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🎄 FEATURED EVENTS (Thu–Sun)
⭐ The Merry Market @ 100 Kellogg Lane
📍 100 Kellogg Ln, London
🕒 Thu–Fri 6–9pm • Sat 11am–9pm • Sun 11am–6pm
FREE admission.
Huge indoor/outdoor holiday market with 50+ vendors, giant photo ops, Santa’s Enchanted Elevator, the Après Chalet, and incredible courtyard lights.
⭐ Magic of Lights – Fanshawe Conservation Area
📍 1424 Clarke Rd, Fanshawe Conservation Area
🕒 Thu–Sun • 5:30pm–9:30pm
Drive-through 2.5 km light experience. One price per vehicle. Supports Children’s Health Foundation.
⭐ Hyde Park Christmas Market + Tree Lighting & Fireworks
📍 1695 Hyde Park Rd, Hyde Park Village Green
🕒 Sat–Sun, Nov 29–30 • Fireworks Sat at approx. 7:00pm
FREE outdoor market with local vendors, marshmallow roasting, food trucks & family activities.
⭐ Museum London — Winter Launch Party (Thu)
📍 421 Ridout St N, Museum London
🕒 Thu Nov 27 • 7pm–10pm
Pay-what-you-can. DJ, guided tours, drop-in art activities, and full access to new exhibitions.
⭐ Deathtrap – Palace Theatre
📍 710 Dundas St E
🕒 Thu–Sat 8pm • Sun 2pm
A deliciously twisty thriller perfect for theatre lovers.
⭐ It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Show – Grand Theatre
📍 471 Richmond St
🕒 Thu–Fri 7:30pm • Sat 2pm & 7:30pm • Sun 2pm
Holiday classic performed as a live radio broadcast.
🎄 HOLIDAY MARKETS & BAZAARS
🎁 Christmas Market at the Lions Den (Dorchester)
📍 Dorchester Community Centre, 2066 Dorchester Rd
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 10am–3pm
40+ vendors, handmade goods, food & family photo ops.
🎁 Talbot Street Church Christmas Market
📍 513 Talbot St, London
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 10am–3pm
Local artisans, bake sale, festive music.
🎁 Westmount Holiday Craft Market
📍 785 Wonderland Rd S (Westmount Mall)
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 10am–4pm
Holiday craft fair with local makers.
🎁 St. Luke’s Christmas Fayre
📍 1204 Richmond St
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 9am–1pm
Quilt raffle, baked goods, Christmas décor.
🎁 Deck the Holidays Market – Centennial Hall
📍 550 Wellington St
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 11am–4pm
Handmade items, curated vendors.
🎁 London Craft Show – Centennial Hall
📍 550 Wellington St
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 11am–4pm
Macramé, crochet, décor.
🎁 London Butter Tart Festival & Christmas Market
📍 785 Wonderland Rd S, Westmount Mall – Upper Level
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 11am–4pm • Sun Nov 30 • 11am–3pm
150+ butter tart varieties, Santa photos, ornament exchange.
🎁 Old East Village Holiday Pop-Up Market
📍 OEV Small Businesses on Dundas St
🕒 Fri Nov 28 • 4pm–8pm • Sat Nov 29 • 10am–4pm
Independent makers + OEV retail holiday specials.
🎁 German Christkindl Market – Saxonia Hall (Aylmer)
📍 522 Talbot St W, Aylmer
🕒 Sat–Sun Nov 29–30 • 10am–4pm
Traditional German holiday foods & crafts.
🎁 German Holiday Market – The Bruce Hotel (Stratford)
📍 89 Parkview Dr, Stratford
🕒 Sat–Sun Nov 29–30 • 11am–4pm
Carols, crafts & seasonal treats.
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
🎨 London Children’s Museum — Daily Programs
📍 100 Kellogg Ln, Unit 5
🕒 Thu–Sun • 10am–5pm
Includes:
STEAM: Melt the Iceberg (Fri 2pm–3pm & 3pm–4pm)
Open Studio: Building Bridges (Thu–Sun various times)
🎡 Playzone Indoor Playground
📍 3298 Wonderland Rd S
🕒 Thu–Sun • 10am–8pm
Giant indoor play centre for ages 1–12.
🎠 Adventures on Wonderland
📍 3198 Wonderland Rd S
🕒 Thu–Sun • 10am–6pm
Classic play structure.
🧊 Public Skating – Komoka Wellness Centre
📍 1 Tunks Lane, Komoka
🕒 Sat • 1:30pm–3:30pm
Family skate.
🧊 Public Skating – Dorchester Flight Exec Centre
📍 2066 Dorchester Rd
🕒 Sun • 1pm–2:30pm
Family skate.
📚 London Public Library — Storytimes & Activities
🕒 Throughout Thu–Sat (branch schedules vary)
📍 Masonville • Central • Crouch • Jalna
Storytime, crafts, Lego Club.
🌲 Westminster Ponds — Family Nature Walk
📍 Westminster Ponds, 944 Western Counties Rd
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 10am–11am
🎅 Santa Photos — Masonville Place & White Oaks Mall
🕒 Thu–Sun • Mall hours
📍 17600 Fanshawe Park Rd W (Masonville)
📍 1105 Wellington Rd (White Oaks)
🎄 Storybook Gardens — Winter Village
📍 1958 Storybook Ln
🕒 Thu–Sun • 10am–5pm
Play village, seasonal decorations.
🕯️ Eldon House Victorian Christmas
📍 481 Ridout St N
🕒 Thu–Sun • 12pm–5pm
🎭 THEATRE, FILM & CULTURE
🎬 Hyland Cinema — Special Screenings
📍 240 Wharncliffe Rd S
🕒 Thu–Sun
Featuring:
Back to the Future (35mm)
Battle Royale (Fri/Sat)
Breathless (Sun)
🎨 Museum London — Drop-In Exhibition Tour (Sun)
📍 421 Ridout St N
🕒 Sun Nov 30 • 2pm–3pm
🎼 Western University — Music Faculty Concerts
📍 Davenport Theatre, Western Univ.
🕒 Thu–Fri evenings
🎵 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
🎤 54–40 w/ Kandle
📍 London Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave
🕒 Thu Nov 27 • 8pm
🎤 Emm Gryner
📍 Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St E
🕒 Fri Nov 28 • 8pm
🎤 Lowest of the Low
📍 Rum Runners, 176 Dundas St
🕒 Fri Nov 28 • 8pm
🎉 The Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Night
📍 London Music Hall
🕒 Fri Nov 28 • 10pm (19+)
🎤 Priyanka + SHEBAD — Red Scarf Fundraiser
📍 London Music Hall
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 7pm
🎤 Dallas Smith
📍 Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 8pm
🎶 Live Music Brunch — Milos' Craft Beer Emporium
📍 420 Talbot St
🕒 Sun • 11am–2pm
🏒 SPORTS & ACTIVE
🏃♂️ Canadian Cross Country Championships
📍 Thames Valley Golf Course, 850 Sunninghill Ave
🕒 Sat–Sun Nov 29–30 • All day
🏒 London Knights vs Saginaw Spirit
📍 Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St
🕒 Fri Nov 28 • 7pm
🧊 Public Skating – City Arenas
📍 Nichols • Carling • Bostwick • Kinsmen
🕒 Thu–Sun • Times vary
Family-friendly drop-in.
🧑🤝🧑 COMMUNITY EVENTS
🧼 Northwest London Hygiene Drive
📍 1225 Wonderland Rd N
🕒 Thu–Sun • 9am–5pm
Drop off hygiene products for families in need.
🎁 White Oaks Holiday Toy Drive
📍 White Oaks neighbourhood
🕒 Thu–Sun
Community donation event.
🥞 Community Breakfast – Crouch Library
📍 550 Hamilton Rd
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 9:30am–11am
FREE meal — all welcome.
🌳 OEV Community Clean-Up
📍 Dundas & Ontario
🕒 Sun Nov 30 • 10am–12pm
Family-friendly.
🍪 Charity Bake Sale – Westmount
📍 785 Wonderland Rd S (Westmount Mall)
🕒 Sat Nov 29 • 10am–3pm
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
🎄 Saxonia Hall Christkindl Market (Aylmer)
📍 522 Talbot St W, Aylmer
🕒 Sat–Sun • 10am–4pm
🎄 Bruce Hotel German Holiday Market (Stratford)
📍 89 Parkview Dr, Stratford
🕒 Sat–Sun • 11am–4pm
✨ Ingersoll Festival of Lights
📍 Victoria Park, Ingersoll
🕒 Nightly after dusk
🚂 St. Thomas Holiday Train Display
📍 CASO Station, 750 Talbot St, St Thomas
🕒 Fri–Sun • 4pm–9pm
📅 DAILY LISTINGS (Thursday–Sunday)
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⭐ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
🎄 HOLIDAY / MARKETS
The Merry Market @ 100 Kellogg Lane
100 Kellogg Ln • 6pm–9pmWhoville & The Grinch’s Lab (Slime Factory)
100 Kellogg Ln • All day during Merry Market hoursVictorian Christmas – Eldon House
481 Ridout St N • 12pm–5pm
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
London Children’s Museum — Daily Exhibits
100 Kellogg Ln • 10am–5pm
(STEAM & Open Studio exhibits running)Playzone Indoor Playground
3298 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–8pmAdventures on Wonderland
3198 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–6pmLibrary Storytimes (Various branches)
Masonville, Central, Jalna, Crouch • Morning & afternoon sessions
🎭 THEATRE & CULTURE
Museum London — Winter Launch Party
421 Ridout St N • 7pm–10pmDeathtrap – Palace Theatre
710 Dundas St E • 8pmIt’s a Wonderful Life – Grand Theatre
471 Richmond St • 7:30pm
🎵 MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
54–40 w/ Kandle
London Music Hall, 185 Queens Ave • 8pmOpen Mic – Scotty’s Shine Bar
350 Dundas St • 8pm
💡 LIGHTS / OUTDOORS
Magic of Lights – Fanshawe Conservation Area
1424 Clarke Rd • 5:30pm–9:30pmVictoria Park Holiday Lights (early displays)
580 Clarence St • Evening
⭐ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
🎄 HOLIDAY / MARKETS
The Merry Market @ 100 Kellogg Lane
100 Kellogg Ln • 6pm–9pmOld East Village Holiday Pop-Up (Night 1)
Dundas St (OEV) • 4pm–8pmButter Tart Festival (Preview setup & mall activities)
Westmount Mall • Mall hours
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
London Children’s Museum – Melt The Iceberg
100 Kellogg Ln • 2pm–3pm & 3pm–4pmPlayzone Indoor Playground
3298 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–8pmAdventures on Wonderland
3198 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–6pmYMCA Family Swim
Centre Branch • 6pm–7:15pmLibrary Storytimes
Various branches • All day
🎭 THEATRE & FILM
Deathtrap – Palace Theatre
8pmIt’s a Wonderful Life – Grand Theatre
7:30pmHyland Cinema — Special Screenings
240 Wharncliffe Rd S • Evening showtimes
🎵 MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Emm Gryner – Aeolian Hall
8pmLowest of the Low – Rum Runners
8pmThe Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Night (19+)
London Music Hall • 10pm
💡 LIGHTS / OUTDOORS
Magic of Lights – Fanshawe • 5:30–9:30pm
Downtown Holiday Lights • Evening
🏒 SPORTS
London Knights vs Saginaw Spirit
Budweiser Gardens • 7pm
⭐ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
🎄 HOLIDAY MARKETS (BIG DAY!)
Christmas Market at the Lions Den (Dorchester)
2066 Dorchester Rd • 10am–3pmHyde Park Christmas Market + FIREWORKS
1695 Hyde Park Rd
Market: 10am–8pm
Tree Lighting & Fireworks: ~7pmLondon Butter Tart & Christmas Market
Westmount Mall – Upper Level • 11am–4pmTalbot Street Church Christmas Market
513 Talbot St • 10am–3pmWestmount Holiday Craft Market
Westmount Mall • 10am–4pmDeck the Holidays Market – Centennial Hall
550 Wellington St • 11am–4pmLondon Craft Show (Centennial Hall)
11am–4pmSt. Luke’s Christmas Fayre
1204 Richmond St • 9am–1pmOld East Village Holiday Pop-Up (Day 2)
Dundas St • 10am–4pmGerman Christkindl Market – Aylmer
522 Talbot St W • 10am–4pmGerman Holiday Market – The Bruce Hotel (Stratford)
11am–4pm
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
Indigo Kids Craft (North London)
1680 Richmond St • 11amChildren’s Museum — Open Studio / Building Bridges
100 Kellogg Ln • 10am–5pmPlayzone Indoor Playground • 10am–8pm
Adventures on Wonderland • 10am–6pm
Family Nature Walk – Westminster Ponds
944 Western Counties Rd • 10am–11amStorybook Gardens – Winter Village
1958 Storybook Ln • 10am–5pm
🎭 THEATRE & FILM
Deathtrap – Palace Theatre • 8pm
It’s a Wonderful Life – Grand Theatre • 2pm & 7:30pm
Hyland Cinema Special Screenings • Afternoon & evening
🎵 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Dallas Smith – Centennial Hall
550 Wellington St • 8pmRed Scarf Fundraiser: Priyanka + SHEBAD
London Music Hall • 7pmLocal Pub Shows
Joe Kool’s Acoustic Trio • 9pm
Union Ten Distillery Live Set • 7pm
🏃♂️ SPORTS & ACTIVE
Canadian Cross Country Championships – Day 1
Thames Valley Golf Course • All dayPublic Skating – Komoka Wellness Centre
1 Tunks Ln, Komoka • 1:30pm–3:30pm
💡 LIGHTS / OUTDOORS
Magic of Lights (Fanshawe) • 5:30–9:30pm
Victoria Park Lights • Evening stroll
⭐ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
🎄 HOLIDAY MARKETS
London Butter Tart & Christmas Market – Day 2
Westmount Mall • 11am–3pmHyde Park Christmas Market – Day 2
1695 Hyde Park Rd • 10am–5pmGeeky Gifts Holiday Market
Centennial Hall (Lower Level) • 11am–4pmGerman Christkindl Market – Aylmer
522 Talbot St W • 10am–4pmGerman Holiday Market – Stratford
Bruce Hotel • 11am–4pm
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
Children’s Museum — Open Studio
100 Kellogg Ln • 10am–5pmStorybook Gardens – Winter Village
1958 Storybook Ln • 10am–5pmPlayzone Indoor Playground
3298 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–8pmAdventures on Wonderland
3198 Wonderland Rd S • 10am–6pmYMCA Family Swim
Centre Branch • 1:30pm–3pm
🎭 THEATRE & CULTURE
Museum London – Drop-In Art Tour
421 Ridout St N • 2pm–3pmIt’s a Wonderful Life – Grand Theatre
471 Richmond St • 2pm
🎵 LIVE MUSIC
Live Music Brunch – Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium
420 Talbot St • 11am–2pmTom Wilson – Aeolian Hall (Night 2)
7pm
🏃♂️ SPORTS
Canadian Cross Country Championships – Day 2
Thames Valley Golf Course • All day
💡 LIGHTS / OUTDOORS
Magic of Lights — Fanshawe • 5:30–9:30pm
Ingersoll Festival of Lights • Dusk–9pm
St. Thomas Holiday Train Display
CASO Station • 4pm–9pm
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