What's going on, London
Fall Fest
Aug. 31 to Sept. 3
Location: Victoria Park
Admission: FREE
canadasbiggestparty.com
Fall Fest returns with several exhibits, live music, rides and animals displays. Get lost in the straw maze or check out the intricate pumpkin carvings — there's something for everyone!
Lambeth and Community Harvest Fest
Sept. 6 to Sept. 9
Location: Lambeth (just outside of London)
Admission: FREE
harvestfest.on.ca
Venture outside of London to visit Lambeth's Harvest Festival! It features beer gardens, a car show, big parade and fireworks. There are also golf and slo-pitch tournaments for those looking to get active.
Western Fair
Sept. 7 to Sept. 16
Location: 316 Rectory St.
Admission: $8 in advance
westernfairdistrict.com
This annual event is a local favourite. It has all the traditional aspects of a fair: a midway, games, food, exhibits and animal races. This year the Fair is offering free parking and free concerts each night. Some highlights include Faber Drive, Arkells, Karl Wolf and Shawn Desmond!
Calvin Harris Block Party
Sept. 9
Location: York and Wellington parking lot
premierlife.ca/music/block-party-2012
Scottish producer Calvin Harris returns to London to host a massive downtown tent party. Grab your "Fly-Eye Glasses" and jam out to hits such as "We Found Love," "Let's Go" and "Feel So Close."
Falcon men's and Women's Soccer
Sept. 12 to Sept. 13
Location: Fanshawe College Soccer Field
http://www.fanshawec.ca/athletics
Check out Fanshawe's soccer teams in their first home games of the season. Both men's (Sept.12) and women's (Sept.13) take on the Sheridan Bruins at 5:30p.m.
Mexican Fiesta & Gala
Sept. 13
Location: Western Fair District - Carousel Room
Admission: $60
mexicanfiesta.ca
Get a taste of Mexican culture with a fiesta that brings together the sounds, culture and tastes of Mexico.
Native Festival and Pow Wow
Sept. 14 to Sept. 16
Location: Museum of Ontario Archaeology
Admission: FREE
museumpowwow.ca
It's your chance to experience First Nations culture with some traditional music, art and Pow Wow Dances. First Nations artists will kick off the weekend with an outdoor concert on Friday. Saturday and Sunday feature craft and food vendors along with cultural workshops and aboriginal dancing.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Sept. 26
2012 NHL Preseason Game
Location: John Labatt Centre
Admission: $63.25 to $98.25
tinyurl.com/leafsvflyers2012
London gets a taste of NHL action as the John Labatt Centre hosts the annual preseason hockey game. This year the Flyers will be making their ninth consecutive appearance in London as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Russell Peters
September 27
Location: John Labatt Centre
johnlabattcentre.com
Popular comedian Russell Peters makes a stop in London while on his Notorious World Tour. The Brampton, Ontario native is known for his sometimes outrageous comedy, often emphasizing racial, ethnic, class and cultural stereotypes.
Whose Live Anyway?
Sept. 29
Location: Centennial Hall
Admission: $50.25
centennialhall.london.ca
Did you ever watch Whose Line is it Anyway? Now you can join cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis for a 90-minute improv comedy performance.
Mustang Football vs. McMaster — Homecoming
Sept. 29
Location: TD Waterhouse Stadium
Admission: $22
tinyurl.com/westernvmcmaster2012
As a part of Western's Homecoming, the Mustangs face off against the 2011 Yates Cup Champions, the McMaster Marauders.
Doors Open London
Sept. 29 and Sept. 30
Locations: Across the city
Admission: FREE
doorsopenlondon.ca
It's the 11th year Doors Open London will hit the Forest City. It's a weekend filled with opportunity to learn more about interesting sites and significant landmarks right here in London. This year's theme is "Defending a Nation" as it commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812.
Aug. 31 to Sept. 3
Location: Victoria Park
Admission: FREE
canadasbiggestparty.com
Fall Fest returns with several exhibits, live music, rides and animals displays. Get lost in the straw maze or check out the intricate pumpkin carvings — there's something for everyone!
Lambeth and Community Harvest Fest
Sept. 6 to Sept. 9
Location: Lambeth (just outside of London)
Admission: FREE
harvestfest.on.ca
Venture outside of London to visit Lambeth's Harvest Festival! It features beer gardens, a car show, big parade and fireworks. There are also golf and slo-pitch tournaments for those looking to get active.
Western Fair
Sept. 7 to Sept. 16
Location: 316 Rectory St.
Admission: $8 in advance
westernfairdistrict.com
This annual event is a local favourite. It has all the traditional aspects of a fair: a midway, games, food, exhibits and animal races. This year the Fair is offering free parking and free concerts each night. Some highlights include Faber Drive, Arkells, Karl Wolf and Shawn Desmond!
Calvin Harris Block Party
Sept. 9
Location: York and Wellington parking lot
premierlife.ca/music/block-party-2012
Scottish producer Calvin Harris returns to London to host a massive downtown tent party. Grab your "Fly-Eye Glasses" and jam out to hits such as "We Found Love," "Let's Go" and "Feel So Close."
Falcon men's and Women's Soccer
Sept. 12 to Sept. 13
Location: Fanshawe College Soccer Field
http://www.fanshawec.ca/athletics
Check out Fanshawe's soccer teams in their first home games of the season. Both men's (Sept.12) and women's (Sept.13) take on the Sheridan Bruins at 5:30p.m.
Mexican Fiesta & Gala
Sept. 13
Location: Western Fair District - Carousel Room
Admission: $60
mexicanfiesta.ca
Get a taste of Mexican culture with a fiesta that brings together the sounds, culture and tastes of Mexico.
Native Festival and Pow Wow
Sept. 14 to Sept. 16
Location: Museum of Ontario Archaeology
Admission: FREE
museumpowwow.ca
It's your chance to experience First Nations culture with some traditional music, art and Pow Wow Dances. First Nations artists will kick off the weekend with an outdoor concert on Friday. Saturday and Sunday feature craft and food vendors along with cultural workshops and aboriginal dancing.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Sept. 26
2012 NHL Preseason Game
Location: John Labatt Centre
Admission: $63.25 to $98.25
tinyurl.com/leafsvflyers2012
London gets a taste of NHL action as the John Labatt Centre hosts the annual preseason hockey game. This year the Flyers will be making their ninth consecutive appearance in London as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Russell Peters
September 27
Location: John Labatt Centre
johnlabattcentre.com
Popular comedian Russell Peters makes a stop in London while on his Notorious World Tour. The Brampton, Ontario native is known for his sometimes outrageous comedy, often emphasizing racial, ethnic, class and cultural stereotypes.
Whose Live Anyway?
Sept. 29
Location: Centennial Hall
Admission: $50.25
centennialhall.london.ca
Did you ever watch Whose Line is it Anyway? Now you can join cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis for a 90-minute improv comedy performance.
Mustang Football vs. McMaster — Homecoming
Sept. 29
Location: TD Waterhouse Stadium
Admission: $22
tinyurl.com/westernvmcmaster2012
As a part of Western's Homecoming, the Mustangs face off against the 2011 Yates Cup Champions, the McMaster Marauders.
Doors Open London
Sept. 29 and Sept. 30
Locations: Across the city
Admission: FREE
doorsopenlondon.ca
It's the 11th year Doors Open London will hit the Forest City. It's a weekend filled with opportunity to learn more about interesting sites and significant landmarks right here in London. This year's theme is "Defending a Nation" as it commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812.
