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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
For more ideas see:
Things to Do during Fall in and around London
Haunted Mazes and Farms for Halloween in Ontario
10 Fantastic Fall Activities in Ontario
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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
- London Children’s Museum is open on Thanksgiving Monday, October 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fall Fun at the London Children’s Museum on October 12 – 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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
You might like:
- Cat Clyde on Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Rum Runners
Parsons and Poole Concert
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
You might like:
- Comedy Night on October 11 – 12, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club
Jesus Christ Superstar
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
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
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
- Thanksgiving Sunday Brunch on Sunday, October 13, 2019 @ Idlewyld Inn & Spa | Call 519-675-5535
- Thanksgiving Brunch on Sunday, October 13, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM @ Blake’s Bistro & Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton
- Thanksgiving Take Home Turkey Dinner @ Sebastians Market on October 11 – 12, 2019
- Thanksgiving Takeaway at the Bruce on October 13 – 14, 2019 | Call 519-508-7100, 855-708-7100, reception@thebruce.ca
- Thanksgiving Dinner at The Bruce on October 13 – 14, 2019 | Adult $55, Children (under 10) $25, Wine pairings $35/person | Call 519-508-7100, 855-708-7100, reception@thebruce.ca
- Thanksgiving Dinner at the Pioneer Village Cafe @ Fanshawe Pioneer Village | Saturday -Monday, October 12 – 14, 2019 | 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM | Children (12 and under) $12, Adults $24
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