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London, this is THE weekend.
The first weekend of December is traditionally the busiest of the season — parades, giant markets, concerts, small-town celebrations, Santa breakfasts, bazaars, and more.

This is your day-by-day guide to everything happening in London and within 30 minutes of the city.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Covent Garden Market (Mezzanine), 130 King St
A beloved London tradition — dozens of tubas & euphoniums performing holiday classics. Free.

1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Western Fair Agriplex, 845 Florence St
The city’s largest indoor craft market featuring hundreds of artisans and makers.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 100 Kellogg Lane
Stroll the Winter Village, explore the shops, enjoy festive bars & photo ops.

7:30 PM
📍 The Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St
The spectacular holiday run continues.

7:30 PM
📍 710 Dundas St
Opening week for the classic comedy-thriller.

Friday is packed with markets, tree lightings, concerts, and hockey.

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Western Fair Agriplex

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Covent Garden Market (Rotary Square)
Vendor cabins, live music, fire pits, light displays — a huge seasonal kickoff.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tree lighting at 6:30 PM)
📍 Komoka Wellness Centre, 1 Tunks Ln
Free public skating, crafts, Santa visit.

7:00 PM
📍 Canada Life Place, 99 Dundas St
Rivalry night — expect a busy downtown.

7:00 PM
📍 Rowntree United Church, 156 Elliott St
Supporting local charities. Tickets ~ $20.

7:30 PM
📍 Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St E

8:00 PM
📍 The Grand Theatre

This is the big day — parades, breakfasts, markets, concerts, and small-town holiday magic.

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Ilderton Community Centre
Hosted by the Optimist Club. ($15 Adults, Kids Free)

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wortley Village Green
One of London’s biggest neighbourhood celebrations:

Sub-Events:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 481 Ridout St N

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

11:00 AM Start
📍 Parsons St → Dundas St → Hale St
Celebrating its 10th anniversary!
Bring a food bank donation.

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Talbot Street
Santa strolls downtown visiting shops.

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Covent Garden Market

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Main Street, Lucan
Theme: “Christmas Workshop.”

7:00 PM
Featuring Matt Cage.

2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
📍 The Grand Theatre

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Komoka Community Centre

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

2:30 PM
📍 Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd E

3:00 PM
📍 Aeolian Hall (Southen Lounge)
An intimate classical holiday performance.

2:00 PM
📍 The Grand Theatre

✨ Victoria Park Lights — Nightly until 11 PM
⛸️ Storybook Gardens Skating Trail — Evenings
🎄 Light Up Talbot — St. Thomas
🚂 Port Stanley Holiday Train Display (Downtown Shops)
🎅 Santa House — Tillsonburg

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