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 5th Annual Pfeffer Derby, hosted by Our Place Respite, takes place Friday at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and check out what all the fun is about! The Pfeffer Derby is an exciting youth event where participants design, build, and race small gravity-powered derby pine cars. Learn more here.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: Take in a Concert in the Park with the Parkside Concert Band on Friday at the Pinafore Park Bandshell at 6:30 p.m. More 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: 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 Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition is inviting families and community members to attend Lifejacket Day, a free, family-friendly event taking place at Lake Margaret / Jim Waite Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. More details here!
Tomorrow: A big celebration is planned in St. Thomas this weekend as Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet host their re-grand opening event on Saturday, May 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m There will be plenty of prizes and giveaways during the event, including TVs, BBQs, Harvey’s meal deals, Swiss Chalet dinners, Toronto Maple Leafs merchandise, Team Canada FIFA hats, cooler bags, and more. Full 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, May 22nd…
TVRA Varsity Baseball
- 11:30 AM — East Elgin S.S. vs Arthur Voaden S.S. (Cowan Fields – Baseball, Woodstock)
- 2:00 PM — St. Mary’s C.H.S. vs Central Elgin C.I. (Cowan Fields – Baseball, Woodstock)
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals!
