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!
Acoustic Vibes goes tonight at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grab your instruments and join the laid-back jam session! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. Just a heads up – this isn’t a music lesson, it’s a chance to play and enjoy an evening of musical fun and good vibes.
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
Take in the Canada Day long weekend at Gay Lea Dairy Museum & Cooperative Education Centre! Open Friday to Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with admission details available here!
Location: Gay Lea Dairy Museum & Co-operative Education Centre, 48075 Jamestown Line, Aylmer
The Wildflowers Friday Night Market is back! They run each Friday night through September 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Wildflowers Farm, 42338, Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
The Aylmer Truck and Tractor Pull returns this weekend, with a packed lineup of events planned over the two days. Pulls start at 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. More information can be found here!
Location: Aylmer Fairgrounds, 139 Pine Street East, Aylmer
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
Tragically Hip Tribute Band, “The Practically Hip” will rock the The Clearing in Shedden this Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. They even have bussing available with full details here!
Location: The Clearing, 34855 Fifth Line, Shedden
The rescheduled Sunset Vintage Market and BBQ fundraiser is taking place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the Union Sports Club and Community Centre. All proceeds will go directly to the club which is entirely volunteer based. Full details here!
Location: Union Sports Club and Community Centre, 6068 Bell Street, Union
Musical Mondays return to the Pat & Ali Shakir Patio at Port Stanley Festival Theatre on Canada Day! It runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a $5 cover charge. Enjoy the best view in town of the harbour and some great live music! Details on the performers throughout the summer can be found here.
“They’re Found In Trees”– A story of friendships, ladies’ underwear, new beginnings, hope, and birds, from the masterful pen of Canada’s king of comedy is on at Port Stanley Festival Theatre June 19th through July 13th. Full details can be found here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
AND with it being Canada Day on Monday, we’ve created a go-to guide for celebrations taking place across St. Thomas and Elgin County. You can find that here!
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!
