Downtown Stratford BIA

11/09/2026

This Remembrance Day, we come together to honour those who have served for our country, & those who continue to serve today 🇨🇦

Join the Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday, November 11, for Stratford’s annual Remembrance Day Parade & Service.

Unable to attend in person? The ceremony will also be livestreamed on Ballinran Entertainment YouTube channel beginning at 10:30AM.

Thank you to the Stratford Poppy Project for covering our city in beautiful crocheted poppies!

Lest we forget 🇨🇦

For full details, visit lnk.to/remembranceday

11/09/2026

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11/06/2026

Give the gift of Downtown Dollars!

💸 Coffee dates, a new favourite sweater, dinner out, or even a trip to the dental hygienist (yes, really!). They’re valid at 200+ downtown businesses.

The best part about Downtown Dollars? You’re giving someone the freedom to choose how they spend them, & a reason to get out & enjoy everything Downtown Stratford has to offer.

Plus, every Downtown Dollar spent supports the local businesses that make our downtown so wonderful ☺️

One gift, so many possibilities!

➡️ Pick up your Downtown Dollars at Destination Stratford (47 Downie Street), Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm

11/04/2026

The countdown to Winter Wander-land is on ❄️☃️❄️

Join us in Downtown Stratford from November 27-29 for a weekend full of holiday fun!

✨ Swipe through for a look at what’s happening throughout the weekend

Don’t forget! Our Winter Wander-land Passport kicks off November 23, giving you the chance to support local for the holidays and WIN up to $250 in Downtown Dollars!

There’s nothing quite like the holidays in Downtown Stratford 😌❤️

11/03/2026

DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY OPEN HOUSE #2

The City of Stratford’s Downtown Parking Study, led by R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, is identifying existing and future parking needs in the downtown as the redevelopment of the Grand Trunk site progresses.

Join us to see the parking data collected, review potential parking options, and share your feedback to help shape the recommendations.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕒 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📍 Location: City Hall Auditorium (1 Wellington Street)

For more information, please visit: www.engagestratford.ca/downtown-parking-study

11/02/2026

The Ultimate Burger Battle is on for the month of November! 🍔

11/01/2026

Over 800 trick-or-treaters joined us in Downtown Stratford yesterday 🍬

Thank you to everyone who came out and dressed your best! A very special thank you to our downtown businesses for making Halloween so much fun for everyone! It was a joy seeing the streets with so many smiling faces 🎃

Until next year, goblins and ghouls 👀👻

10/30/2026

Halloween fun is happening TOMORROW in Downtown Stratford! 🎃

Join us Saturday, October 31, from 1–3pm for an afternoon of trick-or-treating!

🍬 Over 65 downtown businesses will be handing out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages.

Swipe through for the full list of participating businesses, and get those costumes ready 👻

10/29/2026

This Sunday!

REMINDER: Stratford's annual Pumpkin Parade will be held this Sunday (Nov.1) from 5-8 p.m. in Market Square.

Carved pumpkins can be dropped off that day after noon behind City Hall.

After the event, the pumpkins will be taken to the landfill site for composting.

The Pumpkin Parade is organized by Stratford's Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee.

10/28/2026

Downtown trick or treating is this weekend! 👻

65+ downtown businesses will be handing out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages.

🎃 Saturday, October 31
🎃 1pm-3pm

See you Saturday for a spooktacular time!