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Thanksgiving Weekend in London
Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2020
Thanksgiving weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more. Few weekday and online events are also listed.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Fall Fun & Corn Mazes at Kustermans
Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. Get lost at the Corn Maze.Details
September 8 – November 1, 2020
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Rd, Mount Brydges
$14/person
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Enjoy the Clovermead Adventure Farm for half a day! Ride the pedal-go-karts, jump on the jumping pillows, see the bees bee-hind glass, and cool off in the splash pad! Details
Wednesdays – Saturdays, September 11 – October 31, 2020
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$8 – $10
FALL on the FARM
Enjoy fun days at the Farm. Pick your won apples, train rides and more. Details
September 5 – November 1, 2020
Apple Land Station, 329 Richmond Street, Thames Centre
$4 – $7
East Park
iMaze
This year’s Thamesville Maize theme: An A-maze-ing Tribute for Terry Fox Milestone The Thamesville Corn Maze design this year will help celebrate 40 years of the Terry Fox Run! Details
September 5- October 31, 2020
Thamesville Maize, 12768 Longwoods Rd Thamesville
$10- $12
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, bouncy castle, 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 10 – October 24, 2020
Thiessen Apple Orchards, 400 Talbot Road East, Leamington
$4 – $10
African Lion Safari Drive-thru
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure has re-opened! Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle. Details
Daily, until October 12 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$17.70 – $30.97
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 8, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London
Free
Twin Valley Zoo
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is a 25 acre, family-run, wildlife park. Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
Regular admission
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
- Myers Apple Farm
- The Apple Orchard
- Thiessen Orchards
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
For more options see,
Pumpkin Patches
- The Apple Orchard
- Hanes Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
- Herrles Country Farm Market
- Good Family Farm Pumpkins
- TJ’s Farm Fresh
- Fall Harvest Farm
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
You might like:
- Live Music at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, October 10, 2020 | 10:00 AM
It’s Autumn
Featuring Sonja Gustafson with Bryan Gloyd. Tis’ Autumn returns to the Aeolian Stage featuring repertoire from the standards song book. As warm as an apple pie and traditional and the sound of crisp leaves underfoot, Tis’ Autumn take you on a seasonal stroll through as colourful as the trees themselves. This is a champagne moment: sit back, forget about making school lunches or your busy schedule for a moment and luxuriate in beautiful music on a cool Fall evening.Details
Friday, October 9, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Online
Monthly Pass $20.00
Subtronics
Cyclopes Invasion Tour. He$h, Chee, Bommer, Level Up. 19+.Details
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | 10:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave, London
$23.50 (+ FEES)
Enjoy a Quarantine Concert
There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Into The Woods: In Concert
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show which takes everyone’s favorite storybook characters and brings them together to create a rare modern classic that is both timeless and timely.Details
October 9 – 11, 2020
The Bruce Hotel, 89 Parkview Dr, Stratford
$60 per ticket
Movies
Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Details
Movies at Cineplex. Details
Avon Theatre Centre. Details
Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World
With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually. Check out theatre performance online from around the world. Details
Drive-in Movies
What a better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars?
Movies Under the Stars: Parking Lot Edition- Open for pedestrians and vehicles. Details
Movies at Mustang Drive-in. Details
For more ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
IV. Sports
Live Racing
The Fall schedule will look slightly different with live harness racing taking place each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 pm through December 31st. The opening weekend of live racing will feature the glamour boys of the Ontario Sires Stakes on Friday, October 9th. Details
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from October 7, 2020 | 6:15 PM
Western Fair District Raceway, 900 King Street, London
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
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 25 – October 25, 2020
Across Ontario
Free
Fall Migration at Holiday Beach
Each year, we welcome guests to Holiday Beach Conservation Area to experience one of the best birding hotspots in Canada, and the spectacular hawk migration. Due to continued restrictions on gatherings, we regretfully have had to cancel the annual Festival of Hawks. Details
September 20 – October 31, 2020
Holiday Beach Conservation, Amherstburg
$10/car
Explore Public Art
Exploring London’s public artworks is one of the best physical distancing activities you can do. Details
Explore Canada or the World From Home
Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks and many more places from Home. Travel to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.
VI. Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Turkey Take-Out
Thanksgiving Dinner Dine-In
- Earls
- Revival House
- The Bruce Hotel
- Idlewyld Inn & Spa
- YOU Made It Café
- Four Points by Sheraton London
- OpenTable Listings
Thanksgiving Day at FPV
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 Heritage Village and enjoy cooking and preserve making demonstrations. Details
Monday, October 12, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London
General Admission Applies
VII. Virtual Events & Activities
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival – In Your Own Backyard
From May – October 2020, we’re presenting a series of online events featuring the very best of emerging and established Canadian writers. Just like you’ve come to expect from us. So stay in, and connect with us from your own “backyard”. Details
May – October 2020 | Various dates
Virtual Open Days
Visit theThe Donkey Sanctuary of Canada virtually. Staff will be on hand to answer all of your donkey-related questions. Details
Sundays | 10:00 AM
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
This virtual Oktoberfest experience will offer two days of live (and some pre-recorded) Oktoberfest-themed entertainment and interactive experiences to engage the whole family. Details
September 25 to October 12, 2020
Live: Murder on the Montreal Bullet
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2040. You received an invitation and ticket to a luxury private car on the inaugural trip of the first bullet train! A virtual futuristic speakeasy event. Details
Until Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hamilton Youth Film Festival
Founded in 2017, the Hamilton Youth Film Festival (HYFF) was created to give the youth of Hamilton a chance to shine. Now an annual event, HYFF is largely promoted to the young adults of the Hamilton community and beyond. T Details
Fridays, September 18 – October 9, 2020 | 10:00 PM
Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Virtual Festival
Join us on a virtual adventure where guests will enjoy heritage village tours and historical demonstrations, as well as music and entertainment, all from the comfort of their home. This year’s virtual event will feature more than 80 juried artisans, vendors, demonstrators and entertainers participating in this long annual tradition. Details
Virtual Vendor Market: September 12 – October 7, 2020
Heritage Tours | October 9 – 12, 2020
Festitalia Virtual Festival
Festitalia Virtual Festival Program features the greatest of Italian Art, Culture, Culinary, Music, and Literature! From regional recipes to curated music playlists, all the way to ornate metalworks and Bocce games of the past. Details
Through October 31, 2020
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.