Friday, October 23
Carleton Place Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Deadline to decorate: Friday, October 23 | Decorations must remain up until November 1
Carleton Place residents are invited to take part in the town’s 2026 Halloween Home Decorating Contest. A secret panel of judges will select the winners. First place receives a $250 gift card, and second place receives a $150 gift card.
There is no entry fee. Register online at carletonplace.ca/halloween-home-decorating-contest.
Haunted Heritage House
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 | 7 p.m.
Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls
Visitors can explore the historic home without a guide, encounter spooky surprises and vote in the outdoor pumpkin walk.
Advance ticket reservations are required.
Historic Carnegie library tours
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
Smiths Falls Public Library
The library offers guided tours of its historic Carnegie building, giving visitors a chance to learn more about its history. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Register through the Smiths Falls Public Library website.
Saturday, October 24
Skele-Bration
Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last
Town Hall Bandstand, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls
Skele-Bration brings family Halloween fun to downtown Smiths Falls. A costume parade starts at 10 a.m., followed by trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses marked with candy corn.
Milkhouse Farm and Dairy tours
Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Milkhouse Farm and Dairy
Visitors can explore the farm, see its animals and enjoy its rural setting during a farm tour.
For more information, visit www.milkhouse.ca.
Race Around the Place
Saturday, October 24
Carleton Place
The Race Around the Place offers half-marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The chip-timed event supports the Lanark County Food Bank, with routes featuring downtown streets, recreational paths and the Trans Canada Trail.
Mystic Market
Saturday, October 24 | 5 to 9 p.m.
Russell Street East, downtown Smiths Falls
The Mystic Market brings vendors, tarot readings and performers to downtown Smiths Falls for a mystical-themed evening. Entry is free.
Halloween Hoedown
Saturday, October 24 | Doors open at 6 p.m.; dancing from 7 to 11 p.m.
Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main Street East
The Halloween Hoedown features line dancing, a DJ, Just4Kixx and Hound Sound, along with silent auction gift baskets and draws. Admission is $10, with proceeds supporting the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.
Tickets are available at Buck or Two Plus in Settlers Ridge Centre or from Patti Webster at 613-283-8119.
Local junior hockey
Game times and venues can change. Check official team schedules before travelling.
Central Canada Hockey League
Smiths Falls Bears
- Friday, October 23 | 7:30 p.m. — Host the Nepean Raiders.
- Sunday, October 25 | 2:30 p.m. — Visit the Nepean Raiders.
Carleton Place Canadians
- Friday, October 23 | 7:30 p.m. — Visit the Rockland Nationals.
- Sunday, October 25 | 7 p.m. — Visit the Pembroke Lumber Kings.
Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League
Perth Blue Wings
- Friday, October 23 | 7:30 p.m. — Visit the Arnprior Packers
Carleton Place Jr. Canadians
- Saturday, October 24 | 7:30 p.m. — Host the Embrun Panthers
- Sunday, October 25 | 1:20 p.m. — Visit the Richmond Royals
Smiths Falls Jr. Bears
- Sunday, October 25 | 7:30 p.m. — Visit the Arnprior Packers
