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: 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!
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 the staff for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-teasing fun.
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: 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: Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Sale is taking place at the Old Imperial Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring handcrafted, fair trade holiday decor and gifts. More details here.
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: An Art4Animals Fundraiser is taking place at the Union Sports Club and Community Centre on Saturday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. More details here!
Tomorrow: Once Upon a Craft takes place at the St. Thomas Public Library on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. This is a quiet and creative storytime with lots of conversation for kids and their caregivers. You’ll read a book, have a discussion before, during and after the reading and then do a craft together.
Tomorrow: The 81st annual Aylmer Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade rolls into town this Saturday, bringing this year’s festive theme, “Let’s Make a Snowman,” to Talbot Street. The parade is set to begin at 2 p.m. from the Aylmer Fairgrounds and travels through the downtown core. Full details here!
Tomorrow: The St. Thomas Optimist Club is getting ready to spread some holiday cheer once again, with the return of the annual St. Thomas Optimist Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 22nd at 6 p.m. As usual, the parade will begin at Talbot and First Avenue, heading west through downtown St. Thomas and wrapping up at Elgin Street. Full details can be found here!
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LOCAL SPORTS:
GOHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action on Friday when they travel to Stratford to take on the Warriors. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. The boys will then return home Sunday for a 7:30 p.m. start against Komoka.
