Thanksgiving Food Drive
Weekends from September 16 - October 9, 2023
The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, and we would like take a moment and give thanks to our community for supporting us throughout the season. We are doing this by committing a portion of all proceeds from Shrine Admission and Shrine Shoppe sales for the remainder of the season to support our local food bank during the upcoming Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Come and join us for activity-packed family-friendly weekends going on from now until Thanksgiving Monday. Complimentary drinks, snacks, crafts and games available every weekend as a thank you to you, our community!
Prizes and giveaways will be available through our Giftshop. We are stocked-up on unique Christmas goodies to give you a head-start on your holiday gift-giving.
Event Details:
Location: St. Joseph's Square at Martyrs' Shrine: 16163 Highway 12 West, Midland ON
Dates: Weekends from September 16 - October 9, 2023.
Times: Activities will operate between 11-4pm, contingent on weather.
Schedule of Activities:
September 16 – 17
- Treats & Sweets: Complimentary Snacks and Marshmallow Roasting Station, themed specials at the food truck
- Special Activities: Facepainting by Face to Face Painting (12-4pm on the 16th) Live Music by Meg Danger (11-3pm on the 17th)
- Activities: Seasonal Crafts, Fire Truck Photo-op, Sidewalk Chalk, Yard Games, Bubbles, Scavenger Hunt
- Promo: Discounts and giveaways at the Giftshop
September 23 - 24
- Free Admission during the Feast Day of the Canadian Martyrs (23rd)
- Treats & Sweets: Complimentary Snacks and Marshmallow Roasting Station, themed specials at the food truck
- Special Activities: Glitter Tattoos and Balloon Artistry by Tayler Made Entertainment (12:30-3:30pm on the 23rd), Live Music by Meg Danger (11-3pm on the 24th)
- Activities: Seasonal Crafts, Fire Truck Photo-op, Sidewalk Chalk, Yard Games, Bubbles, Scavenger Hunt
- Promo: Discounts and giveaways at the Giftshop
September 30 – October 1
- Treats & Sweets: Complimentary Snacks and Marshmallow Roasting Station, themed specials at the food truck
- Special Activities: Glitter Tattoos and Balloon Artistry by Tayler Made Entertainment (12:30-3:30pm)
- Activities: Seasonal Crafts, Fire Truck Photo-op, Sidewalk Chalk, Yard Games, Bubbles, Scavenger Hunt
- Promo: Discounts and giveaways at the Giftshop
October 7 – 9
- Treats & Sweets: Complimentary Snacks and Marshmallow Roasting Station, themed specials at the food truck
- Special Activities: Glitter Tattoos and Balloon Artistry by Tayler Made Entertainment (12:30-3:30pm)
- Activities: Seasonal Crafts, Fire Truck Photo-op, Sidewalk Chalk, Yard Games, Bubbles, Scavenger Hunt
- Promo: Discounts and giveaways at the Giftshop
Prize & Giveaway Sponsors
We wish to specially thank some of our community members who have helped us out this year
- Adco Tire & Auto
- Alpha Lock & Security
- Arbours Flower Shoppe
- Bernadine Moreau
- Branch Manager
- Brian Beal
- Bromont Group
- Brooklea Golf & Country Club
- Carpenter's Plumbling
- Catherine von Zuben
- Clintar, Barrie
- Dave Ritchie
- Dr. Steven Frey Optometrist
- Drayton Enterprise
- Ellie Vanden Heuvel
- Front Line Landscape Designs
- GVS Sheet Metal
- Hindson Marina
- Josephs Inspirational
- Joyce Hamelin
- Maloney Family
- Marcelville
- Midland Printers
- Migliore Family
- Mom's Restaurant
- Momma's Cleaning
- Morneau Family
- North Simcoe Signs
- Old Fort Furniture
- Peter Patenaude
- Realty Executives By the Bay
- S. Charlebois Haulage & Excavating
- Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
- SCC Electrical
- SC the Depot
- Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood
- Splash Floral & Event Design
- H. S. St. Amant & Sons Inc.
- Tay Township
- Tim Hortons, Midland
- Triple Tech
- Vincent's Salon & Spa
