{"id":188439,"date":"2025-09-15T08:43:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmboy.ca\/?page_id=188439"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:23:24","slug":"community-engagement-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.farmboy.ca\/community-engagement-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Supporting and participating in community events and initiatives within our local areas is one of many ways we connect with our customers and neighbours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Showing Some Community Love<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Supporting and participating in community events and initiatives within our local areas is one of many ways we connect with our customers and neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking to have Farm Boy sponsor your next event?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re always looking for fun, meaningful ways to be a
helpful and welcoming neighbour within our communities!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For inquiries regarding sponsorships, email us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

partnerships@farmboy.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking to have Farm Boy sponsor your next event?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re always looking for fun, meaningful ways to be a helpful and welcoming neighbour within our communities!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For inquiries regarding sponsorships, please email us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

partnerships@farmboy.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our Community<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got events year round! Join us for store-wide
celebrations, special activities, and local festivals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our Community<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got events year round!
Join us for store-wide celebrations, special activities, and local festivals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elves on Shelves<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Thurs., <\/strong><\/strong>December 4 to Sun., December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>14<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Farm Boy locations<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our merry Elves are making mischief among our store shelves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children 12 and under are invited on a festive search of their neighbourhood Farm Boy for 3 holiday Elf cutouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find them all and receive a festive Lulu colouring sheet!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fairway 10-Year Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sat.,<\/strong><\/strong> December<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> 13<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> from 11am to 3pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us for a special Customer Appreciation Event<\/span><\/strong> you won’t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy tasty samples, try your luck at our Plinko game with prizes, and keep the little ones entertained with colouring pages, balloon animals, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stay tuned more events coming soon!<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Farm Boy Kanata Grand Re-Opening!<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Opening ceremony<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:<\/span>
Thurs., Dec., 4 at 7:50am <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening celebrations<\/strong>:
<\/span> Sat., Dec., 6 from 11am to 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

700 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an exclusive in-store event featuring delicious samples, exciting giveaways, fun activities, and special appearances by our mascots, Lulu and Farmhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our new fresh-market experience filled with an expanded assortment of everyday essentials, gourmet freezer finds, local gems, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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London Lighting<\/strong>
of the Lights<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fri., December 5 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join in the festive fun at London’s Lighting of the Lights! Our team will be there to hand out some seasonal sweets and enjoy live music, local artisans, beautiful holiday displays, photo opportunities, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details, view the event posting, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Winter #INThePort<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sat., November 29 from 6pm to 9pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bundle up and get ready to kick off the holidays at Port Credit’s Winter #INThePort! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll be there with Lulu to help hand out some sweet snowy treats and enjoy carolling, train rides, live music, and family fun for all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope to see you there! More details, here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Burlington Festival<\/strong>
of Lights<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fri., November 28 from 6pm to 8pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Come along and experience the magic of the season at the Burlington Festival of Lights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll be there to dole out some festive goodies and watch the waterfront transform into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday music, visits from Santa, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you’ll join us! For more details, view the event posting, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whitby Lights<\/strong>
the Night<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fri., November 21 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season at the Whitby Lights the Night Festival!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll be there with Lulu to spread some holiday cheer with sweet samples and enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you’ll join the fun! For more details, view the event posting, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bronte Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sat., November 22 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help us make the season merry and bright at Bronte’s Tree Lighting Ceremony!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll be there with Lulu to hand out sweet samples \u2014 plus the chance to win a $300 Farm Boy Gift Card! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope to see you there! For more details, view the event posting, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Dino Run<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fuelled by Farm Boy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At select locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinos are loose\u2014and they\u2019re<\/strong> FAST!<\/strong><\/strong>
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Whether you\u2019re chasing them or being chased, Dino Run is your ticket to family fun, giggles, and a whole lot of cardio. The Dino Run is fuelled by Farm Boy all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to make tracks? Find us here:\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/span><\/strong><\/th>Location<\/span><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
June 14<\/td>The Bentway<\/td><\/tr>
June 28<\/td>Earl Bales Park<\/td><\/tr>
July 19<\/td>The Bentway<\/td><\/tr>
Aug 16<\/td>The Bentway<\/td><\/tr>
Aug 25<\/td>Woodbine Beach Park<\/td><\/tr>
Sept 20<\/td>The Bentway<\/td><\/tr>
Oct 19<\/td>CC Smith Park (Etobicoke)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Visit Dinorun.ca<\/span> <\/a>for more information!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TurkeyONTour<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Back by popular demand, Ontario Turkey\u2019s #TurkeyONTour<\/span><\/a> <\/a>summer sampling program will return for its seventh season visiting grocery stores across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll provide complimentary turkey samples along with in-store coupons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/span><\/strong><\/th>Time<\/span><\/strong><\/th>Location<\/span><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
June 14<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/td>Newmarket<\/a> & Aurora<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
June 15<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/td>Richmond Hill<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
June 28<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/td>Oshawa<\/a>
& Pickering<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
June 29<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/td>Oakville<\/a>
& Burlington<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
July 1<\/span><\/td>11 am \u2013 3pm<\/td>Oakville<\/a> (Bronte)<\/td><\/tr>
July 5<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm
11 am \u2013 3 pm<\/td>		Barrie<\/a>
Brandford<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
July 6<\/td>12 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/td>Kitchener<\/a>
& Waterloo<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aug 10<\/td>11 am \u2013 3 pm<\/td><\/a>Mississauga<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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VegTO Fest<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Phillips Square<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sat<\/strong>., September<\/strong><\/strong> 20 from 11 to 7 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun<\/strong>., September<\/strong><\/strong> 21 from 11 to 6 pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Canada’s largest free vegan festival, which will be held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on September 20-21, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would love for you to stop by our Farm Boy tent! There, you can enjoy some delicious food samples, grab a coupons, and even have the opportunity to meet Lulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details, click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Previous Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Fun (Again!)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check out our recap below of our most memorable community
events and activities that brought us all together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Previous Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Fun (Again!)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check out our recap below of our most memorable community events and activities that brought us all together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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