
9:00 AM | Multiple Locations
Each year, on the first Saturday in June, churches across Canada bless and love their neighbourhoods through a day of giving where EVERYTHING IS FREE! It is the Big Give (thebiggive.ca). This year in Arnprior there are 9 locations! Each one will be doing different things including a light breakfast, BBQs, bouncy castles, and free ice cream at the Flavour Container! See below or the attached flyer for details of what exactly is happening at each location.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church - Free coffee, tea, juice, cold water, muffins, fruit, cheese, and crackers for anyone wishing to stop in for a morning break! Held downstairs in the hall. Please enter through the door on McGonigal Street.
80 Daniel St. N.
9 am - 11 am
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church - First Responders appreciation BBQ. Bouncy castles, cotton candy and games! Open to everyone. Stop by with the family to have fun and thank our First Responders (Fire, OPP, EMS) who will be there with their vehicles.
116 Baskin Drive W.
10 am - 1 pm
River Stone Christian Fellowship - Serving up free ice cream at The Flavour Container, downtown across from the museum.
160 John St. N.
10:30 am - noon
Gateway Church - Family fun carnival. Free BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs, drinks and chips, bouncy castle, children’s games and SNO’Brien’s Snow Cones.
128 Mary St.
11 am - 2 pm
St. John’s Lutheran - Free BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers with a drink.
47 McLachlin St. S.
11 am - 2 pm
Neighbourlink Fountain - Free clothing giveaway.
128 Mary St.
10 am - 2 pm
Emmanuel Anglican - God's Good Creation Giveaway - In celebration of spring and the beauty of nature, Emmanuel Anglican will be giving away free plant cuttings and small plants to take home and sow in your own garden. Please join us on the lawn for some light refreshments, music, and entertainment for the kids.
287 Harrington St.
9 am - 1 pm
Grace St. Andrew's - Tailgate give away (garage sale items). BBQ hotdogs (from 11 am - 12 pm).
United Church
269 John St. N.
9 am - noon
Also, downtown between 10 am and 1 pm, behind shoppers, there will be free BBQ hotdogs, as well as chips and salsa provided by BarBurrito Arnprior!
The afternoon is Priorpalooza but if you are looking for something to do in the morning, please stop by one or all of these locations! We would love to see you!!
11:00 AM | 153 McLean Ave
Welcome to Priorpalooza, presented by Ontario Power Generation on June 7, 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 7.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11:00-11:45am |
Jacob River Milnes |
| 12:00-12:45pm |
The Timber Line |
| 1:00-2:15pm |
Jessica Sevier |
| 2:30-3:15pm |
Valley Mountain |
| 3:30-4:15pm |
Sam Stone |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
Swamp Dawgs |
| 5:30-6:15pm |
Taming Vegas |
| 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 |
10:00 AM | 105 Elgin Street West
Join us at Town Hall to raise the Pride Flag for Pride Month in the Town of Arnprior.
11:30 AM | Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior, ON K7S 1C9
Need assistance updating your information or verifying that you are on the Voters List fo the 2026 Municipal Election? Come to one of the Voter Registration Help Sessions, hosted by the Clerk's Office.
2:00 PM | Aspira Island View Retirement Living - 30 Jack Cres., Arnprior, ON
Need assistance updating your information or verifying that you are on the Voters List fo the 2026 Municipal Election? Come to one of the Voter Registration Help Sessions, hosted by the Clerk's Office.
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 |
12:00 PM | 398 John St N, Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6
25th Annual Seniors BBQ June 18th 2026 12-2pm Galilee Center tickets $5 and must be purchased by June 12th while quantities last. Entertainment by Aerik Watson.
Rain/weather date June 25th 2026. Must bring own chair.
All Seniors 55 &Over, Disabled and Individuals with Special Needs are welcome. For more info please contact 613-623-7981 or www.cssagency.ca
Proudly Sponsored by:Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc.
All Newcomers Welcome
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 |
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