The weather may be cooling off, but London, Ontario is still red hot when it comes to fall events!
If you enjoyed September events like the Western Fair, SkyDrive by Airshow London and Fit4Less Fairway Fest, then you'll love what the rest of the season has in store for the Forest City!
outdoor adventure and family fun
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Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy an outdoor adventure! Whether it's getting lost in a corn maze, taking a bite out of a freshly picked apple or finding that perfect pumpkin for your front porch, some of the best things of the season happen out in nature. For a full day of family fun at the farm, a short drive to Kustermans Adventure Farm or Clovermead Adventure Farm will provide tons of fun fall activities like wagon rides, corn mazes and pick-your-own pumpkins. If you're looking to stroll through an apple orchard for the afternoon, Apple Land Station or Great Lakes Farms is for you! You can pick a bushel of apples or spend the day playing and visiting farm animals.
Fall food
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Is fall food more your passion? Heeman's "Food Trucks on the Farm" is the perfect event to try out some amazing local eats and takes place every weekend until October 13. Even after this event’s over, you can pick up some fall décor and delicious hard ciders for your home!
Meanwhile back in town, Covent Garden Market is celebrating the return of their Fall Food Fest on October 26 where they will be celebrating food, fall and community in the Market Square.
The market isn't the only place with distinctive fall flavours! Downtown London’s Crisp Days and Cozy Nights Trail brings together scenic parks, cutes cafes and hidden boutiques into one self-guided journey sprinkled with pumpkin spice and everything nice. As you explore, every check-in earns you points, making it easy to snag Downtown London gift cards along the way.
For those who need a little something extra to keep them going as the weather cools, Tequila Expo is worth a shot (get it??). Canada Life Place will be lively with the finest tequilas, live mariachi music, cocktails, beer, food, Lucha Libre wrestling and so much more!!
Craving an authentic Oktoberfest experience? The German Canadian Club of Canada has been celebrating since 1954 with German Beer Steins, schnitzel, pork hocks, red cabbage, hot pretzels and more! This year the party returns on October 25 and 26 with traditional dancers, performers and an overall great time.
Halloween Haunts
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For those wanting to get into the Halloween spirit, Storybook Gardens is getting spooky with "StoryBOO" starting October 11. This evening event, geared towards families with children under the age of 10, will see the park transformed into a spooky (but not scary) place! Looking for a scare you won't forget? Grosvenor's Haunted Lodge invites you to test your will as you venture through the disturbing results of the dark side of science. Check it out if you dare during the last two weekends of October.
City of music
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As Canada’s UNESCO City of Music, London, Ontario will have countless opportunities to enjoy live performances all throughout the fall. Get ready for the return of VENUExVENUE, a multi-day music festival set to sweep through the heart of the Forest City, uniting over 65 emerging Ontario talents across iconic venues this November 14-16.
More musical fun can be found at Oktober Fall Fest at 100 Kellogg Lane. Grab your friends and family and head on over September 19-22, September 26-29 and October 3-6 2024, for a festive dose of delicious brews and great tunes. Use code OFFLDN15 to save 15% off the ticket price for any of the Oktober Third Floor Concerts!
Be sure not to overlook the electrifying performances happening at London's various music venues. The stage at Canada Life Place will come alive with sensational acts such as Jordan Davis, The Doobie Brothers and rock juggernaut A Day to Remember, while London Music Hall will be bumping with music ranging from a Charli xcx themed club night to live performers like pop rock group Dwayne Gretzky and country singer Tenille Townes.
These are just a few of the highlights in London's autumn music scene, so don't forget to explore the full Tourism London music events page.
film lovers And art enthusiasts
Movie lovers rejoice! The Forest City Film Festival returns from October 19 to 27. This festival (featuring an 85 film lineup) celebrates films and filmmakers with a connection to Southwestern Ontario. This festival will take place in the downtown core and is a must for lovers of the cinema!
The Grand Theatre’s new season "A time for Play" is also underway with the whimsical "As You Like It" running October 14 to November 2. This joyous adaption of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies takes place in the 1960's, fusing in the vibrant escapism of the hippie generation and a psychedelic medley of The Beatles’ greatest hits.
For those who need some extra humour in their lives, laughs can be found at London's Sorry! Comedy Fest. Running November 13 to 16, top-notch comedians like K Trev and Sophie Buddle headline hilarious performances across the Forest City. These nights of laughter will bring some much-needed levity as we transition from fall to winter.
London Sports action
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Fall is a great time to be a sports lover in London, Ontario! The puck drops for the London Knights at Canada Life Place and the Western Mustangs football team has already kicked off their incredible season. The fall season wraps up with the exciting 2024 Canadian Cross Country Champions ships, running November 30 and December 1. The Championships will include U16, U18, U20 and Senior national championship races, along with Canadian Masters Association national championships, a Community race and a 1K Kids race.
No matter what you are looking for this fall, one thing is certain, you won't have to go far to find the perfect fall activity in the Forest City. For a full list of events, be sure to visit the Tourism London events page.
