Around the Town

We’ve compiled a list of fun and FREE family-friendly events and activities happening in London, ON!

Toonie Swims - The City of London offers three dates each month swim at an indoor where you can pool for only $2!

Outdoor skating at Victoria Park opens Dec. 7, weather permitting!

Whimsical Christmas Craft Show - Nov. 23, 9am-5pm at Covent Garden Market. This is a NEW event upstairs at the Market, with plenty of Christmas spirit!

CP Holiday Train - Nov. 29, arrival 8:15pm with a concert 8:30-9pm at the Richmond Street railway crossing between Oxford and Central. The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will soon set out once again to entertain hundreds of thousands of people, celebrating 21 years of collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. Performance by Alan Doyle & Beautiful Band. The concerts are always free, but donations to the local food bank are encouraged - either a non-perishable food item or a cash donation.  All contributions will stay in our community.

Lighting of the Lights - Nov. 29, 6:15pm in Victoria Park - Kickoff the holiday season with the official opening of Victoria Park's "Winter Wonderland". The lights will remain on nightly from 5:30-11pm until Dec. 31.

Winter Wonderland - Nov. 30-Dec. 30 - View the lights in Victoria Park from the Promenade Deck at City Hall (12th floor of City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue. Everyone is welcome to view the Winter Wonderland lights on the following evenings:

  • Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 9, inclusive – 7-11pm

  • Tuesday, December 10 - CLOSED

  • Wednesday, December 11 to Tuesday, December 24, inclusive - 7-11pm

  • Wednesday, December 25 - CLOSED (Christmas Day)

  • Thursday, December 26 - CLOSED (Boxing Day)

  • Friday, December 27 to Monday, December 30 - 7-11pm

  • Tuesday, December 31 - CLOSED (New Year's Eve)

  • Monday, January 1, 2020 - CLOSED (New Year's Day)

Hyde Park Santa Clause Parade - November 30,  10-11am - starts at Sherwood Forest Mall and travels west on Gainsborough, ending at Hyde Park Rd. 

London Waldorf School Winter Fair and Market - Saturday, December 7, 10am-3pm

List compiled by Joyce Williams, Parent Support Coach

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