Free Thanksgiving Day Recreation Activities - October 12, 2026

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Spend your Thanksgiving holiday with us! On Monday, October 12, 2026, the City of London has free recreation activities planned for you and your family!

Swimming, arts and crafts, pickleball, yoga and more will be available across the city, find what’s available near you!

Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre

• Family Open Gym – 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Science Workshop – 10:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m. 
• Family Yoga – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Recreational Swimming – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Face Painting – 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   
• Family Arts and Crafts – 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Family Pickleball – 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

North London Optimist Community Centre

• Tennis – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. *Registration required* 
• Roller Skating – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. *Registration required* 
• Cards – 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Registration Required*
• Adult Volleyball – 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Family Volleyball – 2:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m. 

East Lions Community Centre

• Family Badminton – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
• Friendship Bracelets – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Family Zumba – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
• Recreational Swimming – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
• Family Open Gym – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Family Crafts – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Family Basketball – 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

South London Community Centre 

• Family Open Gym – 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Family Arts and Crafts – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Family Zumba – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Science Workshop – 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Family Badminton – 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Byron Optimist Community Centre

• Family Open Gym – 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
• Family Yoga – 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. 
• Cardio Strength 18+ - 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• Family Arts and Crafts – 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 
• Family Pickleball – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Canada Games Aquatics Centre 

• Recreational Swimming – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

South London Community Pool 

• Recreational Swimming – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
• Recreational Swimming – 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Lambeth Arena

• Public skating session: 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. *Registration required*

Argyle Arena

• Public skating session: 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. *Registration required*

To sign up for programs where registration is required, visit london.ca/PlayYourWay.