Trivia happens every Tuesday night at Legend's Taphouse, starting at 7:59pm! It's free to play with great prizes.

This is a very popular night at Legends and reservations are recommended as is their burger special.

Come hungry - stay late!

June dates include: Every Tuesday.

Call 519-302-7000 for reservations.

Looking for something to do tonight with the family, are you a car enthusiast? Come join United Mustangs of Ontario for our weekly Tuesdays in Paris meet

Great food and great rides Big Dog Diner Inc.

Cash, credit and debit all accepted.

340 Grand River St N, Paris Open 11am-8pm mustangs arrive at 5:30-8pm - Big Dog Diner Inc.

Progressive Euchre happens at the Paris Legion every Tuesday night starting at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.

Enjoy cards, neighborhood fellowship, lively fun and banter!

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

Cost: $5 admission to play.

Come Play with Me at St. James Church.

Come Play with us as we learn and explore through art, music, physical movement and sensory play to build imagination, growth and development.

All babies from birth to age 6, with their parents /caregivers are welcome to join for a free play and inquiry-based program.

Fun activities include messy art, science experiments, storytelling, and a group song circle. We might get messy, and we might get loud, but we will always have fun!

Prima Care invites you to join them every week for a mindfulness class designed to help you find peace in the present moment. Whether you're looking to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, manage a chronic health condition or simply carve out some "me" time - this class is for you.

Every Wednesday at the Health Hub, from 10-11am in the Community Room on the main floor of the Family Health Hub on Curtis.

Dates include: every Wednesday.

Move with Rubyyy: Gentle-ish Level

Wednesdays | 1:00–1:50 PM
St. Paul’s United Church
Pay What You Can | Suggested $10 Donation

Wednesdays are about to get more wonderful! Move with Ruby is a weekly 45-minute movement space led by local nuisance Rubyyy Jones, designed to get you moving, grooving, and feeling good — whatever movement looks like for you.

This is a Gentle-ish level class: flexible, accessible, and fun, with plenty of modifications to help you make the movement work for your glorious body. Seated movers are absolutely welcome! All ages and abilities are encouraged to join.

💃 45 minutes of movement & grooving
🪑 Seated movers welcome
✨ Modifications to support different abilities and comfort levels
💰 Pay what you can at the door — $10 donation recommended

And there's more!

Tai Chi at St. Paul’s also takes place weekly, with classes on Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00 PM and Fridays from 2:00–3:00 PM. Classes are one hour, open to everyone, and also pay what you can.

Presented by Big City Arts. Questions? Reach out to BigCityyyArts@gmail.com — they’re happy to help you move your glorious body!

Join Big City Arts for a special feature celebrating local photographer Deidre Ann Tyrell, part of their Solo Series running throughout September and October.

Deidre is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer and a 12-times published wedding photographer. Her work focuses on the quiet moments the world moves too fast to see — inviting us to slow down, look closer, and discover beauty in the everyday.

Gallery Hours & Meet the Artist:

Friday, September 18 | 12:00–8:00 PM
Meet the Artist: 5:00–8:00 PM

Saturday, September 19 | 12:00–6:00 PM
Meet the Artist: 4:00–6:00 PM

Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–5:00 PM
Meet the Artist during gallery hours

Come discover Deidre’s beautiful perspective on the landscapes, nature, and moments that surround us — and meet the artist behind the lens.

Head to the Riverside Bookshelf on Friday September 18th, from 6-8pm.This month they're reading on the theme of - "Dissent & Disruption"

Reading a book is not required to join the meet up, as each month's theme is a conversation starter for bringing together introverts and extroverts alike. If you do like reading you can check out their suggested reading list.

There is no cost to attend and the doors will open at 5:30pm and light refreshments are provided.

🎃 Paris Night Market & Fall Fest – Halloween Edition

10 years. One unforgettable weekend.

Buckle up, spooky travelers — Halloween Town is coming to Paris! The 10th Annual Paris Night Market & Fall Fest is back with a Halloween-inspired weekend packed with things to see, do, eat, and explore.

Discover 150+ Canadian artisans and makers, enjoy live entertainment, character witches, fire performances, music, and a nighttime food market and beer patio. Challenge yourself to axe throwing, test your skills at the Saturday pie-eating contest, or simply wander through a Halloween wonderland filled with giant glowing pumpkins, a giant moon, an 8-foot skeleton and pumpkin man, photo stations, light-up games and swings.

And don't miss Movies Under the Stars! Bring your lawn chair and settle in for Hocus Pocus on Friday and Halloweentown on Saturday, with movies beginning at 7:30 PM both nights.

👻 Friday Sept 19th: 5:00–10:00 PM — Mime & statue performances + Hocus Pocus
🔥 Saturday Sept 20th: 4:00–10:00 PM — Fire performances from 7:30 PM + Halloweentown + pie-eating contest.

📍 Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris

Come for the shopping. Stay for the spooky fun. Halloween Town awaits!

Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and join us Saturday night from 8PM–12AM for an unforgettable karaoke party!

Whether you’re a rock star, country crooner, or just here for the laughs and good times, the mic is waiting for you.

Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and the best weekend vibes in town — on the patio or inside!

Grand Bayou Cajun Kitchen & Watering Hole

Dates include: every Saturday.

Fashion, Font, and the Figure

Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–5:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Step into Fashion, Font, and the Figure, an interactive art exhibition and show by Caroline Telfer. Explore the playful intersection of fashion, typography, and the human figure in an experience designed to invite you to look, engage, and see art from a different perspective.

Free to attend, this unique exhibition is presented by Big City Arts as part of Culture Days.

Come curious, explore the art, and make the experience your own!

The annual #TerryFoxRun is this coming Sunday September 20th!

Register today for the Annual Run in Paris and fundraise to support extraordinary cancer research in Canada: terryfox.org

Terry started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can finish it.

Found and Flora

Sunday, September 20 | 12:00–5:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Belle Florals presents Found and Flora, a beautiful exploration of floral art, installation, and the fascinating art of cyanotype printing.

Discover how flowers, natural forms, and the creative process come together in this unique public exhibit. Wander through the installation, take in the details, and experience nature transformed into art.

Free to attend, this special exhibition is presented by Big City Arts as part of Culture Days.

Friendly and Competitive Games of Chess

All are welcome to join White Knight Chess Promotions every Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm to play over the board chess in Paris Ontario at The Paris Wincey Mills.

All Ages - The young, old, and somewhere in between all have a welcome seat at the board

We know how much people love to play chess in their spare time which is why we leave a board at The Paris Wincey Mills seven days a week.

There is even a bi-annual Tournament you can enter!

Come on out every Sunday evening at the Tim Horton's (151 Dundas Street, Paris), starting at 5pm.

Bring your Classic Cars, lawn chairs, friends and family for this town favorite event!

Dates include: every Sunday

Sundays | 12:00–5:00 PM
Paris Legion

Football Sundays are back! Grab your buds and head to the Paris Legion to cheer on your favourite teams, catch the action, and enjoy a laid-back Sunday with good company.

🍺 Cold drinks
🍿 Snacks at the bar
🏈 Football on the big screen
🙌 Plenty of cheering encouraged!

Bring your crew, pick your team, and settle in for a great Sunday afternoon. Because football is always better with friends, a cold drink, and a few snacks!

Community Dinner Happens on last Thursday of every month at the Paris Community Church. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free, delicious home-cooked meal. This is a wonderful event and a great way to catch up with friends and neighbors without you having to do the meal planning! Doors open at 5pm, dinner is served at 5:30pm.

Everyone is welcome, you do not have to attend the church to attend this amazing event! Hope to see you there on Thursday September 24th.

Do you love reading new books?

Join the monthly Paris Walk and Talk Book Club and discuss a monthly book selection, all while enjoying a walk. Taking place outdoors (weather depending), attendees can expect a gentle walk on flat terrain around Paris. The group will stop regularly to take in the sunshine and discuss themes from the book.

Meet on the front steps of the Paris Library on the last Tuesday of each month including Tuesday September 29th, from 2-3:30pm.

Tuesday, September 29 | 3:00–6:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Church

Experience Battle Axe’s Shibari Still Life: The Ties That Bind, an intriguing exploration of art, connection, and the expressive possibilities of shibari.

Presented as part of Culture Days and in conjunction with Big City Arts, this thought-provoking work invites you to pause, explore, and experience something a little different.

Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Step into The Whimsical World of Pye, a playful and imaginative collection of art and wearable creations by Jillianne Pye. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces that blur the lines between art, fashion, and self-expression.

Presented as part of Culture Days and in conjunction with Big City Arts, come explore a world where creativity has no limits and art is meant to be experienced — and perhaps even worn!

Tuesday, September 29 | 5:00–8:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Step Behind the Mask with Forest and Folk for a creative exploration of upcycled masks, where discarded materials are transformed into imaginative works of art.

Presented as part of Culture Days and in conjunction with Big City Arts, this unique evening celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the art of seeing everyday materials in a whole new way.

Come explore, get inspired, and discover what’s possible when art meets upcycling and meet the artist!

Friday, October 2 | 7:00–9:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Step into Color and Light, an interactive art pop-up by Amber Thomas that invites you to experience art in a whole new way. Explore, engage, and see how colour and light can transform a space and spark your imagination.

Presented as part of Culture Days and in conjunction with Big City Arts, this immersive evening is sure to be a vibrant experience for art lovers and curious minds alike.

 Dating Advice Pop-Up

The Grand Gallery
Free to attend

Ready for a little relationship wisdom? Belle Florals presents a special Dating Advice Pop-Up featuring registered psychotherapist Zinta Auzins.

Drop in for an engaging opportunity to explore dating, relationships, and the questions that come with navigating the modern world of love — with professional insight from someone who knows a thing or two about human connection.

Presented by Big City Arts and part of Culture Days, this free pop-up is a chance to stop by, get curious, and maybe walk away with a fresh perspective on love and dating.

Cyanotype: Make Your Own Blueprint

The Grand Gallery
Free to attend

Discover the fascinating world of cyanotype, also known as the blueprint process! This simple and fun photographic technique uses UV light to create striking blue-and-white prints.

And the best part? You don’t just get to look — you get to make one of your own! Come to the exhibit, experiment with this unique process, and create a one-of-a-kind cyanotype print to take home.

Presented by Big City Arts as part of Culture Days.

Infinite Return

Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00–9:00 PM
The Grand Gallery

Step into Infinite Return, a solo exhibition by artist Lindsay Showers-Pierce, presented by Fine Art by LSP.

Explore the exhibition throughout the evening, then join Lindsay for an Artist Talk & Q&A at 7:00 PM for an opportunity to hear more about her work, creative process, and the ideas behind the exhibition.

Free to attend • All ages welcome

Presented by Big City Arts as part of Culture Days.

There is a Bake Sale happening on September 21st and they are looking for bakers who are willing to bake and donate individually packaged bakery goods.

This is to help raise funds for cancer, if anyone wants to donate or ask questions, please contact the organizer Tony Alanis for more details 519-503-9022

They are sweet people making a big difference.

A chance to connect with fellow artists of Brant to: talk art, share news, present work for fun (and feedback, if wanted), work on pieces if you fancy and more...

The Brant Art Matters Social is held monthly on the last Wednesday of the month, and runs 5-9pm at St. Paul's United Church. You can drop in or stay for the whole night - as you like.

No membership is required, donate at the door if you can, to help cover the cost of the venue and the refreshments.

More Info: brantartmatters@gmail.com

Dates for July include: Wednesday September 30th.

Join the Dog-Eared Cafe for their monthly Poetry Night with their amazing host Dell! Yes! Their poetry community IS truly amazing, and they’re always welcoming new faces to join them in reading original poems, reading your favourites, or just as curious spectator.

Come on out for an evening of poetry with your community. Sign up starts around 6:30 pm with poets taking the stage near 7:00, with each performer given ten minutes, or two poems (which ever comes first) to read and perform.

They truly can't wait to see you! Next one is Friday October 2nd, from 7-10pm.

✨👻 THEY’RE BACK! 👻✨
For the 3rd year in a row we Le Petit Marche is bringing back their Paris Ghost Walks!

Experience a haunting history tour of Paris, with ghostly stories & experiences!

Every year we are finding ways to improve this immersive experience with new stories unearthed! 🖤

👻TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
👻EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER AT 8PM
👻BUY ONLINE OR IN STORE

Venez rejoindre vos voisins dans un groupe de conversation en francais. Ameliorez vos competences.

Practice speaking your French in beautiful downtown Paris at our library on the first Saturday of every month (October 3rd), from 10am-12pm.

Come out to our Legion 29 and support the Legion during its 100 year Anniversary Celebrations!

Multi-Award Blues Winner Chuck Jackson & Cheryl Lescom will take the stage Saturday October 3rd from 7-10om.

Tickets just $20! Contact Royhaggart@rogers.com

• 3rd annual Other Paris Fashion Week: evening gala!
  We are proud to present our third year of this fabulous event! Now it's even better because it is in the evening!
  
  We have a few options for tickets
  
  VIP front row - $60
  This ticket includes a swag bag and a seat on the front row as well as patronising and financially supporting this event! For fashion lovers who want the best view in the house or for people who just want to see this event continue to happen (and get the best seat in the house!)
  
  General Admission - $25
  General Admission, for people who want to attend this event and have a stable income
  
  Pay what you can
  We always offer pay what you can tickets so that our event can remain accessible to everyone. These tickets are for people who cannot afford the general admission price but love fashion and really want to come and enjoy.
  This ticket is also for people who want to further patronise the event but are not too concerned about front row and swag! We appreciate your support!
  
  You can pay in advance on the Rebel and Royal website
  
  RebelAndRoyal.ca/events
  
  Or you can pay on the door at the night!
  
  Hope to see you there for this evening of spectacular fashion!!

  Saturday October 3rd, from 6-10pm.
  @klkparis @ostentaciousfashion @theotherpfw @bigcityyyarts

   

Join us for an Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy Workshop

🗓 4th Oct (Sunday)
📍 Le Petit Marche, Paris, Ontario
⏰ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come experience the slowness of conscious movements and slow down your mind. Dive into 17th century practice where the real magic is the process, and the ultimate byproduct is how deeply meditative and therapeutic it feels.

Completely Beginner Friendly✨

Here’s what you’ll learn:
•⁠ ⁠The history behind calligraphy
•⁠ ⁠Warm-up drills to build control + muscle memory
•⁠ ⁠Fundamental strokes (the foundation of everything)
•⁠ ⁠Lowercase letter formation
•⁠ ⁠How to connect letters into beautiful words & a little surprise for you 🙂

What’s included?
•⁠ ⁠A personalized tote bag
•⁠ ⁠Refreshments
•⁠ ⁠All materials and guide sheets to take home, & a surprise for each participant.

Bring your people or come solo, either way, you’ll leave with a beautiful new skill!

Limited Seats available. DM Le Petit Marche to book your spot 🫶🏽✨

Calling all artists... B.A.M. presents "Costumed Life Drawing"  on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Wednesday October 14th, at St. Paul's United Church (48 Broadway St. West, side entrance), from 6-8:30pm.

This is a pay-what-you-can, monthly event, on the second Wednesday of the month. There will be 2 different models, in full costume with different themes. 

They ask that you book your spot so they know how many people to set up for. To book, email brantartmatters@gmail.com 

Date: Wednesday September 9th

For October only Prinxlydia will do a combined class where everyone 10 years+ is welcome. 
The space will be the same as usual apart from all of the mixed ages together!

Bring your machine with you and we will open the space with me leading you to thread your machines.
Once we have done that you can work on a small project kit that I have available or if you have brought your own project to work on you can work on that.

This is not a prescribed space where I will teach you and lead you all through the same project. This is for people who want to work on their own independent projects and have a little guidance from me as needed.

Friday October 9th, from 6-7:30pm.

🎃This OCTOBER 17th!🎃🧛🏻‍♂️At Le Petit Marche
@gothikajones presents our 2nd Annual VAMPIRE TEA at 7pm!🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸

🩸A night of haunting performances, devastating drag and bloody good burlesque.
🩸Come live deliciously for an evening mocktails & Morsels, games and general revelry!🧛🏻‍♂️

Tickets available through Eventbrite (link in bio)
🩸🩸🩸ONLY 30 SPACES AVAILABLE 🩸🩸🩸

Big Cityyy Arts is so excited to introduce a new Theatre Arts Club for young folks 10-17! This twice a month club offers a casual and traditional drama club space on the 1st Wednesday of the month and a modern, theatrical process and experience on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

🎭 Drop in style on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Email to register BigCityyyArts@gmail.com and then come as you like and suits your schedule.

🎭 Rehearse and create a show on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! If your kid wants to act in this Holiday show, they gotta join us from October 21st and if they wanna support with lights, sound, sets etc then we can chat and they can come more sporadically if they want.

Both of these space are Pay What You Can because art is for all, and that includes theatre arts; please get in touch to sponsor this space or to Pay It Forward for a local theatre kid - get in touch, ask questions, we're happy to help!

St. Paul's United Church

Starts October 21st.

1st Wednesday of the month, from 7-8pm.

3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7-9pm.

Mike is thrilled to announce that the Social Uke Fall 2026 season is now open for registration! He's bringing the noise back to Paris this fall!

Mike is a local musician & ukulele teacher with 1000's of students and he is launching a beginner-friendly program for adults this fall.

No experience needed - just enthusiasm. You'll learn a new song each week, meet like-minded folks and have a blast!

Intro and Level 2 (ENCORE!) ukulele programs for adults available.

Thursdays November 12th- December 17th.

Brant Sports Plex

Ukulele rentals included.

Contact Strum Squad for more details.