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MARCH 2008
March 14th & 15th, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Normal Illinois - $120 for 2 days
309.828.MOMS - www.heartsathome.org
* American Event - worth the trip ! *
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
March 28th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00 to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
March 29th, 2008 - Saturday - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Head for a Cure Campaign - Free Admission - Family Activities
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726
www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
Come explore the Children's Museum and join us for games, crafts, face painting, and more !
Donations are accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society. Come by and have some fun with the
kids on Saturday.
APRIL 2008
April 5-6, 2008 - Saturday & Sunday
London Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.679.1810 - Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshow.com
The purpose of the Londonon Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with
an outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such
products. Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography,
sewn items such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products,
handmade soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking,
fudge, chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each
show has a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
April 11-13, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Canadian Babytime Parenting Show - $15 (children under 14 free)
International Center, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8, 905.677.6131
888.641.4622 / 519.691.2852 - Melissa Arnott - babytime.ca
The Ultimate Spring Event for Pregnancy, Birth, Baby & Toddler. Shop, Learn, and Have Fun
within one vibrant place celebrating parenthood. Many Educational Seminars for Parents,
Entertainment for Children - Dora the Explorer and Blue from Blue's Clues. Discover new and
interesting parenting products, the latest gear, parenting tools, places to go, services and
information.
April 18th, 2008 - Friday
Kids 1st Day - free activities all throughout London Ontario
795 Wonderland Rd. S., Suite 103, London, Ontario N6K 3C2
519.433.8996 - www.investinginchildren.on.ca
Kids First Day is a unique-to-London solution that began over five years ago. Investing in
Children recognized that while negative issues often grab the headlines, there are even more
positive things happening in our city that don’t always get the spotlight. Kids First Day was born
as a way to recognize all of the opportunities that London offers to families and children, and
became a celebration of the businesses, organizations and people who make those opportunities
possible.
April 19, 2008 - Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Family Expo for Babies, Kids, and Parents Too !
Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario, N8R 2B9
Event Contact: 519.250.0012 Elaine Sia
This incredible family-centred event will connect you from pregnancy through childhood. With
100+ interactive activities to educate & entertain, it's going to be an exciting day for babies,
kids, moms & dads! Activity Zones, Interactive Fun,Freebies & Giveaways.
April 19th, 2008 - Saturday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
4th Annual Home Childcare Conference
Best Western Stoneridge Inn, 6675 Burtswistle Lane, London, Ontario
(at Highway 4 and Highway 401)
519.434.3644 ext 39 Sheri Spriggs
www.childreach.on.ca
The 4th Annual Home Child Care Conference “Commitment to Caring” is a full day
conference to rejuvenate caregivers by offering workshops, networking and vendor
shopping opportunities. Choice of workshops, continental breakfast and lunch are all
included with conference registration.
MAY 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Windsor Mom2Mom Sale - Windsor, Ontario
The Soccer Place (Noveletto Rosati Complex in Mic Mac Park)
3939 Carmichael Drive, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3Z1 - 519.977.8900
Windsor Mom2Mom Phone: 519.250.0012 Elaine Sia
Admission $1.00
Mom2Mom Resales are a great way to control your budget when you are providing a wardrobe
for children who are growing faster than they can wear out their clothes. Think of a cross
between a flea market & a garage sale, and you'll have a Mom2Mom sale. Moms rent tables
where they can sell the clothes, toys, and miscellaneous items that their families have outgrown.
These moms sell these items usually at steep discounts, to clear out their own closets for an
update. In turn, those same moms and the public can shop at these sales and find incredible
bargains - clothes that are slightly used, even clothes that still have the tags on them sometimes!
You can get name-brand clothing at a fraction of what it costs brand-new! But that's not all -
you can find such a variety of items, from videos to video games, from baby bottles to raincoats
- just about anything a family could need.
JUNE 2008
June 7, 2008, Saturday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Gathering on the Green Festival - free
Old South, Wortley Village, London, Ontario
Contact: Linda Logan, 519.432.0434
This year is the 256h Anniversary of this Old South Summer Tradition. A fun family event with
local crafters, food booths, beverage booths, live entertainment, and lots of fun. Join us for this
Old South event.
June 4-7, 2008 - Wednesday thru Saturday
London International Children's Festival
2-515 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5N4, 519.645.6739
londonchildfest.com
Their mission is to provide all children the opportunity to experience professional and community
arts from around the globe and across our country during an annual festival. Hundreds of
volunteers work year round to present the best possible Children's Festival to our community and
to do so within our resources. Once again we are delighted to be integrating the Children's
Festival into London's downtown community in numerous venues where children of all ages can
enjoy performances and take part in activities both indoors and out.
JUNE 2008 - Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Art in the Village - free
Old South, Wortley Village, London, Ontario
Contact: The Art Exchange, 519.434.0000 - www.theartexchange.ca
Art in the Village is a one-day outdoor event. Talented artists display their work throughout
Wortley Village. Come join us to see London's local artists and their artwork. What a great
addition to your home decor and great way to support your local community.
June 11th, 2008 - Wednesday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 2202 - healthunit.com
The Middlesex-London Health Unit hosts five Prenatal Health Fairs each year, four in London
and one in Strathroy. Attendance has grown steadily over the years from about 100 in 1997, to
the current participation of up to 700 visitors at each Prenatal Fair.
“We want to encourage our visitors to learn about the ins and outs of having a baby and the
factors that influence a healthy pregnancy,” says Aleccia Hofstetter, Coordinator of the Prenatal
Health Fairs and a Public Health Nurse with the Middlesex- London Health Unit. “We provide a
lot of information about what it takes to give your child the best possible start in life. Combining
all of this in one event makes it easy to access the most up- to-date information in an open,
public and fun way.”
June 13th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregnant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
JULY 2008
July 3-6, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday
Sunfest - London Outdoor Music Festival - free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.672.1522 - sunfest.on.ca
Every summer since 1995, Sunfest has brought together thousands of people of all ages and
cultures for four days of exemplary music, dance, crafts and cuisine from around the globe. This
unique, high profile event features over 25 top professional world music & dance ensembles
based in Canada and abroad. Sunfest, the Forest City’s popular celebration of the global arts,
has been named one of the top 50 festivals in Ontario for the second year in a row.
July 11-13, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Bluesfest International - London Outdoor Music Festival - $20 + per person
* go to web-site for special weekend coupon*
King and Clarence Streets, downtown London
thebluesfest.com
The 9th annual Bluesfest London will take place downtown in the heart of London in the Impark
lot located at the northwest corner of King and Clarence. Bluesfest International is a community
event with the mandate to produce an annual world class music festival, promoting local,
regional and international artists.
July 18, 19, 20, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Home County Folk Fest - free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.432.4310 - www.homecounty.ca
Home County Folk League was formed in 1973 to produce the Home County Folk Festival.
Over the past 35 years, the festival has grown and evolved to become one of the few free (no
admission fee) folk festivals in Canada; attended by up to 150,000 persons from London,
region, Ontario and the United States; 6 side stages operating Saturday and Sunday afternoons
with bandshell concert 3 evenings; 3 day event in beautiful Victoria Park featuring local,
regional and national folk musicians and dancers; a large arts and crafts show; a dining
experience with a variety of ethnic and local foods operated by a volunteer board and
coordinators with the assistance of about 200 volunteers.
AUGUST 2008
July 31st - August 4th, 2008 - Thursday-Monday - 11:00am to 11:00pm daily
Boys and Girls Club of London Annual Rib Fest - admission free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.434.9114 - www.bgclondon.ca
The London Rib-Fest is the largest festival of its kind in Canada and second largest in North
America. Each year, over 120,000 people attend the event over the five day span in downtown
Victoria Park. Eleven restaurants from Canada and the U.S. take part in the "Best Ribs in
Canada" competition. Two LABATT beer tents host adjoining entertainment stages, one with
nightly karaoke and the other with a line-up of professional entertainment. In addition to our
ribbers, there are fifty craft and food vendors set up throughout the park. We have fun for all
ages with face painting, kiddie rides, games and inflatable attractions for the kids and much
more. The ferris wheel ride is FREE!
August 15-18, 2008, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Festa Italiana
519.963.0963
www.festaitaliana.ca
Enjoy a taste of Italy in Downtown London. Over 30,000 people are expected to take in the
sights, tastes and sounds of Italy. This is a three-day celebration of Italian culture, food, music
and dancing.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 5th - 14th, 2008
133rd Annual Western Fair
- free admission kids under 12, rides have various fees
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9
519.438.7203 - westernfair.com
Parade, Rodeo, Musical Acts, Carnival Rides, Demolition Derby, Stunt Car Driving,
Agricultural Shows such as: Horse Shows, Live Animals, Baby Animal Exhibits, Maple Syrup
Products, Racing Pigs and Ducks, and Dog Shows. Many competitions including: Home Arts,
Photography, Horticulture, Agriculture, and Culinary. 10 days of fun for the whole family ! Log
onto www.westernfair.com for complete schedule and list of events. Advance tickets are on sale
right now at Shopper's Drug Mart Stores for a discounted rate !
September 24, 2008 - Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 3247 - healthunit.com
A healthy pregnancy helps make a healthy baby. Attend the next Prenatal Fair. Especially
designed for you if you're planning a pregnancy or during your first 16 weeks of pregnancy, but
you are sure to find something for everyone at any stage of pregnancy. Dads and support people
welcome. I have attending this Health Fair several times and most recently because we are
newly pregnant ! (yeah!) I found my midwife at this fair, along with a mom that owns a business
called Mother's Touch, where I bought my nursing bra and supplies www.motherstouch.ca, I saw
a fashion show of the latest maternity styles by Thyme Maternity, attending a health and
nutrition seminar presented by a registered dietitian specifically for pregnant moms, ate some
health free snacks and beverages, and got some free goodies.
OCTOBER 2008
October 24-26th, 2008
London Library Book Fair
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.661.2448 Friends of the Library - www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
October 3rd & 4th, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan
309.828.MOMS - www.heartsathome.org
* American Event - worth the trip ! *
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
October 16-19, 2008 - Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Multiple Births Canada 30th Annual Conference
Delta Markham, Markham, Ontario
705.429.0901 / 866.228.8824
www.mutliplebirthscanada.org
Multiple Births Canada (MBC) celebrates 30 years of supporting multiple-birth individuals and
their families in Canada in 2008! This is an exciting year for our national organization and our
community. To mark the occasion, we will host a National Conference—a comprehensive three-
day educational symposium—October 16-19, 2008 in Markham, Ontario. The theme of the
Conference is “Supporting Canada’s multiple-birth community for 30 years”, and programming
will focus on the Professionals, Parents, Volunteers and Chapters who comprise this national
organization.
October 26-26, 2008 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
London Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W, 519.438.7203
519.679.1810 - Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshow.com
The purpose of the London Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with an
outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such products.
Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography, sewn items
such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products, handmade
soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking, fudge,
chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each show has
a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
NOVEMBER 2008
November 7-9, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Baby and Toddler Show - $15 (children 14 & under are free)
* go to web-site for $2.00 off coupon *
Metro Toronto Convention Center, North Building
www.thebabyandtoddlershow.com
The Ultimate Fall Event for Pregnancy, Birth, Baby & Toddler. Shop, Learn, and Have Fun
within one vibrant place celebrating parenthood. Many Educational Seminars for Parents,
Entertainment for Children - Dora the Explorer and Blue from Blue's Clues. Discover new and
interesting parenting products, the latest gear, parenting tools, places to go, services and
information.
November 8th & 9th, 2008 - Saturday & Sunday
London Kids Expo
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.432.5189 - familyshowscanada.com
This is a two-day family event that has taken place in London since 1995. Kids and
parents enjoy free activities courtesy of local and national sponsors. Three times a day
there is a Win Family Prize Wheel with dozens of prizes for the whole family !
November 14th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregnant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
DECEMBER 2008
December 3rd, 2008 - Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 2202 - healthunit.com
The Middlesex-London Health Unit hosts five Prenatal Health Fairs each year, four in London
and one in Strathroy. Attendance has grown steadily over the years from about 100 in 1997, to
the current participation of up to 700 visitors at each Prenatal Fair.
“We want to encourage our visitors to learn about the ins and outs of having a baby and the
factors that influence a healthy pregnancy,” says Aleccia Hofstetter, Coordinator of the Prenatal
Health Fairs and a Public Health Nurse with the Middlesex- London Health Unit. “We provide a
lot of information about what it takes to give your child the best possible start in life. Combining
all of this in one event makes it easy to access the most up- to-date information in an open,
public and fun way.”
December 4-7, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday
Christmas Craft Festival
519.679.1810 Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshows.com
The purpose of the London Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with an
outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such products.
Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography, sewn items
such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products, handmade
soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking, fudge,
chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each show has
a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE LOCAL FAMILY EVENTS
City of London
www.london.ca
City of London, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4L9, 519.661.4500
Top of page, Click on "Culture & Recreation"
London Arts Council
www.londonarts.ca
Left-hand column, Click on "FREE Events"
251 Dundas Street, London Ontario N6A 6H9
The London Arts Council is a central resource for information on arts and culture happenings
London Children's Museum
www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5, 519.434.5726
The Children's Museum offers free admission from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday evenings. There
are lots of planned activities including Star Shows in the Planetarium at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30
pm, and crafts and activities based on the following themes: 1st Friday of the month - Have fun
with the K'nex building challenge!; 2nd Friday - It's all about paint! Murals, face-painting and
more; 3rd Friday - Bring books to life with dramatic storytelling and crafts; 4th Friday - Big
Stuff - create a larger than life craft; and, 5th Friday - Music with pizzazz - create your own
instruments and sing along.
London Public Library
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N6A 6H9 519.661.4600
Many free family events at all branches ! Did you know that you can browse the catalogue
online from the comfort of your own home and make your selections from books to magazines to
movies and have these items pulled and put on hold for you at any branch location ? I love this
service !
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
Top, Click on "Programs and Services", Click on "Longwoods Road and Ska-Nah-Doht
Iroquoian Village", Click on "Events"
100 Thames Street, Chatham, Ontario, Canada N7L 2Y8, 519.354.7310
Many family events - free or low cost - February Moonlight Family Winter Hike, March Star
Gazing Party, April Earth Day Celebrations, May Heritage Days
Museum London
www.museumlondon.ca
421 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario, Canada N6H 5H4, 519.661.0333
* Free Art Classes on Sundays *
Be A Sunday Artist 1:00 - 3:45 pm
Clare Bice Creative Centre
Be A Sunday Artist! Drop in and join in the hands on creativity after or before a self-guided tour
of Museum London exhibitions. Every talent is welcomed and encouraged to participate (free of
charge). We supply the materials and a monitor is ready to assist you. so just bring your
imagination and have fun with family and friends!
Thames Valley Trail Association
www.thamesvalleytrail.org
Right-hand column, Click on "Activities", Click on "more details" at the bottom by
Saturday morning
c/o Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Road, London, Ontario N6G 1G5, 519.645.284
* Free Saturday Morning Walks - London Trails & Parks *
Each walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. from the designated meeting place and will take
approximately one hour. All walks are free. Come on out. Have lots of fun walking these
beautiful trails and parks all within our City of London. Walks are currently scheduled from
January 2007 - June 2007.
Tim Hortons
www.timhortons.com
Click on "Community & Goodwill", Click on "In the Community", Click on "Programs"
* Free Skating in the Winter - Free Swimming in the Summer *
DO YOU KNOW OF A LOCAL FAMILY-FOCUSED EVENT
WE SHOULD ADD ?
e-mail us at: customerservice@timeoutmom.com
call us at: 519.204-8448
March 14th & 15th, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Normal Illinois - $120 for 2 days
309.828.MOMS - www.heartsathome.org
* American Event - worth the trip ! *
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
March 28th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00 to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
March 29th, 2008 - Saturday - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Head for a Cure Campaign - Free Admission - Family Activities
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726
www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
Come explore the Children's Museum and join us for games, crafts, face painting, and more !
Donations are accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society. Come by and have some fun with the
kids on Saturday.
APRIL 2008
April 5-6, 2008 - Saturday & Sunday
London Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.679.1810 - Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshow.com
The purpose of the Londonon Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with
an outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such
products. Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography,
sewn items such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products,
handmade soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking,
fudge, chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each
show has a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
April 11-13, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Canadian Babytime Parenting Show - $15 (children under 14 free)
International Center, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8, 905.677.6131
888.641.4622 / 519.691.2852 - Melissa Arnott - babytime.ca
The Ultimate Spring Event for Pregnancy, Birth, Baby & Toddler. Shop, Learn, and Have Fun
within one vibrant place celebrating parenthood. Many Educational Seminars for Parents,
Entertainment for Children - Dora the Explorer and Blue from Blue's Clues. Discover new and
interesting parenting products, the latest gear, parenting tools, places to go, services and
information.
April 18th, 2008 - Friday
Kids 1st Day - free activities all throughout London Ontario
795 Wonderland Rd. S., Suite 103, London, Ontario N6K 3C2
519.433.8996 - www.investinginchildren.on.ca
Kids First Day is a unique-to-London solution that began over five years ago. Investing in
Children recognized that while negative issues often grab the headlines, there are even more
positive things happening in our city that don’t always get the spotlight. Kids First Day was born
as a way to recognize all of the opportunities that London offers to families and children, and
became a celebration of the businesses, organizations and people who make those opportunities
possible.
April 19, 2008 - Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Family Expo for Babies, Kids, and Parents Too !
Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario, N8R 2B9
Event Contact: 519.250.0012 Elaine Sia
This incredible family-centred event will connect you from pregnancy through childhood. With
100+ interactive activities to educate & entertain, it's going to be an exciting day for babies,
kids, moms & dads! Activity Zones, Interactive Fun,Freebies & Giveaways.
April 19th, 2008 - Saturday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
4th Annual Home Childcare Conference
Best Western Stoneridge Inn, 6675 Burtswistle Lane, London, Ontario
(at Highway 4 and Highway 401)
519.434.3644 ext 39 Sheri Spriggs
www.childreach.on.ca
The 4th Annual Home Child Care Conference “Commitment to Caring” is a full day
conference to rejuvenate caregivers by offering workshops, networking and vendor
shopping opportunities. Choice of workshops, continental breakfast and lunch are all
included with conference registration.
MAY 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Windsor Mom2Mom Sale - Windsor, Ontario
The Soccer Place (Noveletto Rosati Complex in Mic Mac Park)
3939 Carmichael Drive, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3Z1 - 519.977.8900
Windsor Mom2Mom Phone: 519.250.0012 Elaine Sia
Admission $1.00
Mom2Mom Resales are a great way to control your budget when you are providing a wardrobe
for children who are growing faster than they can wear out their clothes. Think of a cross
between a flea market & a garage sale, and you'll have a Mom2Mom sale. Moms rent tables
where they can sell the clothes, toys, and miscellaneous items that their families have outgrown.
These moms sell these items usually at steep discounts, to clear out their own closets for an
update. In turn, those same moms and the public can shop at these sales and find incredible
bargains - clothes that are slightly used, even clothes that still have the tags on them sometimes!
You can get name-brand clothing at a fraction of what it costs brand-new! But that's not all -
you can find such a variety of items, from videos to video games, from baby bottles to raincoats
- just about anything a family could need.
JUNE 2008
June 7, 2008, Saturday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Gathering on the Green Festival - free
Old South, Wortley Village, London, Ontario
Contact: Linda Logan, 519.432.0434
This year is the 256h Anniversary of this Old South Summer Tradition. A fun family event with
local crafters, food booths, beverage booths, live entertainment, and lots of fun. Join us for this
Old South event.
June 4-7, 2008 - Wednesday thru Saturday
London International Children's Festival
2-515 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5N4, 519.645.6739
londonchildfest.com
Their mission is to provide all children the opportunity to experience professional and community
arts from around the globe and across our country during an annual festival. Hundreds of
volunteers work year round to present the best possible Children's Festival to our community and
to do so within our resources. Once again we are delighted to be integrating the Children's
Festival into London's downtown community in numerous venues where children of all ages can
enjoy performances and take part in activities both indoors and out.
JUNE 2008 - Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Art in the Village - free
Old South, Wortley Village, London, Ontario
Contact: The Art Exchange, 519.434.0000 - www.theartexchange.ca
Art in the Village is a one-day outdoor event. Talented artists display their work throughout
Wortley Village. Come join us to see London's local artists and their artwork. What a great
addition to your home decor and great way to support your local community.
June 11th, 2008 - Wednesday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 2202 - healthunit.com
The Middlesex-London Health Unit hosts five Prenatal Health Fairs each year, four in London
and one in Strathroy. Attendance has grown steadily over the years from about 100 in 1997, to
the current participation of up to 700 visitors at each Prenatal Fair.
“We want to encourage our visitors to learn about the ins and outs of having a baby and the
factors that influence a healthy pregnancy,” says Aleccia Hofstetter, Coordinator of the Prenatal
Health Fairs and a Public Health Nurse with the Middlesex- London Health Unit. “We provide a
lot of information about what it takes to give your child the best possible start in life. Combining
all of this in one event makes it easy to access the most up- to-date information in an open,
public and fun way.”
June 13th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregnant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
JULY 2008
July 3-6, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday
Sunfest - London Outdoor Music Festival - free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.672.1522 - sunfest.on.ca
Every summer since 1995, Sunfest has brought together thousands of people of all ages and
cultures for four days of exemplary music, dance, crafts and cuisine from around the globe. This
unique, high profile event features over 25 top professional world music & dance ensembles
based in Canada and abroad. Sunfest, the Forest City’s popular celebration of the global arts,
has been named one of the top 50 festivals in Ontario for the second year in a row.
July 11-13, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Bluesfest International - London Outdoor Music Festival - $20 + per person
* go to web-site for special weekend coupon*
King and Clarence Streets, downtown London
thebluesfest.com
The 9th annual Bluesfest London will take place downtown in the heart of London in the Impark
lot located at the northwest corner of King and Clarence. Bluesfest International is a community
event with the mandate to produce an annual world class music festival, promoting local,
regional and international artists.
July 18, 19, 20, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Home County Folk Fest - free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.432.4310 - www.homecounty.ca
Home County Folk League was formed in 1973 to produce the Home County Folk Festival.
Over the past 35 years, the festival has grown and evolved to become one of the few free (no
admission fee) folk festivals in Canada; attended by up to 150,000 persons from London,
region, Ontario and the United States; 6 side stages operating Saturday and Sunday afternoons
with bandshell concert 3 evenings; 3 day event in beautiful Victoria Park featuring local,
regional and national folk musicians and dancers; a large arts and crafts show; a dining
experience with a variety of ethnic and local foods operated by a volunteer board and
coordinators with the assistance of about 200 volunteers.
AUGUST 2008
July 31st - August 4th, 2008 - Thursday-Monday - 11:00am to 11:00pm daily
Boys and Girls Club of London Annual Rib Fest - admission free
Victoria Park, London, Ontario
519.434.9114 - www.bgclondon.ca
The London Rib-Fest is the largest festival of its kind in Canada and second largest in North
America. Each year, over 120,000 people attend the event over the five day span in downtown
Victoria Park. Eleven restaurants from Canada and the U.S. take part in the "Best Ribs in
Canada" competition. Two LABATT beer tents host adjoining entertainment stages, one with
nightly karaoke and the other with a line-up of professional entertainment. In addition to our
ribbers, there are fifty craft and food vendors set up throughout the park. We have fun for all
ages with face painting, kiddie rides, games and inflatable attractions for the kids and much
more. The ferris wheel ride is FREE!
August 15-18, 2008, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Festa Italiana
519.963.0963
www.festaitaliana.ca
Enjoy a taste of Italy in Downtown London. Over 30,000 people are expected to take in the
sights, tastes and sounds of Italy. This is a three-day celebration of Italian culture, food, music
and dancing.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 5th - 14th, 2008
133rd Annual Western Fair
- free admission kids under 12, rides have various fees
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9
519.438.7203 - westernfair.com
Parade, Rodeo, Musical Acts, Carnival Rides, Demolition Derby, Stunt Car Driving,
Agricultural Shows such as: Horse Shows, Live Animals, Baby Animal Exhibits, Maple Syrup
Products, Racing Pigs and Ducks, and Dog Shows. Many competitions including: Home Arts,
Photography, Horticulture, Agriculture, and Culinary. 10 days of fun for the whole family ! Log
onto www.westernfair.com for complete schedule and list of events. Advance tickets are on sale
right now at Shopper's Drug Mart Stores for a discounted rate !
September 24, 2008 - Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 3247 - healthunit.com
A healthy pregnancy helps make a healthy baby. Attend the next Prenatal Fair. Especially
designed for you if you're planning a pregnancy or during your first 16 weeks of pregnancy, but
you are sure to find something for everyone at any stage of pregnancy. Dads and support people
welcome. I have attending this Health Fair several times and most recently because we are
newly pregnant ! (yeah!) I found my midwife at this fair, along with a mom that owns a business
called Mother's Touch, where I bought my nursing bra and supplies www.motherstouch.ca, I saw
a fashion show of the latest maternity styles by Thyme Maternity, attending a health and
nutrition seminar presented by a registered dietitian specifically for pregnant moms, ate some
health free snacks and beverages, and got some free goodies.
OCTOBER 2008
October 24-26th, 2008
London Library Book Fair
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.661.2448 Friends of the Library - www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
October 3rd & 4th, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan
309.828.MOMS - www.heartsathome.org
* American Event - worth the trip ! *
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
October 16-19, 2008 - Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Multiple Births Canada 30th Annual Conference
Delta Markham, Markham, Ontario
705.429.0901 / 866.228.8824
www.mutliplebirthscanada.org
Multiple Births Canada (MBC) celebrates 30 years of supporting multiple-birth individuals and
their families in Canada in 2008! This is an exciting year for our national organization and our
community. To mark the occasion, we will host a National Conference—a comprehensive three-
day educational symposium—October 16-19, 2008 in Markham, Ontario. The theme of the
Conference is “Supporting Canada’s multiple-birth community for 30 years”, and programming
will focus on the Professionals, Parents, Volunteers and Chapters who comprise this national
organization.
October 26-26, 2008 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
London Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W, 519.438.7203
519.679.1810 - Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshow.com
The purpose of the London Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with an
outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such products.
Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography, sewn items
such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products, handmade
soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking, fudge,
chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each show has
a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
NOVEMBER 2008
November 7-9, 2008 - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Baby and Toddler Show - $15 (children 14 & under are free)
* go to web-site for $2.00 off coupon *
Metro Toronto Convention Center, North Building
www.thebabyandtoddlershow.com
The Ultimate Fall Event for Pregnancy, Birth, Baby & Toddler. Shop, Learn, and Have Fun
within one vibrant place celebrating parenthood. Many Educational Seminars for Parents,
Entertainment for Children - Dora the Explorer and Blue from Blue's Clues. Discover new and
interesting parenting products, the latest gear, parenting tools, places to go, services and
information.
November 8th & 9th, 2008 - Saturday & Sunday
London Kids Expo
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.432.5189 - familyshowscanada.com
This is a two-day family event that has taken place in London since 1995. Kids and
parents enjoy free activities courtesy of local and national sponsors. Three times a day
there is a Win Family Prize Wheel with dozens of prizes for the whole family !
November 14th, 2008 - Friday - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Babies, Tots, & You Parent Fair - free
London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
519.434.5726 - londonchildrensmuseum.ca
www.BabiesTotsandYou.com
Pregnant? Parent? Grandparent? Join us at the London Children's Museum on Friday
night for a night of Free Seminars, Free Kid Fun, Free Prizes, and Shopping. There will be a
seminar on the "10 Steps to Successful Time-outs" and a seminar on baby-wearing - how to do it
and its benefits. There will be lots of free kid's activities and fun. There are free door prizes
valued from $10 - $100. Also, there will be an opportunity to meet small local mother-owned
businesses with unique products and services - from toys, to unique gift items, to hand-made
baby clothing, to cool maternity shirts, to original artwork for the nursery, to beautiful
educational books, to baby slings, to nursing bras, to nursingwear - something for everyone that
is expecting a baby, has a baby, or has a toddler.
DECEMBER 2008
December 3rd, 2008 - Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Pre-Natal Health Fair - free
Western Fair Grounds, 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, 519.438.7203
519.663.5317 ext 2202 - healthunit.com
The Middlesex-London Health Unit hosts five Prenatal Health Fairs each year, four in London
and one in Strathroy. Attendance has grown steadily over the years from about 100 in 1997, to
the current participation of up to 700 visitors at each Prenatal Fair.
“We want to encourage our visitors to learn about the ins and outs of having a baby and the
factors that influence a healthy pregnancy,” says Aleccia Hofstetter, Coordinator of the Prenatal
Health Fairs and a Public Health Nurse with the Middlesex- London Health Unit. “We provide a
lot of information about what it takes to give your child the best possible start in life. Combining
all of this in one event makes it easy to access the most up- to-date information in an open,
public and fun way.”
December 4-7, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday
Christmas Craft Festival
519.679.1810 Olga Traher
www.londoncraftshows.com
The purpose of the London Arts & Crafts shows is to provide crafts people and artisans with an
outlet for their products and provide the public with a venue where they will find such products.
Crafts represented run the gamut from art, pottery, Jewelry, woodwork, photography, sewn items
such as home decor and clothing for adults and children, jewelry, paper products, handmade
soaps, leatherwork, stained glass, metal art, Gourmet products such as home baking, fudge,
chocolate, jams and jellies, that are made by the individuals are also represented. Each show has
a different mix of crafts and products, and so shows vary from year to year.
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE LOCAL FAMILY EVENTS
City of London
www.london.ca
City of London, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4L9, 519.661.4500
Top of page, Click on "Culture & Recreation"
London Arts Council
www.londonarts.ca
Left-hand column, Click on "FREE Events"
251 Dundas Street, London Ontario N6A 6H9
The London Arts Council is a central resource for information on arts and culture happenings
London Children's Museum
www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
21 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario, N6J 4G5, 519.434.5726
The Children's Museum offers free admission from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday evenings. There
are lots of planned activities including Star Shows in the Planetarium at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30
pm, and crafts and activities based on the following themes: 1st Friday of the month - Have fun
with the K'nex building challenge!; 2nd Friday - It's all about paint! Murals, face-painting and
more; 3rd Friday - Bring books to life with dramatic storytelling and crafts; 4th Friday - Big
Stuff - create a larger than life craft; and, 5th Friday - Music with pizzazz - create your own
instruments and sing along.
London Public Library
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N6A 6H9 519.661.4600
Many free family events at all branches ! Did you know that you can browse the catalogue
online from the comfort of your own home and make your selections from books to magazines to
movies and have these items pulled and put on hold for you at any branch location ? I love this
service !
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
Top, Click on "Programs and Services", Click on "Longwoods Road and Ska-Nah-Doht
Iroquoian Village", Click on "Events"
100 Thames Street, Chatham, Ontario, Canada N7L 2Y8, 519.354.7310
Many family events - free or low cost - February Moonlight Family Winter Hike, March Star
Gazing Party, April Earth Day Celebrations, May Heritage Days
Museum London
www.museumlondon.ca
421 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario, Canada N6H 5H4, 519.661.0333
* Free Art Classes on Sundays *
Be A Sunday Artist 1:00 - 3:45 pm
Clare Bice Creative Centre
Be A Sunday Artist! Drop in and join in the hands on creativity after or before a self-guided tour
of Museum London exhibitions. Every talent is welcomed and encouraged to participate (free of
charge). We supply the materials and a monitor is ready to assist you. so just bring your
imagination and have fun with family and friends!
Thames Valley Trail Association
www.thamesvalleytrail.org
Right-hand column, Click on "Activities", Click on "more details" at the bottom by
Saturday morning
c/o Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Road, London, Ontario N6G 1G5, 519.645.284
* Free Saturday Morning Walks - London Trails & Parks *
Each walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. from the designated meeting place and will take
approximately one hour. All walks are free. Come on out. Have lots of fun walking these
beautiful trails and parks all within our City of London. Walks are currently scheduled from
January 2007 - June 2007.
Tim Hortons
www.timhortons.com
Click on "Community & Goodwill", Click on "In the Community", Click on "Programs"
* Free Skating in the Winter - Free Swimming in the Summer *
DO YOU KNOW OF A LOCAL FAMILY-FOCUSED EVENT
WE SHOULD ADD ?
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