Events & Happenings
From live music to farmer’s markets to delicious food festivals, there is always something happening in Lanark County.
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Enter the Spring Photo Contest! Share your spring moments in Lanark County and enter to win a $50 gift card to a local business.
🌷 How to Enter:
- Snap a spring photo taken anywhere in Lanark County
- Post it on your social media
- Tag @LanarkCountyTourism and use #VisitLanarkCounty and #LanarkSpring2026
- You can also enter using the form on our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca/photocontest
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026
Let the colours, sunshine, and creativity flow. We can’t wait to see your springtime moments.
Explore Lanark County on two wheels this spring! Our Mississippi River Tour is a fantastic ride that will take you through the best small towns and past landmarks like the Five Span Bridge. Stop at Keepers Coffee Bar in Pakenham for refreshments or grab lunch in Carleton Place. Find the Strava route on our website:
https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/discover-lanark-county/explore-do/cycling
There is still time to explore maple season in Lanark County!
Slip away to Lanark County this spring and enjoy the sights, sounds, and most importantly the tastes of Ontario’s Maple Capital.
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🌿 Spring is calling — and so is the Pakenham Maple Run Tour!
Celebrate the season April 4–5, 10am to 4pm, with a scenic drive through 7 inspiring stops featuring local art, fine craft, heritage sites, artisanal food, and of course… maple magic.
Meet exceptional makers, explore unique venues—from a one‑room schoolhouse to a cidery and sugar bush—and check out the brand‑new stop at Cedarhill Tree Farm. With new artists every year, there’s always something fresh to discover.
Plan your Maple Weekend adventure, pick up local maple treats, and soak in the beauty of Lanark County in spring. 🍁
More info: mapleruntour.com
Discover where maple magic happens this spring! Maple Weekend returns to Lanark & District on April 4–5, 2026, celebrating 10 sweet years of welcoming visitors into local sugarbushes.
From sap collection to syrup tasting, pancake breakfasts to taffy on snow, Maple Weekend is your chance to experience the sweetest time of the year, firsthand.
Check out this year’s participating sugarbushes and start planning your self-guided maple tour!
📍Various locations across Lanark & District
🗓 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💵 FREE!
🗺️ Plan your visit: www.ontariomaple.com/lanarkdistrict
Spring Event Roundup - April Edition!
From maple traditions to art tours, markets, and outdoor adventures, April is one of the most exciting times to explore the county. Here’s what’s happening:
🍁 Maple Weekend (April 4-5)
Visit participating sugarbushes across Lanark County for tours, tastings, demonstrations, and all things sweet. A perfect family outing to celebrate our maple heritage.
🖼️ The Maple Run Art Tour (April 4-5)
Explore studios, galleries, and heritage buildings throughout Mississippi Mills. Meet local artists, discover unique works, and enjoy a scenic spring drive between stops.
🎉 Festival of the Maples (April 25 )
A beloved Lanark County tradition featuring vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a full celebration of the maple season.
🐰 Easter Eggspress (April 4-5)
Hop aboard this family‑friendly railroad adventure featuring themed activities, treats, and springtime fun.
🥚 Perth Easter Egg Hunt (April 4)
A beloved community tradition with colourful eggs, prizes, and excitement for little ones.
🍽️ Perth‑a‑licious (April 8-22)
A culinary celebration showcasing special prix‑fixe menus at Perth’s restaurants — the perfect excuse to dine local and try something new.
Find even more events on our calendar: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/activities-calendar/
Spring is coming in Lanark County, and we want to see the season through your eyes. From bike rides and maple season magic to wildlife sightings and family adventures, show us what makes spring in Lanark County unforgettable and you could win!
🌷 How to Enter:
- Snap a spring photo taken anywhere in Lanark County
- Post it on your social media
- Tag @LanarkCountyTourism and use #VisitLanarkCounty and #LanarkSpring2026
- You can also enter using the form on our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca/photocontest
🎁 Prizes:
Three entries will be chosen to win a $50 gift card to a Lanark County business of your choice.
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026
Let the colours, sunshine, and creativity flow. We can’t wait to see your springtime moments.
Snow brings a layer of quiet to the countryside.
📷Sevak Manjikian
📍Clydesville
