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A list of things to do in London, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Weather:
Halloween
From spooky haunted houses and family-friendly Halloween fun to costume parties and thrilling nighttime adventures, discover the best Halloween events in and around London.
Fright Oaks
October 17 – 31, 2026
White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road South, London
Entry by Donation
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Get ready for a wildly funny spin on the world’s most famous vampire in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. This fast-paced, campy farce reimagines the classic Dracula story with quick character changes, gender-bending comedy, romance, and plenty of theatrical chaos. Details
October 20 to November 7, 2026
Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, London
$60 – $97
Crocs After Dark
Discover the nocturnal side of our crocodilians as they come to life under the moonlight. This isn’t your typical zoo visit, it’s an unforgettable dive into the wild world of the night. Are you ready to explore after dark? Details
October 23 – 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Reptilia London, 785 Wonderland Rd S, London
$9 – $15
Rocky Horror – a LIT Experience
Enjoy cabaret-style seating while the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show plays on the big screen. Live performances cocktails, food and an after-party! Sing, dance and throw stuff! Details
October 23 – 24, 2026
Marconi Club, 120 Clark Rd, London
$44
The Witching Hour Murder Mystery
Step into the Town of Ender Haven and discover who killed the Minister, by touring through the various buildings and speaking with the residents. Details
October 23 – 25, 2026
Canadian Transportation Museum, 6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville
$15
Fall in love with the Forest City
Celebrate the beginning of fall in the Forest City with us at City Hall! Join us at our top floor observation deck and enjoy a beautiful view of the changing colours across the city.
The City Hall observation decks will be accessible to the public from Sept 24. Details
September 24 – October 25, 2026
Thursdays and Fridays from 5 pm to sunset
Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 pm
City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, London
Entry to the observation deck is free. Coffee, cider and snacks will be available by donation, supporting the United Way Elgin Middlesex.
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin – IV
A modern-day orchestra that brings the worlds greatest records to life, on stage – note for note / cut for cut. Classic Albums Live is a tribute band performing Led Zeppelin – IV. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St., London
$67.50
Haus of Horrors
Step inside the Haus of Horrors for a Halloween night market made for those who like things a little darker, stranger, witchier, and wonderfully alternative. Explore a carefully curated collection of local vendors offering oddities, witchy wares, handmade creations, alternative fashion, crystals, dark art, spooky décor, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Details
October 23 – 24, 2026
Victory Legion Branch 317, 311 Oakland Ave, London
FREE
Oktoberfest 2026
October 23 – 24, 2026
German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Rd, London
$30 + HST
Forest City Film Festival
The Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) brings the best work from film artists connected to Southwestern Ontario, in a juried competition for features, shorts, documentaries, short documentaries and short animations. Additionally, FCFF presents a selection of the best Canadian films of the year, industry workshops and networking, a screenplay competition, filmmaker Q&As, receptions and awards. Details
October 15 – 25, 2026
Various locations in London
Passes: $85 – $300
BOLTCUTTER
w/ Misery Whip, Prosector, DISMANTLED. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Rum Runners, 178 Dundas Street, London
$24.54
Fall in Love with the Forest City
Fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better place to take in the changing colours than from above.
Starting September 24, the City Hall observation deck will once again open to the public for Fall in Love with the Forest City.
Coffee, cider, and snacks will be available by donation, supporting the United Way Elgin Middlesex. Details
Thursday – Sunday, September 24 – October 25, 2026
City Hall London
Free
Return to the Abandoned Village
October 16 – 18, 22 – 25, 26-31, 2026
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
$20 – $35 (plus tax & ticketing fees)
London Knights
Cheer the Knights at Canada Life Place! Details
vs. Sarnia Sting on Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Canada Life Place, 99 Dundas Street, London
$16.00 – $53.00
Black Gold
This fall, love is in the air like never before! Get ready for an unforgettable event filled with music, passion, and pure nostalgia as Black Gold takes the stage in a spectacular tribute to the greatest love songs and timeless hits ever recorded. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage), RR 1, 70689 B Line, Grand Bend
$25 – $45
Head in the Game
October 24 – 25, 2026
Palace Theatre – Procunier Hall, 710 Dundas Street, London
$25 – $35
Pumpkin Patch Train Ride
Come ride the train and see the beautiful fall colours. Families can pick a pumpkin from our patch! Details
October 24 – 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$14.84 – $22.79
Spooky Gourd Painting and Downtown London Candy Crawl
Families are encouraged to enjoy a fall afternoon on the grounds of Eldon House where children are able to decorate a spooky mini gourd or learn about how Trick or Treating came to be. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Drop in between 12:00 and 3:00 PM
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London
By Donation
London Community Orchestra Concert
Our first concert of the season takes us on a journey through the Romantic era, when composers expanded the expressive possibilities of orchestral music. Bruch’s Introduction to The Loreley draws from the Rhine legend of Loreley, the enchanting maiden whose song was said to lure sailors onto the rocks. Schumann’s Piano Concerto brings piano and orchestra together as partners in one of the Romantic era’s most celebrated concertos. Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Dundas Street Centre United Church, 482 Dundas Street, London
$5 to $25
Pumpkin Festival at Clovermead
Celebrate the world of pumpkins this fall! Bee sure not to miss the Pumpkin Cannon Show and Candy Cannon Show! Enjoy a wagon ride, barrel of fun ride or bee train ride, visit farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo opportunities. Take a spin on the pedal carts or bounce on the giant jumping pillows; over 50 family experiences to enjoy, which are included with your admission! Details
September 19 – October 31, 2026
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$22 – $25 + HST
Major League Improv: Game Show Comedy by Shut The Front Door Improv
Shut The Front Door Improv kicks off Season 14 with Major League Improv, a brand new comedy series at London’s Civic Garden Complex. The show takes made up on the spot comedy and gives it a game show spin, with audience suggestions and participation driving every scene, so no two nights are ever the same! Details
October 2, 2026 to April 16, 2027
Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London
$25 to $30
Pumpkins After Dark London
Pumpkins After Dark transforms an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible photos along the way. Perfect for families, friends, and Halloween lovers of all ages. Details
October 1 to 4, 8 to 11, 14 to 18, 21 to 25, 28 to 31, 2026
Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London
$19.95 to $40.95
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