Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
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 every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
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: The St. Thomas Panthers Girls Hockey Association is hosting “Panther Day 2025” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. All teams will play a home game and the Joe will be decked out in decorations and activities for the girls! Get the 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: The Highlands Apartments is hosting a Grand Opening event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get all the details here!
Tomorrow: Families in St. Thomas will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fire trucks at the Firehouse Subs Touch-the-Truck event, celebrating First Responders Month. The St. Thomas Fire Department is joining forces with Firehouse Subs for this interactive, educational event, running from noon to 3 p.m. at the restaurant (1055 Talbot St). Full details here!
Tomorrow: The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is hosting a Shania Twain tribute concert at Old Town Hall Theatre on Saturday at 2 p.m. More details here!
Tomorrow: The Dreamboats take over Port Stanley Festival Theatre on Saturday as they bring back the magic of classic, original rock ‘n’ roll! Details here.
Tomorrow and Sunday: Aylmer Oktoberfest returns to the German Canadian Club: Saxonia Hall both Saturday and Sunday, featuring authentic German food, beer, dance groups and music! Find the details here.
Sunday: The Elm by Koko Moa is hosting an Open House on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to show off the new 23-unit apartment building at 232 Elm Street. Details can be found here!
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Friday, October 3rd…
TVRA Junior Football
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Parkside C.I. at South C.I. – South C.I., 11:00 AM
TVRA Senior Football
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Parkside C.I. at South C.I. – South C.I., 2:15 PM
GOJHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action Friday when they host the Brantford Titans at the Joe. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. The Stars will then travel to Komoka to take on the Kings on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals!

