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Media Release: Old Home Week 2025
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 04:06 PM
Old Home Week 2025, a celebration held only every 25 years, is just around the corner on August 2-9, 2025. It all started in 1925 with an invitation to past residents to come home for a week of festivities and reunions. It was repeated in 1950, 1976, and 2000. This much anticipated event is set to be the biggest and most exciting one yet!
This festival is not about old homes! There will be a vibrant opening parade, a popular nightshirt parade, a one-of-a-kind drone show with local narrators,...

Rural Transit Feasibility Study Round 2 Drop-In
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 02:37 PM
Have Your Say on the Future of Rural Transit! Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls are exploring how transit could better serve our rural communities — and we want to hear from YOU! Join us for a Public Drop-In to share your ideas, challenges, and suggestions as part of the Rural Transit Feasibility Study. August 13, 2025 2 PM - 4 PM Town Hall, 77 Beckwith St. N. Your input will help shape potential transit options that meet the real needs of our residents. Drop in anytime — your voice matters!

Splash Pad Notice: July 2025
Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 11:33 AM
Guess who’s back (for a little while longer)?! Our trusty splash pad may be a little worn out, a little creaky, and definitely getting ready for retirement—but it’s not done just yet! Thanks to a bit of elbow grease and a whole lotta love, we’re thrilled to announce that the splash pad is OPEN again for the season! Come cool off, make a splash, and give this old water warrior the summer it deserves. Just remember—she’s not as spry as she used to be, so please treat her gently, and be careful out...

Media Release: OCAF Funding For Old Home Week
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 03:37 PM
The Town of Smiths Falls and the Old Home Week Committee extend their sincere gratitude to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) for their generous support of Old Home Week 2025, a week-long celebration of community, culture, and connection.
With the help of OCAF, the Town and its partners are proud to present a dynamic slate of programming from August 2–9, 2025, including live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural showcases that reflect the vibrant spirit of Smiths Falls and...

Seniors Activity Building Renamed
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 12:53 PM
Honouring a Legacy – Celebrating Our Seniors In recognition of his years of service and dedication to the community, we are proud to announce the renaming of the Seniors Activity Building to the Bud Fawcett Memorial Senior Activity Centre. As we celebrate Seniors Month this June, this renaming is a heartfelt tribute to a man who gave so much of his time and spirit to supporting local seniors and enriching community life. Bud’s legacy lives on in the connections, programs, and friendships that...
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