The City of St. Thomas, Ontario, is hosting a celebration on the evening of March 4, 2026, to mark its 145th birthday. The local government is inviting residents to the Joe Thornton Community Centre to mark the anniversary of the day the community officially became a city.
According to the City of St. Thomas, the area was first incorporated as a city on March 4, 1881. This year’s festivities take place exactly 145 years after that historical date.
The activities are taking place at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. The event features a free public skating session from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m., live music, and birthday activities for local families to enjoy.
The city is also providing free food for visitors while supplies last. The celebration continues with an evening hockey game at 7:30 p.m. featuring the St. Thomas Stars junior hockey team as they face the St. Marys Lincolns. While other activities are free, free admission to the hockey game is limited to the first 200 fans.
