Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: On Saturday October 18th from 9AM to Noon you are invited to join the Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club as it celebrates the many achievements of their volunteers and the hard work they do in maintaining this beautiful trail. There will be light refreshments, guided hikes, and a kid-friendly scavenger hunt – all for free! Meet at 284 McNab Avenue in Arnprior.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: A Meal for All’s Free Community Breakfast takes place from 830-1030AM at 111 Church Street in Almonte. A MEAL FOR ALL strives to build community by providing opportunities to gather and share food.
Tomorrow: The seminar, “Cashing in on Cycle Tourism” returns after a two-year absence to the Almonte Old Town Hall from 930AM-3PM. An anticipated audience of businesses, tourism, municipal staffers and citizens from Lanark and Renfrew Counties are expected. Cost is $30 and includes lunch and refreshments.
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Coffee Time Drop-in happens from 10-1130AM at the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
Destination Almonte presents the Haunted Walk of Almonte October 17th, 18th and October 24th and 25th with guided tours from 6-830PM. Cost is $20 Adults, $15 for Minors. https://calendar.mississippimills.ca/default/Detail/2025-10-17-1800-Haunted-Walk-of-Almonte/a3cb3e7f-43e7-4308-bf43-b37600f6e309
Carleton Place:
Take Note: An Author Visit from Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll happens on Saturday, October 18 at 2pm at the Carleton Place Public Library. She will talk about her debut novel Labyrinth of Dreams, based on a true story. She’ll be selling signed copies for $20 each at the end of the session.
Local Sports:
Arnprior Packers are in Embrun versus the Panthers on Friday October 17th at 8PM.
Arnprior Rivermen visit the Akwesasne Wild on Saturday October 18th at 5PM
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By Rick Stow