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May Long Weekend Events & Activities in and around London: May 18 – 21, 2018.
Victoria Day weekend events and activities in and around London including free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
1. Victoria Day Fireworks
Monday, May 21, 2018 | show starts at dusk
Fanshawe Conservation Area 1424 Clarke Road
London
$20.00 per car load, cash only.
2. Imagination Station
This drop-in program for adults and children will stimulate communication, collaboration and creativity. Visit one of our many exhibitions and then stop by for an afternoon of artmaking. Our staff monitors will provide guidance and introduce you to a wide range of art-making through painting, drawing, sculpture, print-making and more. Details
Sunday, May 20, 2018 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London
Free
3. Queen Victoria’s Birthday and Garden Party
Celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Victoria’s birthday with the Queen herself! Join us for cake and lemonade, or for a Garden Party at Peel House, as we commemorate our long reigning monarch! Details
Monday, May 21, 2018 | 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Opening Weekend: May 19, 2018
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road, London
Regular admission
4. Family Movies
- Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. Family Favourites Saturdays at 11:00 AM
5. Other Activities
- London Childrens Museum Victoria Day Hours 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Annual Plant Sale on May 19- 20, 2018 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM @ Eldon House
More To Do
II. Live Music
You might like:
- Sloan (19+) on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 | 7:00 PM @ London Music Hall | $22 – $30
- Steve Strongman with special guest Carlos Del Junco on Thursday, May 17, 2018 @ London Music Club | $20 – $25
- Doug Stanhope (19+) on Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 7:00 PM @ London Music Hall | $60
- I Mother Earth & Finger Eleven on Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 8:15 PM @ London Concert Theatre
1. Souvenir de Florence
The Jeffery Concerts. Cecilia String Quartet, Sharon Wei and Thomas Weibe. Details
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 8:00 PM
Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street, London
$15.00 – $40.00
2. Rosie & the Riveters’ in Concert
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7:30 PM
McManus Stage, London
$28.25 – $33.90
3. Pennywise
w/ Strung Out. 19+. Details
Monday, May 21, 2018 | 8:00 PM
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave., London
$33.50
4. Across the Pond
Leisa Way and her Lonely Hearts Club Band bring you a cornucopia of British Invasion favourites. From the Beatles to the Rolling Stones to the Kinks and Herman’s Hermits, from Lulu and Petual Clark to Dusty Springfield, let this non-stop parade of hits take you back to the time of go-go boots and mini skirts. Details
May 22 – June 2, 2018 | 8:00 PM
Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
Matinee – $33.50; Evening – $36.50
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
You might like:
- May ‘Anything Goes’ Slam ft Charlie C Petch on May 18, 2018 | 12-2 PM @ 470 Colborne St, London
- May Workshop: Team Pieces with Charlie C Petch on May 19, 2018 | 12-2 PM @ 240 Waterloo St, London
1. Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook! with Miss. Nelson Is Missing!
“Two cartoonish classroom comedies in one! This is NOT your ordinary day of school as we flip the classroom upside down and experience the adventures of JUNIE B. JONES with the madcap comedy MISS NELSON IS MISSING—all with one ticket!” Details
May 19 – 27, 2018
Original Kids Theatre Company, 130 King Street, Covent Garden Market, London
$11 – $16
2. Jim Jefferies
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7:00 Pm & 10:00 PM
Centennial Hall, London
$49.50 – $59.50
3. Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.
May 19 – 27, 2018
Original Kids Theatre Company, 130 King Street, Covent Garden Market, London
$11 – $16
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
Justice is pitted against bigotry when white lawyer Atticus Finch defends a falsely accused black man, Tom Robinson – thereby inspiring in his young daughter, Scout, a passionate belief in necessity for moral courage and truth in a world of hatred and lies. Details
Monday, May 21, 2018 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford, ON
Various
5. The Comedy of Errors
Separated in infancy, two pairs of twins are now in the same city, each unaware of the presence of their long-lost counterparts. Hilarity mounts as the look-alikes are repeatedly mistaken for each other – till unexpected reunions bring happy endings for all. Details
Monday, May 21, 2018 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Studio Theatre, 34 George St E, Stratford, ON
Various
IV. Sports/Games & Related Events
1. London Majors vs Kitchener
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7:35 PM
Labatt Park, 25 Wilson Avenue, London
$7 – $9
2. Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup
Stock car racing. Details
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Delaware Speedway, 1640 Gideon Drive, Delaware
3. McFarlan Rowlands Spring Run Off
3k, 5k and 10k run in Spring bank Park on a fast flat course. All pledges raised help support the London Abused Women’s Centre. Details
Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Springbank Park at Stone Cottage off Commissioners Road, 1085 Commissioners Rd W., London
$5 – $50
4. Tournament Day: Archery Wars Edition
Sunday, May 20, 2018 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Hood Archery Games, 1116 Dearness Drive # 20, London
$35 (+HST) per player
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. The Zoo 2018
May 18 | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
May 19 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May 20 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Bend Motorplex, 70292 Grand Bend Line, Grand Bend
$80.00
2. Day Camp: Science in OUR World
Investigate the science that surrounds us all! Participate in hands-on experiments that bring science to life and explore the brilliant world around us. Details
Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London
$35 – $40
3. Royal wedding viewing party at Tim Hortons
A London, ON Tim Hortons Restaurant will give Guests the royal treatment while they view the royal couple tie the knot. Guests will enjoy a royal experience complete with themed décor, Queen’s Guards, white table service and more. As the couple exchanges their vows, Londoners can enjoy complimentary samples of royal wedding themed baked goods and tea while taking in this historical moment.
Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tim Hortons @ Hyde Park Rd. & Sarnia Rd.
4. Sneak Peek Saturdays
Come and enjoy acres of outdoor fun and incredible memories for young and old alike.
Whether you come to Pick-Your-Own farm- fresh blueberries, raspberries and pumpkins, shop in our Farm Market & Bakery, specializing in the best of locally grown and produced foods and gift or spend the day in our incredible Farm Fun Yard, Kustermans is sure to make your day Berry Happy. Details
Opening Day: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Kustermans Berry Farms, 23188 Springwell Road, Mt. Brydges
5. Saturday Farmers’ Market
The Market is a popular destination for chefs, cooks and local gastronomes in search of a wide variety of artisanal products and seasonal ingredients. Experience a variety of artisans’ products from the culinary arts to the fine arts. The Artisan’s Market also features the best and most unique crafts people, artists and artisans, together with an eclectic roster of distinctive and locally handcrafted products, fine jewelry, collectibles and one-of-a-kind services.Details
Saturdays | 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
IDEAS FOR A MAY LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY
VI. Food Events & Night Life Events
Club Events / Nightlife
Friday, May 18, 2018
- The Honest Heart Collective w/ Cool Cool Cool @ Rum Runners | $5.00
- FOTOCRIME | Dany Laj and The Looks @ Call the Office | $10
- Geoff Masse Band live @ Wortley Roadhouse
- SabbathOnlySabbath invades the Eastside @ Eastside Bar & Grill
- Adam Wendler live with band @ Mustang Sally’s
Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Face To Face w/ Spoilers @ Rum Runners
- Upside of Maybe @ Eastside Bar & Grill
- Misfits and Rebels Extravaganza @ Cowboys Ranch
Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Rev Doug and the Old South Boys @ Wortley Roadhouse
Monday, May 21, 2018
- Pennywise w/ Strung Out @ London Music Hall
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.