HOLIDAY JELLYCAT COLLECTION IS IN THE BUILDING
On Saturday our customers lined up for the new Holiday Jellycat Collection. Our October 11th JellyDrop was so much fun, but we have good news—many are still available. We have enough stuffies for our customers in Amherstburg and beyond.
This Christmas line comes from the snow-covered alps, skiing, skating, and sliding across the mountain tops. There are so many cuties all geared up for winter weather. Stop in this weekend to see what we still have in stock.
KIDS POETRY CONTEST: HALLOWEEN IN A'BURG THEME
Halloween in Amherstburg is the theme of our kids' halloween poetry contest this year, and we can't wait to see how our young writers connect this spooky season to our historic riverfront hometown.
Contest Rules are:
- All submissions must be written by a student between the ages of 6 and 18 years.
- All submissions must be written about Halloween in Amherstburg.
- All submissions must NOT be longer than 16 lines in length.
- All submissions must be received by River Bookshop in person or by email at info@riverbookshop.com by noon on Friday, October 24th, 2025.
- Please include your name, age, and contact info with your submission.
- Our winners will be contacted on Saturday, October 25th.
Winners will also be invited to read their poem at Sunday Story Time on October 26th. Happy Writing!
SEASON OF FALL STORY TIME
Fall weather has finally arrived! This week at Story Time we will learn all about the changing leaves and weather as we enter the season of FALL. Join bookseller Darrie-Ann for an Autumn-themed Story Time at River Bookshop this Sunday at 11AM.
Meet us in the Art Alley if the sun is shining and the weather in warm, or in the Children's Nook if you see clouds, rain, or cold wind. Rain or shine, the show must go on.
RIVER BOOKSHOP'S WITCHES WALK RETURNS
SAVE THE DATE: Join us for our annual around-the-block trick-or-treating and costume parade event on Saturday, October 25th at 2PM!
The River Bookshop Team will lead your young costumed friends and families to the participating downtown businesses. The parade will depart at 2PM. Come join in the Witches Walk, and stick around after for our Costume Contest!
ALL HALLOWS EVE CANDLELIT EXPERIENCE
Get ready for three spine-tingling experiences! The All Hallows Eve Candlelit Tours return with two weekends of events.
- October 17 at 6PM, 7PM & 8PM: Experience a candlelit tour of the museum
- October 18th: Whispers Within the Walls, an exclusive Jane’s Walk experience takes place from 7:30PM to 8:30PM
- October 24 & 25: Legends and Lanterns tours run at 6PM, 7PM & 8PM
Book your experience today with the Park House Museum! 519-736-2511.
GIBSON GALLERY: TIMID TIMOTHY EXHIBIT
Timid Timothy Illustrations, by Della Kasarda Romanow, Fine Artist/Illustrator, runs from Thurs. October 2nd to Sun. October 19th.
RECEPTION SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, from 1 to 3PM at the Gibson Gallery. Welcome talk starting at 1:30PM. For more information, click here.
Weather was sunny and bright last Sunday, and so we enjoyed our Thanksgiving-themed Story Time in the Art Alley. Special thanks to Darrie-Ann for being our Story Time Reader! We'll see you again Sunday.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team