It’s that time of year again. The time when the temperature is on the rise, the kids are about to be ‘sprung’ from school, and it will be no time at all until you start hearing those inevitable words: “I’m bored”. What can you do to head them off at the pass? Plan some activities! Not sure what there is to do this summer around London? Have a look below and start marking off days on the calendar…we’re here to rescue your summer!
1. East Park – 1275 Hamilton Road 519-451-2950 ~ www.eastparkgolf.com
Mini-golf, water park, arcade games, executive 18 hole golf course, driving range, go-karts, batting cages and more. Package deals and passes available, visit their website for information on pricing.
2. Fleetway – 720 Proudfoot Lane 519-472-9310 ~ www.fleetwayfun.com
5 & 10 pin bowling, glow golf, rock wall, sky trail and more. They offer special pricing for weekdays and also run a day camp. For information on pricing visit their website.
3. The Pinery - located 8 km south of Grand Bend on Highway 21, 519-243-2220 ~ www.pinerypark.on.ca
Check out the walking and biking trails, rent a canoe, or go to the beach for the day. You can also book a site and camp. For pricing information please visit the fee schedule on the website (day use vehicle permit is $10.75)
4. Storybook Gardens – 1958 Storybook Lane, 519-661-5770 ~ www.storybook.london.ca
Check out the animals, rides, games, play areas, splash area, entertainment, and more. It is really geared towards younger children. They have special play all day pass rates available, for pricing information please visit their website.
Spend the day at the beach, check out the little shops and of course pop into Mackies.
6. Fanshawe Pioneer Village – 2609 Fanshawe Park Rd. E, 519-457-1296 ~ www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
Spend the day in the 19th century. They offer a variety of events throughout the summer and also run a day camp. Admission is $7 per person. For the calendar of events and more information please visit their website.
7. Grand Bend – About an hours drive from London, for directions click HERE ~ www.grandbend.com
Take in the main street where you can shop and dine or spend the day at the white sandy beach.
8. London Children’s Museum – 21 Wharncliffe Road S, 519-434-5726 ~ www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
With 3 floors to explore, with permanent exhibits and travelling galleries, it’s a great way to spend the day with children from infancy up to age 12. Each day they have demonstrations and events and experiments. For a calendar of events and fees please visit their website.
9. London City Festivals – There is always something going on, for a full list of city festivals please click HERE
10. Museum London – 421 Ridout St. N, 519-661-0333 ~ www.londonmuseum.on.ca
Older children will enjoy a day of culture. They offer summer day camps and teen programs. For a full list of events and pricing please visit their website.
There is so much to do and see in London, the kids shouldn’t have time to say that they’re bored at all! Maybe take them to a London Majors baseball game, for just $8 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under, it’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon (or you can take in an evening game. Click HERE for the schedule).
Remember sunscreen and a hat for all outdoor activities - Have a great summer!
1 comment:
Joan thanks for the great ideas! I had one for you to add... Greenview Aviaries park and zoo..
It has tons of fun for the whole family and is extreamly reasonably priced! It is about 45 min from London at 12752 Talbot Trail, Morpeth, Ontario here is the link: http://www.greenviewaviariesparkandzoo.com/directions.html.
Kepp up the great blog:)
Nickey Calford
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