Daytripping Fall 2023
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Daytripper<br />
The<br />
Southwestern Ontario<br />
EVENTS<br />
Also listed on our website!<br />
WWW.DAYTRIPPING.CA<br />
Events listed FREE (space permitting). Subject to change. Please plan ahead.<br />
ONGOING EVENTS<br />
We’ve listed this section by town, so you can easily find ongoing things in a town you’re visiting.<br />
Amherstburg Nov16-Dc10 Holiday Shoppe at Gibson Gallery, Thurs-Sun www.gibsongallery.com<br />
Amherstburg Nov18-Jan 8 River Lights Winter Festival www.visitamherstburg.ca<br />
Aylmer Oct 13-29 Halloween at the BOOseum! Weekends www.cec-dairymuseum.com<br />
Aylmer Nov18-Dec23 Christmas Market, Old Imperial Farmer’s Market, Saturdays www.oifm.ca<br />
Baden Nov15-Jan7 Christmas at Castle Kilbride Museum, Wed-Sun castlekilbride.ca<br />
Beachville March 2-31 Jakeman’s Pancake Breakfast on Weekends www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com<br />
Brantford ongoing Fri 9-2 Sat 7-2 Farmers’ Market (indoor year round) brantfordfarmersmarket.ca<br />
Brights Grove til Oct 28 CANSCAIP in the Grove: The Art of Picturebooks Mon-Sat galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Brights Grove Nov 4-Dec16 Gifts of Season Curated Art Sale, Mon-Sat galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Brights Grove Jan 6 -Feb 3 Looking Through Their Lens, Mon-Sat galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Brights Grove Feb17-Mr23 Where I’m From, Juried Exhibition, Mon-Sat galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Brights Grove Mr30 -Ap27 Fibre & Fabric Fusions: Patti Cook & Fibre Artists Collective galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Dresden Nov16-Dc21 Merry & Bright Thursday Nights www.dresden.ca<br />
Essex Nov17-Dec23 Christmas at Heritage Village at Cnd Transportation Museum windsorparade.org<br />
Ingersoll Nov-Jan Santa’s Village & Festival of Lights www.ingersoll.ca<br />
Kingsville Nov18-Jan3 Fantasy of Lights, (Train Rides Weekends Nv24-Dec23) www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
Kingsville Dec 8-22 Friday evening holiday concerts, Lakeside Pavilion www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
Jarvis Dec11-Jan 1 Jarvis Light Up <strong>2023</strong> www.jarvislightup.ca<br />
LaSalle Nov24-Jan7 LaSalle Holiday Lights and Heritage Nights 5-10pm www.lasalle.ca<br />
Leamington Nov15-Dec23 A Signature Indoor Artisan Market www.leamingtonartscentre.com<br />
London ongoing Sat 8-3 Sun 10-2 Farmers’ & Artisan Market www.themarketwfd.com<br />
Port Stanley til Dec 22 Port Stanley ~ Canada’s Coney Island exhibit www.elgincounty.ca/museum<br />
Port Stanley Nov18-Dec17 Santa Train, Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Weekends www.pstr.on.ca<br />
Sarnia ongoing Stamp Club meetings - 4th Sunday of month www.sarniastampclub.ca<br />
Sarnia ongoing Exhibit openings- Lawrence House 6-9pm (1st Fridays) www.lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia til Dec18 Open Stage at Lawrence House, 2nd & 3rd Mon lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia Oct 6-28 Joanne Gillis , Heather Lockhart and Peg Kivi Exhibits lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia Nov 3-25 A Time for Giving, Members Exhibit, Wed-Sun lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia Nov 3-30 Christmas at the House, Wed-Sun lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia Nov 3-25 Trevor Jamieson Solo Exhibit, Wed-Sun lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Sarnia Dec 1-30 Handmade for the Holidays, Members Exhibit, Wed -Sun lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Simcoe ongoing Thursdays - Farmers’ Market 8am-2pm www.localline.ca/simcoefarmersmarket<br />
St. Jacobs Nov17-Dec1 Holiday Sip n’ Shop, Fridays www.stjacobsmarket.com<br />
St. Marys October McCully’s <strong>Fall</strong> Harvest Festival, Weekends www.mccullys.ca<br />
St. Marys Nov18-Dec31 Winter Lights www.discoverstmarys.ca<br />
St. Marys March 2-31 Pancake Brunch on Weekends www.mccullys.ca<br />
Stratford ongoing Chocolate Trail - purchase pass for self-guided tour visitstratford.ca/chocolatetrail<br />
Stratford ongoing Bacon & Ale Trail - purchase pass for self-guided tour visitstratford.ca/bacontrail<br />
Stratford ongoing Audio Walking Tours www.visitstratford.ca<br />
Stratford ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.stratfordagriculturalsociety.com<br />
St.Thomas Dec 1-23 Jingle Bell Junction a Festival of Lights at Elgin Cty Railway Museum www.ecrm.ca<br />
Tillsonburg Nov 24-Jan7 50 Years of Hallmark* Ornament History at Annandale tillsonburg.ca<br />
Tillsonburg March 2-31 Haye’s Haven Farm Pancake Breakfast on Weekends www.hayesmaplesyrup.com<br />
Windsor Nov2-Dec21 WindsorEats Holiday Market - Thursdays 5-9pm www.windsoreats.com<br />
Windsor Dec1-Jan 7 Bright Lights Windsor www.citywindsor.ca<br />
Windsor Dec 3-17 Sunday Breakfast with Santa at Willistead Manor, Sundays www.citywindsor.ca<br />
Windsor Dec 3-27 Willistead Manor Holiday Tours, Wed and Sundays citywindsor.ca<br />
Woodstock ongoing Saturdays - Farmers’ Market 7am-12pm www.woodstockfairgrounds.com<br />
Zurich Nov15-Dec2 Poinsettia Festival, Evenings by Candlelight, Wed-Sat www.huronridge.ca<br />
October <strong>2023</strong><br />
also see “ongoing events” above<br />
4 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery Walking Tour 6:30pm www.events.brant.ca<br />
6-9 Brigden Brigden Fair - Aprons and Overalls www.brigdenfair.ca<br />
BRIGDEN FAIR<br />
MOORE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY<br />
Home of the Brigden Fair Since 1850<br />
• Tractor Pull – Oct 6th / Demolition Derby – Oct 14th<br />
• Jamborees – 2nd Sunday of month Nov to April<br />
2976 Brigden Rd, Brigden, 519-864-1197<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2023</strong><br />
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* Events take place<br />
at Fairgrounds and<br />
are subject to change<br />
www.brigdenfair.ca<br />
Brigden Fair<br />
10-31 Harriston Davie’s Antiques Anniversary Sale - 10-50% off 519-338-2449<br />
11 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery Walking Tour 6:30pm www.events.brant.ca<br />
12 Chatham Twin Flames at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
13 Belle River Belle River Stroll the Streets, Downtown www.tourismwindsoressex.ca<br />
13 Leamington Sip and Paint Nights (pre-registration required) www.leamingtonartscentre.com<br />
13 Sarnia Classic Seger - Tribute at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
SHOP<br />
LOCAL<br />
20-28 Sarnia Little Shop of Horrors at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
13 St. Thomas Paranormal Tours at Purely Wicked, tickets at library www.purelywicked.ca<br />
14 Chatham The Great Canadian Road Trip at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
14 Petrolia Fresh Produce and Makers Market www.town.petrolia.on.ca<br />
14 St. Thomas Harvest Hop at St Thomas Anglican Church call for tickets 519-631-6378<br />
14 St. Thomas Oktoberfest Downtown St. Thomas www.railwaycitytourism.com<br />
14 Stratford Craft and Vendor Show www.avondaleunitedstratford.com<br />
14 LaSalette Boos and Autumn Brews Vendor Market shopdande.square.site<br />
14 Tillsonburg Mudmen at Royal Canadian Legion www.mudmen.ca<br />
14-15 Windsor Antique Show at Mackenzie Hall fotcmack@gmail.ca<br />
14-15 Grand Bend Lambton <strong>Fall</strong> Colour & Craft Festival www.lambtonmuseums.ca/fall-colour<br />
15 Brantford Howl-o-Ween Pawty, Safety Village 519-774-0267<br />
15 Clifford Craft and Vendor Show www.town.minto.on.ca/events<br />
15 London Blue Rodeo in concert at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com<br />
15 Sarnia Afternoon Tea w. Authors Bryn Turnbull & Jennifer Robson sarniabookkeeper.com<br />
15 Wallacetown Victorian Painting Workshop 14+ reg. req’d www.backuspagehouse.ca/events<br />
15 Woodstock Nostalgia Show and Sale www.collectorshows.ca<br />
16-21 Newton E & E’s <strong>Fall</strong> Sale - 10% off storewide www.eandeclothandcreations.com<br />
19 Forest Celebrating Women in Business www.shopforest.ca<br />
19-22 Kingsville Kingsville Migration <strong>Fall</strong> Festival, 54th Annual www.migrationfestival.ca<br />
19 London Godsmack in concert at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com<br />
20-21 Hamilton Steam Museum After Dark - Adult Flashlight Tour www.hamilton.ca/museumevents<br />
20 London London Beatlemania at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
20 Tillsonburg Mudmen at Chatham Cultural Centre www.mudmen.ca<br />
21 Baden Saturday at Booseum - Children’s workshop, pre-reg. required castlekilbride.ca<br />
21 Chatham Abbamania at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
21 Norwich Heritage Dinner (call for tickets) 519-863-3101<br />
21 Petrolia Fresh Produce and Makers Market www.town.petrolia.on.ca<br />
21 Vittoria Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze at Cider Keg www.ckfarmmarket.com<br />
21-22 Port Stanley Pumpkin Patch Train Ride, Port Stanley Terminal Rail www.pstr.on.ca<br />
22 Ancaster Toy and Collectible Show www.collectorshows.ca<br />
22 Chatham The Comic Strippers at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
22 Dutton Doors Open Dutton - Dunwich www.doorsopenontario.on.ca<br />
The Heritage Committee mitt<br />
of Dutton-Dunwich unwi<br />
hosts...<br />
DOORS OPEN DUTTON-DUNWICH<br />
October 22, <strong>2023</strong> • 10am to 4pm<br />
Enjoy the outdoors in Dutton Dunwich with<br />
11 Self-Guided Tours of Natural Heritage Treasures!<br />
519-762-2204 • www.doorsopenontario.on.ca<br />
22 Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale www.collectorshows.ca<br />
22 London Comedian Danny Bhoy at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
24-25 London Jesus Christ Superstar at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com<br />
25 Harriston Wednesday: An 80’s Show with Mooreband www.town.minto.ca/events<br />
26 London Chanticleer at Aeolian Hall www.aeolianhall.ca<br />
26-28 Shakespeare <strong>Fall</strong> Shop Hop at The Quilt Place www.thequiltplace.ca<br />
27 Chatham The Elvis Concert at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
27 Harriston Hallow’een Haunt www.harristonrising.ca<br />
27 St. Thomas Pumpkin Prowl Downtown St. Thomas www.railwaycitytourism.com<br />
27 St. Thomas Roast Beef at St Thomas Anglican Church call for tickets 519-631-6378<br />
27-28 Southampton Winter Spirit Arts & Crafts Show www.shorelineartists.net<br />
28 Beachville Halloween Haunted Woods at Jakeman’s www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com<br />
28 Chatham Brass Transit - The Musical at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
28 London Mudmen at RC Victory Legion www.mudmen.ca<br />
28 London Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here centennialhall.london.ca<br />
28 Sarnia Meet and Greet with Chris Hadfield www.sarniabookkeeper.com<br />
28 St. Jacobs Wyrd Sisters Hallow’een Party ages 18+ www.threesisterscentre.ca<br />
28 St. Marys Spooktacular St. Marys www.discoverstmarys.ca<br />
28-29 Caledonia Company is Coming Curated Artisan Show FB The Yellow Farmhouse<br />
THE YELLOW<br />
FA RMHOUSE<br />
Open Select Weekends<br />
697 Stoney Creek Road,<br />
CALEDONIA • 905-869-3764<br />
October <strong>2023</strong> continued<br />
Company is Coming<br />
CURATED ARTISAN SHOW<br />
FEATURING 20 ARTISANS<br />
with their Handmade Creations<br />
OCTOBER 28 & 29 • 10-4<br />
28-29 Essex Murder Mystery at Cnd Transportation Museum tickets required www.ctmhv.com<br />
29 Baden Whisked Up Weekends at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
29 Sarnia Outerbridge - Mysteries of the Keyhole House www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
29 Woodstock Card, Comic, Coin and Pop Culture Show www.collectorshows.ca<br />
31 St. Thomas Samhain Celebrations at Purely Wicked www.purelywicked.ca<br />
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“There is peace even in the storm.” -Vincent van Gogh<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
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