Festivals, concerts and fun family activities in Carleton Place this July
Summer has officially arrived, and Carleton Place is kicking July into high gear with a calendar packed full of festivals, live music, outdoor movies, family activities and community events.
From the return of Bridge Street Summerfest to weekly concerts, park parties and historical walking tours, residents and visitors will have no shortage of opportunities to get outside and enjoy everything the town has to offer throughout the month of July.
Throughout the month, neighbourhoods across Carleton Place will once again be hosting Park Parties, free community gatherings designed to bring neighbours together while showcasing the town’s parks. The July events include a party at Miller’s Crossing Park on Sunday, July 5 from 2 – 5 p.m. and Dunlop Road Park on Saturday, July 11 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Music lovers can also enjoy the return of Jammin at the Junction, the popular free outdoor concert series held at 6:30 p.m on Thursday evenings at Carleton Junction. This month’s lineup includes:
July 9: The Roger Plant Trio
July 16: M&M Music
July 23: Nathan Sloniowski Trio
July 30: Caleb & Mia Marshall
Residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy an evening of live entertainment.
Friday evenings will continue to offer even more live music with The Pipes Are Calling – A Tribute to Our Veterans, a weekly summer concert series held at the Cenotaph in Veterans Memorial Park.
As previously reported by Brockvilleist, a new partnership between the MacEóin-Ramsay Pipe Band and the Captain A. Roy Brown Legion Branch 192 will see the sound of bagpipes echo through Carleton Place as a tribute to a century of service by the Royal Canadian Legion. The concerts will begin at 6 p.m
Another popular family-friendly activity coming up this month is the the 40th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Riverside Park this weekend. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., lunch & prizes will be offered at noon, and the event will end at 1 p.m. Children must have parent/guardian present.
One of the biggest events of the summer season will return on Saturday, July 25, when Bridge Street Summerfest transforms downtown Carleton Place into a bustling hub featuring shopping, entertainment, local vendors and activities throughout the day.
The fun will continue into the evening with a ‘Movies in the Park’ event at Carleton Junction. Families are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets , and purchase snacks with the Carleton Place Civitan Canteen, to enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars with the community. Residents are invited to vote on Facebook for which movie they’d like to see: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ or ‘Freakier Friday.’
Residents or tourists can explore the riverfront industries of Carleton Place during The River Walk Guided Tours alongside the Mississippi River to McArthur Island.
“Along the way you’ll learn about the men behind the mills and their families that stayed to settle in Carleton Place,” explained tour organizers.
Tickets are $25 per person and spots can be reserved by etransfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com. Guests are asked to include their name and contact information as well as the date of their preferred tour, with two dates available this month: July 9 and July 12,
With dozens of events filling the monthly calendar, town officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of the warm weather and support local businesses, organizations and community initiatives and enjoy their summer in Carleton Place.