Family Day Weekend in London 2024: Get ready for a weekend filled with fun and adventure for the whole family in London! With a wide variety of activities and events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From exciting outdoor activities to educational activities, arts and crafts sessions, and more, this Family Day weekend promises to be a memorable experience for everyone. So gather your loved ones, mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of fun and family time in London — February 16 – 19, 2024.
Family Fishing Weekend – No license required. Residents and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on water bodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply. – February 17 – 19, 2024 – Details
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Family Day at London Children’s Museum
Celebrate Family Day by learning and playing together with your loved ones. Details
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London
Regular admission; Register
Family Day at Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Come out for some great outdoor activities!! See how Maple syrup was discovered and how it is made today. Buy fresh pure maple syrup and other maple products, visit the sugar shack and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Details
February 17 – 19, 2024 | 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush, 21201-C Lakeside Drive, Thorndale
$12
Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day raises awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This annual fun-filled community celebration is filled with free crafts, activities, games, stories, music, snacks and more!
At 10:30am, The BarryO Kidshow is onstage with ventriloquism, juggling and magic in the Wolf Performance Hall. Free tickets for this show are available in person starting at 10am. There will be an encore performance of The BarryO Kidshow at 1:15pm in the Children’s Library with no tickets required. Details
February 17, 2024 | 10:0 AM – 2:00 PM
London Public Library – Central Branch, 251 Dundas St, London
Free
Family Day at the Market
Looking for something fun to do this Family Day? Although the indoor Market will be closed, come on down to the Market and listen to local DJs while you enjoy free skating on the Rotary Rink! Don’t have your own skates? No worries, $5.00 skate rentals are available – cash only! Details
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
Family Day at the MOA
Join us on February 19th at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology for a day full of activities to keep you and your family edu-tained this Family Day. Flint knapping demonstrations will take place all day and we’ll have pottery and string making activities at 11 AM and 2 PM, as well as guided tours at 11 AM and 2 PM. Details
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology, 1600 Attawandaron Road, London
$6 adult; $5 student/senior; $4 child (5-12) Family $15
Children’s Workshop – “Water Wise”
Speaker – City of London Water Engineering Division. Where does London get its water? Why is water important? Learn about Native plants for rain gardens and how to conserve water. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
London Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive ( just west of Wonderland Rd.)
$15.00 / Child; Pre-Registration required: Please email inquire@friendslcgc.com
Skating at Storybook Gardens
Storybook Gardens’ 250-metre, 10,000 square foot outdoor skating trail winds through the beautiful park grounds, offering a unique skating experience in the city. Details
December 1, 2023 to Mid March 2024
Storybook Gardens, Storybook Lane, London
$3.50 to $4.50
Winter Family Fun Day 2024
Winter Family Fun Day is Back at Backus Page House Museum. Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled day of activities. Crafts, Outdoor Activities, Tours and so much more !! Details
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown
First 50 kids get in Free
McLachlan Maple Syrup and Pancake House
Come learn about how McLachlan family makes maple syrup, enjoy a walk on our nature trail, and of course enjoy some delicious pancakes with our maple syrup. Details
Opens mid – February 2024
McLachlan Family Maple Syrup & Pancake House, Lamont Drive, Komoka
Free admission
Victoria Park Winter Wonderland
Victoria Park will transform into a Winter Wonderland, with over 75,000 lights illuminating the park nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until the end of February. There will also be a variety of other displays in the park, including Santa and his reindeer, the Christmas train and the snowmen family. Details
November 24 until End of February | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Victoria Park, London
Free
II. Live Music
A Taste of Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
Join us for A Taste of Sinatra “The Way You Look Tonight” Valentines Show, a sophisticated night with a look at the great songbook of the legendary, Frank Sinatra! Details
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E., London
$35 – $40
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Western University Symphony Orchestra presents a symphonic concert featuring Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet suite (excerpts); Haydn’s Symphony No. 94, Surprise; and Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition finalist Daryn Nowlin, voice, performing Richard Wagner’s Wesendonck lieder (numbers 1, 3, 4 and 5). Details
Friday February 16, 2024 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Talbot College, Don Wright Faculty of Music, Paul Davenport Theatre, London
Free
Listen To The Music – A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers are one of the most iconic Classic Rock bands of all time, having sold millions of albums and topping the charts with great hit songs such as China Grove, Long Train Running, What a Fool Believes, Black Water and, of course, Listen to the Music. After five decades, their music is still in heavy rotation on Classic Rock radio stations world wide. Details
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E., London
$35 – $40
New Horizons Band Performance
New Horizons is an international movement that gives adults the opportunity to learn an instrument as a beginner or return to playing after several years away from playing. This performance by one of our advanced bands will feature a program of light and popular music. Details
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Covent Garden Market, Upstairs Mezzanine, 130 King Street, London
Free
GIMME GIMME DISCO – A Dance Party Celebrating Disco
Gimme Gimme Disco is a high-production, high-energy DJ-based dance party dedicated to disco music from the 70’s & 80s, founded in 2018. GGD has regular events in NYC and LA, as well as several other cities all over the US, and World. Ages 19+. Details
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 9:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Dundas Street, London
$21.60 – $24.69
Charlotte Cardin
99 Nights Tour with Devon Cole. Details
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 8:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Dundas Street, London
$71 and up
City and Colour
With special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Ruby Waters. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Budweiser Gardens, London
$52.75 – $331.75
Gail Archer Organ Recital
American organist Gail Archer is giving an organ recital of music written by Ukrainian composers. All proceeds go to the Ukrainian War Relief Fund. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London
Free Will Donation
III. Live Theatre / Performing Arts
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Christopher at 15 has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now at 7 minutes after midnight, Christopher stands beside his neighbour’s dead dog, Wellington. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. Details
February 15 – 18, 22 – 25, 2024
Palace Theatre – Main Stage, 710 Dundas Street E, London
Adults $30 incl fees, Students and Seniors $28 incl fees
The 6th Sense – Starring Las Vegas Mentalist Buzz Collins
Join us for an amazing evening at the Wolf Performance Hall with mentalist and magician Buzz Collins. Buzz has performed all over the world, including headling shows at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. His show is fun, engaging, and absolutely mindblowing. You’ll be treated to incredible mindreading feats and impossible magic effects! Details
Friday February 16, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street, London
$25
HUFF
A gripping, uneasy, and transformative solo production from Governor General Literary Award winner, Cliff Cardinal… A theatrical breath of fresh air, the critically-acclaimed Huff has shocked audiences across North America with its biting humour, unflinching honesty, and ability to find laughter in the darkest places. Details
February 6 – 17, 2024
Grand Theatre – Auburn Stage, 471 Richmond Street
$46.50
In Seven Days
A world premiere co-production with the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, In Seven Days is a powerful reminder of the preciousness of life and the challenges of saying goodbye to the people we love most. Details
February 13 – March 2, 2024
Grand Theatre – Spriet Stage, 471 Richmond Street
$23 – $93
Simple Reflections for Artists Cultural Showcase
Live painting and sculpting, flamenco dancing and performances that fuse diverse musical styles are some of the artistic expressions to be showcased by the Simple Reflections for Artists Collective on February 17th at Museum London. Details
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Museum London, 421 Ridout St. North,London
Free entry
IV. Sports
Team 8-Ball Championships
The annual Provincial 8-Ball Championships, sponsored by the Valley National 8-Ball Association (VNEA), will take place from Feb 14-18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Ballroom and additional rooms. With 50 pool tables and various vendors, this impressive event is set to draw approximately 800-1000 players from across Ontario and Quebec. The tournament features a range of divisions based on skill levels, including mixed and women-only team play, men’s and women’s singles divisions, junior divisions, and 9-Ball competition. Details
February 14 – 18, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario, 300 King Street
Virtual Canadian Birkie
Join Canadian Birkie virtually. You can classic ski, skate ski, roller-ski, skijor, cycle, run, ice skate, snowshoe, or walk in a 4, 8, 13, 31 or 55 kilometre event. Details
February 12 – 24, 2024
Wherever you are
$20
3on3 hockey tourney
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Various arenas in London
Register
25 of the Best Nature Attractions and Hiking Trails in London
Winter Activities at Circle R Range
Circle R Ranch has 13 km of groomed and track-set trails for classic-skiers, skate-skiers, and snowshoers of all levels. An indoor waxing area, lunch room, ski and snowshoe rentals for adults and children, and Ski Shop for sales and repair are also available. Details
Monday to Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Budweiser Gardens, London
$8.50 – $49.75
London Knights
Cheer the Knights at the Budweiser Gardens! Details
vs. Soo Greyhounds on Friday, February 16, 2024 | 7:00 PM
vs. Windsor Spirfires on Monday, February 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Budweiser Gardens, London
$26.00 – $51.00
Crockicurl on the Square
Crokicurl will be activated outside on the Rotary Square every Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 2pm and 2 hours prior to every London Knights game. Head on down to the Market and try out this fun, winter game! Details
Tuesday & Thursdays | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, February 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Covent Garden Market, Rotary Square, 130 King Street, London
Free
Market Block DJ Skates
Skate to the sounds of talented DJ’s at the Skating Rink at Covent Garden Market. There are fire pits, hot chocolates, comfort food vendors, photo ops, lights and more to make your day special! Details
February 3, 10, 14, 17, 19, 23 – 25, 2024
Rotary Rink – Covent Garden Market, Downtown London
Free admission
Snow Tubing
Weather permitting, slide down the hill at Boler Mountain. Details
Winter Season (Check website before you go)
689 Griffith St, London
$27 & up; Tickets will be released Monday nights at 7pm for the upcoming weekend
V. Exhibitions and Other Activities
Amelia Harris: Birthday Celebrations
Come and celebrate one of Eldon House’s founders, Amelia Harris, as we honour her 226th Birthday! Explore London’s oldest residence and marvel at one of the city’s heritage gem. Join us for a 30-minute drop-in tours of the Museum at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. exploring the life and times of Eldon House’s matriarch. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Drop in 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London
By Donation; Registration Required
Field to Glass Wine Festival
Come taste the flavours of wine country in Ontario at the inaugural Wine Festival at Dark Horse Estate Winery in Grand Bend, Ontario. 19+. Details
Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc., 70665 B Line, Grand Bend
$56.50
London RV Show
The 2024 show returns with more square footage & more RV’s (including Motorhomes, Truck Campers & more)! Want to spend quality time with your family while getting outstanding deals on RVs, parts, gear and accessories? Then you don’t want to miss the biggest RV show in southwestern Ontario! Details
February 16 – 19, 2024
Western Fair Agriplex, 845 Florence Street, London
Show Admission $12
Emo Night: London
City and Colour Afterparty with Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 10:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London
$10.00 (+ FEES)
The 3rd Annual Essence & Culture Awards
Join us for The 3rd Annual Essence & Culture Awards Show. A Black History Month event. A night dedicated to honoring Outstanding Individuals, Groups and Organizations from our Black Communities here In London and its surrounding regions. The awards will feature a diverse set of entertainment that is suitable for all ages. Details
Sunday, February 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E., London
$45
Getting Around London
This exhibition of images from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries explores how Londoners traveled in and around the city over time. Details
June 24, 2023 to April 21, 2024
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
Admission by donation
Journey to a New Life
Discover the rich history of the Black communities which have been in London since the early 1820s. Details
Various locations in Middlesex County
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Winter Activities in London
Winter Fun in London: Top Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures
Boler Mountain
Enjoy skiing, snowboarding as you enjoy a wonderful winter season at Boler Mountain. Details
Daily | Hours are subject to change
Boler Mountain, London
Varies. Reservations are required
The Bacon & Ale Trail
The Bacon & Ale Trail is a self-guided tour that introduces you to Stratford’s pork and brewing history.
With each trail purchase, you get to choose which five stops, out of the participating businesses, to redeem your five vouchers for a bacon or ale delight on your self-guided tour. Details
Available year-round
Monday, February 19, 2024 | Closed
Various locations in Stratford
The cost for 5 vouchers is $39.55 (including HST)
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