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 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Oktober Fall Fest
October 9 – 12, 2025
Third Floor at 100 Kellogg Lane, London
No charge for entry; Free and ticketed events
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 Course & Driving Range | 8:00 AM – Dusk
Mini Golf & Driving Range | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Batting Cages & Intencity | Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Go-Karts | Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Foot Golf | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 5:30 PM – close
East Park, London
Varies with activity
Pumpkin Festival at Clovermead
Celebrate the world of pumpkins this fall! Bee sure not to miss the Pumpkin Cannon Show and Candy Cannon Show! Enjoy a wagon ride, barrel of fun ride or bee train ride, visit farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo opportunities. Take a spin on the pedal carts or bounce on the giant jumping pillows, over 50 family experiences to enjoy, which are included with your admission!! Details
September 13, 2025 – November 1, 2025
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$24 – $30 + HST
Kustermans Fall Festival
Enjoy acres of family fun and farm-fresh food at the Kusterman’s Adventure Farm. Details
Thursdays – Sundays, September & October | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open Thanksgiving Monday
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Rd, Mount Brydges
$21 per person
FALL on the FARM
Enjoy fun days at the Farm. Pick your own apples, train rides and more. Details
Monday-Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM; admission gate closes at 4 pm
Thursdays – Saturdays | 9 AM – 6 PM; admission gate closes at 5 pm
Sundays & Holidays | 10 AM – 5 PM; admission gate closes at 4 pm
Apple Land Station, 329 Richmond Street, Thames Centre
$6 – $12 + tax
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
August 30 – November 1, 2025
Thamesville Maize, 12768 Longwoods Rd, Thamesville
$14 – $17
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Scenic Train Rides
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Details
October 11 – 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
Adults $16.50, Child (2-14) $10.50 plus tax
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 4 – October 26, 2025
Thiessen Apple Orchards, 400 Talbot Road East, Leamington
$10 – $13
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 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London
Free; Registration opens: Friday, October 3rd
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
$13.75
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 $30 – $60 + HST
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
All access General Admission $15
Thanksgiving at Colasanti
Petting Farm, garden centre, 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 7 – 13, 2025
Simcoe Farmers’ Market, 172 South Dr, Simcoe
$13
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 11 – 13, 2025
4939 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester
Free – $10
Brigden Fall Fair
2025 is the 175th Anniversary of the Brigden Fair. The Brigden Fall Fair offers a multitude of fun events to make it a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Details
October 10 – 13, 2025
Brigden Fairgrounds, 2435 Courtright Line, Brigden
$5 – $20
Popsicle Prototyping with the STEAM Education Centre
What can you invent with just a popsicle stick?
Join special guest STEAM Education Centre as we explore creativity and engineering! Using nothing more than popsicle sticks, curious creators will imagine, design, and test their own inventions. Could it be something musical, a miniature house, a catapult, or something entirely new? The possibilities are endless when imagination meets engineering. Details
October 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London
General admission; Free for 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
John Fellner
With Special Guests Alex Dolphin and Sam Drysdale. John Fellner, a singer-songwriter from London, Ontario, blends indie folk and R&B to create a sound that’s both nostalgic and contemporary. His music captures the human experience with vulnerability and authenticity, weaving delicate acoustic elements with rhythmic complexity from his production background. Details
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Aeolian, 795 Dundas St, London
Early Bird: $24, Advance: $28, Door: $32
The Brokes
London Music Hall Presents The Brokes on October 9th. Ages 19+. Details
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 8:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London
$24.17
My Son the Hurricane
The Sunshine Makers. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London
$35.01
PARABOLUS
The Complete Tool Experience. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London
$35.01
Angelique Francis
JUNO Award winning and 2x Canadian Blues award winning artist Angelique Francis, is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Aeolian, 795 Dundas St, London
$39 Advanced, $44 Doors
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Stratford Festival
North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers. Details
April 19 to November 2, 2025
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 Canada Life Place! Details
vs. Erie Otters on Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
vs. Sarnia Sting on Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Canada Life Place, 99 Dundas Street, London
$16.00 – $53.00
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
Haunted Histories Walking Tour
Join our Haunted Histories walking tour for a spine-tingling journey through our downtown’s most haunted locations. Weaving together ghostly legends, chilling encounters, and local history on an accessible route, this tour is perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Details
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
$15.00
The Swiftie Market
A special market dedicated to Taylor Swift fans featuring vendors selling Swift-themed merchandise, crafts, and collectibles. Perfect for Swifties looking for unique items and connecting with fellow fans. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lower Level – Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St., London
Free admission
Pumpkins After Dark
From October 3 to November 1, 2025, come experience over 10,000 magical jack-o-lanterns on a glowing 1 km trail through live carving, mazes, treats, and photo fun – a Halloween tradition in the making! Details
October 3 to November 1, 2025
Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London
$17.46-$26.74
Somerset Monster House
Homemade haunted house done by an 18-year-old, featuring 50+ Life-size animatronics Haunted house goes through garage and front yard. Details
October 9 – 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Somerset Monster House, 71 Somerset Crescent, London
Cash Donations accepted
Pumpkins and Petals
Join Eldon House’s Grounds and Gardens Coordinator, Kendal Davidson, will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your very own Decoupage Pumpkin, perfect for the fall season! The fall harvest represents and celebrates the end of the growing season and says thanks for natures bounty. Across the world, many cultures celebrate this season with feasting, the sharing of family and community traditions, reflecting of the past, looking to the future, and more. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London
$50.00 incl. HST
Horror at the Hyland
Enjoy horror movies in October. Details
October 10 | 7:00 PM | POLTERGEIST
October 10 | 9:30 PM | RE-ANIMATOR
Hyland Cinema, 240 Wharncliffe Rd S, London
Varies
PA Day Camp: Ordinary to Extraordinary
Get inspired by the sensations all around you in this mixed-media-filled day! From observational drawing and painting to fabric collage and more! Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Visit our exhibition All Around Me All Around You, and discover the splendour of the everyday! Details
October 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
$65
Fashion: Grit, Glamour and Guts
Fashion: Grit, Glamour and Guts is a vibrant celebration of fashion as storytelling, where every garment, accessory, and stitch hints at who we are.
From evening gowns to work boots, this exhibition brings together striking artworks, compelling garments, three talented local designers, and over 25 community members to show how what we wear shapes and reflects who we are. Details
May 31 to October 26, 2025
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
Free; Donations are gratefully accepted.
Pumpkin spice fest
This indoor event is a celebration of all things autumn, featuring seasonal treats and pumpkin-themed delights from your favourite local businesses. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East, Kingsville
Fall in love with the Forest City
Celebrate the beginning of fall in the Forest City with us at City Hall! Join us at our top floor observation deck and enjoy a beautiful view of the changing colours across the city.
The City Hall observation decks will be accessible to the public from Thursday, October 2, 2025, to October 26. Details
October 2 – 26, 2025
Thursdays and Fridays from 5 pm to sunset
Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 pm
The observation deck will be closed on Sunday, October 12
City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, London
Entry to the observation deck is free. Hot drinks and seasonal cookies will be available by donation. All proceeds will go towards this year’s United Way Elgin Middlesex campaign on behalf of the City of London.
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 19 – October 12, 2025
Across Ontario
Free
London Toy & 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, Pokémon 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 12, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London
Admission is $5.00 Per Person; Children under age 12 will be admitted for free when accompanied by an adult.
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market
Shop fresh, organic, local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and more. Details
Tuesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Covent Garden Farmers’ Market, 130 King Street, London
Free
VI. Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Day
Getting Ready for the Fall Harvest! Join us for the Last Day of our Public Season! Explore the inside of the Heritage homes one more time. During the day come and learn about the fall harvest, watch baking demonstrations, and see how early settlers prepared for winter. Details
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
Regular admission
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 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
$22.45 – $45.60
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Pumpkin Pie at Earls Kitchen + Bar
Thanksgiving Dinner Take-Out
- Lynn River Farm, Stratford, on October 11
- The Coop Supply Co.
Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner Dine-In
- Idlewyld Inn & Spa – Brunch and Dinner on October 12
- The Elm Hurst Inn & Spa – October 13
- Parlour Inn Restaurant, Stratford – Dinner on October 12 – 13
- Vic’s on Wellington – Brunch on October 12
- Ockwood Resort – Brunch on October 12
- Katie’s kitchen – Dinner on October 12
- Peppermoon Bar & Grill – October 10 – 12, 2025
- Asher’s Lounge and Patio – Brunch on October 12
- Swiss Chalet – until October 13
- OpenTable Listings
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