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!

ALL WEEKEND:

Saturday August  8th & Sunday August 9th  Harbourfest

** Located in Port Stanley, Dominion of Canada (DOC) building – west side of the Harbour, past the King George VI Lift Bridge
** Tall ship rides, fish fry on Saturday, street performers, vendors, and MORE!
** FREE to attend, extra for rides and booths

Friday August 7th & Saturday August 8th Bothwell 2015 Old Auto Car Show

** Located at Victoria Park, 498 Elm St,  Bothwell
** One of Ontario’s largest one day car show events.
** Food vendors, contests, draws, car show, entertainment, and more!
** Adults: $5 each day  • Children – under 12 – Free (with adult accompaniment)

FRIDAY:

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

** Located at 1640 Gideon Drive
** Fan Appreciation Friday!
** If 2000 fans come out Friday everyone will get a free hot dog!
** Super Stock, Truck, King of the Hill
** $10 G/A – an extra special is available for residents of Delaware, Mt. Brydges, & Komoka

6:30 pm start time Reach The Beach

** Located at GTs Beach Bar & Grill, 350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanley
**  Reach the Beach is an annual event. 5K – 2.5 K run/walk – kids dash

11:00 am – 2:00 pm 4th Annual Games and Giggles Fun Fair

** Located at Ford Access Centre, 25 Ford Crescent, London
** Hosted by Community Living; a carnival-esc night of fun, games, food, entertainment, and activities!
** $10 admission

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:

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teddy Bear Picnic

** Event located at the Eldon House
** Bring your favourite teddy out for lemonade and cookies, crafts, games, and even a puppet show at 3:00 pm!
**  $6 per person

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Value Village donation drive for the Canadian Diabetes Association 

** Event is located at Value Village, 4465 Wellington Road South, London
** Donation Drive is in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association

10:00 am – 6:00 pm 3rd Annual Mantis Arts & Eco Festival

** Event is located at Boler Mountain
** Drum circle, eco poetry, vendors, live entertainments, workshops, and MORE

3:00 pm start Rock the Bryon Village

** Event located at the Byron Legion
** Food, dance, and live entertainment!
**  $15 a ticket

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!

SUNDAY:

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm #LiveLikeAlex Water Walk
** Begins at Victoria Park
** Raising awareness and appreciation for the importance of clean water
**  Register a team using the link above!

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

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