The Exeter Grand Bend 48

Here’s what’s going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours.

TODAY: Walk, Talk & Coffee 8:30 am – 10:00 am Join in the South Huron Recreation Community Hall Friday mornings from December 5th to March 27th for Walk, Talk & Coffee from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

TODAY: EarlyON Play and Learn 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Huron EarlyON each Friday morning at the Alice Munro Branch for free programs designed for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, discover answers to questions on child development, find information about programs and services that are available for young children and families in their area, and talk to EarlyON professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. No registration is necessary. Contact Alice Munro Branch Library

TODAY: Carpet Bowling 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Join for carpet bowling at the South Huron Recreation Community Hall on Fridays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. Cost of play is $3.00 per person. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (519) 235-0310 ext. 303 or communityservices@southhuron.ca for more information.

TODAY: Goderich: Tech Time 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Required. Book a 30 min session to get help with how to use library e-resources, your new device, and/or your email account. Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TODAY: Goderich: Cribbage Join the RCL Ladies Aux. at the Goderich Legion every Friday afternoon for some friendly competition and good company! All skill levels welcome, so bring your cards, grab a seat, and let’s play some cribbage! Contact +1 519-524-9282 goderichlegion@gmail.com

TODAY: Switch Free Play 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Exeter Branch invites you to try out our Nintendo Switch! Drop-in on bi-weekly Friday afternoons to play games solo or with friends! No registration is necessary, ages 12+ 330 Main St. S., Exeter, ON

TODAY: Goderich: Five Card Bingo. Join for 5 Card Bingo every Friday afternoon on the main floor of the Goderich Legion! Doors Open: 3:00 PM. Games Start: 3:30 PM. Location: Main Floor, Legion Branch 109. Come for the fun, stay for the wins! Bring your friends and test your luck. See you there! Contact +1 519-524-9282 goderichlegion@gmail.com

TODAY: Book Club 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us at the Blyth Branch for a casual monthly discussion of a specific book. Adults are welcome to join the club, which runs the last Monday of each month. For more information, or to register, please contact the branch. This group is community-led and facilitated by group members. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Blyth Branch by email blythlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-523-4400 to register. Contact Blyth Branch Library

TODAY: Goderich: Wits and Giggles Trivia. Wits & Giggles Trivia Night at the Goderich Legion is sponsored by the Old Saltie Fish & Chips. Bring your big brains or your bold guesses — it’s all fair game. Starts 7:00 PM. All you need is a cell phone and a questionable amount of confidence. Roll in solo or with your trivia dream team. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of laughs! Full bar. No cover. Zero pressure. Maximum fun. Come for the wits, stay for the giggles. Contact +1 519-524-9282 goderichlegion@gmail.com

TODAY: Goderich: Catch the Ace Draw. This community-powered lottery supports local service groups — the Goderich Knights of Columbus, Goderich Kinsmen, and the Goderich Legion — and every ticket helps give back locally. Weekly Live Draws are held on Fridays at 7PM at the Goderich Legion. Buy your tickets online: www.GoderichCatchTheAce.ca Contact +1 519-524-9282 goderichlegion@gmail.com

TOMORROW: Goderich: Art in the Library. Meet local artists at the Goderich Branch Library to share inspiration, resources, techniques, and ideas. Meet once a month to paint from a live model. All skill levels and mediums welcome! Supplies not included. Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

TOMORROW: Goderich: Make a Mess! Indoor Play for Kids 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Make a Mess returns to the Museum this winter! Drop in each Saturday afternoon for unstructured play for primary-aged children and their families. Create without instructions, colour without lines, and play games without rules! Unstructured play encourages creativity, mixed-age play and independence. Included with regular admission to the museum or FREE when you show your Huron County Library card or Membership! Children 5 and under always free. Make a Mess is a great opportunity to get out of the house during the cold winter months for indoor play in a fresh setting! Meet other parents, grandparents and guardians while kids play. Visit your favourite spots in the museum and enjoy our rotating Make a Mess activity stations located throughout the building. Activities change weekly and may include the chance to:

BUILD with cardboard, blocks, play dough, straw & connectors
CREATE with craft supplies and upcycled materials
PLAY and PROBLEM SOLVE with games, loose parts
IMAGINE with toys, play sets and the Victorian doll house
CHILL in the quiet corner with books, puzzles, colouring pages, board games, magnet poetry
DISCOVER with tactile stations like play sand

Free wifi and comfy seating for parents. No registration required. Please be aware that some stations may contain small parts.

Snacks from home can be consumed in designated areas. Allergy Aware: The Huron County Museum is allergy aware! Please help us to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone, by thinking of visitors with food allergies. Peanut and tree nut allergies can cause a more immediate threat to life than other food-related allergies. For the safety of all visitors, the Huron County Museum asks visitors to not consume nut or nut-based products inside the museum or gaol. Please note, however, that the Huron County Museum cannot guarantee that our sites are entirely nut-free, as we are open to the public and snacks offered during programs and special events are prepared at offsite facilities. Contact 110 North St, Goderich, ON N7A 2T8 (519) 524-2686

TOMORROW: Goderich: Tech 101: Certification Workshops 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ages 13+ Registration Required. Get certified to use the library’s tech – Cricut & Heat Press, Virtual Reality, Button Maker, and 3D Printer! Learn safe usage in a Tech 101 Workshop and enjoy open access to create anytime at the library. *Users must successfully pass certification before using the devices on their own* Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TOMORROW: United Way Perth Huron’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk! Join February 28, 2026 for United Way Perth Huron’s annual Coldest Night of the Year walk! This is a family friendly fundraising walk that supports those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness in our region. The Maitland River Community Church is hosting the walk again this year – registration starts at 4 pm, welcome speeches and send off start at 5 pm, and food and refreshments will be served back at the church after the walk. To register your team, or to walk or volunteer, visit https://cnoy.org/location/wingham All funds raised will support the Northern Huron Connection Centre – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564932186592 – see you there!

TOMORROW: Goderich: Coldest Night Of The Year. The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness… because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 – across the country, close to home! Register today. Create a team or join a team. Ask family, friends, co-workers, etc to pledge you for the 2km or 5km walk around the Goderich Square, Start location is the Presenatiaon Stage (On the Square). After your completed walk – Walkers are encouraged stop for a warm bowl of homemade soup ‘to go’ from Steve & Mary’s OTS. It’s a fun community event for a serious issue. Join us today! Contact Michelle Millar Manager, Community Development United Way Huron Perth. Email: mmillar@perthhuron.unitedway.ca Cell: 519-440-6137. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

TOMORROW: Goderich: Live Music and Meat Draw. Live music, good company, and a little extra reason to come out on a winter night Join us every Saturday for great local talent, classic Legion vibes, and our popular meat draw. 5–9 PM. Meat Draw takes place during the evening. Goderich Legion, Branch 109. Music, prizes, conversation, and community — the perfect way to spend a Saturday night. Everyone welcome! Contact +1 519-524-9282 goderichlegion@gmail.com

TOMORROW: Goderich: Freedom to Read Trivia Night. In honour of Freedom to Read Week, East Street Cider Co. has partnered with the Huron County Library to host a trivia night at the cidery! Trivia questions will cover a wide range of topics including pop culture, books, authors and all things intellectual freedom! Free to enter. All are welcome. Teams can be between 2-5 people. Limited number of teams. RSVP to reserve your team’s spot. Rsvp is encouraged to secure your team’s place: https://www.eaststreetcider.com/events-1/huron-county-library-trivia-night/form. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm