Winter Break- Christmas Holidays Family Activities in London

WINTER BREAK 2019 – 2020

Here’s a list of fun activities to enjoy as a family during the winter break from December 20, 2019 – January 5, 2020.

More Fun Things to Do During Winter Break

I. Kids Activities

MINI POP KIDS Live: The Bright Lights Concert Tour

The Mini Pop Kids are back and shining bright with their brand new ‘Bright Lights Concert Tour,’ featuring the year’s biggest hits! Details

Saturday, December 28, 2019 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London

$25.00 – $75.00

Winter Break at the London Children’s Museum

Join us for a winter break full of hands-on learning and, of course, PLAY! Explore our nine galleries, enjoy a daily star show in our star lab, and take part in interactive STEAM activities! Details

December 21, 2019 – January 3, 2020
Closed on December 25 – 26 & January 1

London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London

All winter break activities are included in the cost of general admission to the Children’s Museum. No registration required.

Holiday Themed Events

Christmas Events in London

Santa Treats Train Rides – Enjoy a ride through Elgin County in early winter from the warmth of a heated car. December 21 – 22, 2019 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM @ Port Stanley Terminal Rail
Winter Wonderland – Bring the whole family to experience the magic of the holidays in beautiful downtown London. November 30 – December 30, 2019 | 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM @ Victoria Park
Rant Maggie Rant – A unique collection of songs ranging from traditional Christmas, folk and trad to contemporary and thoughtful songs and stories about the true heart of the season.Friday, December 20, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre
Good Lovelies Christmas on Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM @ Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre
Christmas at the Castle – Visit the 1877 home and marvel at the lavish decor adorned in festival attire. November 19, 2019 – January 6, 2020 @ Castle Kilbride NHS
Victorian Christmas – Visit London’s oldest family residence and experience the beautiful holiday decorations of the past. December 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Eldon House
Holiday Campfire Sing-along– Sing classic holiday songs around our rink side campfire pit. December 21, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Storybook Gardens
Serena Ryder: Christmas Kisses on Sunday, December 22, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ London Music Hall

Snowga

What do you get when you pair snowshoes with yoga? SNOWGA, of course. An all ages program bringing a little bit of exercise, a little bit of mindfulness, a little bit of history and a whole lot of fun for you and your friends and family on Sundays this winter.

Led by certified yoga instructor and co-proprietor of Yoga Chapple, Joanie Chapple, Snowga begins with a gentle snowshoe trek through the Museum’s historical nature trail. Snowgis will stop along the way for gentle yoga poses intended to help stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Details

Sundays, Until January 26, 2020

The Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Road RR#5, Stratford

Snowga Cost: $10 (children 10 and under are free)
Snowshoe Rental: FREE for all! (If you have your own snowshoes, please feel free to bring them with you)

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Visit the Library to search and explore at wintertime! Enter your completed scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize! Details

Daily, December 3, 2019 -January 4, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

London Public Library – East London

Drop-in; No Registration Required

PopUp Makerspace

The MakerSpace is taking a field trip… to the Festival Marketplace Shopping Centre!

Bring the whole family to come and explore the wonders of making! Try out awesome robotics, go wild with new technology, make your own custom buttons, and so much more! Details

Thursday, January 02, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, January 03, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Festival Marketplace Shopping Centre, 1067 Ontario Street

Free, drop-in program for all ages.

Snowybook Village

Program includes; Extra skating hours, holiday lighting and mascot meet and greets. Enjoy children’s programming. Come be part of the magic this holiday season! Details

December 21, 2019 – January 4, 2020

Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London ON

Regular admission

Imagination Station

Imagination Station is our drop-in program for adults and children that promotes self-directed communication, collaboration, and creativity. Studio monitors will provide you with a range of art-making activities including painting, drawing, and sculpture! Details

Sundays, December 22, 29, 2019 & January 5, 2020 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, London

Admission by donation

Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skates

Holiday Hours

2019 Holiday Closures and Service Hours

London Children’s Museum:

Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
December 25 – 26 & January 1 | Closed

Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Closed from December 20, 2019 through January 13, 2020

Eldon House:

Museum of Ontario Archaeology:

December 23 -January 1, 2020 | Closed
Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS

Victoria Park – Daily | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | weather permitting
Public Skate Arenas – Check Public Skate Cancellations here
Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks

II. Live Music

To attend with older teens.

Hotel California

When The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammy’s, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey through their history-making music that has taken them around the globe and thrilled hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans. Details

Saturday, January 4, 2020 | 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge St., Port Stanley

$40+

Jack De Keyzer Band

8th Annual Holiday Show. Blues guitarist. Details

Saturday, January 4, 2020 | 8:30 PM

London Music Hall, 185 Queens Avenue, London

Advance $25; Door $30

III. Live Theatre for the Whole Family

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the 2014 Tony Award-winning new Broadway revival of the classic musical. Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” and others.Details

December 13 – 15, 17 – 22, 2019

Spriet Family Theatre, 130 King St. London, ON

$13 – $18

Disney’s Mary Poppins

When the Banks children write an advertisement for a new nanny, little do they know who they’ll get: Mary Poppins! Her magic and charm turn the family’s lives upside-down, taking them on a fantastical journey that sees them rediscover their love for one another. As Mary Poppins says, “Anything can happen if you let it.” Just in time for the holidays, enjoy this beloved musical classic with the whole family. Details

November 26 – December 29, 2019

The Grand Theatre -Spriet Stage, 471 Richmond St., London

$29.95 – $77

A Huron County Christmas Carol

A tale of avarice, greed, regret and redemption. But, but wait – you there, what day is it? With live original music by John Powers, a cast of actor/musicians, and a star turn at Scrooge, the play promises a down-home take on the holiday classic. Details

November 28 – December 22, 2019

Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 432 Queen Street, Blyth

Adult $38-$43, Student $15

The Wizard of Oz

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations. Details

December 19 – 21, 2019
Thursday – Friday | 7:00 PM
Saturday | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Palace Theatre – Main Stage, 710 Dundas St, London

$20

The Little Mermaid Jr.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.Details

December 18 – 21, 2019

The Grand Theatre -McManus Stage, 471 Richmond St., London, ON

$21.47

The Nutcracker – Canada’s Ballet Jörgen

Canadian Nutcracker features the vibrant works of the great Group of Seven landscape artists. Join Klara as she embarks on her magical dream journey through our northern landscapes filled with snowflakes, trilliums, loons, chipmunks and other delightful woodland creatures. Ballet Jörgen Canada’s Nutcracker is a national treasure destined to warm the hearts of young and old alike.Details

Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 3:00 PM

Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London

40 – $90 + S/C

IV. Sports

Resolution Run and Walk

Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle. 5k Run/Walk & 1k Kids Run. Details

Tuesday December 31, 2019 | 4:00 PM

Storybook Gardens, Storybook Lane, London

$15 – $70

London Lightning

Details

vs KW Titans on Friday, December 27, 2019 | 7:00 PM
vs Windsor Express on Thursday, January 2, 2020 | 7:00 PM
vs KW Titans on Saturday, January 4, 2020 | 7:00 PM
vs Sudbury Five on Sunday, January 5, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas Street, London

$20 – $77.75

London Knights

Details

vs Kitchener Rangers on Saturday, December 28, 2019 | 4:00 PM
vs Sarnia Sting on Tuesday December 31, 2019 | 4:00 PM
vs Mississauga Steelheads on Friday, January 3, 2020 | 7:30 PM

Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas Street, London ON

Starting at $23.50

V. Winter Camps and Other Activities

Winter Break Day Camp

Day Camps at the Children’s Museum fill time away from school with fun, play, and learning! Through interactive, hands-on experiences, campers learn about the world around them and who they are in relation to it. Day Camp is an opportunity for children to grow their independence, develop decision-making and critical-thinking skills, make new friends and have fun! Ages 4 – 12. Details

December 23, 27, 30, 2019 & January 2-3, 2020

London Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road S, London

Members $42; Non-members $46; Registration required.

December Break Camps

December Break Camps offered at select locations throughout the community. Age: 5 to 12 years. Details

December 23, 27, 30, 2019 & January 2-3, 2020
Camp hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Extended Care hours | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Select locations throughout the community

$31 per day

Holiday Surprise Camp

A day camp for youth aged 12-21 years with varying disabilities. A unique program including music, swimming, crafts, and special events. A community based leisure and recreation program which emphasizes fun and laughter. Staff to participant ratio is 1:3, must bring own support if 1:1 is required. Ages: 12 – 21 years. Details