London 
Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in London including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more. Few weekday and online events are also listed: Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2021
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Kustermans Fall Festival
Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. Details
September 9 – October 31, 2021
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Rd, Mount Brydges
$12 – $16
Thanksgiving long weekend at East Park
Go karts, mini golf, batting cages, driving range and golf course will be open along with the rock wall, arcade and bumper cars! Details
Golf Activities | 9:00 AM – Dusk
Go-Karts & Batting Cages | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Indoor Activities | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
East Park, London
Varies with activity
Pumpkin Festival at Clovermead Adventure Farm
Celebrate the wonderful world of pumpkins this fall! Launch walnuts from our mini-blaster and from a giant slingshot. 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. Details
Saturdays, September 18 – October 30, 2021
The Adventure Farm will be open Monday to Friday, until October 29, 2021
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$13.99 – $22.99
FALL on the FARM
Enjoy fun days at the Farm. Pick your own apples, train rides, and more. Details
September 4 – October 31, 2021
Apple Land Station, 329 Richmond Street, Thames Centre
$3 – $8
iMaze
The Thamesville corn maze’s design highlights the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent, and all of the amazing work that they do!! Details
September 4 – October 31, 2021
Thamesville Maize, 12768 Longwoods Rd Thamesville
$10 – $13
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 9 – October 31, 2021
Thiessen Apple Orchards, 400 Talbot Road East, Leamington
$6 – $14
Rock Testing
Explore the science of geology and experiment with the physical and chemical characteristics of rocks. Test and classify rocks and minerals based on their hardness, colour, streak colour, transparency, lustre, texture, and chemical properties. Details
October 9 – 11, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London
Regular admission
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
Saturdays & Sundays, September 25 – October 24, 2021
Tree Lane Farms, 13073 Twelve Mile Rd, Ilderton
$7.00
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 7, 2021 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London
Free
Scenic Train Rides
Enjoy a sixty-minute, 13.6 Km round trip from Port Stanley to Whytes Park and return. See Valley View, woodlands, and wildflowers Locomotives “Stanley”, “Albert”, “Winnie” and “Donald” Tour a restored CN Caboose 1929 Snow Plow The Circus Car Pumpkin Patch Train Ride – Come ride the train and see the beautiful fall colours. Families can pick a pumpkin from our patch! Come early for the train ride and enjoy the fun. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, until October 24, 2021
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$9 – $15
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. Details
Opens September 11, 2021
Great Lakes Farms, 5111 Union Road, Port Stanley
$5.50 per person
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
Open Daily | Times Vary
Boler Mountain, 689 Griffith Street, London
Varies
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
- Fall Harvest Farm
- Kustermans Berry Farms
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 9, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Phoenix Sessions: October
Songs We Love: Sonja Gustafson & Bryan Gloyd. Details
Friday, October 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas Street East, London
$20 for one month subscription
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Horror at the Hyland
Enjoy 6 horror movies in the month of October. Details
October 2, 9, 18, 23, 29 – 30, 2021
Hyland Cinema, 240 Wharncliffe Rd S, London
$13
Stratford Festival
Stratford The Stratford Festival is transforming, for this summer, into an outdoor festival offering a season of six plays and five cabarets reflecting on the theme of Metamorphosis, with performances held under beautiful canopies that will hark back to the Festival’s founding under a tent. Performance times will be different, as will run times. Details
Varies dates
Queen Street, Stratford
Varies
The Fixer-Upper
“A comedy in seven phone calls!” The life of a landlord is not without its pitfalls … especially when the “land” in question is a derelict, mosquito infested, worn-to-a-frazzle, “kind of inherited” shack. A Port Stanley Festival Theatre encore production starring Jamie Williams and Danielle Nicole with an extraordinary set by Travis Hatt. “It’s a wonder what determination, rose coloured glasses, and a lick of paint can achieve … Its all looking too good to be true until the tenants arrive!” Details
September 8 – October 9, 2021
Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge St., Port Stanley
Movies
Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Details
Movies at Cineplex. Details
Avon Theatre Centre. Details
Drive-in Movies
What better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch 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 vs. Owen Sound Attack
London Knights Home opener against Owen Sound Attack. Details
Friday, October 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St, London
$20
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
Mount Pleasant Cemetery Tour
Join us at the historic Mount Pleasant Cemetery for a tour diving into the history of the cemetery’s architecture and the unique ecosystem that make the grounds beautiful and serene. Learn details about the culture of death during the Victorian era, and the art and architecture carved into the monuments and gravestones at the Mount Pleasant site. Details
October 9 – 10, 2021 | 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London
$15
Bake Sale Showdown
Bake Sale Showdown is a competition baking show. Each episode, two local teams will go head to head in a bake sale battle to determine whose tasty treats can raise the most money for charity.
Team “Flour Power” in support of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario vs. Team “Double Dutch Bakers” in support of Jesse’s Journey. Details
Friday, October 8, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence Street, London
Free
IL MERCATO – Pizza & Wine Show
Join us for a Pizza and Wine Festival outside on Market Square! Pizza, Beer, Wine, Music! Details
October 8 – 9, 2021 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Outside on Market Square, London
Free
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 24 – October 24, 2021
Across Ontario
Free
Sunday at The Market
Located in the heart of Old East Village, the Market is home to 80+ permanent vendors. The first floor is home to a wide range of produce, baked goods, handcrafted cheeses, prepared foods and more! While the second floor features the best and most unique craftspeople, artists and artisans, together with an eclectic roster of distinctive and locally handcrafted products, fine jewellery, collectibles and one-of-a-kind services. Details
Sunday, October 10, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
900 King Street, London
Free
Afternoon Tea
Elevate your Sunday afternoon plans with our replete Afternoon Tea Service. Indulge in our Chef’s selection of savoury sandwiches and snacks, sweets, and freshly-baked scones. Each afternoon tea service includes your choice of loose-leaf tea from Stratford Tea Leaves. Details
Sunday, October 10, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Bruce Hotel, 89 Parkview Dr, Stratford
$55
Harvest Moon 2021
Come to the John R. Park Homestead for an unforgettable autumn evening family program. Get hands-on in the harvest as you make your own traditional craft, help to press the fresh apple cider, and listen to a scary story by candlelight in the 1842 farm house. Details
Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
John R. Park Homestead Conservation, 915 County Rd. 50, Essex
$16.93
Explore Public Art
Exploring London’s public artworks is one of the best physical distancing activities you can do. Details
VI. Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Day at FPV
Join the Villagers for our last day of the Regular Season as we celebrate the harvest! Details
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London
Regular admission
Thanksgiving Turkey Take-Out
- The Restaurant at The Bruce – October 9 – 10; Order before Wednesday, October 6th
- The Keg Steakhouse
- YOU Made It Café – October 8 – 9; Orders due October 5 | 4 PM
- Earls Kitchen + Bar – October 9 – 11
- Herrles Country Farm Market – Fresh Turkey
Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner Dine-In
- Fanshawe Pioneer Village – October 10 – 11
- The Restaurant at The Bruce – October 10 – 11
- Idlewyld Inn & Spa – October 10 – 11
- Four Points by Sheraton London – October 10 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- OpenTable Listings
VII. Virtual Events & Activities
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival – In Your Own Backyard
A series of online events featuring the very best of emerging and established Canadian writers. Details
Until October 19, 2021
Online Painting Workshops for Teens and Adults
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and ages 12 and up!! As always students under 16yrs should be supervised by an adult. You can use oil or acrylic paints. Your instructor will be using oil paints. You receive a recommended materials list and the private link to your workshop upon registration. Links can not be shared. These are pre-recorded workshops and are available on-demand! Details
On Demand
$10
Virtual Kids Studio Class: Paint, Draw, Print
In this 8 week course for kids ages 8 to 12 years, we will focus on a variety of 2D art-making mediums. We will first learn some traditional approaches including watercolour painting and printmaking, and will then work our way up to some more creative approaches using mixed media techniques. There will be plenty of room for mindfulness, exploration, and imagination all from the comfort of your own home. This class includes an art kit of all of the supplies you’ll need. Details
October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021
Online via Zoom
$120 – $130; Register
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