Signature events

Storybook Gardens offers annual signature events that the entire family will enjoy. Find our current offerings and annual signature events information below. Check out our calendar to view more upcoming activities and events taking place at Storybook Gardens.

Gnorbert’s Spring Egg Hunt (Registration opens March 3, 2026)

The hunt is on Friday, April 3, 2026 until Monday, April 6, 2026! Join us for an Egg Hunt at Storybook Gardens with two timeslots per day:

  • 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A child kneels on a rock with a green basket to look at an egg, with many eggs surrounding him and tree in the background.

Find eggs of different color's throughout the park to redeem a treat or prize. Children over three-years-old can search the whole park for eggs. Toddlers under the age of three can search for eggs at Storybook Valley. Our classic park attractions will be open, weather permitting. 

Admission is $6.20 for children ages 17 and under and free for all adults. 

No amusement rides will be available for the 2026 Egg Hunt. For more information on what's open, please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Friday Night Festivals

Each summer, Storybook Gardens hosts Friday Night Festivals, offering free admission for children thanks to our sponsors and $6.20 (plus tax) admission for adults on Fridays after 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. throughout the summer beginning June 26 through to September 4. Pre-registration is available on the Purchase your tickets webpage, under special events. Walk-in admission is also available at the Storybook Gardens castle. 

Each Friday night, Storybook Gardens will have a new theme and special guest entertainers with a focus on community engagement and diversity. Nightly activities include character meet and greets, family dance party, photo booth, scavenger hunt, face painting, food trucks and a good night story plus local event partners and vendors. Friday Night Festivals are made available thanks to our generous sponsors. Contact us to be a part of these magical nights at storybookmail@london.ca.

Family enjoying a performance at the Village Stage
July 17, 2026London turns 200!Celebrate London’s birthday with cupcakes and classic kids’ games from the past 200 years. A big birthday bash made just for kids! 
July 3, 2026 StoryBOO! Theme NightA playful, spooky night full of costumes, stories, trick or treating and not-too-scary fun — perfect for kids who love a little Halloween magic.
July 10, 2026Try-It Outdoor RecreationKids and families try fun movement, dancing, and recreation activities together — from energetic options to creative ways to play, there’s something for everyone. Learn  more about City of London recreation programs for seniors, adults, families and kids through Play Your Way online. 
July 17, 2026 Nature Bugs - In support of National Parks DayKids become part of nature as they transform into butterflies, bees, and buses, learn about trees and climate, watch Wild Ontario shows, and discover how living things survive.
July 24, 2026Popcorn Mystery Night- Back by Popular Demand!A brand-new mystery with the same great fun! Kids become detectives as they solve puzzles, follow clues, and solve the case at Storybook Gardens. 
July 31, 2026 Friends Around the World - Annual multicultural Celebration! 

Celebrate by exploring the world through music, drumming, nature sounds, and travel sounds — plus hands-on sound-making games and guessing challenges on stage.

 

August 7, 2026 Storybook Amazing Race!Parents and kids team up for a fun-filled Amazing Race adventure around Storybook Gardens! Work together to complete challenges, solve clues, and race to activity stations that test teamwork, creativity, and imagination — no running required, just lots of laughs.
August 14, 2026  Make Water Move!Kids discover how water works by building, experimenting, and exploring water engineering, including filters and exciting science experiments. (Mad Science maybe)
August 21, 2026 Reduce, Reuse, Build!Kids learn about recycling and waste reduction by sorting, building, making music from junk, and exploring a big construction maker zone.
August 28, 2026Words, Words, Words!A celebration of stories and language! Kids solve crossword puzzles, act out Mad Libs on stage, and read along with their families at story stations around the park.
September 4, 2026 PJ Garden Tea Party NightKids are invited to dress in PJ's and bring their favorite stuffies for a magical evening in the garden! Enjoy tea parties with the Mad Hatter, explore harvested veggies, and take part in imaginative garden-themed play and storytelling.

Sensory Friendly Thursdays

For 2026, Storybook Gardens will offer Sensory Friendly Thursdays every Thursday beginning May 21 until the end of summer from 3 to 6 p.m. 

Sensory friendly experience includes twilight admission access, no music and off-peak hours to avoid any line-ups or crowding. Park attractions are all open during this time including the Valley Village Playhouses, Pedal Car Track, On the Riverbank Splash Pad, Storybook Carousel, Springbank Express Train, Frog King's Leaping Lilypad, Adventure Island, Hands in the Sand and Gnorbert's Gardens. Food service locations will be open until 5:30pm.

Winter skate trail

Winter skate trail is open 7 days a week.

People enjoying the winter skate trial at Storybook Gardens

Each winter, enjoy a magical holiday experience with our 250-metre skate trail, which loops around the park grounds. Admission is $5.70 (plus tax) for adults, $4.50 (plus tax) for children ages 17 and under, and free for children under 24 months old. Skate rentals are available for $7.90 (plus tax) per person. Sizes available include toddler 7 to adult 13. 

Our Beavertails concession will be open on evenings and weekends serving Beavertails pastries, fries, hot chocolate and Pepsi products.

Skating sessions are a total of ninety minutes each. Pre-registration is encouraged. Visit the Purchase your tickets webpage to pre-register for a session before it fills up. Drop-in admission is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Helmets are required for children 5 and under. Helmets are not available for rental. All sturdy strollers are allowed on the skating trail. Umbrella or collapsible strollers are not permitted. Baby carriers are not permitted on the skate trail. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last modified:Tuesday, February 10, 2026