ποΈ Editorβs Note
Welcome to Go London, your weekly guide to whatβs happening around London, Ontario β from live music and markets to family fun and civic updates.
This is a list of holiday events in and around London on Saturday, December 7, 2025. Thereβs a lot!
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β MAJOR ALL-DAY HOLIDAY FESTIVALS
π Christmas in the Village β Wortley Village (Old South)
π 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
π 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:
π³ Breakfast with Santa β St. James Westminster Church (10 AMβ12 PM)
π Christmas Bazaar β Wesley-Knox United Church (11 AMβ3 PM)
πͺ Cookie & craft sessions β Elmwood Ave Presbyterian (11:30 AMβ3:30 PM)
πΆ Live music & activities β Landon Library (12 PMβ4 PM)
π¨ Kids art drop-in β Westland Gallery (1 PMβ3 PM)
π΄ Horse-drawn wagon rides β Bruce & Wortley (1 PMβ3 PM)
π Christmas Market β YMCA front courtyard (12 PMβ5 PM)
β¨ Tree lighting β Wortley & Elmwood (4 PM)
π° Christmas in the Village β Fanshawe Pioneer Village
π 10:00 AM β 3:00 PM
π 1424 Clarke Rd, London
Step back into a 19th-century Christmas with heritage buildings decorated for the season. Includes music, childrenβs crafts, seasonal treats, telegraphs to the North Pole, outdoor games, and a visit from St. Nicholas.
π₯ Festive Pancake Breakfast β Fanshawe Pioneer Village
π 9:00 AM β 9:45 AM
π Spriet Family Visitor Centre
A hearty breakfast with pancakes, sausages, and beverages. Includes full admission to Christmas in the Village afterward.
π SANTA EVENTS, PARADES & RUNS
π Argyle Santa Claus Parade (10th Anniversary)
π Starts 11:00 AM
π Home Depot (Parsons St) β Dundas St β Hale St
Londonβs east-end Santa parade. Bring a food bank donation!
π Santa Shuffle 5K & 1K Elf Walk
π Morning (10 AM start window)
π Springbank Park / Civic Garden Complex
Run or walk in festive costumes to support The Salvation Armyβs Christmas programs.
π Santa Comes to Forked River
π 1:00 PM β 4:00 PM
π Forked River Brewing Co., 45 Pacific Ct
Photos with Santa, kidsβ crafts, prizes, and seasonal beverages.
π Downtown Santa Stroll β St. Thomas
π 11:30 AM β 2:00 PM
π Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Santa wanders the downtown shops surprising families, handing out treats, and taking photos.
π§Ά HOLIDAY MARKETS & CRAFT SHOWS
π§Ά Indigenous Winter Market β Wampum Learning Lodge
π 10:00 AM β 3:00 PM
π 1137 Western Rd (Western University)
Features 20+ Indigenous artisans, food makers, and businesses. Free admission & parking.
π Eldon House Winter Holiday Market
π 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
π 481 Ridout St N
Boutique holiday market featuring local makers in a historic setting.
ποΈ Christmas Open House β Westland Gallery
π 1:00 PM β 3:00 PM
π 156 Wortley Rd
Holiday art event featuring the βFrom the Vaultβ exhibition and small works perfect for gifting.
π§Ά London Christmas Craft Festival β Western Fair District
π 10:00 AM β 5:00 PM
π J.A. Taylor Expo Centre, 845 Florence St
One of Southwestern Ontarioβs largest craft shows with hundreds of artisans.
πͺ Merry Market β 100 Kellogg Lane
π 11:00 AM β 9:00 PM
π 100 Kellogg Lane
Londonβs largest indoor/outdoor Christmas market. Vendor cabins, Winter Village, seasonal cocktails, photo spots, and Santa appearances.
π‘ Holly Jolly Holiday Market β Covent Garden Market
π 10:00 AM β 9:00 PM
π 130 King St (Rotary Square)
Outdoor vendor village with fire pits, festive music, and Londonβs illuminated downtown backdrop.
π Homegrown Holiday Trail β Ilderton/Denfield
π 9:00 AM β 4:00 PM
A rural holiday shopping route featuring farms, bakers, makers, and artisan stops throughout Middlesex Centre.
β¨ LIGHTS, SKATING & OUTDOOR FUN
β¨ Victoria Park Holiday Lights + City Hall Observation Deck
π Lights at dusk; observation deck open 5:30 PM β 9:00 PM
π Downtown London
Over 100,000 lights, displays, and the best view in the city from the observation deck.
βΈοΈ Sponsored Holiday Public Skate β Komoka
π 1:00 PM β 1:50 PM
π Komoka Wellness Centre
A free community holiday skate as part of Middlesex Centreβs seasonal events.
πΆ HOLIDAY CONCERTS & SHOWS
πΆ London Symphonia β The Sounds of Home
π Evening (7:30 PM typical start)
π Metropolitan United Church
Orchestral program highlighting themes of community and seasonality.
πΆ An Elvis Christmas β Aeolian Hall
π 7:00 PM
π 795 Dundas St E
Matt Cage performs a holiday-themed Elvis tribute show.
π΅ Walk Off the Earth β London Music Hall
π Evening
π 185 Dundas St
A major December concert with holiday energy and family appeal.
πΈ Hells Bells β Centennial Hall
π Evening
π 550 Wellington St
AC/DC tribute show β part of Londonβs December entertainment lineup.
πΆ Sing Gloria β Kingβs Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
π 7:30 PM β 9:30 PM
π Windermere on the Mount Chapel
A sacred choral Christmas performance in support of local homelessness initiatives.
π° HISTORICAL & CULTURAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
π―οΈ Christmas in the Village β Fanshawe Pioneer Village
(See main listing above)
Full immersive 19th-century Christmas celebration.
π Library Holiday Family Activities β Various Branches
Seasonal crafts, drop-in creation stations, and family programming:
Komoka: Saturday Studio (10 AMβ12 PM)
Strathroy: Krafty Kids (10 AMβ12:30 PM)
Dorchester: LEGO Challenge (10:30 AMβ12:30 PM)
π 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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