Events
We love bringing the community together! From our upcoming Lunchtime Tea & Tasting event to our outdoor film screening in August, along with all the spur-of-the-moment fun events we have pop-up for the community, this is the place to find out what’s coming up. Check back for updates on all the exciting events we’re hosting or participating in! Don’t forget to check what events are also happening at the market(s) on the Market page too.
Lunchtime Tea & Tasting
🍵✨ Lunchtime Tea & Tasting at Trenton Station ✨🍰
Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 12–2 PM under the covered pavilion beside Express Yourself Café for a charming afternoon of tea, treats, and community!
We’ll be showcasing some of our most-loved teas from the café, served in vintage teacups with a delightful spread of light afternoon fare—think cucumber and tuna sandwiches, scones, pastries, and a touch of springtime charm.
🌸 Picnic tables will be set with florals and vintage tableware
🎟️ $25 + tax per person
🎟️ Pre-booking is required—space is limited, so sign up early!
📝 Sign up by May 9th to reserve your spot.
📍 Trenton Station, beside Express Yourself Café
Bring a friend or come solo—it’s the perfect mid-May treat! 💕
Evening Express: Classic NFB Animated Shorts
🎬 Evening Express: Classic NFB Animated Shorts
✨ Two Tuesday Nights of Nostalgia Under the Stars at Trenton Station!
Join us for a cozy outdoor screening of classic National Film Board animated shorts at Trenton Station, hosted by Express Yourself Café! These free community film nights are perfect for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, grab a snack, and settle in for a heartwarming and hilarious slice of Canadian animation history.
📽️ Film Nights & Lineups
🎞 Tuesday, August 5th (Total runtime: approx. 30 minutes)
- The Big Snit (1985) – 10 min
- The Cat Came Back (1988) – 7 min
- The Log Driver’s Waltz (1979) – 3 min
- The Sweater (1980) – 10 min
🎞 Tuesday, August 12th (Total runtime: approx. 40 minutes)
- Bob’s Birthday (1993) – 12 min
- My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts (1999) – 10 min
- The Sand Castle (1977) – 13 min
- Walking (1968) – 5 min
🕰 Evening Schedule (Both Nights):
- Café reopens at 7:30 PM for popcorn, drinks, and treats
- Seating begins at 8:00 PM
- Films start at dusk (approx. 8:20–8:30 PM)
🎟 Admission is FREE!
🪑 Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets
💬 Kindly keep voices low during the films so everyone can enjoy
🚮 Don’t forget to clean up after yourselves—let’s keep our space beautiful!
🎥 These special film nights are made possible thanks to the National Film Board of Canada for their incredible library of shorts.
Organized with love by Express Yourself Café 💛
Let’s share some laughs, memories, and community spirit under the stars!
