Your 2025 Holiday Guide

December 09, 2025 | Finucci Allen Smith Wealth


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Magic of the Lights, The Merry Market and Holly Jolly Holiday Market.

Your 2025 Holiday Guide

The Merry Market:
Location:
100 Kellogg Ln, London, ON

Dates: December 11-14, December 18-21

Experience the 6th annual Merry Market at 100 Kellogg Lane in London Ontario.

They are the largest growing free holiday market in London Ontario. Known for their amazing vendors, elaborate photo opportunities, decor, and 35ft Kellogg themed tree.

It's time to get everyone's favourite gifts at London's Largest Holiday Market! With amazing new and returning vendors offering must-haves like accessories, treats, home decor, clothing, and more!

Après Chalet: December 11 - 14 | December 18 - 21
Warm up at Paradigm Spirits Co. for gourmet hot chocolates, seasonal cocktails, and a taste of our finest distilled spirits!

Beer Kitchen: December 5 - 21
An exciting lineup of events, from live music such as Saveria, Patrick James Clark, and Justin Maki to a host of surprise activities! See website for further updates.

Whoville: November 27 - January 4
Enter a Whoville Fantasy Land at the Factory with fun photo ops and activations!

The Grinch's Lab: November 27 - January 4
The Grinch has taken over The Slime Factory and has brought limited time smells, colours, and mix-ins to make your slime extra special!

Santa's Enchanted Elevator:
Step inside and be transported to a world of wonder and joy, where the magic of Santa's Elevator whisks you away on a journey straight to the heart of the North Pole!

 

Holly Jolly Holiday Market:
Location: Covent Garden Market
130 King Street (corner of King and Talbot)
London, Ontario N6A 1C5

Dates: December 5 - 21

Hours:
Fridays outdoor & upstairs mezzanine 4 PM - 10 PM
Saturdays outdoor & upstairs mezzanine 10 AM - 9 PM
Sundays outdoor & upstairs mezzanine 10 AM - 5 PM

Attractions: This market is known for its vibrant atmosphere filled with holiday lights, local makers, live music, and warm drinks. It includes various activities such as crafts, horse rides, and a Christmas cocktail garden. The market operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 21, with specific hours for each day.

Activations/Attractions

  • Huge Christmas tree on the Market SquareOutdoor / indoor food & artisan vendors

  • Christmas cocktail garden

  • Workshops (cookie decorating, ornament decorating, letters to Santa, etc)

  • Horse & carriage rides

  • LED lounge + swings (outside)

  • Live music & entertainment

  • Pictures with Santa

Friday, December 12
6 PM to 7 PM The FireGuy Show
6 PM to 9:30 PM Horse & carriage rides
Saturday, December 13
4 PM to 7:30 PM Horse & carriage rides
Sunday, December 14
12 PM to 4 PM Gingerbread on stilts
12 PM to 3:30 PM Horse & carriage rides
Friday, December 19
7 PM to 8 PM The FireGuy Show
6 PM to 9:30 PM Horse & carriage rides
Saturday, December 20
3 PM to 7 PM Gingerbread on stilts
4 PM to 7:30 PM Horse & carriage rides
Sunday, December 21
12 PM to 3:30 PM Horse & carriage rides

Shuttle Service Announcement: A complimentary shuttle (capacity 10–11 passengers) will operate continuous loops between 100 Kellogg Lane and Covent Garden Market every Saturday and Sunday until December 21, beginning at 12 PM. A clearly marked sign will be displayed on the vehicle for easy identification


Magic of the Lights
Location: Fanshawe Conservation Area
1424 Clarke Road
London, Ontario N5V 5B9

Dates: Nov 21, 2025Jan 3, 2026
Hours: Open 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Nightly

Celebrating their 5th year in London, the Auburn Group Magic of Lights powered by Liuna Local 1059 will illuminate Fanshawe Conservation Area again this year. A holiday tradition in Southwestern Ontario, this dazzling, 2.5 km drive-through holiday light experience features amazing, festive displays brought to life by millions of twinkling lights. One ticket per carload. Join them to support Children’s Health Foundation again this year!

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