Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is opening its 2025 summer season with Dump Guys, running May 21st-31st! Duane and Ted thought they’d be best friends forever, then along came Maggie. Two estranged BFF’s have to reunite under extraordinary circumstances and “take out the trash”…literally. Learn more here!
Today: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers to explore early literacy through gentle stories, songs, and rhymes. Start your reading journey together in a cozy, welcoming environment. *Please note: this program is exclusively for babies who cannot walk yet.
Today: Camp Ignite is taking place at the Ignite Youth Centre on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Spend you PD Day at the centre for a Camp Day filled with fun activities- More details here!
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Karen Emeny from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: A PD Party Day is taking place Friday at the St. Thomas Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is Art Attack! Drop by the Lower Level for a variety of art activities all day long. Explore different art materials, let your imagination run wild, and create a masterpiece to take home!
Tomorrow: The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! You can now stop by every Saturday through November 1st to shop the fresh and local foods as well as endless creations from the talented artisans.
Tomorrow: 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.
Tomorrow: A Community Yard Sale is taking place at the Union Sports Club and Community Centre Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: A Bottle Drive is support of the Forest Park Grade 8 Graduation is taking place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot. More details here!
Tomorrow: Whether the Weather takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Public Library. Discover the joy of embracing the outdoors, no matter the forecast! Join staff in the Ingram Room on the Lower Level to kick off the adventure, then head outside for a variety of creative and exploratory activities. Remember to dress for the weather!
Tomorrow: A Paws and Shop Craft Show is being hosted at the Masonic Centre of Elgin on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: Saturday Stories goes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library, Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Tomorrow: May 31st & June 1st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., step into history at the Backus-Page House Museum’s Annual Wartime Homefront Event! More details here.
Tomorrow: The YMCA in St. Thomas is hosting its Day Camp Open House on Saturday, May 31st from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity for campers and their families to: Meet our wonderful camp counsellors, tour our camp spaces, enjoy fun games and have a delicious BBQ. More details 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 in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!


