Events and Exhibits

2025 Exhibit and Events

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

*New - If you prefer to make a donation on-line instead of brining cash each week please click here.  Print out sheet and bring with you each week to show at gate. You can donate once for the whole season or each week.

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:          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!

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

Whimsical Weekend Tickets

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 October 4

Friday October 10

Saturday October 11

Friday October 17

Saturday October 18

Friday October 24

Saturday October 25

Saturday November 1

For tickets please go to ghostwalks.com and click on the Castle Kilbride tile.