Friday, March 17
OHL Hockey
Guelph Storm vs. Sarnia Sting
Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St.; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 18
Guelph Farmers' Market
2 Gordon St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Check out an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, and products from local meat producers
Eramosa River Trail parkrun and parkwalk
Eramosa River Trail, 85 York Rd.; 9 a.m. - noon
The free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk kicks off just east of the covered wooded bridge near The Boathouse. Newcomers are encouraged to join at 8:45 a.m.
Drop-In Chess
Drop-In Chess Meet with Guelph ChessPals
Guelph Public Library, Westminster Woods branch, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All skill levels welcome.
St. Patrick’s Day Dessert & Card Party
All Saints Lutheran Anglican Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway.; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
College Royal open house
University of Guelph; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An opportunity for people to explore the university campus and see what professors and students are up to, with a wide variety of demonstrations, activities, games, lectures, displays, shows and more. The day’s events include Old MacDonald’s New Farm, cat show, children’s carnival, square dancing competition, livestock shows and bubble soccer. Download a copy of the College Royal 2023 activities booklet here.
Relief for Turkiye and Syria Fundraiser
Retour Bistro, 150 Wellington St. E.; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
An evening of performances, speakers, prizes and more. Admission by donation; suggested $10 each. Event proceeds go to White Helmets, Islamic Relief and Torihawkwari.
OTS 13th annual Dog Jog 2023
The Arboretum, 200 Arboretum Rd.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 13th annual Dog Jog returns in person this year. The family friendly 2/5km walk or run will take place at The Arboretum. There will also be an outdoor market with goods made by current students. All funds raised will be donated to the OVC Pet Trust. Learn more here.
Sunday, March 19
College Royal open house
University of Guelph; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An opportunity for people to explore the university campus and see what professors and students are up to, with a wide variety of demonstrations, activities, games, lectures, displays, shows and more. The day’s events include Old MacDonald’s New Farm, outdoor games competitions, children’s carnival, livestock shows and a pancake breakfast. Download a copy of the College Royal 2023 activities booklet here.
