Hosted by: Lépine Apartments

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
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!

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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).

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: See Registration
Location: Canopy Growth, Tweed Facility, 1 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A
0A8 (map)

In celebration of Smiths Falls Old Home Week, we’re opening our doors and inviting the community inside for a behind-the-scenes look at our Tweed cannabis production facility in Smiths Falls! As this is an active cannabis production site, guests must be 18 years of age or older. For everyone’s safety, we ask that visitors wear closed-toe shoes and full-length pants during the tour.

We’re excited to welcome you inside and share more about what we do here at Tweed. If you’d like to join us, please fill out the registration form. If you’re coming with others, each person will need to complete their own form. Once you’re added to a tour, we’ll be in touch to confirm your spot. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up here early!

Hosted by: Station Theatre

Date: Tuesday, August 5th 
Time: 12:00pm & 3:00pm showings
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

Council Supported Community BBQ & 2000 Time Capsule Opening

Hosted by: Council of the Town of Smiths Falls

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Bandstand at Town Square, Smiths Falls (map)

Mayor Shawn Pankow and Council of the Town of Smiths Falls will be cooking and serving at a community bbq at Town Square! 

This Event is FREE and open to the entire community.

The menu includes Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Veggie Burgers, Chips, lemonade & Iced Tea, and Cotton Candy for the kids.

Time Capsule Opening

Come join us for an exciting reveal that you won’t want to miss as we unveil the treasures inside the Old Home Week 2000 Time Capsule at our Council Community BBQ, where the promise of FREE food is just the beginning of a fun-filled experience for everyone.

Do you have something to include in the Old Home Week 2025 time capsule?

Imagine being part of something truly special that will be opened at Old Home Week 2050 in Smiths Falls. What would you want to leave behind for future generations? Think about a heartfelt letter to the town council detailing what life is like today, a beloved comic book, a curated music playlist, or a snapshot of you rocking your favourite outfit. The possibilities are endless! So start gathering your treasures and make sure to bring them to the FREE BBQ on Tuesday, August 5th.

(Due to space requirements please keep your time capsule items small in size)

Community Services Dodgeball Tournament

Hosted by: Town of Smiths Falls 

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Smiths Falls Community Centre (Dry floor)

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.

Make it happen!!

Fill in the OHW event form here and make 2025 one to remember.

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.