Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The Long Weekend by Norm Foster takes the stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre, June 10th-July 4th. Is the grass always greener on the other side? Two married couples and a weekend filled with unbridled desires, secrets, betrayal, and shenanigans. Is it Roger and Abby vs. Max and Wynn, or will it be Roger and Wynn vs. Max and Abby? Learn more here!
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 Opa’s Pretzels on Friday, June 12th, from 11 to 4 p.m. at the CASO Station. Stop by the NEW take-out window, place your order, and relax on the PATIO while enjoying a delicious, authentic handmade pretzel! Lots of parking available and new pretzel flavours to try!
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tomorrow: LemonAID Day is back this Saturday, with dozens of lemonade stands expected to pop up across St. Thomas and Elgin County in support of local children. Now in its third year, the fundraiser for the Elgin Children’s Foundation has grown into a community-wide event, bringing together families, businesses, schools, and organizations with a shared goal: helping send local kids to summer camp. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: The Rosy Rhubarb Festival returns to the Keystone Complex on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, bringing two days of family-friendly fun, entertainment, food, and, of course, plenty of rhubarb. The annual celebration features a packed schedule of events, including the popular baking contest, rhubarb stalk and leaf competition, community yard sales, live music, and a variety of activities for children. Full details here!
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 Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! You can now stop by every Saturday through October 31st to shop and support the local vendors.
Tomorrow: Join the St. Thomas Public Library for a family-friendly Pride Celebration filled with colour, creativity, and connection on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All families are welcome to drop in for a special Pride Storytime plus crafts and activities, such as button-making, creating bracelets, and more. Presented in partnership with EarlyON and Elgin County Pride.
Tomorrow: Gastech Solutions is marking 20 years in business with a Customer Appreciation BBQ this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 45 Progress Drive, thanking the customers, neighbours, and community partners who have supported them over the years. Full details here!
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Canadian Baseball League
- The London Majors host the Welland Jackfish on Friday at Labatt Park. First pitch is 7:05.
League2 Ontario Soccer
- The Railway City FC Men’s Team hosts Windsor City FC on Saturday at 7 p.m. @ 1Password Park.
- The Railway City FC Women’s Team hosts Waterloo United on Sunday at 4 p.m. @ 1Password Park.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals!
