Whether you’re new to the city or not, you’re probably on the lookout for fresh, fun, inexpensive things to do in London Ontario. Below is a directory of summer fun – from theatre performances to patio bars to local campgrounds to board game stores. If you have any further suggestions, or if you’re looking for information that’s not on this page, feel free to leave a comment.

Art Festivals

• Fringe Fest – Theater Festival – June 3-14, 2014
• Nuit Blanche London – June 14, 2014
• FLUX London Dance Festival – May 23-25, 2014
• Art Programming at London Public Library

Board Game and Comic Stores

• L.A. Mood
• Heroes Comics
• Uber Cool Stuff
• The Game Chamber

Campgrounds

• Kettle Creek Conservation Authority
• Fanshawe Conservation Area
• Wildwood Conservation Area
• Pittock Conservation Area

Community Programming

• GASP Sunset Running Fundraiser – June 12, 2014
• London Public Library Adult Programming
• Free Events at Museum London
• The Roller Rink at North London Optimist Community Centre
  

Farmers Markets

• Trail’s End Farmers’ Market
• Covent Garden Market
• Western Fair Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

Hackspace / Makerspace

• UnLab

Independent Cafes

• Fire Roasted Coffee
• Aroma Cafe
• The Bag Lady
• Little Red Roaster
• The Black Walnut
• Locomotive Espresso

Music Festivals

• Sunfest World Music Festival – July 3-6, 2014
• Home County Music and Art Festival – July 18-10, 2014
• Lovebox Music Festival – July 18-19, 2014
• New Music Fest – Indie Music – September 26-27, 2014

Parks and Nature Activities

• Storybook Gardens
• Springbank Park
• Kayak and Canoe Rentals
• London’s Tree Trunk Tour

Outdoor Patios

• Barney’s Patio
• Symposium Cafe Restaurant
• The Shire
• The Bungalow Neighbourhood Hub

Other Must Try Summer Activities!

• Wally World Water Park
• The Storybook Gardens’ Ferris Wheel