Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Join us this evening as we celebrate the outstanding nominees and winners of this year’s 2026 Spirit Awards! The ceremony takes place at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and presentations beginning around 7. This free community event requires no tickets or reservations; everyone is welcome to come cheer on their local favourites. Snacks will be provided, and the St. Thomas Seniors Centre will be running a cash bar. Full details 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.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
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 annual Central United Church Bazaar is coming up on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: An Indoor Craft Sale is taking place at St. Andrews United Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More details here!
Tomorrow: The Annual Holy Angel’s CWL Christmas Carol Bazaar is back Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to noon in the church hall. Find the details here!
Tomorrow: Fanshawe College is inviting prospective students to explore its campuses during its fall open house on Saturday, November 7. Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will give visitors an opportunity to learn more about available programs, meet faculty and current students, and get a closer look at the college experience. More here!
Tomorrow: Storytime goes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library on Saturday, featuring active songs and stories!
Tomorrow: The St. Thomas Public Library is hosting Arts & Letters on Saturday from 1-4 p.m., a showcase of the incredible talents of local writers and artists! Meet local visual artists and authors, and connect with others who have a passion for the arts.
Sunday: A Remembrance Concert is taking place at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. View the poster here.
Sunday: Some local communities will be holding Remembrance Day Ceremonies on Sunday (November 8).
- Township of Southwold: Service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Shedden Keystone Complex, with the Harvard’s flyover at approximately 11 a.m.
- Bayham: Vienna Cenotaph at 11 a.m.
- Port Stanley: Parade beginning at Main Street at 10:45 a.m., heading across the lift bridge to the Cenotaph in
- Veterans Park for 11 a.m. service.
- Port Burwell: Parade will lead off from the Legion to the Port Burwell Cenotaph around 12:45 p.m.
- Rodney: 12:45 p.m. at the Rodney Library
Oneida Nation of the Thames will be holding a special ceremony on Sunday, November 8th to honour Indigenous Veterans Day. Doors to the Oneida Community Centre open at 5 p.m. The event will feature an Opening Address, March on Colour, followed by stories and dinner.
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LOCAL SPORTS:
TVRA on Friday, November 6th…
TVRA Senior Football
- Parkside at Clarke Road — 2:15 p.m. (Semi-final)
Greater Ontario Hockey League
- The St. Thomas Stars host the Komoka Kings tonight at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. They’ll travel to Welland Sunday for a matchup with the Canadians at 7 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals!
