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2013 Special Event Listings

April 2013

Date Event Location Description
14 Run for Retina Harris/Gibbons/Greenway/Springbank/ Maurice Chapman Park Roadway A competitive running race
20 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - Spring Sprint Springbank Gardens/Greenway park Roadway/ Maurice Chapman Roadway 2.4k and 5k Run - fundraiser auction
27 Canadian Transplant Association - Transplant Trot Gibbons Park Roadway A 5k run/walk to promote Organ Donation Awareness
28 Forest City Road Race Victoria Park/Gibbons Park Rdwy.
Dufferin (Wellington to Clarence)
Central (Richmond to Wellington)
Clarence (Central to Dufferin)
Wellington (Central to Dufferin)
Clarence (Angel to Dufferin)
Road Races

May 2013

Date Event Location Description
3 London Christian Academy- Walk-A-Thon Springbank Park Roadway A school walk-a-thon
5 Kids Help Phone Thames Park Walk so kids can talk - family and dog friendly event with a 5k route walk, free lunch and entertainment.
5 Annual London Centennial Wheelers Cycling Club (LCW)- Springbank Road Races Springbank Park Roadway An Ontario Cycling Association sanctioned cycling race organized, promoted, and hosted by the LCW.  Event attracts upwards of 300 cyclists from Southern Ontario and Michigan along with spectators.  'Challenge Rides' for children aged 4-12 will also be included.
5 London MS Walk Victoria Park The walk is the MS Society's largest pledge-based fundraising event.  A 2.5k or 10k route
5 Jesse's Journey- The Foundation for Gene & Cell Therapy- Walk Across Canada in a Day Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman and Greenway Park Roadway A 33k fundraising walk
10 Annual Barefoot Walk Victoria Park A Barefoot Walk around a pre-determines path through the park to raise awareness and money for third world countries who live below the poverty line.
11 Walk for Memories - Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway A 5k fundraising walk
12 Run for Ovarian Cancer Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Greenway Park Roadway A fundraising run for London Health Sciences Centre Cancer Clinic with a silent auction and BBQ
17 Walmart Making Miracles Victoria Park Fundraiser for Walmart Walk for Miracles
24 Jazzercise- Jazzerthon Springbank Gardens Come join us for 2 hours of Jazzercise
25 Lupus Ontario- Walk for Lupus 2012 Gibbons Park Roadway Fundraising Walk-a-thon
25 Walk for the Talk for Kids with Communication Disorders Greenway Park 5km Walk/Run/Ride
25 Canadian Liver Foundation- Stroll for Liver Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway A fundraising walk
25/26 Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! Victoria Park
Central Ave (Wellington to Waterloo)
Wellington Rd (Central to Dufferin)
Dufferin  (Wellington to Clarence)
Central (Richmond to Wellington)  Clarence (Kent to Central)
A 2 day large scale street hockey tournament. 
26 Kid's Triathlon Carling Heights Community Centre/ Elizabeth St (McMahen to Roadway) A children's triathlon held by Scotia McLeod Inc.
26 McDonald's Run for the House
Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway
A fundraising run for families featuring a kid's gallop.  Proceeds benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario to help provide a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care in London.
26 Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Greenway Park Roadway 3k/6k Fun Run, 3k/6k Walk.  Family friendly games activities and picnic.
26 Lions Clubs of London- Walk for Dog Guides Gibbons Park Roadway Participants walk their dogs along pathways to Blackfriars Bridge and back again
31 Harvest Bible Chapel Victoria Park Church in the Park - Worship Service

 

June 2013

Date Event Location Description
2 Josiah's Journey Memorial Walk Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman and Springbank Park Roadway A Memorial Walk Fundraiser in support o the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital, London, ON
2 AGA KHAN Foundation Canada- World Partnership Walk Victoria Park 5-8km walk to raise funds for long-term projects in the developing world
8 Scleroderma Society of Ontario- Walk in the Park for Scleroderma Gibbons Park Roadway A walk to raise money for research for Scleroderma
8 MADD London Chapter- Stride or Change Walk Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman Roadway  the Annual 5k fundraising & awareness walk/ victim memorial
9 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- Walk to Cure Diabetes Gibbons Park Roadway A fundraising walk for participants affected by type 1 diabetes.
9 Children's Miracle Network- Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Greenway Park Roadway A fundraising walk-a-thon, which will hold an opening ceremony, 5k or 1k walk or participants, and stage performances and BBQ after the walk in celebration of funds raised.
9 Fiesta London Mexican Festival Covent Garden Market (Talbot - Market Lane to King) Festival encourages all individuals to come share in the rich history, games, art, music and cuisine of Mexican/Hispanic community.
9 London Walk Now for Autism Speaks Canada Victoria Park An array of family-friendly activities - inflatable bounce houses, slides and games; music; Toys'R Us playzone; face painters and balloon twisters and an autism resource fair showcasing local autism service providers, sponsors and businesses.
11-13 Heart and Stroke Foundation Pall Mall (Richmond to Wellington) Big Bike Event
14-16 Family Shows Canada- International Kids Expo Victoria Park
Wellington Rd (Dufferin to Wolfe)
An event for children, parents and caregivers to enjoy live entertainment, interaction and wholesome family fun.
14 Forest City Destiny Church Springbank Gardens Response initiative - worship event
15 London Fringe - Nuit Blanche Dundas St (Clarence to Richmond) (Richmond to Talbot) (Talbot to Ridout) contemporary arts activities, exhibits and installations in downtown London
15 Muscular Dystrophy Canada- London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Gibbons Park Roadway A charitable fundraising walk for family, friends, and the community.
15 Cancelled - Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Springbank Gardens "Teddy Bear Picnic"
16 Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Fundraiser Greenway Park Roadway Fundraiser walk and BBQ
16 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario- Bisset's Best Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway Raising pledges and running 10k for Make-a-Wish
16 Prostate Cancer Canada- Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer Gibbons Park Roadway A 5k walk/run for Prostate Cancer held annually to promote prostate cancer awareness and provide funding for prostate cancer research
18 Heart and Stroke Foundation Pall Mall (Richmond to Wellington) Big Bike Event
19/20 Heart and Stroke Foundation Talbot St (Market Lane to King)/ Jubilee Square Big Bike Event
21 ATLOHSA Native Family Healing Services - National Aboriginal Day Harris Park The Annual celebration of the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of the Aboriginal Peoples. Event will include music, arts, history and traditional games.
21-23 International Food Festival Victoria Park
Wellington Rd (Dufferin to Wolfe)
Dufferin (Wellington to Clarence)
A flavor of International foods and cultural music mixed with Canadian traditions and entertainment. 
22 Independent Living Centre London and Area - Come Walk With Me Greenway Park Roadway A fundraising walk and wheel-a-thon in the park followed by prizes and a hot dog barbecue. 
22-23 London Amateur Radio Club- Field Day Reservoir Park Tents with 5 HAM radio stations set up in the park with wire antennas to make contacts with other HAM radio stations in Canada and the U.S.
22 Dale Brain Injury Services Inc. - Heads Up Walk-a-Thon Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway A Walk-A-Thon to raise awareness for Acquired Brain Injury
25 Heart and Stroke Foundation Pall Mall (Richmond to Wellington) Big Bike Event
28 Runners' Choice- Go the Distance 8k & 3K Run TD Waterhouse Stadium/ Gibbons Park Roadway A Community Fitness Event
29 Summerside Optimist Canada Day Celebration Meadowgate Park Includes bouncers, games, music, fireworks at dusk
June 29/30 Caliente Festival Hispano Victoria Park An event for the community to experience the Hispanic culture. Includes traditional music, folklore, arts and crafts, history and foods.

July 2013

Date Event Location Description
1 Community Council of White Oaks- The Canada Day Celebration White Oaks Park The Canada Day event is a family day that will begin with opening ceremonies and include live entertainment, children's air equipment, food vendors, cake cutting, movies and fireworks.
1 East London Optimist- Canada Day Event East Lions Artisan Park A fun day for children and families with music, dancing, bouncy rides, crafts, car show, firemen demo, fireworks and a citizenship ceremony
1 London Celebrates Canada Harris Park/ Fork of the Thames A family friendly Canada Day celebration.  The event includes hero recognition, stage entertainment, exhibits, vendors and fireworks.
4-7 TD Sunfest Victoria Park
Wellington Rd (Dufferin to Wolfe)
A world music and jazz festival featuring over 35 international/national professional music and dance ensembles, complimented by more than 275 food & craft exhibitors of the same international variety.  
7 New Balance - Water Walk/Run Ann St. Park/Gibbons Pk. Rdwy.  A 5k and 10k charity run with all proceeds raised going to Free the Children for a clean water system in Kenya Africa.
16 A Midsummer Night's Dream 2012 Springbank Gardens An outdoor, public performance o William Shakespeare's comedy
19-21 Home County Folk Festival Victoria Park A 3 day music and crafts festival in Victoria Park.  Activities and entertainment for the entire family include a variety of music, craft booths, and food vendors. 
19 Runners' Choice- Summer Night 5k Gibbons Park Roadway/Ann St. Park
John St. (St. George to Richmond)
A community fitness event
20 London Ride to Cure FOP Greenway Park Roadway family and friends ride to raise money
21 Columbia's Independence Day Greenway Park Roadway An Annual Celebration of Colombia's Independence Day.
21 Trail Cross London Medway Valley Heritage Forest (Attawandaron Park) Trail running race which is a run in heats instead of one long continuous race. 
July 22-26 Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre Thames Park Day camp for kids ages 4-7
24-27 Bethany's Hope Foundation- Rock the Park Harris Park
Dufferin (Ridout to Harris Park
Harris Park (Yellow Gate to Queens Ave.)
A Classic Rock Festival with proceeds to benefit Medical Research for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy at Bethany's Hope Leukodystrophy Research Laboratory in London, Ontario
26-28 Pride London Victoria Park Outdoor festival celebrating the lives of LGBTTQ2 people in London.  Live music, vendors.

August 2013

Date Event Location Description
1-5 Rib fest Victoria Park
Wellington Rd (Dufferin to Wolfe)
Dufferin (Wellington to Clarence)
A community event featuring ribs and food from around the world, live entertainment, rides, and ribber competition.
16 Forest City Destiny Church Victoria Park Worship event with live music
16 Forest City Youth Slo-Pitch Awards Vauxhall Park An awards day to give trophies out and a provide a free meal for the kids
18 Flying Dance Company Victoria Park The essence of the flying dance festival is dancing, laughter, culture, fun, food, basking in the sun, community.  Bringing people together through dance to share, collaborate and build a stronger cultural diverse community.
23-25 Festa Italiana "A Taste of Italy in Downtown London" Jubilee Square/ Talbot St (Market Lane to King) Free family cultural event celebrating music, entertainment, food, fashion of Italy
25 Cross Cultural Learner Centre Soccer Tournament Jesse Davidson Park Soccer Tournament
Aug. 30
to
Sept. 2
Fall Fest Victoria Park A showcase of public competitive arts, straw maze, pumpkin carving, featuring a celebration of foods and music.  A merriment of harvesting crops and a fall shopping lane.
31 Community Harvest Gathering Gibbons Park A community event to raise funds for the London Food Bank and Lifespin. Event includes educational workshops, vendors, acoustic entertainment and a religious ceremony.

September 2013

Date Event Location Description
Aug. 30
to
Sept. 2
Fall Fest Victoria Park A showcase of public competitive arts, straw maze, pumpkin carving, featuring a celebration of foods and music.  A merriment of harvesting crops and a fall shopping lane.
5-8 Lambeth Harvestfest Lambeth Arena and Community Centre, Ralph Hamlyn Park, Lambeth Optimist Park Dances, ball tournament, parade, car Show, entertainment tents, children's fair, pancake breakfast, horseshoe tournament, church service and craft show.
6 Move Your Phi't Harris Park A non-profit philanthropy event done internationally .  To raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation which supports women's heart health. Charity 5km run/walk
7 Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario- Parkinson Superwalk Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway A community Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario.
7 Warriors Day Parade Municipal Park Lot at 641 Dundas A parade to celebrate our veterans
8 Runners' Choice - Springbank Road Races Harris Park, Greenway, Ivey, River Forks Park, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway Community Fitness Event
8 Ovarian Cancer Canada Mini Walk for Hope Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Greenway Park Roadway Raising funds and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Canada.
10 Lifting the Silence Victoria Park A memorial and awareness event in honour world suicide prevention day.  Includes speakers, information, short walk
13 Harvest Bible Chapel Victoria Park Church in the Park - Worship Service
13 PowerPlay for Easter Seals Kids Covent Garden Market/ Talbot Street (Market Lane to King) Sponsored by Scotiabank 4-on-4 Street Hockey event to raise funds for Easter Seals children with physical disabilities.
14 AIDS Committee of London- Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway A fundraising walk to raise funds for the AIDS Committee of London
15 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank, Greenway Park Roadway The annual fundraising run/walk/wheel to raise money for cancer research in honor of Terry Fox.
20 CNIB - Night for Sight Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Springbank Park Roadway 5km Walk
21 Parents of Technology Dependant Children- Kids Country Club Walkin Roll-a-thon Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman, Greenway Park Roadway Walkathon for children in wheelchairs and small fun fair including face painting, singing and food.
21 London and Area Timed Races Springbank Park Roadway 1.7 mile loops around Springbank Park - 3hr., 6hr., 12hr., or 24hr.
21 Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre - St. Julien Park Community Festival St. Julien Park A community festival with stage performances from 10:00am to 4:00pm, community displays and activities for the whole family.
22 Community Living London- Community in Motion: The Serious(ly) Fun Run Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman Roadway A 5k/2k run, walk, wheel in support of people with intellectual disabilities
22 Bladder Cancer Canada 5K Awareness Walk Springbank Park Roadway A 5K fundraising and wareness walk which will take place in many cities across Canada.
22 Kidney Foundation of Canada- London 'Give the Gift of Life' Walk Gibbons Park Roadway A fundraising event for the Kidney Foundation of Canada- Southwestern Ontario Chapter
22 Canadian Diabetes Association: Freedom Run for Diabetes Greenway Park Roadway Freedom run/walk for diabetes
27 (raindate 28) Middlesex London Health Unit - Outdoor Movie Night Victoria Park An outdoor movie night to raise awareness about the health effects associated with smoking and tobacco products us.
28 Homecoming Family 10K/5K Run/Walk Budweiser Gardens Parking Lot, King (Talbot to York) 10K/5K Run/Walk
28 ALS Society Ontario- Walk for ALS Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman and Springbank Park Roadway Come take part in a 5km walk for Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

October 2013

Date Event Location Description
6 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation- CIBC Run for the Cure Victoria Park
Wellington (Wolfe to Dufferin)Dufferin (Wellington to Clarence)
A 1km walk or 5km run/walk to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
6 Autism Ontario (London)- Ride and Stride for Autism Greenway Park Roadway/Saturn Playground A fundraising family walk/ride/roll or stroll including a barbecue and entertainment will be provided.
6 Learning Disabilities Association: Going the Distance for LDA Springbank Gardens, Maurice Chapman Walkway Going the distance for learning disabilities
12 Public Square Rosary Rally Victoria Park A prayer and procession in commemoration of the 93rd anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima on October 13th, 1917.
13 Gobbler Gallop Springbank Park Roadway A 3k and 6k Fun Run
19 Campout for Mental Health Victoria Park a campout to raise awareness about mental health. Event includes music, entertainment and food
20 Bethany's Hope ... Project Hope moving to the Cure Harris Park/Gibbons Park Rdwy Charity walk/run event that will be centered in Harris Park. 
26 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Light the Night Walk Victoria Park Participants walk along a 5km route carrying illuminated balloons .
27 Runners' Choice- Halloween Haunting Springbank Park, Maurice Chapman Roadway Enjoy a 10k/5k &3k community fitness event

November 2013

Date Event Location Description
3 Women's Only Half Marathon/10K Run/Walk Budweiser Gardens Parking Lot
King Street (Ridout to Talbot)
Women supporting Prostate Cancer while men are doing "Movember" fundraising
11 Remembrance Day Service Victoria Park A commemorative ceremony
29 Winter Wonderland - Lighting of the Light Victoria Park Lighting of the Lights ceremony

December 2013

Date Event Location Description
24 The Gathering Place- Christmas Eve in the Park Victoria Park A celebration with Christmas music, caroling, and skits delivered to the general public.  All welcome.
31 Rockn' New Years Eve Victoria Park Countdown to bring in the new year