London 
May Long Weekend Events & Activities in London
A go-to list of family activities and events taking place during May long weekend in London: Friday, May 21 – Monday, May 24, 2021
Do note that Ontario is under Stay-at-Home Order.
The province has announced that outdoor recreational amenities like golf courses and driving ranges, soccer and other sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, and skate parks can reopen starting May 22nd. Outdoor limits for social gatherings and organized public events will be expanded to five people.
**Youth aged 12 and older can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments across Ontario starting May 23rd.**
Aeolian Phoenix Sessions Present…
The Aeolian Phoenix Sessions are intended to provide patrons with a cross-section of the music going experience. From classical to jazz, rock to country, and bluegrass to folk, the Sessions aim to bring music back into your home and heart. Details
Champian Fulton | May 21, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Robi Botos | May 23, 2021 | 2:30 PM
Online
$20 For A One Month Subscription
Bake for Kids’ Sake
Bake a birthday-themed dessert over the May long-weekend and raise money to create a fabulous new space. Details
May 21 – 24, 2021
Online
Breathing, Blustering, Bellowing Black Holes
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – London Centre’s May meeting will be hosted online using Zoom and is open to the public. Dr. Sarah Gallagher, Science Advisor to the President of the Canadian Space Agency, Professor at Western University will speak on the topic: “Breathing, Blustering, Bellowing Black Holes”. Details
May 21, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Online
Covent Garden Market
Shop the local produce and wares from Covent Garden Market! Shop flowers, decor, food, produce, and more. Details
Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
130 King Street, London
Paint Nite
Get creative this weekend with virtual paint nite. Browse through the many pictures, select the one that strikes your fancy, get your supplies and start! Details
Various dates
Online
$15
Drawing Art Class Anime/Manga
In this interactive virtual class, participants will learn how to draw anime/manga. Details
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Online
$15
Celebrate…
… the Long Weekend! Even if you are stuck indoors or confined to your backyard, you can still enjoy a great time. Freshen up your space with beautiful blooms from your own garden or your local florist. Order a snack or dinner from your local bakery or restaurant.
See public art
Looking for something new to do in London while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of London‘s public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! Visit any of the birding areas near London, download a bird ID app, and try to name all the birds that you can spot.
Go for a walk
Spring is here. It’s time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. London has a lot of green spaces that can be enjoyed. Check out one of these Nature Attractions and Hiking trails in and around London.
- 25 of the Best Nature Attractions and Hiking Trails in London
- 50 Nature Attractions & Hotspots in and around GTA
80ML
80ML is an online project created to mark 80 years of Museum London. It brings 80 art and artifacts from the Museum’s collection together with the diverse written responses of 80 Londoners.
80ML is a celebration of the London community through the Museum. Details
Drawing class Cartoon/Comic Art
This class is for youth that already loves to draw. You will learn the in’s and out’s of cartoon drawing for comic book illustrating. Come, develop, and advance your own unique style. Bring a sketchbook, assortment of pencils and eraser. Details
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 2:30 PM
Online
$15
Enjoy a Picnic
Order a takeout of your favourite goodies from a local restaurant or bakery. This not only supports local businesses but also saves you the hassle of preparing for the picnic. You don’t have to venture far – have one in your backyard or at the nearby park.
Start your Reading Journey
Books are great sources of adventure. Although London Public Library locations are closed, online services are still available open. Get started on your reading adventure. Details
Pick up at various Library Branches, London
Free with your library card
“RESOLUTION: A Century of Photographic Art”
Enjoy a virtual tour of Resolution: A Century of Photographic Art with narration by curator Cassandra Getty. This exhibition has something for everyone including Micheal Lambeth’s early social realism, Suzy Lake’s feminist portraits, the Indigenous voices of Shelley Niro and Greg Staats, and Osheen Harruthoonyan’s fantasy photographs. Details
Explore from Home
Enjoy London’s top attractions safely from home.
- Museum London – Virtual exhibits, online lectures, online collection, Imagination Station programming, Museum @ Home Play
- Museum of Ontario Archaeology – Virtual tours, fun kids crafts, infographics on educational activities
- Royal Canadian Regiment Museum – “Museum from Our Home to Yours!, weekly features from their collection, Speaker Series
- Fanshawe Pioneer Village – online videos, learn about the Victorian period
- London Children’s Museum – activities for kids, science experiments, DIY crafts, play prompts, and artifact examinations
- Jill’s Table – virtual cooking classes
Enjoy Musical Concerts
Tune in and listen to live music streamed from all over the world! Details
Fun with Science
If you are looking to try new things, check out our list of science experiments that are super fun, easy, and educational. Details
Watch Theatre Performances
One positive outcome of the pandemic is that you can now access theatre performances from all over the world online. See what’s on show this weekend. Details
Explore the World From Home
With travel being restricted, there are no ways to physically enjoy a trip to distant places. But the good news is you can explore these places virtually. From Canada’s arctic, cities, National Parks to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, Egypt’s Heritage Sites, and scenic train rides, you can now enjoy many travel destinations virtually.
Plan Your Summer:
It is now the time for planning your summer vacation in Ontario.
Plan to go camping either in provincial parks or national parks (reservations open) and plan your Ontario adventure.
Ideas:
- 50 Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario
- Guide to Planning a Summer Boating Trip on Trent-Severn Waterway
- Unique Summer Adventures in Southwestern Ontario
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 of the Best Parks to Go Camping Near Toronto
- 25 of the Best Provincial Parks to Go Camping This Summer in Ontario
Enjoy Virtual/Physical Distancing Events & Activities
Online
May 24, 2021 To May 30, 2021
Free
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Online
May 21, 2021
Free
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Online
May 17, 2021 To May 24, 2021
$25
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Online
May 17, 2021 To July 31, 2021
Free
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Wherever You Are
May 17, 2021 To June 30, 2021
$10.00 - $25.00
The 2021 Virtual Walk/Run/Ride is a public awareness event to help raise funds for Scleroderma awareness, education and research. Participating in our 2021 Virtual Walk, Run or ... »
Online
May 15, 2021 To May 24, 2021
Free
Gareth Potter, storyteller The Queen has a deep dark secret…she has Donkey Ears! She doesn’t want anyone to find out, but when a viola reveals ... »
Online By Rosebud Theatre
May 10, 2021 To May 30, 2021
$20
An unlikely friendship between a modern, urban single mother trying to start a new life and a farmwife in rural Ontario, is highlighted by a patchwork quilt ... »
Hamilton
May 3, 2021 To May 31, 2021
Free
Bring some stellar local music home throughout the month of May with the newly launched Music Mondays virtual music series. Every Monday starting May 3, a new video ... »
Online
May 1, 2021 To May 31, 2021
Free
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Dundas Peak, Tew & Webster Falls
May 1, 2021 To November 30, 2021
$5 - $10.50
Thinking of coming to explore DundasPeak, TewFalls or WebsterFalls? You must make a reservation in advance. »
Ontario Parks
May 1, 2021 To September 2, 2021
Free
The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday ... »
Online via Eventive
April 30, 2021 To July 2, 2021
$8 - $10
The AGH’s monthly screening program showcases the best in Canadian and International and art house feature film and documentaries throughout the year. Berlin Alexanderplatz | April 30 – June 3 ... »
Art Gallery of Hamilton, King Street West, Hamilton
April 22, 2021 To May 31, 2021
Free; Register
Presenting new artworks by over 60 regional artists. »
Online
April 12, 2021 To August 31, 2021
Free
Family Feud Canada is back for Season 3 at CBC (with host Gerry Dee), and we are looking for diverse and dynamic families from all across Canada to ... »
Online
March 26, 2021 To May 21, 2021
416-907-4334
Free
A one of a kind program illuminating the legacy of one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century: Merce Cunningham. Catch on demand performances from ... »
Online
March 20, 2021 To August 15, 2021
Free
Join us for a virtual tour as artist Esmaa Mohamoud and curator Matthew Kyba present the works in To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat. This ... »
Online
February 9, 2021 To August 24, 2021
PWYC
Girls Night In is the ultimate in virtual interactive comedy. This hilarious, internationally acclaimed, virtual comedy show is coming live into your living rooms every Tuesday Night! ... »
Online
January 1, 2021 To December 31, 2021
289 339 4047
10
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London Ontario May long weekend 2019: This city is so boring it’s like watching paint dry….oh.wait…. I am watching paint dry…anyone want to watch with me? We might as well live in a cave….oh wait…we are….talk about a “snooze fest”…..do NOT Come to London Ontario if you are looking for anything of excitement…it ain’t gonna happen
I am 100 % with you Carl. Very lame city.