Whether you are planning a celebration, large get-together, fundraiser, party, or school trip, we’ve got you covered with several different options and packages to meet your needs. Please contact recreation@london.ca or 519-661-5575 for rental and booking inquiries.
Private site rentals
Private facility rentals are available outside of Storybook Gardens' regular hours, making the entire park your own personal, magical playground. No admission fees apply to guests invited to your event.
Winter skate trail rentals
Winter rentals include exclusive access to the 250-metre skating trail, children's play village and outdoor seated area. The Beavertails concession will be open during all skate trail rentals. Winter skate trail rentals cost $216.80 per hour for events with 50 people or less. A minimum two-hour rental is required. Additional tax and insurance fees apply. In addition, skate rentals are available for $6.75 per person. Helmets are required for children 5 and under.
Private site rentals include Storybook Gardens staff fees. Staff at your event will include one park supervisor, a building and grounds attendant, a skate cruiser and customer service staff member.
Additional fees apply for entertainment, such as campfires, and group food options. Extra staff costs apply for groups over 50 people. The maximum capacity for winter rentals is 175 people.
Spring, summer and fall rentals
Spring, summer and fall rentals include all our classic outdoor play attractions, including the On the Riverbank Splash Pad, Adventure Island, the Leaping Lily Pad, and the Jumping Pillow. Concessions will be open during all private site rentals, serving food and drinks to your guests. Spring, summer and fall rentals cost $369.20 per hour for events with 300 people or less. A minimum two-hour rental is required. Additional tax and insurance fees apply.
Private site rentals include Storybook Gardens staff fees. Staff at your event will include two park supervisors, a building and grounds attendant, and three attraction or program staff members. Additional fees apply for amusement rides, entertainment, and food options. Extra staff costs apply for groups over 300 people.
Pavilion rentals
Rent a pavilion to host your group or celebration at Storybook Gardens. The outdoor pavilion site includes four picnic tables that seat up to 20 guests, with extra tables and seats available upon request. Pavilion rentals are recommended for groups between 10 and 100.
Admission to the park is not included in the rental fee, so please select the appropriate number of park admission passes required when booking you pavilion. Ride tickets, food and support staff are available at an additional cost.
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Pavilion rentals cost $40.80 per hour. A minimum two-hour rental is required. Additional tax and insurance fees apply.
Guests are responsible for decorating the pavilion, if applicable. All decorations must be removed prior to the end of the rental contract. Please note latex balloons and confetti are not permitted. For groups over 20 people, a $7.25 admission rate will apply.
School group bookings
2024 school group packages will be available to book starting January 9, 2024.
Plan your next school trip at Storybook Gardens! We’re open for school trips from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 28, with programs running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All school group bookings include access to the On the Riverbank Splash Pad, Gnorbert’s Learning Garden, Adventure Island play area, Leaping Lilypad Jumping Pillow, miniature playhouses, sand and water play areas, pedal car track racing, character meet and greets and a designated picnic site. View our educational program package and self-guided day trip package and book today.
Educational program package
The educational program package is available on June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21.
Our primary educational programs give children an opportunity to engage in curriculum-based learning during their visit through open-ended play and interactive experiences. School educational programs include a full day of fun at Storybook Gardens, a special stage show, plus one amusement ride ticket per student that can be redeemed at the Springbank Express Train, Carousel or Elephant Ride! Supervising adults will receive a ride wristband to assist children on rides as needed.
The cost is $9.25 per child with a minimum of 20 children. Teacher and adult chaperone admission is free and unlimited! Programs run outdoors, so be sure to come dressed for the weather. Book now to secure your preferred date and make sure to request your live show!
We provide each group with a designated picnic site, which includes four picnic tables and a grass area, for the day to store your belongings and eat lunch.
This package includes an outdoor live show with space for one large school group (150 guests or less) or two smaller school groups (55 guests or less).
Programs run outdoors, so be sure to come dressed for the weather. Book now to secure your preferred date and make sure to request your live show! With limited show dates, these bookings will go fast.
As part of the educational program package, you have the option to see one of our new shows on selected dates.
2024 live shows
Book your package with a live show! Performances will take place during the dates listed below – you have the choice of one of three performance times at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Slots fill up quickly, so make sure to indicate your preferred time. Each show includes 25 minutes of action-packed fun!
Wednesday Shows (June 5, 12, 19, 26)
Bubbleology Show!
Miss T the Bubble Queen brings entertainment to a whole new level merging wonder, visual art, educational science, and magic all together in one bubble-fabulous spectacular show.
Thursday Shows (June 6, 13, 20)
Orbax and Pepper Do Science! Interactive Science Show
Orbax and Pepper Do Science featuring interactive experiments, strange science facts and lots of crowd participation in a family-friendly show that has just enough irreverent comedy to keep both students and parents entertained and if you’re not careful… educated!
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Friday Shows (June 7, 14, 21)
Wild Ontario Show!
Ontario is home to some of the world’s most incredible hunters, and in this program, you’ll meet them face to face! You’ll learn about the amazing adaptations they use to hunt their prey and how they live their lives in nature. Wild Ontario is based out of the University of Guelph
Self-guided day trips
The perfect way to plan a day at your pace. Explore, discover, and play! We take fun seriously at Storybook Gardens and believe that play is essential for learning and development. Storybook offers an enchanted park filled with endless opportunities to connect literacy, healthy physical activity, and fun through open-ended play!
The cost is $7.25 per child with a minimum of 20 children. Teacher and adult chaperone admission is free and unlimited! Our school group packages include one amusement ride ticket for each student that can be redeemed at the Springbank Express Train, Carousel or Elephant Ride. Supervising adults will receive a ride wristband to assist children on rides as needed.
Programs run outdoors, so be sure to come dressed for the weather. Book now to secure your preferred date.