Thanksgiving weekend events & activities around London including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions, ideas for day trips and more.
Thanksgiving Weekend Around London
Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Thanksgiving long weekend at East Park
Golf Course & Driving Range | 8:00 AM – Dusk
Mini Golf & Driving Range | 9:00 AM – Dusk
Batting Cages & Intencity | Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Go-Karts | Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Foot Golf | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
East Park, London
Varies with activity
Fall Pumpkin Festival at Clovermead
Enjoy a wagon ride, Bee Train Ride, visit the farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo spots! Don’t forget to take a spin on the pedal cars or bounce on the giant jumping pillow, and bee sure not to miss the Pumpkin Cannon Show and Candy Cannon Show!! Details
October 6-7, 9, 14, 21, 28, 2023
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$20.99 – $25.99 +HST per person
Kustermans Fall Festival
Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. Details
Thursdays – Sundays | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open Thanksgiving Monday
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Rd, Mount Brydges
$12 – $25
FALL on the FARM
Enjoy fun days at the Farm. Pick your own apples, train rides and more. Details
Monday-Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM; admission gate closes at 4pm
Saturdays | 9 AM – 6 PM; admission gate closes at 5pm
Sundays & Holidays | 10 AM – 5 PM; admission gate closes at 4pm
Apple Land Station, 329 Richmond Street, Thames Centre
$6 – $9
iMaze
Create unforgettable memories with your family and friends, spending quality time, enjoy all the games and the activities, the attractions and the fresh air! Details
September 2 – October 31, 2023
Thamesville Maize, 12768 Longwoods Rd Thamesville
$12- $15
Scenic Train Rides
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Details
October 7 – 9, 2023 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$9 – $15
Family Fun at Thiessen Orchards
The FUN ACRE is located right in the middle of our orchard and has 2 huge swings, 2 giant tube slides, a bouncy castle, a barrel train ride, climbing areas, and more! Your children will benefit from being active, having fun on the farm, and maybe meet a new friend along the way. Details
September 7 – October 29, 2023
Thiessen Apple Orchards, 400 Talbot Road East, Leamington
$5 – $13
Fall Festival at Tree Lane Farms
Join us for the annual Fall Festival! Pick pumpkins, get lost in the corn maze, play in Activity Acres, and visit the farm animals. Be sure to stop by our retail store to shop for fall and winter home goods! Details
October 7-9, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2023
Tree Lane Farms, 13073 Twelve Mile Rd, Ilderton
Ages 3+ $10
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, October 5, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London
Free
Fall Fun at Great Lakes Farms
In the fall, apples and pumpkins take centre stage! Start your visit with a wagon ride around the farm or a trip through the corn maze. Afterwards, grab a push-wagon and head into the orchard to pick a bushel of fresh, crisp apples straight from the tree. Feel free to add a couple homegrown pumpkins from the patch. After a hard afternoon of harvesting, you can relax in the café and enjoy some delicious, fresh-baked apple treats. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Great Lakes Farms, 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley
$8.75
Boler Mountain Treetop Adventure Park
Boler Mountain’s Treetop Adventure Park is an adventurous and unique form of recreation for those who crave activities that are healthy, inspired by nature and exhilarating, which promote personal growth and a sense of accomplishment. Details
Treetop | Daily | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Boler Mountain, 689 Griffith Street, London
Treetop Adventure Park $28 – $55
Korny Korners Adventure Farm & Pumpkin Fest
Korny Korners Farm is Sarnia Lambton’s Summer and Autumn Destination for Farm Fresh Food & Family Fun. Details
Saturday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Monday | 9:30 am – 5:30 PM
Korny Korners Farm, 6193 Blackwell Sd Rd Sarnia
$0 – $15
Petting Farm, Mini Golf and Arcade Room
Petting Farm, Mini Golf, and Arcade Rooms are open at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden. Meet some new friends at Colasanti’s in our indoor and outdoor petting zoo. Mini-golf Course – Enjoy mini-golfing on Colasanti’s 18 hole indoor mini-golf course. Details
Daily
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East, Kingsville
Varies
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Come and enjoy the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show for a weekend of fall-filled fun. Details
October 3 – 9, 2023
The Reklaws – Friday, October 6
Josh Ross – Saturday, October 7
Simcoe Farmers’ Market, 172 South Dr, Simcoe
$8 to $40
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
October 6 – 9, 2023
4939 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester
$4 – $8
Brigden Fall Fair
The Brigden Fall Fair offers a multitude of fun events to make them a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Details
October 6 – 9, 2023
Brigden Fairgrounds, 2435 Courtright Line, Brigden
Daily $5 – $10; Weekend Pass $30
PA Day Camp
London Children’s Museum day camps offer a safe and fun way for children to engage in play-based learning! Each PA Day features interactive activities, real museum artifacts, gallery exploration, and outdoor activities. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London
$50 Non-members, $45 Members
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
- Great Lakes Farm
- Apple Land Station
- Orchard Home Farm
- Wheelbarrow Orchards
- The Apple Orchard
- Thiessen Orchards
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
For more options see,
Pumpkin Patches
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
Fall in Southwestern Ontario
Fall is a time of country harvests, crunching leaves, and soothing drinks. It’s a time when families curl up close to stay warm and prepare for winter: the leaves are changing and the air is getting crisp. Don’t let the weather fool you, though; Fall shouldn’t mean hibernating alone at home. There are plenty of fun fall activities to get you outside, around the table, or jumping from the tree tops. To help you make your Fall bucket list, we’ve compiled a list of 50 Fun Fall Activities in South Western Ontario.
- Fun Things to Do this Fall in Southwestern Ontario
- Weekend Getaways from GTA: Exploring Ontario Provincial Parks
Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to truly explore.
II. Live Music
Moneka Arabic Jazz
Moneka Arabic Jazz aims to bridge cultures and create a dynamic space for musical collaboration and exploration. It draws upon bandleader Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Iraqi heritage and his journey from Baghdad to Toronto – with many stops in between. The septet seamlessly fuses jazz and blues with the style of Arabic music known as Maqam, as well as with choice African grooves and rhythms.
Join us for an evening that transcends borders and genres. Embrace the enchanting fusion of Moneka Arabic Jazz and let the music carry you on a journey like no other. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street London
$28.79
Glory Days
A unique six-piece ensemble, Glory Days is a tribute to an American musical icon — perhaps one of the greatest rock singers/songwriters of our time — Bruce Springsteen. This band’s lineup is exclusively composed of experienced concert musicians able to recreate some of the classic songs and performances that were, and still are, Springsteen’s trademark. This is without a doubt one of the best touring acts, one that has a Springsteen look-alike fronting the band. Add phenomenal musicianship and an infectious on-stage enthusiasm and you get the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night of pure passion and energy. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$48.50 + $2.00 fees
Bonnie Raitt
Just Like That…Tour 2023 with support Royal Wood. Details
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London
$92.74 – $139.38
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
The Vagina Monologues
This adaptation was made by HWN to commemorate the 10th anniversary. The play is based in the original written in 1996 by Eve Ensler.
The play explores life experiences from women from diverse ages, education, sexualities among others differences; in their relation with her sexuality, body image, and perspective of life. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E., London
$45
The Phantom of the Opera
The Grand Theatre’s renowned youth mentorship program, the High School Project (HSP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the longest running show in Broadway history: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Details
September 19 to October 7, 2023
Spriet Stage, Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London
$26 – $46.50
Visiting Mr. Green
There are plays that touch you, plays that make you laugh, and plays that just make you glad you went to the theatre. Jeff Baron’s Visiting Mr . Green is all three. Mr . Green, an elderly Manhattanite has retreated from life after his wife’s death, and he’s lettinghimself and his apartment go to ruin. Then chance brings Ross Gardiner, a younger man – lonely too, but instinctively nurturing – intohis life. Baron’s story is not merely a very humorous clash of generations; it is an appeal for humanity. Details
September 28-October 7, 2023
Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St, London
$25 incl fees
Horror at the Hyland
Enjoy 6 horror movies in the month of October. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | The Exorcist – 18A
Hyland Cinema, 240 Wharncliffe Rd S, London
$9.50 – $13.50
Stratford Festival
North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers. Details
April 8 to October 28, 2023
Queen Street, Stratford
Varies
Drive-in Movies
Spend an enjoyable time with family watching a movie under the stars.
Movies at Mustang Drive-in. Details
For more ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
IV. Sports
London Knights
Cheer the Knights at the Budweiser Gardens!
This year’s magnet schedule features Denver Barkey, Oliver Bonk, and Easton Cowan. Details
Magnet Schedule Giveaway – vs North Bay Battalion on Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Specialty Jersey Night – vs Guelph Storm on Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Budweiser Gardens, London
$26.00 – $51.00
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 the path less travelled. Residents can make use of the CityMap to find less busy pathways and parks close to home.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario
- 25 of the Best Nature Attractions and Hiking Trails in London
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 25 Waterfalls to Visit Near Toronto
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
PA Day Camp: Transportation Creation
Zoom into action and develop new ways of moving paint around a canvas! Accelerate your creativity by touring the exhibition Getting Around London and discover how Londoners traveled in and around the city over time. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North
$65
London 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. Over 90 vendor tables. Details
Sunday October 8, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Lower Level – Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London
Admission – $5/Person; Children under age 12 will be admitted for free when accompanied by an adult.
Fragments of Everything and Nothing: Colin Carney and Amy Friend
The enigmatic work of lens-based artists Colin Carney and Amy Friend comes together to offer viewers new relationships between fact and fiction. Their experimental photography takes us on an exploration of physical space, time, and memory. Details
June 3 to October 8, 2023
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North
Free; Donations appreciated
Fired Up: 100th Anniversary of Fire Engine No. 1
The Stratford Perth Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Stratford Fire Department Engine No. 1/ 1923 American LaFrance arriving in Stratford. On Tuesday Oct. 3 from 11AM to 2PM and Saturday, Oct. 7th from 10AM to 4 PM we will be hosting an event called Fired Up that seeks to commemorate the Fire Engine’s arrival, but also honour our local heroes. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron St, Stratford
Free (donations are always welcome and appreciated)
Ontario Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Details
September 22 to October 15, 2023
Across Ontario
Free
Getting Around London
This exhibition of images from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries explores how Londoners traveled in and around the city over time. Details
June 24, 2023 to April 21, 2024
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
Admission by donation
Big Creek Guided Kayak Tour
Guided nature based kayak tours in the Long Point Biosphere. This 4 hour guided kayak tour takes you through a unique paddle route through the Carolinian forest where you will be serenaded by the sounds of birds and immersed in a lush forest. Details
May 19 – October 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Big Creek by Long Point Eco-Adventures, 1730 Front Rd., St. Williams.
$99.95 – $119.95
Only in OEV Fridays
Join us for a FREE community celebration highlighting all OEV has to offer including live music, art, local vendors, food, drinks, and more! Details
Fridays, August to November 2023 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dundas and Rectory Street, London
Free
Sunday at The Market
The Market at Western Fair District is a popular destination for chefs, cooks and local gastronomes in search of a wide variety of artisanal products and seasonal ingredients. Market-goers love they can buy high-quality; farm-fresh goods directly from the person who produced them and can find unique products they won’t discover anywhere else in the city. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
900 King Street, London
Free
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market
Shop fresh, organic, local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and more. Details
Monday – Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
VI. Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Luncheon at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Bring your family and friends together for a delicious meal and be surrounded by the beauty of fall. Enjoy a buffet-style traditional turkey meal supplied by R Catering, and enjoy spending the time together. Details
Monday, October 9, 2023 | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
$17.50 – $36
You might like:
Pumpkin Pie at Earls Kitchen + Bar
Turkey at Herrles Country Farm Market
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Take-Out
- YOU Made It Café – October 6; Orders due October 3 | 4 PM
- The Coop Supply Co. – Pre-order
- Lynn River Farm, Stratford on October 7 – 8
Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner Dine-In
- Idlewyld Inn & Spa Brunch or Dinner – October 8
- The Elm Hurst Inn & Spa – October 8
- Four Points by Sheraton London – October 8
- Swiss Chalet – until October 9
- OpenTable Listings
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