📰 News Around Town
Your quick look at what’s happening across London and the region this week.
🎄 Victoria Park Holiday Lights Draw Big Early Crowds
Victoria Park switched on its holiday lights this weekend, and the turnout has already been huge. Families and photographers packed the park for the first first weekend of the season, taking in refreshed tree displays and walkway lighting. Mild evenings made it even busier. Expect this to remain one of the most popular (and free) attractions—especially for weekday evening strolls when crowds thin out.
♿ City Launches Accessible Parking Enforcement Campaign
Starting December 1, the City of London is stepping up enforcement around accessible parking misuse. Officers will monitor retail areas, downtown, and community hubs to ensure spots remain available for those who need them most. With holiday traffic picking up, the new campaign focuses on both education and fines to improve compliance during the busiest shopping season.
🛍️ Cyber Week Deals Hit Local Independent Shops
Local businesses across Downtown London, OEV, and Wortley Village have rolled out Cyber Week promotions running through early December. Clothing boutiques, bookshops, DIY makers, and specialty shops are offering limited-time deals—many exclusive to in-store visits. It’s one of the best weeks of the year to explore neighbourhood shops and support local.
⛸️ Storybook Gardens Skating Trail Reopens
The 250-meter illuminated skate trail at Storybook Gardens officially reopened this weekend. The music, lights, rentals, and warm-up zones make it one of London’s most magical winter activities. Early December usually brings lighter crowds on weekday evenings, making Monday–Wednesday ideal for a visit.
🌟 Nearby Towns Shine With Holiday Displays
Looking for a quick evening outing? “Light Up Talbot” in St. Thomas is glowing every night with festive trees and storefront lights. Komoka and Strathroy also launched Dickens-themed window displays and extended evening shopping hours—a cozy alternative to the busier London attractions.
🎄 SEASONAL HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS (OPEN DAILY)
✨ Magic of Lights – Fanshawe Conservation Area
📍 1424 Clarke Rd
🕒 5:30pm–9:30pm nightly
Drive-through holiday light spectacle with animated displays.
🎄 Victoria Park Holiday Lights
📍 Downtown London
🕒 Nightly at dusk
Dozens of festive displays lighting up the park.
⛸️ Storybook Gardens – Winter Skating Trail
📍 Springbank Park
🕒 Daily (weather permitting)
250-meter illuminated skating trail with rentals available.
🧪 Whoville & The Grinch’s Slime Lab – 100 Kellogg Lane
📍 100 Kellogg Lane
🕒 Daily during Merry Market hours
A colourful Whoville-themed attraction with slime stations and character visits.
Note: Merry Market closed Mon–Wed.
🧸 FAMILY & KIDS EVENTS
London Children’s Museum (100 Kellogg Lane)
Monday, Dec 1
❌ Closed
Tuesday, Dec 2
👶 Early Years Play Date — 9:30–11:00am
🎨 Open Studio: Card Crafters — 12:30–2:00pm
🌈 Sensory Friendly Evening — 5:00–8:00pm
Wednesday, Dec 3
🎨 Open Studio: Card Crafters — 10:00–11:30am
🚀 STEAM: DIY Stomp Rockets — 2:00–3:00pm
London Public Library – Kids & Youth
Tuesday, Dec 2
📖 Storytime — 10am
📘 Homework Club (Central) — 4–6pm
Wednesday, Dec 3
🎨 Family Art & Play (Cherryhill) — 10:30am
🧑🤝🧑 Teen Lounge (Central) — 3–5pm
🎤 Tuesday Trivia Night – Powerhouse Brewery
📅 Tuesday, Dec 2
🕖 ~7:00pm
📍 Powerhouse Brewing Co., 100 Kellogg Lane
A popular trivia night in one of London’s coolest spaces.
🔊 Electroacoustic Student Composers Concert (Free)
📅 Tuesday, Dec 2
🕓 4:30–6:00pm
📍 von Kuster Hall, Western University
Innovative fixed-media + electroacoustic works by undergraduate composers.
🤘 NOBRO – Punk Rock Night
📅 Tuesday, Dec 2
🕗 8:00pm
📍 Rum Runners, 176 Dundas St
High-energy punk rock from Montreal.
🎶 “One Tree Holiday” – Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele
📅 Wednesday, Dec 3
🕖 Doors 7:00pm
📍 London Music Hall, Main Hall
Stars from One Tree Hill perform holiday acoustic sets.
🎨 CULTURE, ART & LOCAL EXHIBITS
🖥️ Exhibit: The Glass Room – Tech, Data & Privacy
📅 Dec 1–3
📍 London Public Library – Central
Interactive exhibition exploring how technology tracks our decisions and behaviour.
🖼 Museum London – Exhibitions
📅 Wednesday, Dec 3
📍 421 Ridout St N
Tropi-X: Brazilian Art in Canada
Billy Bert Young: Cloudburst
Closed Monday & Tuesday
📝 Community Workshop: Funeral & Burial Planning
📅 Monday, Dec 1
🕑 2:00–3:30pm
📍 London Public Library – Children’s Program Room
A practical, supportive session for planning ahead.
🍿 ACTIVE & FAMILY FUN
🎥 Movie Mondays at The Factory
📅 Monday, Dec 1
🕒 3:00–7:00pm
📍 100 Kellogg Lane
Movies on the jumbo screen while kids enjoy the trampoline & adventure zones.
⛸️ Public Skating – Storybook Gardens
📅 Monday, Dec 1 & Wednesday, Dec 3
🕒 3:15–9:00pm
📍 Springbank Park
A magical illuminated skating experience.
🛍️ LOCAL CYBER MONDAY SALES (DEC 1)
💰 Downtown London – Cyber Monday Deals
Local retailers offering one-day specials & Downtown Dollars promos.
🛒 Old East Village (OEV) – Cyber Week
Boutiques + vintage shops running online codes.
🎁 Shops at 100 Kellogg Lane
Many offering Cyber Monday discounts.
📚 City Lights Bookshop
Local “Book Monday” deals.
👔 Channer’s Menswear
Seasonal + Cyber Monday promotions.
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
🎄 Light Up Talbot – St. Thomas
Nightly holiday lights across downtown Talbot St.
❄️ Dickens Days Ambience – Komoka & Strathroy
Festive window displays + evening shopping hours.
🚫 CLOSED / NOT RUNNING THIS WEEK (TO AVOID CONFUSION)
❌ 100 Kellogg Merry Market (Mon–Wed)
❌ Covent Garden Holly Jolly Market (Mon–Wed)
❌ Western Fair Market (weekdays)
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