London 
Things to do this Labour Day Long Weekend in London
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions, and more.
- Summer Fun: 100+ Fun Things to Do This Summer in London
- U-Pick: Places to Go Berry Picking Around London
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
LDLC Labour Day BBQ 2026
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
East Lions Community Centre, 1731 Churchill Ave, London
Free; RSVP
Afro Fiesta Festival
Afro Fiesta Festival is a vibrant, free outdoor celebration of Afro and Afro-Caribbean culture, bringing the sights, sounds, and flavours of Africa and the Caribbean to Dundas Place in downtown London. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dundas Place – Block #1, 99 Dundas Street, London
Free
Scenic Train Rides
Enjoy a sixty-minute, 13.6 Km round trip from Port Stanley to Whytes Park and return. Details
September 5 – 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$12 – $18 + TAX
East Park London
Enjoy golf, a driving range, mini-golf, footgolf, batting cages in addition to go-karting, the waterpark, pools, and splash pads. Details
Waterpark until September 7, 2026
East Park London, 1275 Hamilton Rd, London
Varies with activity
Boler Mountain Treetop Adventure Park
Boler Mountain’s Treetop Adventure Park is an adventurous and unique form of recreation for those who crave healthy activities, inspired by nature and exhilarating, which promote personal growth and a sense of accomplishment. Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Boler Mountain, 689 Griffith Street, London
Treetop Adventure Park $30 – $62 + HST
Fun at Storybook Gardens
For a day of adventure, check out this kids amusement park which brings nursery rhymes and fairytales to life. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London
$0 – $10.70
TD Free Family Fun Night
TD Free Family Fun Night is an opportunity for all families to enjoy an evening of free admission, made possible by our friends at TD. Details
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London
Free admission; register by Wednesday at 10 AM
Festival Friday: PJ Garden Tea Party Night
Kids are invited to dress in PJ’s and bring their favorite stuffies for a magical evening in the garden! Enjoy tea parties with the Mad Hatter, explore harvested veggies, and take part in imaginative garden-themed play and storytelling. Details
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London
$8.50 per adult, Free for Children; Register
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Connect with nature, create lasting memories and build family traditions. Come enjoy the family fun farm with your family!
Spend some time with the beekeeper and see and learn some unique bee things, Try pumping the bellows of the bee smoker or perhaps if you dare you can touch a stingless drone bee. Meet the queen, listen and smell a hive up close.
Monday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
Fun Day $22 – $25 + HST
Korny Korners Adventure Farm & Pumpkin Fest
Korny Korners Farm is Sarnia-Lambton’s summer and Autumn Destination for Farm Fresh Food & Family Fun. Details
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Korny Korners Farm, 6193 Blackwell Sd Rd Sarnia
All access General Admission $16
Fall Fun at Great Lakes Farms
Great Lakes Farms is a family-owned fruit farm in Elgin County near the shores of Lake Erie in Port Stanley that offers visitors a wide range of activities and attractions. We offer U-pick strawberries, peaches, and apples, delicious home-baked treats from our seasonal Apple Barn café and the family-friendly fun adventure farm. There are activities for everyone at our farm. Come and explore our 155-acre farm and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Great Lakes Farms, 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley
$13.75
iMaze
Create unforgettable memories with your family and friends, spend quality time, and enjoy all the games and the activities, the attractions and the fresh air! Details
September 5 – October 31, 2026
Thamesville Maize, 12768 Longwoods Rd Thamesville
$15 – $18
Kustermans Adventure Farm
Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. There are 3 acres of trials for guest to take pictures and look for interesting facts about 17 varities of Sunflowers. Bees and butterflies will be flying and pollinating. Details
Sunflower Festival | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Rd, Mount Brydges
$19 – $21 + tax
Fun days at the Apple Land Station
Enjoy fun days at the Farm. Pick your own apples, train rides and more. Details
FALL on the FARM
Apple Land Station, 329 Richmond Street, Thames Centre
$6 – $12 + tax
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
For more options see,
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
II. Live Music
East Park’s Fairway Fest
Music fuels our souls, ignites our spirits, and brings us together like nothing else. East Park, London’s newest outdoor concert festival, introduces Fairway Fest. Feel the pulse of the city as Fairway Fest transforms East Park into a symphony of sound and sensation. Dance as we turn up the volume, let loose, and create unforgettable memories. Let the music speak louder than words! Details
September 4 – 6, 2026
East Park, London
$180 – $196 + s/c + tax
Free Concerts
Enjoy free concerts in and around London throughout the season.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in London
Springbank Garden Concert Series
Enjoy free concerts at the Guy Lombardo Pavilion in Springbank Gardens every Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Springbank Park Guy Lombardo Pavilion, 285 Wonderland Road South, London
Free
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Drive-in Movies
What better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars?
For more ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
Outdoor Movie Nights
Warm summer evenings are the perfect time to watch a movie outdoors. What’s even better is the opportunity to invite your neighbours and forge strong community bonds. An outdoor movie night is the perfect way to create community connections without the pressure and stresses of formalities. Details
IF | September 5, 2026 | Dusk
CCH Football Field: 450 Dundas St.
Free
Here For Now Theatre Festival
The 2026 edition of Here For Now Theatre Festival season brings together award-winning playwrights, celebrated directors, new collaborators, and returning favourites, offering a of theatre that’s thoughtful, funny, provocative, and deeply human. Details
April 16 – December 23, 2026
24 St. Andrew Street, Stratford
$35.88 – $41.25
Stratford Festival
North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers. Details
April 21 to November 1, 2026
Queen Street, Stratford
Varies
Blyth Festival
Running both indoors and outdoors, from June 18th to September 20th, in the cherished Blyth Memorial Community Hall and on the outdoor Harvest Stage. Details
June 10 – September 13, 2026
Outdoors at Blyth Festival Harvest Stage, Huron County
The Flex Pass (4) $225.00 + HST
IV. Sports/Fitness
You might like:
- St. Marys Quarry is open until September 7, 2026
Go Golfing
Ontario Golf Courses are open. Book a tee time to enjoy golfing at Fanshawe Golf Course and Thames Valley Golf Course. Details
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks, and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature. Londoners can explore their own neighbourhoods and choose a path. Residents can make use of the CityMap to find pathways and parks to explore.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 of the Best Nature Attractions and Hiking Trails in London
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 Waterfalls to Visit Near Toronto
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Stratford Art in the Park
Unveil the magic of Stratford Art in the Park, where creativity blooms in the heart of nature! For over half a century, this premier art show has spellbound visitors with its eclectic array of talented artists and artisans. Nestled between the iconic theatres of the Stratford Theatre Festival, Art in the Park invites you to explore a world of artistry every Details
Wednesdays – Sundays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Between Front St and North Street along Lakeside Drive, Stratford
Free
Fairway Fest X Wave Fest
The Wave Pool turns into a dance party with a live DJ playing all your favourite music videos on an LED screen to make this an afternoon you won’t want to miss. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
East Park London, 1275 Hamilton Rd, London
Regular admission
Textile Fair
Enjoy demonstrations, meet local artisans, and sign up for a flax processing workshop to learn how linen was made by hand. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
Regular Admission rates apply. Workshops will require separate, pre-purchased tickets.
History Walk: Sights Unseen
“Discover secret architectural details in downtown London buildings that tell the city’s history. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
Register
Family Farm Festival
Get ready to step back in time and celebrate our region’s rich agricultural roots! Join us for a weekend packed with vintage farm machinery, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and beautiful nature trails. Details
September 5 – 6, 2026
Backus Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown
$5 – $10
Vintage on the Block
Join them outdoors for a day of vintage clothing, and local food, and music. They will set up in front of the main entrance of the market (130 King Street) with thousands of vintage pieces ready for you to shop. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
Salvadorian Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 5th from 4 PM to 12 AM for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, live music, dancing, great vibes, and community fun with family and friends! Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Market Square, Covent Garden Farmers’ Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
London Toy & Collectibles Expo
The London Collectibles Expo will feature vendors selling a diverse selection of Collectibles including Comics, Vinyl Records, Music Memorabilia, Retro Video Games, Action Figures, Funko Pop Vinyls, Lego, Transformers, Star Wars, Wrestling Figures, Model Kits, Board Games, McFarlane Figures, old and new Die Cast Toys, Hot Wheels, Vintage Toys, Barbies, Non-Sport Cards, Pokemon Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic The Gathering, both new and old Sports Cards, Movie and Television Memorabilia, and too many other Pop Culture Collectibles to come close to listing them all. Details
Sunday, September 6 2026 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London
$5.00 Per Person
Art Comp London 2026
Art Comp is more than just a competition—it’s a global movement that invites artists to push the boundaries of creativity and ignite powerful conversations through art. With a mission to inspire and unite the international community, Art Comp challenges artists to transcend traditional artistic limits and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Details
May 29 to September 7, 2026
100 Kellogg Lane, London
Free
Big Creek Guided Kayak Tour
Paddle through the heart of Ontario’s Carolinian forest on the Big Creek Kayak Tour, often called the Canadian Amazon. Glide beneath towering Sycamores and Black Walnuts draped in wild grape and Virginia creeper vines. Keep your eyes open, you might spot Bald Eagles, Mink, or White-tailed Deer along the way. Details
May through October 2026
Big Creek by Long Point Eco-Adventures, 1730 Front Rd., St. Williams.
$99.95 to $119.95
Labour Day Weekend Spectacular
Join us at the Toronto Motorsports Park Labour Day Weekend Spectacular—an explosive three‑day motorsport extravaganza located just under an hour from Toronto. From NHRA bracket racing and jet-powered dragsters, to promods, live music, and camping under the stars—you get a full festival experience wrapped in smoke, thunder, and fire. Details
SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2026
Toronto Motorsports Park, 1040 Kohler Road, Cayuga
$30 – $120
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks.
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market
Shop fresh, organic, local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and more. Details
Tuesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1-7, 2026
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
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