Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: “Liars At A Funeral” takes the stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre July 16th- August 2nd! A brilliantly penned modern farce full of grudges, curses, secrets, and hilarity. The whole family has been reunited for Grandma Mavis’s funeral, only to be trapped in a funeral home due to an ice storm. Can this clan of liars survive all the secrets about to be unearthed, or will this be the final nail in the coffin for this dysfunctional family? More details 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: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Austin Gagnier from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: Movies in the Park hosted by The Ice Box are back this summer! On Friday, July 18th at sundown, take in “School of Rock” at Pinafore Park.
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/Sunday: The Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival is back for a full weekend of furry fun, family entertainment, and fundraising for local animal rescues. Taking place Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this two-day festival is all about celebrating the special bond between people and their pups. Full details 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/Sunday:: The Piano Peace Project “Art in Action” will see local artists, led by Ukrainian artist Maksym Nechytailo, transform a piano into an art piece promoting peace and support for Ukraine at the Elgin County Railway Museum this weekend. More details can be found here.
Tomorrow/Sunday: The Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition is leading a week of education and community action as part of National Drowning Prevention Week. Events will officially kick off Saturday, July 19th, with a free public swim at the Aylmer Pool from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This will be followed by another community swim at Jaycees Pool in St. Thomas on Sunday, July 20th. More details here!
Sunday: The Sunset Vintage Market is this Sunday, July 20th. With over 20 vintage vendors, Fur-Ever Wild Rehabilitation (fundraising) and Friesrus from St. Thomas! Learn more here.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
League1 Ontario: On Saturday, July 19th
Railway City FC Men’s L2 VS Cambridge United Men’s L2– 7:30 p.m. @ 1Password Park
On Sunday, July 20th
Railway City FC Women’s L2 VS Hamilton United Women’s L2– 4 p.m. @ 1Password Park
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
