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: Von Middlesex- Elgin is hosting a Caregiver Appreciation Day Event on Friday. More details here!
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: Trivia Night is being hosted at the St. Thomas Public Library on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Join staff for a night of laughter, friendly competition and brain-teasing fun.
Today: The Elgin County Railway Museum’s Community Christmas Tree Spectacular is back this weekend. Experience the wonder of over 300 decorated Christmas trees every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 28th, each one unique and full of holiday cheer. Full details here!
Tomorrow: Storytime goes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library on Saturday, which is full of active songs and stories!
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: Winter at Horton is back this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the vendors will be set up inside, giving you the chance to get some of your market favourites even during the winter months. This continues each Saturday through April 25th.
Tomorrow: The St. Thomas Downtown Development Board is bringing Santa back to the Railway City this Saturday for one final event of the year. Downtown Santa kicks off at 11 a.m., inviting residents to explore and shop our local businesses this holiday season. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: Santa’s Cabin & Christmas Market takes over the Putting Zoo in St. Thomas beginning December 6th. Full details here!
Sunday: Seed Confections is once again turning its Ross Street shop into a place of holiday magic and community support with a one-day Free Toy Store on Sunday, December 7. The event, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is designed to help families ensure every child has a gift under the tree this year, at absolutely no cost. More details here.
Sunday: The 44th Annual Fingal Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Fingal-Shedden Optimist Club goes Sunday, December 7th at 2 p.m. in downtown Fingal. Canned goods will be collected along the route by the fire department in support of the food bank. The theme this year is “A Colourful Christmas.”
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Friday, December 5th…
TVRA Varsity Girls Curling @ St. Thomas CC
- Central Elgin C.I. at Ingersoll D.C.I. — 8:00 a.m.
- Parkside C.I. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. — 8:00 a.m.
- Parkside C.I. at Huron Park S.S. — 11:00 a.m.
- Ingersoll D.C.I. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. — 11:00 a.m.
- Glendale H.S. at Central Elgin C.I. — 2:00 p.m.
TVRA Varsity Boys Curling @ St. Thomas CC
- Central Elgin C.I. at Ingersoll D.C.I. — 8:00 a.m.
- Parkside C.I. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. — 8:00 a.m.
- Parkside C.I. at East Elgin S.S. — 11:00 a.m.
- Ingersoll D.C.I. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. — 11:00 a.m.
- St. Mary’s C.H.S. at East Elgin S.S. — 2:00 p.m.
- Glendale H.S. at Central Elgin C.I. — 2:00 p.m.
GOHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action on Saturday, travelling to Strathroy to take on the Rockets at 7:30.
