Sponsorship spots are now available to a local business partner.
Reach 7850+ local Guelphites with your business or service.
What’s up in Guelph
Sept 9th to 15th
Hey Guelphites!
Back to school is officially here! The city is buzzing with events this week headlined by the Guelph Vintage Market in downtown this Saturday. Be sure to make your way to the farmers market and then walk up to Carden St to pick up your favourite vintage goods! Have a great week Guelphites!
Thanks!
Daily Snapshot
WEDNESDAY – September 9
FAMILY & KIDS
— Music and Story Circle 10am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
— S.T.E.A.M. Stories 10am @ Guelph Public Library Westminster Square Branch (Free) (Info)
— Bouncing Babies 10am @ Guelph Public Library Bullfrog Mall Branch (Free) (Info)
— Baby Book Club 10-11am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
— Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver Workshop 10:30-11:45am @ The Arboretum (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Bouncing Babies 11am @ Guelph Public Library Westminster Square Branch (Free) (Info)
— Discover Honey Bees and the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre 1:30-3:30pm @ Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Evening Art 6pm @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
FOOD & DRINKS
— Souper Soup Event 6:30-9PM @ 10C Shared Space (Paid) (Registration and Info)
MUSIC
— Piping Nights 6:30-8:30pm @ McCrae Memorial Gardens (Free) (Info)
— Autopilot 7pm @ Sonic Hall (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Trivia with Ed & Ed 7-9pm @ Royal City Brewing (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Board Game Nights: Medium to Heavy Edition 7-10pm @ The Round Table Board Game Cafe (Free) (Registration and Info)
— La Poche Crokinole League Opening Night 7-10pm @ La Poche (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Trivia Night 7:30pm @ Fixed Gear Brewing (Free) (Info)
— Game Show TV Style Trivia 8pm @ Brothers Brewing (Free) (Info)
STANDUP & IMPROV
— In the Neighbourhood: Improv Fun & Fundamentals 7pm @ Address will be sent via confirmation email (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Open Mic Comedy Night 8-10pm @ The Albion (PWYC) (Info)
WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
— Mending & Funkification 4:30-6pm @ The Grove Hubs Woolwich Site (Free) (Info)
ZEN & YOGA
— Wednesday Meditation Class – Meditation for Confidence and Inspiration 7-8:15pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Registration and Info)
THURSDAY – September 10
COMMUNITY SERVICES
— Ontario Works Mobile Clinic 2-4pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Tool Library Volunteer Orientation 5:30-6pm @ Guelph Tool Library (Free) (Info)
DATING
— Pitch Your Single Friend 8pm @ Brothers Brewing Co (PWYC) (Info)
FAMILY & KIDS
— Music and Story Circle 10am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
— Super Sensory Baby 10am @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Français avec Freddy 10:30am @ Guelph Public Library Scottsdale Centre Branch (Free) (Info)
— Story Time & Crafts 11am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
Bouncing Babies 11am @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
FOOD & DRINKS
— Tea in the Garden 2-4pm @ McCrae House (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Yoga & Wine Thursdays 2026 6:30pm @ Cox Creek Cellars (Paid) (Registration and Info)
HISTORY
— Walking the Spirits of the Past with Susan Ratcliffe 6-7:30pm @ Woodlawn Memorial Park (Free) (Registration and Info)
LGBTQ+
— Trans Drop-in 5-8pm @ Out on the Shelf Library (Free) (Info)
MUSIC
— Brandon & Claire 1pm @ The Bullring (Free) (Info)
— Stu & Jay Peterson 7-10pm @ Manhattans (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Liam Gallagher Trio 7:30-10pm @ La Poche (PWYC) (Info)
— Cowboys Night Club Grand Reopening – Yellowstone Thursdays 8:30pm @ Cowboys Night Club (Free) (Info)
SENIORS
— Senior Social Meet-Up 10:30am-12:30pm @ Guelph Public Library Westminster Square Branch (Free) (Info)
SHOPPING
— Ward Night Market 6-10pm @ The Boathouse 116 Gordon St (Free) (Info)
TALKS
— LivingWorks safeTALK v.3 1-5pm @ 737 Woolwich Street (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium 2026 1-11pm @ University of Guelph (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Sisters of the Jungle: Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates 7:30-9pm @ The Arboretum Centre (Free) (Info)
THEATRE
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 7:30pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— Books and Hooks: Rug Hooking Drop-in 1-5pm @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
— Paint Night 6:20-8:30pm @ Kings Sports Bar (Paid) (Registration and Info)
ZEN & YOGA
— Lunchtime Yoga 12:15pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Lunchtime Meditation 12:15-12:45pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Registration and Info)
FRIDAY – September 11
COMMUNITY SERVICES
— Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Mobile Clinic 10am-3pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Researching your Family History – With Wellington County Branch Ontario Ancestors 2-4:30pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
FAMILY & KIDS
— Playtime with EarlyON 9:30am-12pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Music and Story Circle 10am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
— Story Time & Crafts 11am @ Children’s Reading Room 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N (Free) (Info)
FOOD & DRINKS
— Tea in the Garden 2-4pm @ McCrae House (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
HISTORY
— Bootlegging History Tour 7:30pm @ Italian Canadian Club Parking Lot @ 135 Ferguson St (Paid) (Registration and Info)
MUSIC
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Midswim-prov 5pm @ Atmosphere Cafe (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 Performances 5:30-11:15pm @ Royal City Mission (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Guelph Jazz Society: Little Band and Big Band 6pm @ Brother’s Brewing (PWYC) (Info)
— Live Music Friday Nights 6:30-9pm @ Cox Creek Cellars (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Andrew Schoettler Trio 7pm @ Fixed Gear Canteen (PWYC) (Info)
— Emily Kemp 7-10pm @ Manhattans (Free) (Info)
— My Son The Hurricane + Cabin Fever 8pm @ Sonic Hall (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Nameless Friends + Miracle Fraud + Beached Out 10pm @ Jimmy Jazz (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Magic: The Gathering – Friday Night Magic 5:30pm @ The Dragon (Paid) (Registration and Info)
STANDUP & IMPROV
— Ashwyn Singh in Guelph: The Imperfect Ally Tour 7pm @ The Albion (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Improv Circus! 7:30-9:30pm @ Silence (PWYC) (Info)
— Phenomena: Lifted Spirits – A Comedy Mentalism Experience 8pm @ Spring Mill Distillery (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Ashwyn Singh in Guelph: The Imperfect Ally Tour 9:30pm @ The Albion (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
TALKS
— Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium 2026 8:30am-4pm @ University of Guelph (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Guelph Black Heritage Society – Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth 4:30-6:30pm @ Heritage Hall (Free) (Info)
THEATRE
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 7:30pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— Adult Crafternoon: Woodland Miniature Art 2-3pm @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Ice Cream Making for Teens and Young Adults 3:45-4:45pm @ The Grove YMCA Site (Free) (Info)
— RPG Miniature Painting 5-9pm @ The Dragon (PWYC) (Info)
— Stainless Steel Charm Bracelet Workshop 6-7pm @ Strawberry Sunshine Candles & Beyond 15 Surrey St W #3 (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Paint & Sip 7-10pm @ Williams Fresh Cafe (Paid) (Registration and Info)
SATURDAY – September 12
ART
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Christian Pouget Films on loop (affamee + Duende) 11am-7pm @ Art Not SHame (Free) (Info)
FAMILY & KIDS
— Cardboard Weaving for Kids 10-11:30am @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Community Parade 11:30am @ Guelph Farmer’s Market to Royal City Mission (Free) (Info)
FOOD & DRINKS
— Ukrainian Heritage Month Festival – Taste of Ukraine 1-5pm @ Ukrainian Catholic Church (Free) (Info)
— Tea in the Garden 2-4pm @ McCrae House (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— The Guelph Optimist Club Roast Beef Dinner 4:45-6:30pm @ Trinity United Church (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
LGBTQ+
— Hannah Montana Drag Brunch 1pm @ Western Hotel Burgers & Steaks (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
MUSIC
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – The Aiden Davies Trio 10am @ Planet Bean Coffee (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – David Celia Trio 1pm @ The Wooly Pub (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Swing Dance: Becca Litvak and the Wyndham Gardens Band 1pm @ Guelph Civic Museum (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 Performances 1:30-4pm @ Royal City Mission (Free) (Info)
— Spring into Fall with the Royal City Ambassadors and friends 2-4pm @ Three Willows United Church (Donation) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Andrew Schoettler Trio 5pm @ Atmosphere Cafe (PWYC) (Info)
— Hear Today – Twist & Crawl Indie Fest 5-11:30pm @ Red Chevron Club (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Paul, Peter, & Louis 7-10pm @ Manhattans (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 Performances 7:30-11:15pm @ Royal City Mission (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Ken Yoshioka and Julian Fauth 8-10pm @ La Poche (PWYC) (Info)
— Los Freakies 9pm @ Brothers Brewing Co. (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— The Royal Few 10pm @ Jimmy Jazz (Free) (Info)
NATURE
— Arboretum Expo Tree Day & Plant Sale 10am-3pm @ The Arboretum (PWYC) (Info)
MOTOR
— Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers – Ride for Dementia 8am @ Two Wheel Motorsport & Pro-Action Suspension (Donation) (Info)
SHOPPING
— Guelph Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm @ 2 Gordon St (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Vintage Market 10am-5pm @ Downtown/Carden St (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Outdoor Handmade Market Summer Series 10-am-4pm @ Royal City Park (Free) (Info)
— Downtown Guelph Vintage Market 10am-5pm @ Carden Street (Free) (Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Eramosa River Trail park run 9-10am @ Eramosa River Trail (Free) (Registration and Info)
— Hobby Con Guelph Trading Card Show 9am-3pm @ The Guelph Estate (Free) (Registration and Info)
STANDUP & IMPROV
— After Hours Comedy 2 8-10pm @ Red Brick Cafe (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
THEATRE
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 2pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 7:30pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— Window Builders for Beginners 10:30am-1pm @ Lucent Glass and Art (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— All My Relations: A workshop for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth 11am-1pm @ York Road Park (Paid) (Registration and Info)
ZEN & YOGA
— Flow & Glow Yoga Grand Opening 9am @ 200 Southgate Dr #2 (Free) (Info)
— The Happiness Formula- a half day course 10am-1pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Registration and Info)
SUNDAY – September 13
FAMILY & KIDS
— Guelph Scottish Festival 12-5:30pm @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 57 Watson Pkwy S (PWYC) (Info)
MUSIC
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Joëlle Léandre Solo + Live Interview with Anna Bowen 12pm@ Guelph Youth Music Centre (Free) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – GUH 2 pm @ The Wooly Pub (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Silence Jazz Jam 3pm @ Silence (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – Heather Saumer & Patrick O’Reilly duo
— Mark Zurawinski/ Matt Endahl / Dave Riedstra 6pm @ Atmosphere Cafe (PWYC) (Info)
— Guelph Jazz Festival 2026 – GJF Funk Jam 8pm @ Brothers Brewing (PWYC) (Info)
— Bywater Call 8pm @ Sonic Hall (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
NATURE
— Field Trip: Early Fall Bird Migration 8-10am @ Preservation Park (Free) (Registration and Info)
SHOPPING
— Sunday Antique Market 8am-4pm @ Aberfoyle Antique Market (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Guelph Wedding Expo Fall 2026 11am-3pm @ Frank Hasenfratz Centre For Excellence In Manufacturing (Free) (Registration and Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Trivia Night 8pm @ Shakespeare Arms (PWYC) (Info)
THEATRE
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 2pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
— Mean Girls – The Broadway Musical 7:30pm @ Guelph Little Theatre (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— Candles for a Cure Workshop 1:30-2:30pm @ Strawberry Sunshine Candles & Beyond 15 Surrey St W #3 (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Stained Glass Crash Course 11am-2:30pm @ Lucent Glass and Art (Paid) (Registration and Info)
MONDAY – September 14
COMMUNITY SERVICES
— Stitch Together: A Community Mending Project 6-8pm @ Guelph Tool Library (Free) (Info)
FAMILY & KIDS
— Bouncing Babies 10am @ Guelph Public Library West End Branch (Free) (Info)
— Shake, Rattle and Read 11am @ Guelph Public Library West End Branch (Free) (Info)
— After-School Adventures 4-5pm @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
MUSIC
— Silence Jazz Jam 6:30pm @ Silence (PWYC) (Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Learn to Play Duplicate Bridge 12:45-4pm @ Kortright Presbyterian Church (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Teen: Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons 5:30-7pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
TALKS
— History & Archaeological Lecture Series: Dr. Maria Liston – Written in Bone: Reading Life, Health, and History in the Ancient Skeleton 7:15-8:15pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— Books and Hooks: Rug Hooking Drop-in 9am-12pm @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
— Sip and Solder 6-8:30pm @ Lucent Glass and Art (Paid) (Registration and Info)
TUESDAY – September 15
ART
— Anime Club for Teens 4-5pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— The Time That Remains – Film Screening 6-8:30pm @ Art Not Shame (Donation) (Info)
FAMILY & KIDS
— Shake, Rattle and Read 10am @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Shake, Rattle and Read 10am @ Guelph Public Library East Side Branch (Free) (Info)
— Bouncing Babies 10-11am @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
— Bouncing Babies 11am @ Guelph Public Library Scottsdale Centre Branch (Free) (Info)
LGBTQ+
— 2SLGBTQIA+ Book Club 7-8pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
MUSIC
— Country Nights & Winery Lights – Line Dancing 6:30-9:30pm @ Cox Creek Cellars (Paid) (Tickets and Info)
SPORTS & GAMES
— Trivia Tuesdays 8pm @ The Wooly Pub (Free) (Registration and Info)
WORKSHOP & TRAININGS
— No Cap Craft Club for Teens 11:45am-12:45pm@ Guelph Public Library Bullfrog Mall Branch (Free) (Info)
— Drop-in Knitting and Crochet 2:30-3:30pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Info)
ZEN & YOGA
— Lunchtime Meditation 12:15-12:45pm @ Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Paid) (Registration and Info)
— Afternoon Pilates 12:15-12:45pm @ Guelph Public Library Main Branch (Free) (Registration and Info)
Business Spotlight
Guelph Skating Club
This week’s Business Spotlight is Guelph Skating Club, a local organization helping kids and families get ready for the fall skating season. With fall programs starting this Saturday and registration closing soon, it’s a timely pick for parents looking at activities like CanSkate, figure skating, or skill-building on the ice. As colder weather gets closer, it’s a great reminder that skating season in Guelph is just about here. You can check them out here on their website.
Spot of the Week
This week’s Spot of the Week is Fixed Gear Canteen, a restaurant, bar and patio in Guelph’s Junction neighbourhood.
Located at 5 Edinburgh Road South, it’s a great September pick for wood-fired pizza, wings, tacos, craft beer, cocktails, trivia nights or a casual patio hang before the weather turns. With weekly food specials and a laid-back local feel, it’s an easy spot to keep in mind for lunch, dinner, drinks or a low-key night out. Click here to check them out on their website or here on their Instagram.
Around Guelph This Week
Guelph’s new high school is opening — Two Rivers Secondary School is set to welcome students this week, marking Guelph’s first new public high school in nearly 60 years.
Big housing decisions are on deck — Council’s planning agenda includes several major proposals, including Baker District towers, new units on College Avenue East, Arkell Road, and a large Clair Road West proposal.
City staff oppose a major affordable housing plan — Staff are recommending council refuse a Clair Road West proposal with 940 homes, at least half of them affordable, citing employment-land and environmental concerns.
E-scooter injuries are rising — Public Health says 27 people went to Guelph’s ER last year for e-scooter injuries, up from 12 in 2022. Officials are urging riders, especially kids and teens, to take helmet and speed rules seriously.
Evergreen Seniors Centre reopens — The Evergreen Seniors Community Centre reopens Sept. 9 after accessibility upgrades to washrooms, change rooms, showers, entrances, and program spaces.
Sunny Acres is getting a splash pad — The nearly 80-year-old Sunny Acres wading pool will be replaced with a splash pad in 2028, with design work starting first.
Property tax payment deadline is coming — Homeowners who want to join most pre-authorized tax payment plans need to apply by Sept. 15, or the plan won’t start until January.
