Visit St. Marys Ontario

10/20/2026

🐾🎃 Calling all furry friends! 🎃🐾

Dress up your pet and join us for the HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST on Saturday, October 31 at 12:00PM at the St. Marys Town Hall!

Whether your pet is spooky, silly, or downright adorable, we can’t wait to see their Halloween style on display.👻

Bring your family, cheer on the contestants, and celebrate Howl - O - Ween with the St. Marys community.🎃

The first 50 participants will receive a treat bag, and the costume contest winners will each receive a prize basket!🏆

A special thank you to Pet Valu St. Marys Ontario for sponsoring this paws-itively fun event. 🍂

Follow along with the Facebook Event for updates https://www.facebook.com/share/19RuPynGtf/ linked in the Visit St. Marys ON bio 🐾



PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to observe the following guidelines:
1. Pet owners are responsible for their animals and are responsible to ensure that their pet is properly socialized, non-aggressive towards strangers and other dogs.
2. Pets must be neutered or spayed to participate.
3. Pets must be on a leash (non-retractable).
4. Pets must be accompanied by an adult leash-holder.
5. Pet owners must pick up after their pet.
6. Pet owners are legally and financially responsible for any damage or injury caused by their pet.
7. No exotic pets, please.
8. Event organizers reserve the right to ask pet owners to remove their pet from the event as needed.

10/16/2026

🎄✨ The search is on for St. Marys brightest holiday displays!✨🎄

Add your address to the St. Marys Holiday Light Tour and be part of a festive tradition that brings joy to residents and visitors alike!

✨ Showcase your holiday display
✨ Spread seasonal cheer
✨ Help create a magical experience throughout our community.

🚗 The Holiday Light Tour is a self-guided experience, allowing residents and visitors to explore St. Marys at their own pace and enjoy the festive displays throughout the season.

To participate:
📧 [email protected]
📞 519-284-2340 ext. 249

10/14/2026

✨ Calling all artisans, makers and culinary creators✨

Applications are now OPEN for the WinterLights Night Market!

Join us in Milt Dunnell Field for two magical evenings of holiday shopping, festive lights, and community celebration.

Apply today at the link in the Visit St. Marys ON - https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.townofstmarys.com%2FWinterLights-Night-Market-Vendor-Application&data=05%7C02%7Ccothen%40town.stmarys.on.ca%7Cbaec9e3ed65d47c7f44308df19ac05a0%7C0cd97eb8f36d45a3b35e938b3b8af48d%7C0%7C0%7C639257898794674383%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=58wfxEZ68IKIFMaYv3fSWv5iQCB%2F%2FPP3fhA3conHJMA%3D&reserved=0

Spaces are limited! 🌟

🎁✨ Save the Date! ✨🎁

📅 Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5
🕒 5:00PM - 8:00PM both evenings.

Celebrate the season at one of St. Marys’ brightest events!🎄🌟

10/09/2026

✨ Shine a Light on Our Community ✨

The Town of St. Marys WinterLights display brings holiday magic to residents and visitors each year, creating a festive experience that brightens the season for all. ✨

By becoming a WinterLights Sponsor, you help keep this cherished tradition shining while showcasing your commitment to our community. ✨

💡 Sponsor a display
🎄 Support a free community event
❤️ Help create lasting holiday memories

Join us in making this year’s WinterLights brighter than ever! ✨

📍 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the Visit St. Marys ON bio, contact the Town of St. Marys events team today 519-284-2340 ex 249 or click on the link here: https://forms.townofstmarys.com/WinterLights-Sponsorship-Form

🎄✨ Thank you for helping us light up St. Marys this holiday season! ✨🎄

10/08/2026

Long Weekend Paddle 🚣

Enjoy a paddle this weekend while the dock is still in! Take in the fall colours, soak up the sunshine and make the most of the season 🍂

Tag Visit St. Marys ON in your photos and show us how you are enjoying the long weekend in St. Marys, Ontario 🍁

Please note: Dock available all weekend and will be removed (approximately) October 14. The free Kayak lending program YakShack is now closed for the 2026 season.

10/08/2026

🎥 We're on YouTube!

We're excited to launch the official Visit St. Marys YouTube channel!

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10/05/2026

A Sweet Piece of St. Marys History 🍫

For more than a century, 166 Queen Street has been home to remarkable stories. Built for merchant and private banker Milner Harrison and later home to a young Timothy Eaton before he launched the retail empire that would become Eaton’s, this historic building has long been a place of entrepreneurship and community. 🤝

Today, the tradition continues with The Chocolate Factory, which celebrates 40 years in business! 🎉

From helping launch one of Canada’s most famous retailers to becoming a beloved destination for sweet treats, 166 Queen Street has welcomed people through its doors for generations.

Here’s to 40 years of chocolate, memories, and community, and the next chapter in this iconic downtown building story.

Congratulations to The Chocolate Factory on this incredible milestone! 🎊

Thank you St. Marys Museum for the archive photographs 📸

09/30/2026

Truth. Reflection. Reconciliation.

Join local organizations as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through educational programs, exhibits, and community events throughout
September.

Learn more and view the full schedule at:
discoverstmarys.ca/truthandreconciliation