Holiday Hours & Closures at Off The Wall Kids — How to Know If We're Open Today
Are you open today?" spikes every long weekend, PA Day, and holiday Monday. The worst version is driving to **539 First St in East London** with excited littles and finding out hours changed.
Here is how to know if Off The Wall Kids is open **before you leave the house** — and what **private events** mean for drop-in play when you are searching for **things to do in London**.
Holiday hours page: offthewallkids.ca/holiday-hours-london-ontario
Admission and regular hours: offthewallkids.ca/admission-pricing
"Where is the official answer?"
The **Today's Hours bar** at the top of **offthewallkids.ca** — not yesterday's memory, not a blog from last month, not a Facebook post from 2022.
That bar reflects **current operating hours** including holiday adjustments and many private-event days.
"Are you closed all day for private parties?"
Usually **no**. Private events and private facility rentals book a **two-hour window** — not a full-day closure. Depending on when the event is scheduled, we may **open later** or **close earlier** that day.
Drop-in guests already inside must **clear the floor before the private event window** begins. Regular **Unlimited Play Until We Close** applies on normal operating days outside those windows.
Private rental vs package: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/private-birthday-party-rental-vs-package-off-the-wall-kids-london
Running late to a booking: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/running-late-to-your-booking-off-the-wall-kids-london
"What about birthday parties — does that mean drop-in is closed?"
**No.** Parties run on a schedule; the building holds **300+** capacity. Even busy Saturdays leave room for walk-ins. Parties do not shut out drop-in play.
Capacity guide: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/birthday-parties-and-drop-in-play-capacity-off-the-wall-kids-london
"Regular hours when nothing special is posted"
Usually **10:00am–8:00pm, seven days a week**. Confirm on the Today's Hours bar — especially before holiday weekends.
"Should I book online on holidays?"
Recommended on busy days — saves about **$1 per ticket** and holds your start time. Walk-ins welcome subject to capacity.
Walk-in guide: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/walk-in-play-at-off-the-wall-kids-london-ontario
Unlimited play on regular days: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/unlimited-play-until-close-how-long-kids-play-off-the-wall-kids-london
"Camps on holidays and school breaks"
**PA Day, March Break, Winter Break, and summer camp** follow **camp hours** (typically 8:30am–4:30pm) — separate from drop-in. Check Bookeo for camp weeks: bookeo.com/off_the_wall_bookings
PA Day drop-in vs camp: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/pa-days-in-london-drop-in-play-vs-day-camp-ages-4-12
Before you drive — checklist
Check **Today's Hours bar** on the website. Sign **waivers** online if you can: offthewallkids.ca/waiver Pack **socks** for everyone past admission — socks-only facility. Peek **admission rates**: offthewallkids.ca/admission-pricing
Holiday hours rapid-fire
Closed all day for a party? **Rare — usually a two-hour private window.** Best source? **Today's Hours bar.** Still open for drop-in most Saturdays? **Yes — parties ≠ closed building.** Things to do in London indoors: donut slide, ballistics arena, concession, camps — offthewallkids.ca/things-to-do-with-kids-london-ontario
When in doubt, check the bar. Thirty seconds on your phone beats a U-turn on First St with three littles in the back seat.