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 on 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: Join Gay Lea Dairy Museum for “Halloween at the Booseum” both October 17-19 and 24-26. Full details here!
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: Tails & Trails is taking place at Backus-Page House Museum on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving visitors the chance to stroll through the scenic trails of John E. Pearce Provincial Park, along with their four-legged friends. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: The Tricks, Treats, and Treasures Vendor Market takes over the Union Sports Club and Community Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and a spooky display that’s perfect for all ages. More 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 Sunset Vintage Market Fall Pop-Up will be at Elgin Harvest Wood-Fired Pizzeria (400 Sunset Drive) on Saturday from 11-5 p.m. at they capp off their fifth season. More details can be found here!
Tomorrow: St. Thomas Public Library is hosting a Costume Swap on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Carnegie Room. Refresh your costume collection in time for Halloween by bringing in gently used costumes, all sizes, and swap them for something new-to-you!
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Friday, October 17th…
TVRA Junior Football
- Catholic Central H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. – 11:00 AM
TVRA Senior Football
- Catholic Central H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. – 02:15 PM
GOHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action Friday as they travel to St. Mary’s to take on the Lincolns at 7:30 p.m. The boys return home on Sunday to host the Stratford Warriors at 7:30 p.m.
