Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: The Arnprior and District Museum Summer Experimentation Station registration is OPEN! The initiative make films, build planets, measures slime, jousts in giant cardboard castles, and breaks pirate codes! The summer camp fosters cooperation and creative problem-solving across History, Art, and Science indoors and outdoors all summer long. Full weekly theme descriptions will be available in May but note that every day runs from 8:30AM-3:30PM June 29th to August 28th (Extended hours 7:45-4:30 available for an additional fee). Join in for just a day, a week or all summer! Learn more and register at www.arnprior.ca/camps
Mississippi Mills:
Today: The Municipality is thrilled to offer FREE skating for little ones! The Parents ‘n Tots Skate happens Wednesdays from 11AM-Noon at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte). Visit www.mississippimills.ca/skating for more info.
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum presents March Break Crafting from 10AM to 4PM at the MVTM, at 3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte. It’s a full day of creativity in partnership with the North Lanark Regional Museum and Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum. The event is part of the March of the Museums, a region-wide celebration from the Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic Sites.
The Mississippi Mills March Break Skate & Movie, taking place at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte from 1-4PM. The function features Public skating from 1-3PM, sponsored by Deborah Breen Whiting, Salesperson at Royal LePage Team Realty. The movie, showing in the Upper Hall at 2PM is Zootopia 2, with the canteen hosted by the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre and snacks are cash only, by donation.
The Pakenham Community Skate takes place at 112 MacFarlane Street in Pakenham from 1-3PM
Learning Again in Almonte begins a series on The Agriculture of the Future, at Hillside Church, 273 Almonte Street from 130-330PM. It takes place over five Wednesdays (March 18th to April 15th). Cost is $69. Register here: https://learningagainalmonte.ticketsplease.ca/product/the-agriculture-of-the-future/
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 happens from 4-5PM at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. Admission is $5, and full equipment is required.
Discovery Days happens from 5-7PM at the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, 134 Main Street East. It’s a free program for ages 10-18, with this week’s them being Game Night. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Tomorrow: A March Break Skate happens in Almonte from 11AM-1PM at the John Levy Community Centre, sponsored by Plumbing 4 Less.
North Lanark Regional Museum March Break 2026 Activity Drop-In takes place at the Museum from 1-330PM. For more information, check northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
A March Break Public Skate takes place at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham from 1-3PM sponsored by Ashton Mechanical.
The Keepers Exotic Animal Show visits the Stewart Community Centre today from 2-3PM, Don’t miss this FREE & FUN March Break Event!
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 occurs from 4-5PM at the John Levy Community Centre in Almonte.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 10-U21 takes place from 4-5PM at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham.
The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre Art Night happens from 5-7PM at the MMYC. Clay Creations is tonight’s theme for ages 10-18. Email programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists Nature Talk: Winter to Spring takes place from 7-9PM at the Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin Street in Almonte.
Carleton Place:
Today: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
The Imaginary Gary Free Show takes place from 10-11AM at the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Bracelet Making happens from 10-11AM at the Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street.
Make bracelets inspired by the world hit – K-Pop Demon Hunters! Registration required.
A Dragon Party occurs from 130-330PM at the Carleton Place Public Library. Join the Library for its second DRAGON PARTY. We’ll be taking cool photos, making crafts, earning special stickers, and drinking Dragon Juice! Dress in your magical outfits and be prepared for a fantastical time!
Crafternoon with Craft Cycle: Egg Carton Animal Portraits (Skill Level +7) is being offered from 230-430PM at A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge Street. Pay what you can.
Tomorrow: Crafternoon with Craft Cycle: Bring in Spring (Skill Level All Ages) is featured from 1030AM-1230PM at A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St.
Create a yarn wrapped egg or bunny to encourage spring into your home. All materials provided. Pay what you can, a $5 donation is suggested.
Contact: hello@craftcycle.ca
CP Youth Landscape Art Competition Info Session occurs from 1030-1130AM at the Carleton Place Public Library. This year the Library hopes to begin an annual Art Competition for kids. Kids aged 7-18 are invited to find out how this one-day event will work in June, and what they can do to prepare. This event is proudly in partnership with The Art Hub and Arts Carleton Place. Parents should plan on attending this Info Session with their young artist to find out how the competition will work.
Tea-Rex Party takes place from 130-330PM at the Carleton Place Public Library. We’ll be assembling fossils, competing in fun contests, making crafts, snacking on Dino Eggs, and drinking Iced Tea! Dress in tea party dresses, dino outfits, or both.
A Teen D&D night happens from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Carleton Place Public Library. Join us for the second half of an exciting adventures with monsters, magic, and more!
Taco Night at Stalwart Brewing Co. 10 High St is on from 530-8PM. $22 for All-You-Can-Eat Tacos + a Pint First come, first serve. No reservations—just show up hungry.
Local Sports:
EOJHL Playoff Action resumes Thursday March 19th with the Ottawa Junior Canadians in Casselman to play the Vikings. The Martin Division Final game One begins at 730PM.
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By Rick Stow