Rediscover Historic Downtown Thorold in September

September 2, 2025

BIA Business Anniversaries

Wishing you much & continued success

Happy Eight years! Yoga Centre of Niagara - opened September 11, 2017

Happy 10 Years! Da Bomb! Bath Co - September 16, 2025

Happy 77 Years! Thorold Community Credit Union - opened September 20, 1948

New BIA Businesses

Welcome to Downtown Thorold!

Blossom Bakery - 12 Albert St W

Sketchbook Comics & Games - 3 Front St N

The Pretty Pooch - 30 Albert St E (opening soon)

Merchants Holding Events in Downtown Thorold

HENDERSON'S PHARMACY

Henderson’s Seniors Day is every Wednesday, receive 20% off regular priced merchandise. Some restrictions apply.

Reminder children are back to school, be aware of them walking and getting off and on the bus!!

Visit their website

SMILEE DENTAL

To apply to the program scan the QR code or click below.

Apply now

THE POST OFFICE BY SHANNON PASSERO

Barnhouse & Backyard Blooms Thorold Pop up - Saturday, September 6th

We're so excited to welcome Federica from Barnhouse Jewellery and Lacey from Backyard Blooms into our space this weekend!

Join us from 11am–4pm to shop Federica’s beautiful handcrafted jewelry and pick up a stunning bouquet of fresh, local flowers from Lacey.

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...MORE FROM THE POST OFFICE

Fall Style Event - Monday, September 22nd, 5-7pm Join us for an exclusive night with Shannon and talk all things fall fashion. Our designer Shannon and the team will walk you through the new fall collection and the stories / people behind the brand. Our models will be on hand to show you just how to style the looks. Limited to 50 tickets $10 a ticket gets you entry, a free gift, refreshments and nibbles throughout the night. Stay tuned to our social media on how to sign up via our eventbrite!

Shannon Passero Fall 2025 New Fall styles are arriving at The Post Office everyday! Stay tuned for the month of September for our newest arrivals and must have styles of the season! Visit our New Arrivals Collection on our website for the latest Pre-Fall trends. Visit us anytime @ www.shannonpassero.com for a 24/7 shopping experience!

Upcoming BIA Events in Downtown Thorold

SIDEWALK SALE

The BIA Sidewalk Sale is back! Once again we will be joining in the fun for the Thorold Community Wide Garage Sale and the Thorold Community Market Grand Finale taking place on Saturday, September 13th.

The Sidewalk Sale will be 12pm-4pm (hours may vary).

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HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Save the date! Our Halloween events are coming back October 25th.

Registration on our website will open September 15th at 9:00am.

More details coming soon...

Kids Trick or Treating

BIA CAR CRUISE

That's a wrap on the 2025 BIA Car Cruise!

The final car show took place on August 27th with a tremendous 150 cars participating. Thank you to this summer's participants, our volunteers, the City of Thorold and our BIA board for making this summer long event possible.

Photo is the winner of the Mayor's Award. Rob Nesbitt's Thunderbird was Mayor Ugulini's favourite car in the show.

L to R, Serge Carpino (BIA Chair), Mayor Terry Ugulini, Rob Nesbitt. Photo courtesy of the City of Thorold.

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Community Events

WELCOME TO THOROLD, BROCK STUDENTS COMMUNITY PIZZA DINNER

hosted by the Thorold BIA, in partnership with Brock University

Saturday, September 6th, 2025 - 4:15pm-5:30pm at the Moose & Goose

Brock students and Thorold neighbours who wish to attend the event can purchase a ticket for $5 at the event. The ticket price includes 2 slices of pizza, a pop/water and chips, while supplies last. Lawn games
and a tour of downtown Thorold will also be available as part of the
event. This event is free for Brock Cares Day of Service volunteers
(student volunteers will be provided with a ticket upon arrival).

Brock University wishes to thank Thorold BIA for their sponsorship and leadership in hosting this event to provide a warm welcome to our new and returning students. Here's to a great year ahead, Thorold!

If you plan to attend the event, please email Kristen Smith, Manager, Off-Campus and Community Experience, Brock University at kristen.smith@brocku.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!

THOROLD PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Thorold Public Library has lots of programs and events going on. To find out more, click below.

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COMMUNITY
MARKET GRAND FINALE

September 13th, 12-4pm in the Battle of Beaverdams Park.

Don't miss out on the Grand Finale of the Community Market, featuring a licensed patio, food vendors and artisans and FREE music in the Bandshell featuring:

The Chimps from 12:30-1:30pm.

Tribute to Taylor Swift from 2-4pm.

Be sure to stop by the City of Thorold Booth for free Taylor Swift stickers and a bracelet-making station.

Plus, click below to enter for a chance to win a Blackstone Griddle Package.

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THOROLD COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GROUP

On Saturday, September 13th we're taking part in the 22nd Annual Thorold Community Wide Garage Sale. We've spent the summer sorting through our storage and we'll be selling gently used:

Sports gear
Exercise equipment
Kids toys
Art supplies
Books of all kinds
Triple Mix Soil for $5 (bring your own 5 gallon bucket!)
Kitchen wares
Clothes

Stop in between 8am-1pm. We recommend bringing your own bags, cash and card with both be accepted! Need help remembering?

Learn more & stay updated here

Join us September 20th for our Pop-Up Produce Market. Visit us from 2:30-4:30pm for fresh and affordable fruits and veggies.

Special Guest: Kiwanis Club of St.Catharines!

We’re thrilled to welcome members of the Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines to our market! As a service organization dedicated to supporting children and strengthening communities, the Kiwanis Club has been making a positive impact locally for over 100 years.

Stop by to meet them, learn about their work in the community, and find out how you can get involved! Big thanks to our partners MAZON Canada, United Way Niagara, and Niagara Region.

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On Friday, September 26 we are excited to bring our Pasta Night to Thorold! Get your tickets to save a table for you, your friends, and your family. Kids under 4 eat for free and everyone will be entered into our door prizes draw including passes to the Americana Waterpark, Bird Kingdom, Adventure Village, gift card to Niagara Inflatables, and more.

By grabbing a plate of pasta, you'll be impacting over 12,500 people who use the TCAG by supporting:

60% of our members whose fees for classes, programs, childcare, camps, and more are subsidized.
People who rely on the $10,000 worth of free and low-cost food and hygiene supplies we distribute annually.
Young future community leaders taking part in our Leaders-in-Training program.
The people in your community!

Get your tickets in advance to save on day-of pricing here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/tcags-pasta-night-fundraiser
Who knew helping others in Thorold could be so delicious?

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