Pumpkinfest Weekend

The streets of Carleton Place will come alive with fall festival fun!

• Sign up for the Fall Harvest Shelter Run and take part in a 5km race down the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail. Registration can be found here: Royal LePage 5K Harvest Fun Run Registration
• Test your skills with the Obstacle Course
• Take the Bus on Us! Park at the Rona parking lot (535 McNeely Ave) to take advantage of a free shuttle bus to & from Carleton Junction (drop off at Joe Mamma Cycles 66 Moore St ) between 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Visit Carleton Junction (42 Moore Street) for pumpkin-themed activities, vendors, and live entertainment, including children’s performers Monkey Rock Music (10:30 a.m.) and the Circus Delight Magic Show (12:30 p.m.)
• Visit Mother Hen’s Petting Zoo, who bring a taste of the farm to you!
• Play Mini Putt with your Carleton Place Fire Department!
• Say hello to the Carleton Place Canadians Jr A Hockey Team, who will be bringing Bruce the Moose and handing out free children’s game tickets.
• Visit the Rona team, who will have activities and free Face Painting and Balloon Animals.
• Continue your journey throughout Downtown Carleton Place for sidewalk and in-store sales.
• Experience “Against the Grain” at the Carleton Place Gallery on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 210 Bridge Street.
• Don’t forget to hop on the Double Decker bus to see Carleton Place in style from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Visit the Carleton Place Information Centre- Located at 170 Bridge Street to purchase your Carleton Place Swag, learn more about local amenities and upcoming events, and take in the Roy Brown historical display. Kids are welcome to complete a small pumpkin craft while you visit. Ask about their Autumn Leaf Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
• Meet photographers outside the Information Centre for a Fall Colours Photography Walk: https://www.facebook.com/share/168ce7D3F4/
• Enjoy local buskers performing music outside the Information Centre from 12-4pm.