
10:00 AM | Aspira Island View Retirement Living - 30 Jack Cres., Arnprior, ON
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1:00 PM | Arnprior Museum 35 Madawaska Street
Sundays in May we are inviting Jenny Croft to help us build a community of fiber folks in Arnprior! Jenny will walk us through processing fibre, spinning, and weaving on the using wool donated by a local sheep farmer!
Registration required | $10 per person/workshop
May 17th 1-3 pm - Drop Spindle/Wheel Workshop:Some folks gravitate toward the drop spindle, other beginners find a spinning wheel more comfortable. Have you ever wondered which you’d like best? Let us introduce you to both and let you try modern and historic versions. Visit with ancient Arnprior tools too! 🧶
May 24 1-3 pm - Wheel/Drop Spindle workshop: Now that you’ve found the spinning method that you like best, let’s develop those skills or try the other! For thousands of years, anything made of spun linen, cotton, or wool, had to be spun by hand. The drop spindle helps people keep spinning while walking while the wheel keep the work going throughout the winter. Learn too about different spinning methods: yarn for socks, sweaters, or weaving all has to be planned ahead of time!
May 31 1-3 pm- Fleece Prep: Now you’re comfortable with spinning techniques, let’s get messy! There are different ways of washing and preparing wool at home for spinning and weaving, and we’ll show you how! This is the time to show that love of local sheep!
June 14 2 pm - Fiber Arts drop in
As part of our May workshops, Local Spinner and Weaver Jenny Croft will lead a free, family-friendly public fiber arts drop in on June 14th at 2 pm at Arnprior + District Museum. Find out about our new loom and spinning equipment that are available for public use. Join others as they get hooked on more fiber skills using old timey tools!
11:00 AM | 35 Madawaska Street Arnprior, ON
Join local folks in sharing their creative mindful practices with the public during our community-created Noche Vibes Event on May 30th, 2026, from 11AM to 7PM. Demonstrations include healing traditions involving dance, breath, song, music and movement!
1:00 PM | Arnprior Museum 35 Madawaska Street
Sundays in May we are inviting Jenny Croft to help us build a community of fiber folks in Arnprior! Jenny will walk us through processing fibre, spinning, and weaving on the using wool donated by a local sheep farmer!
Registration required | $10 per person/workshop
May 17th 1-3 pm - Drop Spindle/Wheel Workshop:Some folks gravitate toward the drop spindle, other beginners find a spinning wheel more comfortable. Have you ever wondered which you’d like best? Let us introduce you to both and let you try modern and historic versions. Visit with ancient Arnprior tools too! 🧶
May 24 1-3 pm - Wheel/Drop Spindle workshop: Now that you’ve found the spinning method that you like best, let’s develop those skills or try the other! For thousands of years, anything made of spun linen, cotton, or wool, had to be spun by hand. The drop spindle helps people keep spinning while walking while the wheel keep the work going throughout the winter. Learn too about different spinning methods: yarn for socks, sweaters, or weaving all has to be planned ahead of time!
May 31 1-3 pm- Fleece Prep: Now you’re comfortable with spinning techniques, let’s get messy! There are different ways of washing and preparing wool at home for spinning and weaving, and we’ll show you how! This is the time to show that love of local sheep!
June 14 2 pm - Fiber Arts drop in
As part of our May workshops, Local Spinner and Weaver Jenny Croft will lead a free, family-friendly public fiber arts drop in on June 14th at 2 pm at Arnprior + District Museum. Find out about our new loom and spinning equipment that are available for public use. Join others as they get hooked on more fiber skills using old timey tools!
11:00 AM | Arnprior Public Library - 21 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON K7S 1R6
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12:00 PM | 153 McLean Ave
Welcome to Priorpalooza, presented by Ontario Power Generation on June 6, 2026!
An annual music festival in Arnprior that showcases local talents from across Eastern Ontario. This family-friendly event provides something for all ages throughout the day. This free event is made possible by local sponsors and community support.
While the event is typically hosted at Robert Simpson Park, this year will be held at McLean Park (153 McLean Avenue), as Robert Simpson Park undergoes a renovation project.
See the many activities happening on June 6.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 12:30-1:15pm | Jacob River Milnes |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Mich Mash |
| 2:30-3:15pm | Rebekah Stevens |
| 3:30-4:15pm | Swamp Dawgs |
| 4:30-5:15pm | The Timber Line |
| 5:30-6:15pm | Sam Stone |
| 6:30-7:15pm | Valley Mountain |
| 7:30-9:00pm | Jessica Sevier |
2:00 PM | 100 Madawaska Blvd
Welcome to Concerts in the Park, presented by Ontario Power Generation!
Concerts in the Park is an annual summer series showcasing local talent from Eastern Ontario. While typically hosted at Robert Simpson Park's Gazebo Stage, this year will see a split between two parks as Robert Simpson Park undergoes a renovation. Performances run from 2:00pm-4:00pm for ten Sundays, beginning the week after our annual Priorpalooza Music Festival. The Town of Arnprior and the Recreation Department are excited to bring the sound of music back this summer. Come join us!
| Date | Performer | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 7 | Taming Vegas | Hydro Park East 100 Madawaska Boulevard |
| June 14 | The RockPhiles | Hydro Park East 100 Madawaska Boulevard |
| June 21 | The Front Porch Sitters | Hydro Park East 100 Madawaska Boulevard |
| June 28 | The Derringers | Hydro Park East 100 Madawaska Boulevard |
| July 5 | Alan Wright & Friends | Hydro Park East 100 Madawaska Boulevard |
| July 12 | Cadillac Rumble | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
| July 19 | Emily Hass | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
| July 26 | Steve Stacey | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
| August 2 | North Renfrew | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
| August 9 | The Robotanist | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
| August 16 (Bonus Week) | SALC Brass Ensemble+ | McLean Park 153 McLean Avenue |
11:30 AM | Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior, ON K7S 1C9
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2:00 PM | Aspira Island View Retirement Living - 30 Jack Cres., Arnprior, ON
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