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HALTON HILLS HAPPENINGS: May 17-20 weekend events listing

A plant sale, fireworks and an improv show are among the events happening in Halton Hills and the surrounding area this Victoria Day long weekend
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An improv show hits the John Elliott Theatre Saturday night. Stock photo

THURSDAY

Open Mic Night/Jam Session

May 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Acton branch: Everyone is welcome to come out and jam or simply listen and enjoy. No fees or membership required.

FRIDAY

Drop-in Family Story Time

May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Gellert Centre, Georgetown: Join the Halton Hills Public Library staff in exploring new themes each week through stories, rhymes, and songs. No registration is required.

SATURDAY

Plant Sale

May 18 starting at 8 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Acton: Get your garden ready at the Acton Horticultural Society’s plant sale. There’ll be perennials, sun and shade hostas and much more, along with knowledgeable gardeners on hand.

Drop-in Family Story Time

May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown and Acton branches: Explore new themes each week through stories, rhymes, and songs. No registration is required.

SpringFest

May 18 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton: The first annual event features a vendor market, thrift shops, inflatables, food trucks, live music and more. Click here for tickets. 

Fireworks and Family Fun Night

May 18 starting at 5 p.m. at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Guelph Line, Campbellville: Woodbine Mohawk Park hosts its free Victoria Day weekend Fireworks and Family Fun Night, featuring face painting, a magician, craft station and more. Doors open at 5 p.m., with post-time set for 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks display happening at 10 p.m.

Improv Special

May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre, Georgetown: Haha Halton presents Nine Years of Nonsense: An Improv Special. See new and returning cast members perform all your favourite improv games in this special performance. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available here.

SUNDAY

Heather Bambrick Trio Concert

May 19 at 3 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre: Singer, DJ and proud Newfie Heather Bambrick will be serenading audiences in Georgetown this weekend. The Juno-nominated artist will be performing in a trio alongside bassist Ross MacIntyre and pianist Stu Harrison.

Tickets can be purchased at the JET’s box office or online