Events - Saturday August 9
100 years in the making!
Accessibility – Old Home Week 2025
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Community Fun Run
Hosted by: Smiths Falls Community Services
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 7:00am to 11:00am
Location: Lower Reach Park (map)
Due to a number of factors, the Fun Run has been POSTPONED
This event will take place later in the fall of this year,
Smiths Falls Women’s Ball Hockey tournament
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Smiths Falls Community Centre
Come on out and and join us. Everyone is welcome to attend to watch at the arenas.
Hosted by: Lépine Apartments
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: The Cristina (map)
Old Home Week scheduled OPEN HOUSE
8am to 1pm – Tuesday Aug 5, Wednesday Aug 6, Thursday Aug 7, Friday Aug 8 & Saturday Aug 9
Our Doors are open during Old Home Week!
We would love for you to have a look around and learn about the lifestyle that awaits you at The Cristina!
Trainfest
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (map)
All aboard for a festival of all things Railway!
So much family fun planned for this Saturday and Sunday at Trainfest at RMEO in Smiths Falls! Vintage caboose rides, tractor rides, mini-train rides, inflatable Thomas the Train, ParLUGment of Ottawa LEGO train exhibit, facepainting, children’s area, live music and food vendors for purchase. For our model train fans, we will have exhibitors in HO, N, Z, G and railway exhibitors.
Old Home Week Retrospective: 100 Years in the Making
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum (map)
The Heritage House Museum will have an exhibit on Old Home Weeks of the past, and Smiths Falls related artifacts from roughly July 23rd – August 31st. During Old Home Week, Monday and Tuesday the museum will be open from 1pm – 4 pm for the exhibit (Aug 4 and Aug 5). Otherwise, regular hours for the other days during the week (10:30 – 4:30).
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Open House
Hosted by: Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 11:00am
Location: WAK Youth Program, located at 25 Main Street West in Smiths Falls. (map)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County has deep roots in our community, supporting local youth for over 50 years. Our open house at Smiths Falls Old Home Week celebrates our past by recognizing the generations of mentors and mentees who have shaped our program. In the present, we continue to build life-changing friendships that foster confidence and resilience. Looking ahead to the future, we remain committed to empowering young people and strengthening our community for years to come.
Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters
DSFBA Summer Social
Hosted by: Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 11:00am
Location: Main St.W., Smiths Falls
What a great way to wrap up the 2025 festivities by attending the DSFBA Summer Social. FREE ADMISSION – All are invited.
Smiths Falls Public Library Open House
Hosted by: Smiths Falls Public Library
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: 8 Beckwith Street North (map)
The recently renovated Smiths Falls Public Library invites you to explore our historic Carnegie library through guided tours, which include a visit to the newly updated children’s department. Experience engaging historic story times and view a variety of historical displays that showcase the rich heritage of our community.
Smiths Falls movies at Station Theatre
Hosted by: Station Theatre
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Location: 53 Victoria Ave, Smiths Falls (map)
Join us at the Station Theatre for an exciting series of FREE movie showings that you and your family won’t want to miss. Each showing features three fantastic films, providing a delightful cinematic experience that spans approximately one and a half hours. These movies are sure to provide something for everyone to enjoy at this wonderful community venue in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
Movies included:
Welcome to Smiths Falls
Settled by United Empire Loyalists in the 1820s, Smiths Falls, Ontario, was a railroad town that flourished, in its early years, on a solid base of small-scale industrial development. Now growth has waned and the town lacks sufficient new industry to provide jobs for the town’s youth. This film is a peek into the 1970’s in Smiths Falls.
produced by National Film Board 1977
https://collection.nfb.ca/film/welcome-to-smiths-falls
The Grisly History of the Rideau Canal
An Engineering marvel built to defend against Americans
Canadiana explores the grisly history of the Rideau Canal, a popular tourist attraction in Ottawa and marvel of human engineering from the early 1800s. produced by This is Canadiana web series
https://thisiscanadiana.com/episode-pages/rideau-canal-history
Still Standing Smiths Falls
After the closure of Smiths Falls Hershey factory, Ontario’s “chocolate capital” reinvented itself as a place where new recreation land service sector businesses can thrive as Cannabis use became legal in Canada.
produced by CBC – Episode aired Oct 22, 2024
https://www.cbc.ca/television/stillstanding
Traditional Algonquin Birch Bark Canoe Build
Beer Garden & Canteen
Hosted by: Smiths Falls Kinsmen Club
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Lower Reach Park at Kinsmen Pavilion (map)
Today on day 8 of Smiths Falls Old Home Week we gather one more time with family and friends to enjoy the final day of the week long festivities. The Kinsmen Beer Garden and Canteen will be operating today from 4:00pm to 9:00pm as people gather for the Smiths Falls Old Home Week Farewell Concert and other activities.
OHW Farewell Concert
Date: Saturday, August 9
Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Lower Reach Park (map)
Join us at Lower Reach Park August 9 for a final gathering with entertainment, music, food and fun for all ages as we say goodbye to Smiths Falls Old Home Week for another 25 years. Bring your chairs, and your dancing shoes to enjoy the evening with our community one last time.
This Event is Rain or shine!
Talent appearing at Old Home Week Farewell Concert:
4:00 pm: TOGS – Two Old Guys guitar duo group providing oldies from 60’s and 70’s.
5:00 pm: Abandon Eden – Local Rock Band.
6:00 pm: Taylor Swift tribute – Taylor’s Story unofficial tribute band
7:00 pm: Whiskey Glasses tribute – Morgan Wallen unofficial tribute band
Things to consider while enjoying Old Home Week!
Be sure to bring chairs, umbrellas, and small tents for sun coverage as shade is limited at most venues. Remember to carry reusable cups and bottles, and pack a bag to take your own waste, which will assist volunteers and staff with cleanup efforts. It is advisable to walk to the venues or utilize the shuttle service since parking for entertainers and accessible spots will be extremely limited. Support eco-friendliness by purchasing food and drinks in reusable containers, opting for glass or aluminum, and steering clear of plastics.
Interested in planning your own events for Old Home Week 2025?
Join us in making Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025 an unforgettable experience by planning your very own event. Whether you are a local business, community group, family or individual this is your chance to contribute to this celebration that will bring our community together. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and passion during this cherished week long celebration that only happens every 25 years.
Make it happen!!
Fill in the OHW event form here and make 2025 one to remember.
Thanks to our Partners & Sponsors
This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.
