2025 Exhibit and Events
2025 Exhibit- Handcrafted History from A to Z
The love and energy that goes into handcrafted items spans centuries. Castle Kilbride has a huge collection of handcrafted items, some are on permanent display like the wall and ceiling murals however many of these items are kept in storage. This is their time to enjoy the spotlight. From items dating to 1820 to today from fashion to furniture, from functional to fun every item has a story to tell. This exhibit highlights the hard work and love that has gone into creating works of art whether it was for practical reasons or just for show.
Begins March 12th!
Are you a local artisan? Castle Kilbride would love to hear from you! Contact us!
Artistic Expressions of WODSS: A Juried Exhibition
For the first time ever, Castle Kilbride and Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School are pleased to present Artistic Expressions of WODSS: A Juried Exhibition! This show features the finest selected pieces from an array of students from WODSS working in diverse media.
The show runs from May 23 to June 20.
My oh My and a Slice of Pie Tea and Tour
Dates: May 23 & 24
June 20, 21 & 22
July 11, 12 & 13
August 8 & 9, 15 & 16
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delightful tour of Castle Kilbride by costumed staff including the special exhibit “Handcrafted History from A to Z”, afterwards sip on lemon chiffon tea while you indulge in a taste of the homemade with a slice of seasonal pie from Anna Mae’s. Cost: $22/p.p. Tickets required.
Get tickets for the tea and tour
Whimsical Weekends: Handmade Hobbies Edition
Date: Select Weekends throughout the year
Time 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Cost: $8/Adult, $5/Child, $25/Family (in advance)
Whimsy and wonder are planned for these days to pair with our special exhibit Handcrafted History from A to Z. Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the Castle and exhibit. After, make a themed based craft to take home!
May 17 & 18 – Embroidery Butterflies
June 14 & 15- Origami Animals
July – To be Announced
August 23 & 24– Beadwork-Nith River Monster
September 20 & 21– Watercolour Bookmark
October – To be Announced
November 22 & 23 – Kirigami Snowflakes (Paper cutting)
December – To be Announced
Homeschool Days-Spring
Dates: Friday May 30, June 12 or June 13
10 a.m., 11 a.m.,1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
$5 per person
Homeschool Days at Castle Kilbride include a guided tour, activities and take-home craft. This year we are focusing on Handcrafted Histories which features one-of-a-kind toys that students can play with. For students 5 years and older.
Ghost Walks
They’re back………
Take a walk on Castle Kilbride’s eerie side. The tour features frescoes from an artist who should have been dead, playful kids throughout, including Kilbride’s resident spirit and haunted antiques that have found their way back to the Castle. Participants secluded inside the house with their guide creates a perfect environment for experiences. This indoor tour has not disappointed it has been Ghost Walks most active.
Tour with costume guide as they present an out of the ordinary tour. In partnership with Ghost Walks.
Upcoming Dates...
Saturday June 7
Saturday June 21
Saturday July 5
Saturday July 19
Saturday August 9
Saturday August 23
For tickets please go to ghostwalks.com and click on the Castle Kilbride tile.
Castle Concert Series 2025
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. *New for 2025 select weeks will feature a crafter’s market. - Vendor Application
Jun 26- Dana K and the Remedy
July 3- Kitchener Musical Society Band
July 10- Kelvis and the Burnin Love Band
July 17- Rescue Junction
July 24- Unleashed
July 31- Folklore Junction
Aug 7- Uptown Swing
Aug 14- Onion Honey
Aug 21- York Street Thought Process
Aug 28- Kettle’s On
Castle Kilbride Book
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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