Dec. 5-6: Christmas in Carleton Place House Tour

The tour will be on Sat., Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Sun., Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be showcasing 6 to 8 homes decked out in holiday splendour. Tickets cost $25 each and all proceeds of this fundraiser will be going to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital to help purchase needed patient care equipment.

Info: 613.257.2200 ext. 856.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of Christmas spirit in Downtown Carleton Place. Don’t forget to bring your cameras.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Moore house from 1 – 3 pm. The Girl Guides will be out giving Free Hot Chocolate.

Explore your Historic town hall dressed for the Christmas Season. 10 am – 2 pm. Carleton Place Juggling Club will be performing from 11 am – 2 pm.

Zip-E the Elf show at Carembeck Community Centre 1:00  Cost $4.00

Civitan Club’s Annual Santa’s Workshop at the Carembeck Community Centre 10 am – 2 pm
-Toy making with Home Depot
-Cookie and ornament decorating
-Crafts, treats and maybe a special guest

Free Horse Drawn Trolly Rides. Stops include Carembeck, Moore House, Market Square & Real Wool Shop. 11 am – 2 pm.

Many in store specials, draws, and Christmas Cheer including:

• Chocolate Party at The Granary. Come taste, smell, learn and experience everything chocolate – plus big savings on all your chocolate needs.
• Save 25% on all Kids Consignment plus check out the great selection of New products just in time for Christmas at Apple Cheeks.
• Entre to win a gift basket while looking for that perfect collectible at Treasure’s N More.
• Create that perfect Christmas Moment with the help of Dack’s Jewellers and get it perfectly gift wrapped for free.
• Come and warm up those cold toes and red noses at Bonanza Kidz on December 5th. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. Children can make a special holiday ornament craft while adults get a little in-store shopping done! All consignment clothing, games and puzzles will be 25% off! Gift wrapping services will be offered with proceeds going to the Jeffery’s Journey Home fund.
• Natural Pet Foods is having a One Day Only XMAS Blowout!!!  Food, treats and litter 10% off. All Regular Priced Items 25% off.
• The Hair Chair is offering 15% off any haircut and a chance to enter to win a basket worth $100.00.
• Stop by the Real Wool Shop and check out all our great gift giving ideas for the entire family!! We will be offering NO TAX on Men’s and Ladies fashions for the entire day. We will also be serving Hot apple cider and treats.

Dec 5: Christmas Dance

Tania’s Dance Studio from 7 pm to 11 pm $15 in advance, $18 at door.

Info: 613.799.8737 (Tania Munro) or www.trds.ca

Businesses and citizens participate in the largest Santa Parade in the Ottawa Valley with 100 floats. Thousands of spectators come out to kick off the Christmas season in Carleton Place. The Parade is sponsored by the BIA and takes place on Bridge Street in downtown Carleton Place!

Joins us for shopping galore! Over 40 vendors, Door prizes, Free admission

November 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Nov. 28: Beckwith Craft Fair

Held in the Beckwith Public School gym, 1523 9th Line, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 40 exhibitors. Donations accepted for the Lanark County Food Bank. Info: 613.257.1539

November 7 @ 8:00 am – November 8 @ 5:00 pm

Nov. 7-8: Carleton Place Artists’ Open Studio Weekend

Local artists will open their studios for a sale and a chance to see them at work.

Info: 613.859.0100 (Jennifer)

Hailed the largest Santa Claus parade in the Ottawa Valley you can join thousands of spectators to watch hundreds of sparkling floats lit by LED bulbs as the Business Improvement Association hosts its annual evening parade on Saturday November 28th 2015.

The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Carambeck School and travels up the town’s main thoroughfare Bridge Street. After Santa’s sleigh passes through the town spectators can congregate at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital for hot chocolate carolling and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Proceeds support the Lanark County Food Bank.

For further information information please call 613-257-8049 or visit www.downtowncarletonplace.com

Downtown Carleton Place will filled with the sights and sounds of Whoville at this years BIA Santa Claus parade.

“A Whoville Christmas”

Downtown Carleton Place is where the Grinch will find Christmas! The festive spirit will be making its way in and around and about the town. No, you are not mistaken, the Grinch who Stole Christmas and all that he has taken, will be downtown for this holiday celebration. The excitement is building and for a very good reason, as Santa will soon be here to celebrate the season.

I think the most likely reason of all may be that our hearts grow three sizes that day when we watch our Santa Parade. Oh the noise, the singing, the dancing, and more Santa will bring your way! There will be ribbons, tags, packages, boxes and bags that will adorn floats as they parade by.

Welcome Christmas, Bring your cheer, cheer to all from far and near! Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more! You will feel light-hearted for the season at the BIA Whoville Santa Claus Parade.

The Carleton Place BIA Whoville Santa Claus Parade is where we will stand heart to heart and hand to hand listening to singing and dancing welcoming the season’s meaning!