5 Things You Need To Know For October 10, 2025

October 10, 2025 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

October 10th is the 283rd day of the year. There are 82 days remaining until the end of the year.

Today is World Mental Health Day and you’re invited to the YMCA to celebrate.

Chatham-Kent is invited for complimentary access to the YMCA for the day. Explore everything the Y has to offer − from energizing workouts to peaceful wellness spaces. Bring your friends and family.

The 175th Brigden Fair opens today and runs until Monday with a midway, entertainment, livestock shows, home craft competitions, exhibits, food and more.

50,000 people are expected through the gates over the four days.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children in elementary school. Parking is free on the fairgrounds.

The complete fair program can be found online at BrigdenFair.ca.

Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.

Friday, October 10th
Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Chatham Erickson Arena Public Skating, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 4th
Bothwell Arena Public Skating, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Blenheim Arena Public Skating, 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 5th
Chatham Memorial Arena, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Ridgetown Arena, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Dresden Arena, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Thames Campus, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Tilbury Arena, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Wallaceburg Arena, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Wheatley Arena, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.

The final Wallaceburg Farmers Market of the season is tomorrow.

Stop by the parking lot on James Street from 8 til noon.

Find all your local veggies, honey, maple syrup, meats, chemical free garlic, breads & baked goods, flowers, and handmade soaps.

Monday is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.

Always on the second Monday in October, celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

But why is the Canadian Thanksgiving in October, and not in November like the U.S.?

Canadians had many different Thanksgiving celebrations before the official date was chosen by Parliament in 1957. Before any newcomers came to the land, the First Nations celebrated their crops.

The Canadian history of Thanksgiving has nothing to do with pilgrims and the Mayflower as does American Thanksgiving. Both holidays, however, are generally seen as an opportunity to give thanks for what’s good in our lives, celebrate nature’s bounty, and enjoy a big meal with family and friends.