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Things to Do this Thanksgiving Weekend in London 2019

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A list of What’s On in and around London region this Thanksgiving Day long weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions: October 11 to 14, 2019

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I. Family & Kids Activities

Pumpkin Festival

Celebrate the world of pumpkins this fall. Pick your own pumpkin (extra charge) from our field, try pumpkin bowling, fire walnuts from a cannon and shoot an apple from a giant apple sling shot. Enjoy a wagon ride, bee train ride, visit farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo spots. Take a spin on the pedal carts or bounce on the giant jumping pillow/pad. Details

Saturdays, September 21 – October 26, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Monday, October 14, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Clovermead Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road North, Aylmer

Admission is $16.99 + tax/person, $14.99 + tax Seniors (65 years +).

Applefest

Come to the farm to experience harvest at the farm. Pick some apples or pumpkins. Enjoy tractor ride, corn maze and other farm activities. Don’t forget to enjoy some delicious baked goods as well as shop our small gift store. Details

September 14 – November 3, 2019

Great Lakes Farms, 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley

Fun Farm $8, Other Areas Free

Scarecrow Fest 3

Come build a scarecrow our explore sound with an interactive display from London’s Children’s Museum. We will also have face painting and games to explore! The fun doesn’t stop there! Every day, drop in to make your own scarecrow. The parkway experts will walk your through the construction of your very own scarecrow you can bring home. We provide the wood frame, straw and burlap head. You provide a long sleeve shirt, pants and whatever else you would like to decorate your scarecrow with! Details

September 14 – October 19, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Parkway Garden Centre, 1473 Gainsborough Road, London

Regular admission

Thanksgiving At the Village

Finding things to keep the family entertained during the Thanksgiving long weekend can be a challenge! Get everyone out of the house and enjoy the lovely fall weather at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Stroll through the Historic Village, sample apple cider (while supplies last), grind corn to help feed the chickens, and discover how families preserved fresh fruit and vegetables to make them last through the long winter. Details

Monday, October 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London

Adults: $9; Children (4-16) $7; Children 3 and under Free

Dorchester Fair

Thanksgiving Weekend. Lots of family fun activities including: animal displays and competitions, exhibits, a petting zoo, outdoor shows, kids tent, parades and a midway. Details

Friday – Monday, October 11 – 14, 2019

4939 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester

Gate admission: Friday: $2; Saturday – Monday: $2 – $7; Advance Ride all day Pass: $15

AMAZE-ing Leaping Dear Corn Maze

Corn Maze design of 2019 has a SPACE theme! With the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon, plus lots of exciting talk about going to Mars in the next few years, we thought this would be an awesome theme. 12 acres of corn maze, with trivia questions along the way to help you along. Details

Saturdays – Sundays, until November 3, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Leaping Deer Adventure Farm, 544212 Clarke Road, Ingersoll

$11.99 – $13.99

Kusterman’s FallFest

Acres of family fun. Details

Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays, September & October, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Road, Mt. Brydges

$14

Kustermans After Dark

After Dark Festival Activities: include Flashlight Maze, Coffin Ride Simulator, Corn Cannon, Zip Lines, Water Balloon Sling Shot, Jumping Pillows, Farm Market & Amazing Eats. 14+. Details

Friday – Sunday, September 29 & October 4 – 28 , 2019 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Peak Nights | October 18 – 19 & 25 – 26, 2019

Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Road, Mt. Brydges

General Haunt Pass $22, Peak Nights Haunt Pass $26

Other Activities

Movies

  • Family Favourites Cineplex: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. | Saturdays at 11:00 AM

II. Live Music

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  • Cat Clyde on Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Rum Runners

Parsons and Poole Concert

Created by alumni to honour Margaret Parsons and Clifford Poole, the Friday concert and Saturday masterclass brings world-class musicianship to Western’s campus. Renowned Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear is the guest artist for this year’s concert. The concert features an all-Beethoven programme of Andante Favori, Sonata op. 22 and Sonata op. 106 (“Hammerklavier”).

In addition to the Friday night concert, all are welcome to watch the next day’s Masterclass with Stewart Goodyear featuring piano students from the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Masterclass | Saturday, October 12 | 10:00 AM | Free

Talbot College, Western University – Paul Davenport Theatre

$15.00 – $40.00; All door sales are cash only and subject to an additional $5 per ticket.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Performing the legendary RUMOURS album note for note…plus much more Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to North America to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Rumours album.

Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 7:00 PM

Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas Street, London

$42.50 – $80.50

The Paper Kites

London Music Hall & SummerCamp Productions present The Paper Kites. Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 8:00 PM

London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London

$25

Luke McMaster: Icons of Soul

With ICONS OF SOUL Luke McMaster has taken his Motown influenced style to a new level. Icons of Soul in concert is the ultimate, authentic musical experience of contemporary blue-eyed soul. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 8:00 PM

Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas Street East, London

$25 Advance / $30 Doors

April Wine & The Wardogs

London Music Hall & Classic Rock 98.1 present April Wine & The Wardogs. 19+. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 8:00 PM

London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London

$39.50

Songlines

Songlines with Augusta Ray, Noelle Coughlin, Marty Kolls & Darling Cora. Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 8:00 PM

London Music Club, 470 Colborne Street, London

$9.30

III. Performing Arts

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  • Comedy Night on October 11 – 12, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club

Jesus Christ Superstar

The timeless rock-opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, has wowed audiences for almost 50 years. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, “Superstar” follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. Details

October 10 – 19, 2019

Grand Theatre- McManus Stage , 471 Richmond Street, London

$33

The Great Debate

Coke or Pepsi? Pineapple on pizza? Where to go for family vacation? Horrible debates we’ve all found ourselves in the middle of at one time or another. STFD will explore a series of debate topics with an improv comedy twist!

Shut the Front Door Improv is a not-for-profit improv troupe offering classes, workshops, and performances throughout Southwestern Ontario. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 8:00 PM

London Music Club, 470 Colborne Street, London

The Wiggles Party Time Tour

The Party Time Tour! will feature Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and a brand new Wiggly friend, Shirley Shawn the Unicorn! You can sing and dance along to all your favourite classic Wiggles songs as well as plenty of new favourites. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 4:00 & 6:30 PM

Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London

$40

Stratford Festival

Details

Various dates, August – November, 2019

Various venues including Festival Theatre, Avon Theatre, Tom Patterson Theatre, Studio Theatre

Varies: $20 – $200

IV. Sports

London Knights

vs. Owen Sound Attack. Details

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St, London

$22.50 – $36.75

Turkey Trot Cross Country Races

Come out and experience this annual Thanksgiving tradition event hosted by the London Pacers! 2K & 6.5K cross country races. Details

Monday, October 14, 2019 | 2K starts 10:00 AM; 6K starts 10:30 AM

Springbank Park, 1085 Commissioners Road West, London

$4 – $10

IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

Artrageous Live 2019

TAP Centre for Creativity’s annual party is going LIVE again this year with an all-hands-on art showdown. Join us for this fun night of competition, art and improv in support of our Emerging Artist Studio Program and our operations. General admission tickets give you entrance to the event including watching the live art competition, a live improv theatre experience, a complimentary drink and appetizers and opportunities to meet and support our Emerging Artists. Details

Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street, London

$50

Senior Prom

All adults 55+ are encouraged to register to attend an evening of fun, dancing, music and more while the community at large under 55 years of age is encouraged to register to attend as our guests of honours “dates” for the evening! Details

Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas Street, London

Free

Drag Me To Brunch

Drag yourself down to Gordy’s Brewhouse and check-out what all the buzz is about at our Drag Me To Brunch experience hosted by Robin Casino and local favorite drag queens, with special guest performers.

Enjoy our brunch before and during the show with a fun-filled interactive drag show for you to enjoy. After the show, all guests will have an opportunity to have a photo-op with the queens to share with your friends. Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Gordy’s Brewhouse, 1631 Oxford Street East, Unit 1, London

$35 includes, coffee or cocktail, your brunch, drag show and a donation to Y.O.U London

Indigenous Fall Pop Up Market

Come and enjoy a variety of Indigenous artists and vendors. This is a great chance to check off some holiday gift items with one of a kind products. This event will be hosted in the garage at The Hive London. So come out and get your shop on! Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Hive London, 1350 Wharncliffe Rd S., London

Free

Tea Leaf Readings

On October12th, come experience the unique enjoyment of a 20 minute Tea Leaf Reading, and while you wait, chill in our beautiful lounge. Details

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Tea Lounge, 268 Piccadilly Street, London

20 minute readings are $15 cash

Afternoon Tea

Normal tea includes: selection from 20+ teas compliemneted with traditional nibbles. Details

Sundays, until October 27, 2019 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Restaurant at The Bruce, London

$45/person

V. Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Weekend Brunch/Dinner

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