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This is a list of holiday events in and around London on Saturday, December 7, 2025. There’s a lot!
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⭐ MAJOR ALL-DAY HOLIDAY FESTIVALS

πŸŽ„ Christmas in the Village β€” Wortley Village (Old South)

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Wortley Village Green & surrounding businesses
A huge neighbourhood holiday festival featuring scavenger hunts, live music, outdoor games, magicians, cookie decorating, family photo spots, street vendors, and more.

Included micro-events:

  • 🍳 Breakfast with Santa β€” St. James Westminster Church (10 AM–12 PM)

  • 🎁 Christmas Bazaar β€” Wesley-Knox United Church (11 AM–3 PM)

  • πŸͺ Cookie & craft sessions β€” Elmwood Ave Presbyterian (11:30 AM–3:30 PM)

  • 🎢 Live music & activities β€” Landon Library (12 PM–4 PM)

  • 🎨 Kids art drop-in β€” Westland Gallery (1 PM–3 PM)

  • 🐴 Horse-drawn wagon rides β€” Bruce & Wortley (1 PM–3 PM)

  • πŸŽ„ Christmas Market β€” YMCA front courtyard (12 PM–5 PM)

  • ✨ Tree lighting β€” Wortley & Elmwood (4 PM)

🏰 Christmas in the Village β€” Fanshawe Pioneer Village

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ 1424 Clarke Rd, London
Step back into a 19th-century Christmas with heritage buildings decorated for the season. Includes music, children’s crafts, seasonal treats, telegraphs to the North Pole, outdoor games, and a visit from St. Nicholas.

πŸ₯ž Festive Pancake Breakfast β€” Fanshawe Pioneer Village

πŸ•’ 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
πŸ“ Spriet Family Visitor Centre
A hearty breakfast with pancakes, sausages, and beverages. Includes full admission to Christmas in the Village afterward.

πŸŽ… SANTA EVENTS, PARADES & RUNS

πŸŽ… Argyle Santa Claus Parade (10th Anniversary)

πŸ•’ Starts 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Home Depot (Parsons St) β†’ Dundas St β†’ Hale St
London’s east-end Santa parade. Bring a food bank donation!

πŸŽ… Santa Shuffle 5K & 1K Elf Walk

πŸ•’ Morning (10 AM start window)
πŸ“ Springbank Park / Civic Garden Complex
Run or walk in festive costumes to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas programs.

πŸŽ… Santa Comes to Forked River

πŸ•’ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Forked River Brewing Co., 45 Pacific Ct
Photos with Santa, kids’ crafts, prizes, and seasonal beverages.

πŸŽ… Downtown Santa Stroll β€” St. Thomas

πŸ•’ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Santa wanders the downtown shops surprising families, handing out treats, and taking photos.

🧢 HOLIDAY MARKETS & CRAFT SHOWS

🧢 Indigenous Winter Market β€” Wampum Learning Lodge

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ 1137 Western Rd (Western University)
Features 20+ Indigenous artisans, food makers, and businesses. Free admission & parking.

πŸŽ„ Eldon House Winter Holiday Market

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ 481 Ridout St N
Boutique holiday market featuring local makers in a historic setting.

πŸ›οΈ Christmas Open House β€” Westland Gallery

πŸ•’ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ 156 Wortley Rd
Holiday art event featuring the β€œFrom the Vault” exhibition and small works perfect for gifting.

🧢 London Christmas Craft Festival β€” Western Fair District

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“ J.A. Taylor Expo Centre, 845 Florence St
One of Southwestern Ontario’s largest craft shows with hundreds of artisans.

πŸŽͺ Merry Market β€” 100 Kellogg Lane

πŸ•’ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ 100 Kellogg Lane
London’s largest indoor/outdoor Christmas market. Vendor cabins, Winter Village, seasonal cocktails, photo spots, and Santa appearances.

πŸ’‘ Holly Jolly Holiday Market β€” Covent Garden Market

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ 130 King St (Rotary Square)
Outdoor vendor village with fire pits, festive music, and London’s illuminated downtown backdrop.

πŸ›’ Homegrown Holiday Trail β€” Ilderton/Denfield

πŸ•’ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A rural holiday shopping route featuring farms, bakers, makers, and artisan stops throughout Middlesex Centre.

✨ LIGHTS, SKATING & OUTDOOR FUN

✨ Victoria Park Holiday Lights + City Hall Observation Deck

πŸ•’ Lights at dusk; observation deck open 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ Downtown London
Over 100,000 lights, displays, and the best view in the city from the observation deck.

πŸ•’ 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
πŸ“ Komoka Wellness Centre
A free community holiday skate as part of Middlesex Centre’s seasonal events.

🎢 HOLIDAY CONCERTS & SHOWS

🎢 London Symphonia β€” The Sounds of Home

πŸ•’ Evening (7:30 PM typical start)
πŸ“ Metropolitan United Church
Orchestral program highlighting themes of community and seasonality.

🎢 An Elvis Christmas β€” Aeolian Hall

πŸ•’ 7:00 PM
πŸ“ 795 Dundas St E
Matt Cage performs a holiday-themed Elvis tribute show.

🎡 Walk Off the Earth β€” London Music Hall

πŸ•’ Evening
πŸ“ 185 Dundas St
A major December concert with holiday energy and family appeal.

🎸 Hells Bells β€” Centennial Hall

πŸ•’ Evening
πŸ“ 550 Wellington St
AC/DC tribute show β€” part of London’s December entertainment lineup.

🎢 Sing Gloria β€” King’s Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

πŸ•’ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
πŸ“ Windermere on the Mount Chapel
A sacred choral Christmas performance in support of local homelessness initiatives.

🏰 HISTORICAL & CULTURAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES

πŸ•―οΈ Christmas in the Village β€” Fanshawe Pioneer Village

(See main listing above)
Full immersive 19th-century Christmas celebration.

πŸ“š Library Holiday Family Activities β€” Various Branches

Seasonal crafts, drop-in creation stations, and family programming:

  • Komoka: Saturday Studio (10 AM–12 PM)

  • Strathroy: Krafty Kids (10 AM–12:30 PM)

  • Dorchester: LEGO Challenge (10:30 AM–12:30 PM)

🎁 CHARITY DRIVES, FOOD & CLOTHING COLLECTIONS (Active Saturday)

(Most run all weekend; many tied to the above events)

  • Salvation Army: Santa Shuffle fundraiser & toy drive bins

  • Argyle Santa Parade: Food Bank collection along route

  • Wortley Village: Clothing & hygiene item drop-offs at participating churches

  • Downtown London BIA: Holiday Donation Boxes

  • Humane Society: Pet Pantry Drive

  • Rotholme Family Shelter Wish List collection points

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