Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Odesa Company Presents “Misery” based on the novel by Stephen King, October 23 – 26 at Princess Ave. Playhouse. The show follows a bestselling novelist who survives a car crash thanks to his “number one fan,” but her care soon becomes captivity. Full details can be found here.
Today: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library 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: The Downtown Pumpkin Prowl returns to Talbot Street Friday, October 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Get the full details here!
Today: Our 2025 myFM Spirit Awards are being handed out Friday, October 24th from the St. Thomas Seniors Centre. Doors open at 6, Ceremony begins around 7 p.m. There will be snacks provided and a cash bar run by the St. Thomas Seniors Centre.
Today: Join Gay Lea Dairy Museum for “Halloween at the Booseum” October 24-26. Full details here!
Today: Trivia Night is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library on Friday from 7-8 p.m.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tomorrow: PumpkinFest takes over the Horton Farmers’ Market this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! Find all the 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 Halloween Bazaar at Union United Church goes Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. They’ll have baking, crafts, preserves, vendors, and pumpkin decorating for the children. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: The Fall Harvest Bounty Bazaar is taking place at New Vision Community Church in St. Thomas from 9 a.m. to noon. More details can be found here!
Tomorrow: The Talbotville Fire Station Grand Opening and Open House is taking place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10586 Sunset Road. 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: A Fall Vendor Show is being hosted at the St. Anne’s Centre on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted in support of Animal Aide.
Tomorrow: Dress up your pup and join the fun at the Halloween Puppy Parade this Saturday, October 25 at Pinafore Park! Registration starts at 5 p.m., with the parade walk at 6 — all donations support the new St. Thomas Animal Shelter. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: A Howl-o-ween Hop goes Saturday at the Memorial Arena in St. Thomas from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It’s a Halloween dance for kids with all proceeds supporting Daisy’s place. Learn more here.
Sunday: You can take part in Halloween Rock Painting in Support of Art 4 Animals on Sunday at the Union Sports Club. Get more details here!
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Friday, October 24th…
TVRA Junior Football
- St. Andre Bessette at Parkside C.I. – 11:00 AM (Regular Season, T1-1/4 Final)
TVRA Senior Football
- Parkside C.I. at Catholic Central H.S. – 2:15 PM (Preliminary Round, T1-1/4 Final)
- St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at Medway H.S. – 2:15 PM (Preliminary Round, T1-1/4 Final)
GOHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action tonight when they host the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Joe at 7:30 p.m.
