Special Programs this Fall

Enjoy unforgettable family fun this fall!

Join us for these smaller events designed to create cherished memories while exploring unique and playful themes – from magic to mystery.

Enjoy lively activities, including interactive stories, crafts, and treats. Make new friends along the way as you interact with our costumed historians and other program participants.

Admission to the Village is included in the program price. Secure your spot today!

 

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WIZARD ACADEMY

Calling young witches and wizards – the Village’s School of Magic is now in session. Do you have what it takes to become an expert enchanter?

history actor in witches hat welcomes youngsters to the Wizard Academy at Black Creek Pioneer Village

Craft your own pointy hat and wand, then mix and sample your very own witches brew during a potions lesson.

Enjoy a spellbinding snack. Plant a magical seed to take home during a lesson in herbology, then test your wand-waving skills in a final test of your magical might.

Program Information

Dates:
Saturday September 16 & Sunday September 17, 2023

Times:
11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Program Length:
90 minutes

Price:
General/non-members
Adult (15+): $24.00 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $27.50 + HST

Members
Adult (15+): $21.60 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $24.75 + HST + HST per child

Registration

General/non-members BOOK NOW
Members BOOK NOW

 

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THANKSGIVING FUN

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with a crisp and cozy visit to the Village. Enjoy all your favourite fall activities in a rustic log cabin surrounded by the vibrant colours of autumn.

mother and young daughters enjoy autumn festivities during Thanksgiving Fun event at Black Creek Pioneer Village

Help out with old-fashioned chores, including butter making, candle dipping, and preserving apples. Lend a hand in the kitchen, making cornbread to enjoy with hot apple cider.

Get creative with potato stamp making, then enjoy a story about the history of the harvest season.

Program Information

Dates:
Saturday October 7 & Sunday October 8, 2023

Times:
11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Program Length:
90 minutes

Price:
General/non-members
Adult (15+): $24.00 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $27.50 + HST

Members
Adult (15+): $21.60 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $24.75 + HST + HST per child

Registration

General/non-members BOOK NOW
Members BOOK NOW

 

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SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY

Calling all budding detectives – the game is afoot! Join Sherlock Holmes and help solve his latest mystery.

old-fashioned Victorian detective in the style of Sherlock Holmes peers through a magnifying glass in search of clues

Become part of our “Clue Crew” and learn the secrets of sleuthing. Grab a magnifying glass and study the evidence, try your hand at fingerprinting, and write messages in invisible ink!

Recharge with doughnuts and hot chocolate as you discover what makes a good clue. Crack secret ciphers and codes, and masters the deductive skills you’ll need to answer who, what, where, when, and why.

Program Information

Dates:
Sunday November 5 & 19, 2023

Times:
11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Program Length:
90 minutes

Price:
General/non-members
Adult (15+): $24.00 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $27.50 + HST

Members
Adult (15+): $21.60 + HST
Child (3 to 14): $24.75 + HST + HST per child

Registration

General/non-members BOOK NOW
Members BOOK NOW