Events - Wednesday August 6
100 years in the making!
Accessibility – Old Home Week 2025
We’re working to make our 7 Feature Events as inclusive and accessible as possible!
For more details please visit our Accessibility Page
NOTE: Wednesday August 6
Shuttle has been suspended today
Pickleball Tournament
Event Hosted by: Smiths Falls pickleball group
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre/Youth Arena (map)
Feeling competitive?
Join us for the Summer Slam 2025 pickleball tournament Wednesday August 6th.
People are expected to travel from all corners of Eastern Ontario and the USA for the Summer Slam 2025 on August 6th. Register here.
This event will promote friendships, spirit, pride, while enjoying a social, physical and friendly atmosphere. People are expected to travel from all corners of Eastern Ontario and the USA.
Email Anne Miskelly at annemiskelly985@gmail.com for further info.
Smiths Falls pickleball group is a not for profit organization.
See you on the courts .
Attention all pickle ball enthusiasts – Come Join Us
The SFPB group invites you to play Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am at the youth area courts, with the exception of Wednesday August 6 when we have our tournament. Additionally, we welcome you on Monday August 4th and Thursday August 7th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your pickleball gear and be part of the fun – everyone is welcome!
Hosted by: Lépine Apartments
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
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!
Heritage walking tour
Hosted by: Municipal Heritage Committee
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Tour will begin at the Welcome Centre at Town Hall
Come on out and enjoy a guided tour of historic downtown Smiths Falls – learn about the people and places that shaped our community.
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Old Home Week Retrospective: 100 Years in the Making
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
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).
Canopy Growth Tweed Facility Tours
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: See Registration
Location: Canopy Growth, Tweed Facility, 1 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls (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!
BBQ and Cornhole Competition
Hosted by: Community Home Support Lanark County
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Victoria Park
Join in the competition of an old-fashioned game, cornhole. Cornhole, a game that has stood the test of time for centuries, invokes a sense of tradition and community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to partake in this wholesome game of past years.
By purchasing a meal for only $3.00, you’re not just getting a delicious treat; you’re also supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the BBQ benefit Community Home Support Lanark County, making your participation a generous act of support.
Chicken Sanctuary Tours
Hosted by: Secondhand Stories
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary, 21 Pegg Road, Lombardy, (map)
We are planning something a little different for Old Home Week 2025 this year: sanctuary tours that give visitors a chance to meet rescued chickens, hear their stories, and learn about animal care in a fun, family-friendly setting. Our tours focus on honouring the land’s original stewards and acknowledge their enduring relationships with animals and the natural world. We explore how indigenous teachings remind us that animals are our relatives, deserving respect and protection.
Fish & Chips & Corn Roast
Hosted by: Smiths Falls Kinsmen Club
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Lower Reach Park at Kinsmen Pavilion (map)
Bring your family or friends and enjoy a Fish and Chip meal along the Rideau River at Lower Reach Park.
Grill. Chill. Explore
Hosted by: Lépine Apartments
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Cristina (map)
Everyone is welcome.
Bring your friends, family and appetite. While you’re here, tour the building and get a taste of life at The Cristina.
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!
Bike Nights on Beckwith
Hosted by: Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Beckwith St. Smiths Falls ON.
The Bike Nights on Beckwith St. event are hosted by the Downtown
Smiths Falls Business Association. The events invite motorcycle riders
locally and from the surrounding regions to Downtown Smiths Falls for an evening of community gathering, live music, food and fun!
Youth Talent Show – Smiths Falls Got Talent
Hosted by: Alyscha Morrison and The Station Theatre
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: Two shows 5:30pm to 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: The Smiths Falls Station Theatre (map)
Warning: Extremely Talented Youth Wanted for a ridiculously entertaining evening of music, art, and general showing off.
Euchre Tournament
Hosted by: Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 (map)
Price: $20.00 per person
For a guaranteed spot, payment must be received by July 16, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Looking for a night of laughs, strategy, and good old-fashioned fun during Old Home Week? Join us for the Euchre Tournament, proudly hosted by the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary on Wednesday, August 6th at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95!
Whether you’ve been playing Euchre for decades or just love a lively card game, this is your night to shine. Bring a partner or pair up when you arrive—everyone’s welcome! Expect a great mix of competition, community spirit, and maybe even a few friendly rivalries.
Cash Prizes & Door Prizes
Bar will be open and light lunch and snacks will be available.
To Register: (Call or Email)
Jackie Staples – 613.284.6713 or email Jackie
Donna MacNaughton – 613.206.3376 or email Donna
Saved by the Bell Cemetery Tour
Hosted by: Heritage House Museum
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Hillcrest Cemetery – 3540 Perth Hwy W, Smiths Falls (map)
Join us at the Hillcrest Cemetery Chapel to uncover captivating stories about the town’s founders and other notable figures as you take a leisurely stroll through the cemetery allowing you to connect with the rich history and heritage of this remarkable community.
The cemetery became publicly owned by the town of Smith Falls in the 1860s.
A FREE night at the Port Elmsley Drive-in
Hosted by: Drummond North Elmsley Township
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: Starting at dusk
Location: Port Elmsley Drive-in Theatre, 333 Port Elmsley Road, Perth (map)
FILMS INCLUDED:
SHREK (PG-2001) Welcome to the Swamp
Plays 1st at 8:45pm WEDNESDAY AUG 6th ONLY
E.T. : THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (PG-1982)
Afraid. Alone. 3 million light years from home.
Plays 2nd WEDNESDAY AUG 6th ONLY
As part of Smiths Falls Old Home Week, Drummond North Elmsley Township and the County of Lanark are happy to sponsor “Smiths Falls Night at the Movies” on Wed Aug 6 at dusk. Free admission to the Port Elmsley Drive In Theatre and the first 115 guests receive a free bag of popcorn and a soda drink. The concession stand will be open for you to purchase other menu selections as well. Come join us for a night of family oriented entertainment.
Subject to theatre capacities, free popcorn and soda based on 2 guests per car
Port Elmsley Drive In – facebook page
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.
