, June 27
Free Fishing Week Begins – Ontario
Canadian residents can fish without a licence or Outdoors Card from June 27 to July 5, though all regulations and catch limits still apply.
BioBlitz – North Frontenac
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aird Creek MapleCross Nature Reserve, participants will document local plants and wildlife while exploring trails.
Rideau Ramble – Smiths Falls
The first annual Rideau Ramble runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at Centennial Park, featuring ATV rides, entertainment, food vendors and group rides. Admission is a food bank donation.
Lanark Highlands Food Pantry Turkey Dinner
Dinner runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 115 Clarence St. in Lanark, with proceeds supporting the food pantry.
Carleton Place Park Party
The free Park Parties series kicks off at Coleman Central Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring community activities and live music by Junkyard Symphony.
Perth Legion Pride Dance and Silent Auction
An all-ages event from 6 to 10 p.m. featuring drag performances, music, refreshments and community activities.
The Plowboys Live – Merrickville
Doors open at 7 p.m. at The Pews, with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
