Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Smith Falls, Smith Falls, Ontario
Save the Date – 2026 Spirit of the Drum Pow WowSpirit of the Drum Pow Wow will be returning to Smiths Falls in 2026!Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as we prepare to once again welcome this vibrant celebration of culture, community, music, and tradition.We look forward to gathering together for this meaningful and memorable event. More information coming soon!

3rd Annual Renfrew Colour Fun Run/Walk/Roll!
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Town of Renfrew, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON
Get ready to add some colour to your day. Join us for a community event hosted by the Town of Renfrew and Renfrew Public Library, in partnership with the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 13Registration: 10:00 AMIn front of the side entrance of the myFM Centre (parking lot entrance closest to the splash pad and tennis courts)Address: 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr., Renfrew
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Route
Ma-te-Way Park
Millennium Trail
Lisgar Ave / Highway 132
Algonquin Trail
Railway Avenue (finish line celebration)
What to Expect

3.5 km untimed fun run, walk, or roll
Five colour stations along the route
Food-grade cornstarch powder (easy cleanup)
Wear white for best colour effect
Eye protection (glasses/goggles) and a dust mask or bandana are recommended

Please note: Dogs are not recommended to participate.
After the Event
Join Renfrew Pride at Low Square for a Pride Picnic celebration.
Participants will need to arrange their own transportation back to Ma-te-Way Park if their vehicle is parked there.
Registration
$20 pre-registration$30 day-of registration
Pre-registration is encouraged to help organizers prepare the appropriate amount of colour powder.
Register here
Additional Information
The event runs rain or shine.Proceeds support Renfrew Pride and Renfrew Public Library.Volunteers and sponsors are welcome.
Contact
Programs Teamprograms@renfrew.ca613-432-3131

Drop-in: Spinning and Weaving Demo
2026-06-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
Join us for a fascinating Spinning & Weaving Demonstration exploring two of the world’s oldest textile arts and the important role they’ve played across cultures and generations.

Long before modern factories and clothing production, spinning and weaving were essential everyday skills used to create fabric for clothing, blankets, household goods, and trade. Spinning is the process of twisting fibres such as wool into yarn using tools like drop spindles or spinning wheels, while weaving transforms those threads into fabric on a loom through carefully interlaced patterns and techniques.
During this demonstration, participants will learn about the history, tools, and traditions behind these timeless crafts while seeing the process in action. Discover how textile arts connected communities, preserved cultural practices, and continue to inspire makers today through creativity, storytelling, and craftsmanship.

Perfect for curious learners, history lovers, artists, and anyone interested in traditional skills and handmade arts.

Craft & Connect Mosaic Frames & Pictures for Kids
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
A fun and creative Craft & Connect: Mosaic Program!

This hands-on workshop invites kids and families to explore the vibrant art of mosaics, blending creativity, colour, and cultural inspiration drawn from Portuguese design traditions. Participants will design their own colourful mosaic frames and pictures using a variety of shapes, textures, and materials, learning simple mosaic techniques in a playful and accessible way.

This is a welcoming, drop-in style creative space where imagination and connection come together. Everyone will leave with their own unique masterpiece to take home, along with a deeper appreciation for mosaic art and cultural expression.

Perfect for young artists (and the young at heart) who love crafting, exploring colour, and making art in community, no experience needed, just come ready to create, learn, and connect!
Registration Required

Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte, ON, K0A1A0, Canada
A cultural presentation exploring Portuguese textile traditions from a historical and cultural lens, highlighting decorative motifs, traditional patterns, and the social significance of textiles in Portuguese heritage, followed by a short Q&A session.

Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time - Virtual Session
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
With: Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira, Lab2PT/In2Past with the University of Minho, Portugal

Title: Weaving Tradition: Portuguese Textiles Through Time.
With: Joana Isabel Ribeiro Sequeira, Lab2PT/In2Past with the University of Minho, Portugal
Time: Saturday June 20th, 10am-11am EST
Virtual via Zoom – Registration required.
A cultural presentation exploring Portuguese textile traditions from a historical and cultural lens, highlighting decorative motifs, traditional patterns, and the social significance of textiles in Portuguese heritage, followed by a short Q&A session.
