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For Immediate Release
May 11, 2026

London-Middlesex Children’s Water Festival Family Night Returns to Fanshawe Conservation Area

The London-Middlesex Children’s Water Festival Family Night is back in London at Fanshawe Conservation Area from 5-8 pm on May 14th, 2026.

This event is packed with exciting, hands-on activities to teach children and youth about the importance of water while having fun with friends and family. Event highlights include:

• Water-themed activity stations – Explore interactive games and exhibits all about water!
• Paddling on Fanshawe Lake – Hop in a canoe and experience the beauty of Fanshawe firsthand!
• Live birds of prey shows (5:30 pm and 7 pm) – See raptors soar with the Canadian Raptor Conservancy!
• Shop the pop-up market – Urban Roots is coming with bushels of veggies for sale!
• Community partner booths – Take part in hands-on activities while meeting local organizations dedicated to protecting water and the environment!
• Food trucks – Enjoy delicious eats from Tikka Tomato, New Leaf, Taste of Lebanon, The Donut Diva, Leens Big Bite, and It’s Not a Pow Wow Until the Weiner Comes Out
• And more!

Family Night offers a glimpse into the broader Children’s Water Festival field trip running from May 12-15 when hundreds of grade 2-5 students will explore activity stations based on water conservation, science, and technology.

On Thursday, May 14th, media is invited to attend a luncheon and tour of the festival:

10:30 am: Welcome and Introduction
10:45 am: Festival Tour
11:45 am: Lunch and Refreshments

The London-Middlesex Children’s Water Festival Family Night is entirely free, fun for all ages, and will run rain or shine. Community members are encouraged to follow the for updates and information leading up to the big day.

Thank you to the following organizations who are contributing fun, educational experiences and bringing this event to life:

• CAMI Assembly General Motors Canada
• Canadian Raptor Conservancy
• Canadian Wildlife Federation
• City of London
• Climate Action London
• Family Centre Argyle
• Fanshawe Conservation Area
• Fanshawe Pioneer Village
• Forest Mascot
• Grand Experiences
• H3-ELP
• John and Jan Everett
• LaRimbabelle ON y va
• Let’s Talk Science
• London Bicycle Cafe
• London Children’s Museum
• London Drowning Prevention Coalition
• London Fire Department
• London Middlesex Master Gardeners
• London Police Service
• London Western Rowing Club
• London’s Paddle Shop
• Middlesex London Health Unit
• Mountain Equipment Company
• Museum of Ontario Archeology
• North West London Resource Centre
• Ontario Federation of Agriculture
• SCAN!
• Sheila Horrell Drumming
• South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre
• Thames Talbot Land Trust
• Thames Valley Outfitters
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• Urban Roots
• Wild Birds Unlimited
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

Contact:

Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator
[email protected]
519-451-2800 ext. 224

Amy Bumbacco, Communications and Marketing Specialist
[email protected]
519-451-2800 ext. 331

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