London 
Events Description
Canada Day is on July 1, and the City of London has plenty of fun recreational activities planned for you and your family! We will be offering free recreational swimming, crafts, badminton, family open gym, Zumba and science workshops – just to name a few.
Check out our full list of free program offerings and locations below.
July 1, 2026
Byron Optimist Community Centre
Family Open Gym – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Family Yoga – 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Family Arts and Crafts – 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Family Badminton – 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Canada Games Aquatics Centre
Recreational Swimming – 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
Family Pickleball – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adult Pickleball – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Family Yoga – 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Line Dancing (13+) – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Arts and Crafts – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Face Painting – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Family Zumba – 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Science Workshop – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Family Badminton – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Family Open Gym – 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
East Lions Community Centre
Recreational Swimming – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Earl Nichols Arena
Youth Stick and Puck – 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. *Registration required*
Register here for 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Register here for 10:30 to 11:20 a.m.
Public Skating – 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. *Registration required*
Stronach Recreation Community Centre
Family Open Gym – 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Family Arts and Crafts – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Family Badminton – 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Family Basketball – 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Outdoor Swimming Pools
Byron Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Gibbons Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Glen Cairn Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Northridge Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oakridge Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Silverwoods Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Southcrest Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Stronach Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Westminster Pool – Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free; Some programs require registration
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Various times
Venue:
Various locations, London
More to Do:
This Weekend in and Around London
Fun Things to Do This Summer in London
Summer Festivals in and Around London
Gardens to Visit in Southwestern Ontario For Colourful Spring and Summer Day Trips
