October 24, 2026
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Costumes, a bookish find & room to tinker
Good morning, L&A!
There’s still a week until Halloween, but the costumes can come out early. Napanee and Odessa both have Sunday trunk-or-treat events, and Monday brings free PA-day crafts at the county museum. We’ve also found a local bookseller to meet this afternoon and a country bungalow with a workshop worth a look.
IN THIS WEEK’S LOOP
Two Sunday stops for costumes and treats
A bookish find in Amherstview today
A country bungalow with a Saturday open house
Free PA-day fun and a $5 travel talk
WORTH A QUICK NOTE
Municipal election day is Monday
Municipal and school-board voting closes Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m. Need voting instructions, a replacement voter letter or help with your registration? Start with your municipality’s official information:
WHAT’S HAPPENING
A sheep-shearing Saturday on Amherst Island
AMHERST ISLAND · TODAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Topsy Farms, 14775 Front Road
Free; donations appreciated
Topsy’s ewes are getting a tidy-up after finding their way into burdock patches. Visitors can watch Kayleigh and Tyler shear and ask questions along the way. The viewing area is upstairs in the barn.
The Wool Shed is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you’d like to browse while you’re there.
Two places to test-drive the Halloween costume
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Napanee: 1 to 3 p.m. · Market Square, 124 John Street · Free
Bring the kids downtown for an afternoon of decorated trunks and treats. You don’t need to decorate a vehicle to take part. Market Square’s public parking closes from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., so plan to park elsewhere.
Odessa: 1 to 4 p.m. · Odessa Fairgrounds, 231 Main Street
This accessible, non-scary celebration adds games and crafts inside the Palace. Enter from Wilton Road/County Road 6, bring a treat bag and leave the jump scares for another day.
Meet The Blushing Page
AMHERSTVIEW · TODAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
2 to 7 p.m. · Evening Market, Loyalist Park, 133 Pratt Drive
Romance readers, here’s a local name to know. The Blushing Page pairs romance books with handmade gifts and says it will be at Amherstview’s Evening Market this afternoon.
If your idea of a good fall evening involves a new book, stop by for a browse and meet the small business behind it.
FROM LAST WEEK’S POLL
Markets led the way (again)
In last week’s poll, 67% of respondents picked a market and something tasty, while 33% preferred a fall hike or scenic drive. October outings don’t have to be all about Halloween. For the browsing crowd, today’s bookish market find in Amherstview offers a local starting point.
HOUSE OF THE WEEK
1246 Townline Road, Greater Napanee
Photo: Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage.
$684,900 · 3 bedrooms · 1.5 bathrooms
This country bungalow comes with two ponds, an attached double garage and a heated 589-square-foot detached workshop. The garage even has a mechanic’s pit, a practical detail for anyone who likes to tinker.
Why it stood out: A home for the projects that have outgrown the kitchen table.
Open house: Today, Saturday, October 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Listed by Mark Malinoff, Linda Brent and Julia Hollingsworth, Sales Representatives
Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
COMING SOON
A free PA-day plan, with a quieter option
NAPANEE · MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Museum of Lennox & Addington, 97 Thomas Street East
Free · No pre-registration
Make a take-home Halloween spider with pipe-cleaner legs, googly eyes and your own spooky face. The morning session runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Prefer a calmer visit? Museum Inclusive offers a quieter drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m., with a quiet area and a slower pace.
A long bike ride, told from a comfortable seat
BATH · MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
6 to 7 p.m. · Bath Museum, 434 Main Street
Tickets listed at $5
Phil Norton’s “My Stupid Bicycle Thing” follows his bicycle-camping journey from Prince Edward County to the Mexican border. Expect photographs and travel stories, without having to pedal a kilometre yourself.
Advance tickets are available through the township. The historic building has accessibility barriers. Check with the township before booking if you have access requirements.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
L&A Loop Team
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