The weekend is pretty much here, you may be wondering what there is to do around the city for you and the family. We’ve got that covered!

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ALL WEEKEND:

July 30th – August 3rd – Ribfest London

** Victoria Park
** Carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment, and ribs!
** FREE to attend- ride tickets/food/vendors priced individually

July 31st – August 3rd Cones for Kids 

** Located at all three Mable Slab locations in London
** Marble Slab is donating a portion of every ice cream sold to The Lung Association
** Lung Association mascot, Alvie the Dinosaur, will be making guest appearances at each location

July 31st August 2nd 16 Annual Windsor Racing Weekend

** Located at Grand Bend Motorplex, 70292 Grand Bend Line, Grand Bend
** Annual Windsor race programs plus show cars
** 12 pm – 5 pm

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Long Weekend are Awesome at East Park
** Located at East Park
** Water park open daily 12 pm – 7 pm daily
** Bumper cars, water park, arcade, rock climbing, mini putt, and MORE!

FRIDAY:

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Comedy Showcase

** located at Grinning Gator

6:00 pm spectator gates open, 7:30 pm race begins Delaware Speedway

** Located at 1640 Gideon Drive
** Armed Services Appreciation Night
** Super Stock, Truck, V8 Stock
** $16 for G/A

7:35 pm London Majors

** Located at Labatt Memorial Park
** Majors vs. Burlington Bandits @ 7:35 PM

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Soho Market

** Located in front of the Goodwill at Horton and Wellington
** Fresh produce, locally foraged goods, baked goods, and prepared foods

 

SATURDAY:

 

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Walking Tours: Castles to Cottages

** Event is located Museum London
** architectural transformation of historical buildings in the downtown as a reflection of growing industry
** Cost : FREE

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Farmers’ and Artisans Market

** Event located Western fair Farmers Market, Dundas St. East
** Two floors of fresh fruit/vegetables, baked goods, handmade art, jewelry, and so much more!

10:00 am – 5:30 pm Storybook Gardens: Scooby Doo Mystery Day

** Storybook Gardens,  1958 Storybook Lane
** Join the cast and help find Scooby Doo!
** $7.50 admission; children under 2 are free

10:00 am Thames Valley Trail Association

** Westminster Ponds. Behind the Information Centre, 696 Wellington Road
** Enjoy the natural beauty of London while hiking through some of the cities best trails
** Arrive 15 minutes early for sign in.

SUNDAY:

 

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Springbank Gardens Summer Concert Series
** Located in Springbank Gardens, Guy Lombardo Pavilion
** Dave Priest – duo group
**  FREE from 2-4 pm

1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm Sunday Afternoon Tours

** Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North
** 50-minute guided tour of Eldon House with a costumed historical interpreter who will provide the history of the house & the Harris family who lived there.
** Cost: donation

1 pm – 3pm Creative Sundays

**Drop in event located at Museum London
** Tours, crafts, and snacks!
** 1 pm – 3 pm the drawing instructor will be available to provide insight and technique

 

MONDAY:

 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1st Hussars Museum

** Located 1 Dundas Street
** displays about the history of the Regiment from 1856 to Afghanistan plus material on the Great War and World War II.

9:00 am Storybook Gardens Summer Day Camp

** Located at Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane
** Blend of self-directed exploration, counselor lead play, focused learning activities, entertainment and traditional camp activities.

 

While you’re out and about this weekend, don’t forget to look for JACK’s Talking Tiguan, AND if you have an event you want him to come to this summer, CLICK HERE

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