London, Ontario blog: real estate, neighbourhoods and local events
Looking for something to do in London this weekend? Our event guides give the dates, the times and what each one costs.
You might worry a guide is out of date. Each one says which year its dates are from, so check that line first. Here’s the other half: we answer the money questions behind buying and selling your home.
The Bottom Line (Quick Answer)
- This is the Ken Small Real Estate Team’s blog for London, Ontario and the towns around it.
- You will find London events with dates and prices, and guides to neighbourhoods. You will also find the money side of buying and selling.
- Recurring event guides are updated each year at the same address.
The short version
- London Life and Events is for everyone. Buying a Home and Selling Your Home cover the money questions.
- Buying a country home near London? Our checklist covers the well, the septic and the wood stove.
- Every post is free to read. If you want one email a month instead, there is the Ken Small Monthly.
Halloween in London 2026: Every Haunt, Free Event and Kid Night, With What Each One Costs
Halloween in London is on now, until October 31, 2026. Not every event runs every night. These are the 2026 dates, times…
Is London, Ontario a Buyer’s Market in October 2026? September’s LSTAR Numbers, Explained for Buyers and Sellers
September 2026 LSTAR numbers for the City of London first, then all LSTAR regions, by home type and by district, with a…
Thanksgiving Weekend in London 2026: What’s Open Monday, What to Do All Four Days, and Where to Eat If You’re Not Cooking
Thanksgiving weekend in London, October 9 to 12, 2026, on one page: what is open on the Monday, what to do each…
Pumpkins After Dark London 2026: What It Really Costs, Which Nights It Runs, and How to Do It Right
A family of four is looking at roughly $90 before hot chocolate. Here is the real cost, the nights it actually runs,…
The Complete Guide to the 45th Annual Great Canadian Race Weekend
Everything you need for the 45th Annual Great Canadian Race Weekend at Delaware Speedway — schedule, tickets, camping, and the sponsors behind…
Fall in London 2026: Every Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & Fall Festival Worth the Drive
The fall season around London is on now, until October 31, 2026. These are the 2026 dates, times and prices. Confirm with…
Doors Open London 2026: All 40 Sites, the Hours, and How to Park Downtown for Free
Doors Open London 2026 runs Sept 19-20 – free, 40 sites, 25th anniversary. Full site list with addresses and hours, three walking…
Western Fair 2026: What It Really Costs, How to Skip the Parking, and What’s Worth Your Time
Western Fair 2026 runs September 11-20. Kids 10 and under and adults 65+ get in free, ticket holders ride London Transit free,…
John E. Pearce Provincial Park: The Trails, the Bluff & the Carolinian Forest on Your Doorstep
August 2026 trail guide. The hours, fees and trail conditions below are from August 2026. Confirm with the park before you drive…
Wells, Septic & WETT: The Rural-Home Questions Nobody Answers
August 2026 checklist. The inspection costs and rules below were current in August 2026. Confirm with your inspector and your municipality. Wells,…
Why the Best Rural Homes Sell Before They Hit realtor.ca
July 2026 market read. The market conditions described below are from July 2026. Ask us what the rural market looks like right…
WETT inspection checklist for rural homes near London, Ontario
Buying a country home near London often means a well, a septic system and a wood stove. Our checklist covers the inspections and the questions to ask on each one.
Wells, Septic & WETT: the rural-home checklist →
What is my home worth in London, Ontario?
A calculator can only do math on a price you type. For a price on your own home, start with What’s My Home Worth?
Want to see what you would keep after selling? Try the Seller Take-Home Calculator.
What readers say about working with us
4.9 average from 14 Google reviews, as shown on our reviews page (October 2026). One seller, word for word:
★★★★★We sold our home! In the midst of interest increases and market pricing decline, Ken was steadfast in his commitment to sell our home. Ken used multiple outlets, went above and beyond to market our property and counselled us well along the way. In the end, we SOLD, and are beginning our next journey as a family. Thank you Ken!
Kristian W. · Seller · May 2023 · via Google
The honest takeaway
Each event guide says which year its dates are from. Confirm with the venue before you go.
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About Ken Small
Ken Small, REALTOR®, has been a real estate agent in London since 2003. He leads the Ken Small Real Estate Team at Century 21 First Canadian Corp., Brokerage. The office is at 420 York Street, London, ON N6B 1R1. RECO #4727293. Meet the team →
Century 21 First Canadian Corp., Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. All data approximate.