Sneak peek alert! Once upon a time in a lovely Castle in Baden lived a young girl that loved to read. One hundred years later these timeless tales have become the focus of a special exhibit where fairytales and fables have leapt from the pages and into all the rooms of the museum. Co-Curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host “Fabled” an exhibit that pairs the childhood books of Laura Louise Livingston with costumes from Stratford Festival productions. See exquisite costumes from Alice Through the Looking Glass, Peter Pan, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Romeo & Juliet and so many more!
On exhibit until January 4, 2025
A special promotional offer from the Stratford Festival
The Stratford Festival is proud to bring award-winning writer Ella Hickson’s smash adaptation of Peter Pan to the North American stage, hot on the heels of its critically acclaimed run at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Wendy and Peter Pan gives Wendy pride of place in a reimagined journey to Neverland, home of Hook and the Lost Boys. Join Wendy Darling, Peter Pan and all your favourite characters in this thoroughly modern adventure that delivers all the unforgettable thrills, spills and fairy dust of the beloved children’s classic. A wonderful introduction to live theatre for our youngest fans and an enchanting way to spend family time!
Promotion:
Family of Four package for $100 on selected spring performances of Wendy and Peter Pan between May 21 and June 23 (A, B & C seating zones included in the promo)
Enter promo code CASTLE when you log in to your Stratford Festival account
Promotion will run from March 27 to June 23
Children of all ages are invited to treat their mom to a 30-minute guided tour of the Castle by costumed staff. The Fabled exhibit is Co-Curated by the Stratford Festival Archives and features childhood storybooks come to life. Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Little Women and so many more. Tickets are required. Special rate of $5.25 per person.
Get tickets for Mother's Day Tours here!
Whimsical Weekends
Do you like children's books, incredible costumes and crafts? Then we have the event for you! One weekend a month, families are invited to attend Castle Kilbride's Whimsical Weekends. Guided 30-minute tours of the museum and Fabled exhibit co-curated by the Stratford Festival Archives and finish with a fairy tale inspired craft!
Experience the Castle Kilbride in a unique way.
Featuring the artist who should have been dead. Stories of playful young spirits with Kilbride’s resident ghost. A haunted antique comes home, and our theory on how a ghost scared away the local Minister. In partnership with Ghost Walks.
Spring
Summer
Please visits Ghost Walks for tickets.
Stay tuned for the fall list of 2024 walks.
Thursday May 30th or June 13th homeschool families are invited to join us for a guided tour of the Castle as well as the new "Fabled" exhibit. After the tour make a unique fairytale craft to take home.
Time: 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $22/adult, $15/child
Where: Castle Kilbride
A new take on our traditional tea and tour in celebration of this year’s special exhibit “Fabled”. Costumes from the Stratford Festival Archives features Alice Through the Looking Glass and the Red Queen. We invite our tea party guests to tour the Castle and the “Fabled” exhibit with a costumed guide. Afterwards enjoy lemon chiffon tea, fruit scone and a tart. Sorry we cannot accommodate food sensitivities at this time. In the event of inclement weather, the tea will be held indoors. Tickets are required.
Calling all Princesses, Princes, Pirates and Dragons to Castle Kilbride for a fun afternoon of viewing Stratford Festival costumes from popular childhood storybooks. After the tour enjoy story time with a special guest character.
June 23 - Belle
July 21 - Elsa
Please note there are limited tickets to the events.
Time: 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. start time.
Tickets are $15 per person.
Thursday evenings, bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Admission is by donation. Weather permitting.
Jun 27- Dana K & The Remedy
July 4- Kitchener Musical Society
July 11- York Street Thought Process
July 18- Kelvis And the Burnin Love Band
July 25- Unleashed
Aug 1- Eric Jackson & the Willow River Band
Aug 8- Rescue Junction
Aug 15- Onion Honey
Aug 22- Festival City Big Band
Aug 29- Kettle’s On
August 10 – September 7
The Central Ontario Art Association is pleased to present Perceptions, an annual juried art show featuring selected fine artists from across central Ontario, working in diverse media. Juried by award winning artist Susan Gosevitz (https://susangosevitz.com/), COAA members submitted artworks based on their interpretation of the broad theme ‘Perceptions’. Join us for the opening reception Saturday, August 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and meet some of the selected artists in person. The show runs from August 10th to September 7th.
The Central Ontario Art Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing art instruction, developing art appreciation, and fostering inter-group co-operation and participation in the visual arts since 1954.
Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built is the definitive book about Wilmot Township's beloved National Historic Site, written and compiled by the Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee. For the first time in full colour, this gorgeously illustrated book recounts the history of the house back to its very beginnings in 1877, and illustrates that history with stunning photographs dating from over a century ago to today. For anyone who is curious about the eye-catching mansion in the middle of a quiet village, and for visitors who simply can't see everything in just one tour, this book will be a treasured keepsake. Cost $26 including tax. Available in the Castle's Gift Shop
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