Friday
Stratford Guided Walking Tour: Ghost Walk
Starts 7:30 p.m. @ City Hall
Find out all the fun, creepy stories that Stratford keeps hidden during the day but then come out at night! Visit www.stratfordwalkingtours.ca for ticket information and tour availability.
Live Music Fridays
6-9 p.m. @ River Valley Golf Club
Get in a quick round, then stick around as Megan & Brady take the mic between 6-9 p.m. Check out www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com for more details.
Stratford Warriors Home Opener
7:30 p.m. @ William Allman Memorial Arena
The Warriors kick off the 2024-2025 season at home against the rival Elmira Sugar Kings. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. at the Allman.
Saturday
Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
First race of the day - 8 a.m. @ Lakeside Drive
A unique tradition unfolds as teams arrive in the Festival City to take part in the 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival. There will be food vendors on site, a kids area and live entertainment. Go to www.visitstratford.ca and check the events menu for festival details.
Breakfast on the Farm
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Hillmanor Holsteins, Dublin
It’ll be a one-of-a-kind on-farm experience, as guests will be treated to an all-Ontario breakfast, farm tour, interactive educational displays and family photo ops. It’s $5 per adult and kids under 12 get in free. Go to www.farmfoodcareon.org to get more information.
Fall Harvest Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. @ Black Creek Flower Farm (Highway 8 between Sebringville and Mitchell)
You want fall-themed fun, you got it! A pumpkin patch, flower picking, face painting, sunflower trail, a pumpkin cannon and more are all on the agenda at Black Creek Flower Farm. Entry is by monetary donation with proceeds going to the local food bank. Go to www.blackcreekflowerfarm.com for additional information.
Here for Now Theatre: Dinner with the Duchess
4 p.m. @ Stratford Perth Museum
At the end of a storied career, violin virtuoso Margaret gives her final interview to a young, savvy reporter. That’s how Dinner with the Duchess starts out, but you’ll have to head to the Stratford Perth Museum to find out the rest. Tickets are available through www.herefornowtheatre.com/duchess.
Latin Nights Stratford
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ Factory 163
Wanted to learn how to latin dance but never have? Here’s your chance! For $20 (or pay what you can), you’ll get the chance to learn some spicy moves from instructor Mateo G. Torres. Go to www.stratforddanceco.com to find out more.
Sunday
Stratford Toys, Games and Collectibles Show
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Arden Park Best Western Hotel
There will be over 80 tables full of Transformers, Funko Pops, sports and other trading cards, board games, Lego, retro and current video games and more! Email [email protected] for event information.
Yoga With The Animals
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Stratford Perth Human Society
Join us for Yoga With The Animals at the Stratford Perth Animal Care Centre. Grab your mat and enjoy an hour of Cat and Cows, Downward Dogs and Pegons, as our furry friends will roam around the room and visit you while you get your stretch on. Admission is $20 per person.
Fall Wreath Workshop
Starts at 2 p.m. @ Klomps
It’s the fall Grapevine Wreath workshop where you’ll learn to craft a stunning autumn wreath by starting out with a grapevine base and decorating it with an array of fall ornaments. Tickets are $89.99 plus tax, and you can reserve your spot on www.klomps.net.
Sunday Matinee featuring Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley
6-8 p.m. @ The Starlight
Come find out what all the Air Canada buzz is by dropping in to The Starlight to see Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley of Blue Standard make their Stratford debut. Make sure you check out the Starlight’s amazing menu while you’re there.
