Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO!
The 51st annual Shedden Tractor Pull is back this Friday and they’re bringing the big dogs once again! Gates open at 4, with pulls kicking off at 6:30 p.m. You can learn more here!
Location: Shedden Keystone Complex, 35921 Talbot Line, Shedden
Saturday Stories goes tomorrow at the library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
Through June 15th, visitors to the theatre can take in the stylings of one Canada’s finest crooners as “Funny Valentine: A Michael Bublé Tribute” takes the stage. Jay Davis, star of the West End, makes his PSFT debut in the show- bringing to life the music of the finest Canadian crooner of our time. Full details can be found here.
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
Ndur’s NXT-Gen Basketball Camp is taking place from June 10th to 15th at Mitchell Hepburn Public School. Details can be found here.
Location: Mitchell Hepburn Public School, 95 Raven Ave, St. Thomas
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! They’ve been bringing the farm to the heart of the city since 1878 and you can stop by every Saturday through November 2nd to shop the fresh and local foods as well as endless creations from the talented artisans.
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, Manitoba Street, 1/2 block north of Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Old Imperial Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Aylmer! It’s a family-friendly, year-round, indoor Farmers’ Market that celebrates, supports, and showcases the best of what our community has to offer.
Location: Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, 516 John St. North, Aylmer
A Getting Ready for Summer Vendors Market is coming to the Union Sports Club on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Union Sports Club and Community Centre, 6068 Bell Street, Union
The First Annual Courthouse Yard Sale goes on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Courthouse Neighbourhood in St. Thomas is having an area-wide yard sale! Many houses will be set up to sell a myriad and some folks will even be able to use debit and credit to purchase. We’ll have kids selling lemonade and treats and it’s a beautiful way to explore a historic part of an amazing city.
Location: Entire Courthouse Neighbourhood in St Thomas
The British Are Coming to Port Stanley this Saturday! Experience 1812 military camp life, see how the British Navy ate, cooked and slept and watch gun crews load and fire an 1812 Cannon. Full details here.
Location: Hofhuis Park, Maud Street, Port Stanley
Malahide Community Place will be filled with a lot of hustle and bustle this Saturday as the annual Springfield Family Fun Day makes its return. Attendees can expect much of the same from years past, including children’s activities such as inflatables, pony rides, face painting, demonstrations and more. Learn more here!
Location: Malahide Community Place, 12105 Whittaker Road, Springfield
Bring dad and the family out for a day of fun this Sunday as the annual Lions Club Father’s Day Car Show returns to Pinafore Park. Peruse through the hundreds of classic and collector cars that will be on display from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and take part in the draws and giveaways happening throughout the day. More details here!
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
And those still trying to plan something fun to do with the family to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend can take advantage of free fishing across the province! On June 15th and 16th, Ontarians can enjoy fishing provincewide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for June!
