Wondering what to do to welcome the new year? Here is a list of New Year’s Eve/Day 2026 activities & events happening in and around London.
Contents
1. New Years Eve Family Activities
2. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
3. More Things To Do on New Year’s Eve
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I. New Years Eve/Day Fireworks & Family Activities
See Christmas Lights and Decorations
- Magic of Lights – a 2.5-kilometre drive-through holiday light experience | Daily | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ Longwoods Road Conservation Area, 8348 Longwoods Rd., Mount Brydges
- Winter Lights Display – Festive light display at Milt Dunnell Field | Decemebr 31 & January 1 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Milt Dunnell Field, 1 Veterans Circle, St.Marys
- Amherstburg River Lights – Whimsical and traditional light displays at Toddy Jones Park and King’s Navy Yard Park | Daily 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ Downtown Amherstburg
- Simcoe Panorama Enjoy twinkling lights | December 31 & January 1 | 6 PM – 10 PM @ Wellington Park, 50 Bonnie Drive, Simcoe
- Victoria Park Winter Wonderland – Winter Wonderland featuring over 75,000 lights | Daily | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights – Light displays, food, and entertainment | Daily | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ LaSalle Civic Centre
II. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
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A Few Places to Have New Year Dinner:
- Waldo’s On King Bistro & Wine Bar
- Winks Eatery
- Top of the Fair Restaurant
- Frank & Furter’s Restaurant and Bar
- Moxies Restaurant
- Elm Hurst Inn & Spa
- Gnosh Dining
- Taverna 1331
- The KEG Steakhouse
- White Rabbit
- State & Main
- David’s Bistro
- The Restaurant at The Bruce
- Sunset Grill
- Blackfriars Bistro
- Four Points by Sheraton London
- Plant Matter Bistro
- Earls Restaurant
- Chop Steakhouse & Bar
- McCabe’s Pub & Grill
- Revival House
- Southside Grill
III. More Things To Do on New Year’s Eve/Day
Visit Attractions in London
Do confirm opening hours before visiting
- Fanshawe Pioneer Village | Closed; Only open for Pre-Booked Education Programs and Seasonal Events.
- Eldon House | Holiday Hours TBA; Regular December hours Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Regular January hours Thursday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Museum of Ontario Archaeology | Open for Prebooked guided tours only with 24 hours of advanced notice
- Victoria Park Skating Rink | To check the status of Victoria Park’s skating rink, please call 519-661-5768.
- Public Skate Arenas – Check hours
- Museum London | Closed January 1; Regular hours, Tuesday to Wednesday, Friday – Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Why is there event info from 2015 on here?
I almost missed that detail.
Is there a listing for current NYE events? 2016/2017
We will be updating this article by today evening to reflect 2017 NYE.