Spring is finally giving us a few good reasons to get out of the house.
This week’s edition includes a Saturday market in Odessa, a uniquely local weekend at Topsy Farms, a community cleanup you can join on your own schedule, and a House of the Week that is definitely not your standard listing.
What’s Happening
Looking for an easy local outing this Saturday?
This spring market in Odessa brings together 25+ vendors selling handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, candies, home décor, and more. It’s free to attend and a good excuse to get out for the first real spring-feeling weekend.
📅 Saturday, April 18
📍 63 Factory Street, Odessa
💵 Free
This is the kind of event that could only make sense in a place like L&A, and that’s exactly why we like it.
Visitors can watch the flock being shorn, see how the wool is handled, and get a behind-the-scenes look at a real working farm on Amherst Island. It’s free, but you do need to reserve a time.
📅 Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
📍 Topsy Farms, 14775 Front Road, Stella
💵 Free with registration
If you’ve been meaning to get outside and do something useful, this is an easy one.
Loyalist Township’s Earth Week cleanup runs April 19 to 25, and residents can participate on their own schedule after registering and picking up supplies. It’s flexible, family-friendly, and a simple way to do some good close to home.
📅 April 19 to 25
📍 Across Loyalist Township
🧤 Registration and cleanup supplies available through the township
If you’re already thinking about spring drives and local day trips, Barking Goat Farms is worth bookmarking.
Just north of Newburgh, this local farm stay offers hands-on animal experiences with goats, mini donkeys, chickens, and more. It’s the kind of place you could easily miss unless someone told you about it, which is exactly what makes it a great local find.
House of the Week
$769,000 | 4 bed | 3 bath
This week’s pick is a standout century home in Napanee known as the Solomon Wright House. With mid-1800s character, classic brick curb appeal, and more finished space than many older homes offer, it feels like the kind of property that rarely comes up in this kind of move-in-ready form. It’s a strong fit for the newsletter because it is distinctive, local, and memorable without feeling gimmicky.
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