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’s Caregiver Strategies Series continues with Part 2 on Friday, April 17th at 1:30 p.m. All caregivers will receive a caregiving Strategies Workbook. Topic of discussion will be Changes in Thinking and Behaviour: Delirium. More details here!
Today: The annual St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards return Friday, April 17th, to the Joe Thornton Community Centre, celebrating excellence, innovation, and community impact across St. Thomas, Elgin County, and the Township of Southwold. Full details here!
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: A Teen Writers’ Meetup is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Staff in the creative process, share some of your work (if you want to), and hang out with other teen writers.
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: Join John Dickie Live @ Reed’s Records on Saturday for two performances in celebration of National Record Store Day! More details here.
Tomorrow: Join St. Thomas Public Library for a family-friendly Pride celebration filled with colour, creativity, and connection! All families are welcome to drop in for crafts and activities from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Presented in partnership with EarlyOn and Elgin County Pride.
Tomorrow: The 2nd annual St. Thomas Sports Card Buy, Sell & Trade event is taking place at Central United Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details here!
Tomorrow: A Puzzle Exchange is taking place at St. Thomas Public Library on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Bring in some puzzles and find some new (to you) ones to take home! If you don’t have a puzzle to bring, come anyway. You might just be in luck if they have extras!
Tomorrow: Community of Christ Church invites you to a $2 Roast Beef and Ham Dinner on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Full details here!
Tomorrow: An exciting evening has been planned for this Saturday at Fellowship Church in St. Thomas as The Undercovers Present: Rogers, Richie & Robinson! This tribute to Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson will bring you songs you remember and a night you won’t forget. Learn more here!
TVRA Varsity Boys Rugby
- 11:00 AM – John Paul II C.H.S. @ Parkside C.I. (1Password Park)
TVRA Varsity Girls Soccer
- 12:00 PM – East Elgin S.S. @ St. Joseph’s C.H.S. (1Password Park – Exhibition)
TVRA Varsity Boys Soccer
- 2:00 PM – East Elgin S.S. @ St. Joseph’s C.H.S. (1Password Park – Exhibition: Tier 1 Friendly)
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!



