Ottawa Miniature Gallery
EventThe CPG is thrilled to welcome something big to its space: The Ottawa Miniature Gallery. Explore a curated selection of miniature artwork displayed in a tiny gallery from Saturday, March 15 to Friday, May 15. The mini gallery stands more than 180 centimetres tall with three stackable floors. It has interior lighting, hardwood floors, 12 showrooms and a sticker graffiti wall in an effort to mimic a miniature gallery space.
Inside, the exhibit features approximately 30 artists across Ontario with two to three art pieces per room, depending on the art, and how it is curated.
Founded in 2022 by glass artist, Jennifer Kelly, the miniature gallery is now curated by Kiana Simmons.
Kiana Simmons is a miniaturist and farmer based in Ottawa, ON. Their love of growing & eating vegetables translated into their first miniature vegetable creations during summer of 2020. Through their business, Miniature Veg, they have hosted over 80 travelling polymer clay miniature food workshops since February 2024 across Canada and abroad.
Crafternoon: Pearler Bead Creations
EventCrafternoon: Pearler Bead Creations (16+)
A drop-in creative hang every other Thursday of the month. The options are almost limitless with these tiny meltable beads.
Create a mini photo frame, magnet, bookmark, keychain or your own idea!
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 2nd 2026, Drop in – 2pm – 4pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
44 Steps
Event44 Steps is a photography exhibit by Donna Allen, The exhibition will feature selected monochrome images from 44 Steps: a deployment in Iraq, printed on cotton rag and displayed in various formats, alongside an immersive installation incorporating imagery, sound, light, and tactile elements, with copies of the book available for sale.
44 Steps – Guest Exhibit
Event44 Steps….”It was exactly 44 steps down this walkway from the bunkhouse to the bunker. Fairly protected, but at the end of the walkway was a wall that we had to go around, unprotected, to get into the bunker.”
This exhibition, by Donna Allen, will feature selected monochrome images from 44 Steps: a deployment in Iraq, printed on cotton rag and displayed in various formats, alongside an immersive installation incorporating imagery, sound, light, and tactile elements, with copies of the book available for sale.
April 3 to April 24
Vernissage: April 12, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Come meet the artist and speak to Donna in person about her experiences and her photos.
Crafternoon Kids: (All Ages)
EventCrafternoon Kids: (All Ages)
A drop-in creative hang every other Sunday of the month.
Parental participation is encouraged.
No registration required, but drop in does not mean drop off.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 12th 2026, Drop in – 11am – 2 pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
Crafternoon: (16+)
EventCrafternoon: (16+)
A drop-in creative hang every other Thursday of the month.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 16th 2026, Drop in – 2pm – 4pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
Earth Day Storewide Sale
PromotionEarth Day Store Sale at A Bunch of Whimsy
Shop over 160+ Vendors
Save 5% store wide
From Jewellery, Books, Clothing, Crafts and more
Visit us at 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place
Crafternoon Kids: Jr. Jewelry Making (All Ages)
EventCrafternoon Kids: Jr. Jewelry Making (All Ages)
A drop-in creative hang every other Sunday of the month.
Parental participation is encouraged.
No registration required, but drop in does not mean drop off.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 26th 2026, Drop in – 11am – 2 pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
Crafter-Hours: Bring Your Own Project (18+)
EventCrafter-Hours: Bring Your Own Project (18+)
Bring your own project or start something new.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 28th 2026, Drop in 6:00pm – 8pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $5
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
Crafternoon: Jewelry Making (16+)
EventCrafternoon: Jewelry Making (16+)
Pick through the materials and create a custom jewelry piece.
Event Address: A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON
Date & Time: April 30th 2026, Drop in – 2pm – 4pm
$$$: Pay What You Can. Suggested donation $10
Any questions? Please contact us: hello@craftcycle.ca
Whimsy Summer Markets 2026
EventComing Back this Summer!
A Bunch of Whimsy is happy to announce the 2nd year of Saturday Summer Markets.
Running every Saturday in June, July and August
This Saturday June 6th is our 1st market of the year!
NEW hours will be from 11 am – 3 pm.
*Summerfest – Saturday July 25th from 10am – 3pm*
Our vendors are already busy creating and curating !
To see who is coming on each Saturday:
go to https://abunchofwhimsy.com/events/
Vendors will be out front and in the courtyard, beside our parking lot at the back of the store.
Visit us at 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Race Around The Place
EventWhether you’ve lived here a lifetime or haven’t yet experienced our charming town, the inaugural Race Around the Place is the perfect occasion to enjoy some friendly competition in the fresh air of Carleton Place, celebrate community and help support the Lanark County Food Bank. Come be a part of history on October 24, 2026!
Go all-in for the half marathon, speed through a 10K, or cruise for fun in a 5K. Glory or giggles – whatever works for you! This chip-timed race is for everyone: PR-chasers and high-fivers alike.
Routes take runners through our historic downtown and recreational paths. The half marathon extends to the quaint hamlet of Appleton before returning to Carleton Place along a section of the Trans-Canada Trail.
After you cross the finish line, Carleton Place offers you many shops, restaurants, and cafés that make our town special. Whether you’re a visitor discovering the town for the first time or a local enjoying your favorite spots, this event will be a win for all. See you there!