Papi Chulo's Opens In Oakville This Week

Tuesdays might be more famously associated with tacos and all their fixings, but Oakville’s next big fiesta is happening on a Thursday—this Thursday, November 12th, in fact, when Papi Chulo’s, a new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, is set to officially open the doors to their first Oakville location (at 263 Lakeshore Road East). 

Known for their tacos, nachos, and margarita towers, Papi Chulo’s has been a star of Toronto’s famed Ossington Avenue food scene since it first opened back in 2019. The hospitality group behind the restaurant chose Lakeshore for their next location because they saw it as a similarly “vibrant, walkable strip with great restaurants.” 

Papi Chulo’s Oakville is already accepting reservations for their big opening day and beyond, and they offer catering menu options as well. A great new place to enjoy tacos on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or any other day of the week!  

The Marine Tavern in Bronte already showcases many of Great Britain’s greatest exports, with a menu full of classics like fish and chips and pie and mash and toffee pudding, and this Wednesday, November 11th, they’re set to feature a fab four more, because the restaurant is hosting a movie night screening of the Beatles’ 1964 classic A Hard Day’s Night.

The musical comedy starring those famous lads from Liverpool will start at 7pm, with a pre-show introduction from local author and historian Brian Hassett, who will also participate in a post-show discussion. Admission is free but space is limited, so Beatlemaniacs are advised to arrive early enough to settle in with drinks and snacks before the lights go down and the restaurant-turned-theatre fills with more sights, sounds, and tastes from across the pond!

He still has plenty of lists to make and then check twice, as well as a one-night global circumnavigation to prepare for, but luckily it’s early enough in the season for Santa to squeeze in a quick trip to Oakville! The man in the red suit will once again anchor the town’s 78th Annual Santa Claus Parade, which is set to take place this Saturday, November 14th starting at 9am. 

The theme of this year’s parade is “North Pole Sweets & Treats” so expect plenty of gingerbread and candy cane decor in the displays from all of the local businesses and community organizations who are participating. The parade route will run west along Lakeshore (starting at the Reynolds Street intersection) and then move up Kerr Street. Free “Santa Shuttles” will be available at the Oakville GO for parade goers who don’t want to worry about searching for parking Downtown.

This is one of Oakville’s most popular holiday traditions so prepare for crowds as well as any kind of weather, because nothing will get in the way of welcoming our guest of honour, Santa Claus, to town! 

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Gift ideas and holiday shopping inspiration abound in the new 2026 Bronte Village Holiday Gift Guide just published by Bronte BIA. They’ve curated all the best that Bronte has to offer, from the cozy pyjama sets at Goodnight Goodmorning to the chic decor at Lakeside Livin’, with plenty of stocking stuffers from Rainbow Expressions and Boho Bronte in between. 

They also cover gifts for kids, highlighting the artful children’s books put out by Plumleaf Press and the Jellycats found over at Simply Green Baby; and furry friends aren’t forgotten about either as the selection at Tail Blazers Oakville and Woof Gang Bakery are featured among others. 

In addition to the extensive gift ideas, the guide also covers Bronte’s many dining options, as well as some of the ways the community is spreading kindness over the season. This must-read is available at the Bronte BIA office, as well as at many of the featured local retailers!

For the past six years, Oakville’s Sandy Kruse has been independently hosting, producing, and editing her own podcast, “Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen”, and her dedicated work has earned her over 1.4 million downloads. Over the course of her 350+ episodes she has covered a wide range of wellness topics while focusing on the theme of learning to thrive in midlife. 

The wisdom Sandy shares in her podcast is the kind that’s hard-won. There have been multiple serious health crises in her family, including her own battle with thyroid cancer and a cancer diagnosis for her daughter at age five. Despite and because of these challenges, Sandy has made it her mission to empower her listeners to take an active role in their own wellbeing. 

Now she has the chance for her work to resonate with even more people, as she’s currently competing in iHeartRadio’s “Top Host” competition, where the winner will receive a chance to develop a six episode series with the podcast giant, plus $25,000, and exposure on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. What an incredible opportunity for Sandy to amplify her message!