Events and Exhibits | Township of Wilmot

February 4 to November 8

Trip of 1936 Exhibit

The year 1936 was a time of change as 18-year-old Laura Louise Livingston and her mother embarked on a trip that would change their lives forever. Looking back 90 years later, this exhibit explores the areas they toured and unexpected crossroads they encountered. From Norway to Germany, to Egypt through the Holy Land each stop broadened their views.

Sunday May 10, 2026

Mother's Day at Castle Kilbride

May 10, 2026

Time: 10-3 (hourly slots)

Children of all ages are invited to treat their mom to a 30-minute costumed guided tour of Castle Kilbride and the special exhibit The Trip of 1936. A mother and daughter world adventure that took place during a time of great change. Cost in advance $8/Adult, $5/Child.

Tickets required.

Mother's Day Tickets

April 30th - May 24th

Artistic Expressions of WODSS

Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School is back with another juried art show! From April 30th to May 24th, enjoy 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. Art is on display in the Belvedere Gallery and Administration complex.

May 21 or 29, June 5 or 12

Homeschool Days

Times: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Cost: $5.25 per person

Homeschool Days at Castle Kilbride include a guided tour, activities and take-home craft. This year is all about trips and travel! Guided tours of the Castle and the Vogue Voyages: High Seas Fashion 1912-1939 and the Trip of 1936 exhibits. Afterwards make a craft to match the exhibits. For students 5 years and older.

Homeschool Day Tickets

Monthly

Ghost Walks at Castle Kilbride

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 create a perfect environment for experiences. This indoor tour has not disappointed, it has been Ghost Walks most active. In partnership with Ghost Walks.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Saturday May 16th
Saturday June 20th
Saturday August 22nd
Saturday September 19th
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24

Ghost Walks Tickets

Coming May 20

Vogue Voyages: Fashion on the High Seas Travel Clothes 1912 – 1939

May 20 – November 8

Get on board with a fashion display that manifests the grandeur of travel during the steamship era. View clothing and outfits that made waves. In proud partnership with the Fashion History Museum.

Please inquire about group tours of this exhibit.

Group Tours of exhibit

Monthly

High Seas Teas

Dates: May 22, 23 & 24

June 19, 20 & 21

August 7 & 8, 14 & 15

September 19 & 20

Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $22/p.p.

Our popular tea and tours inspired by the museum’s special exhibit Vogue Voyages: Fashion from the High Seas 1912-1939. Enjoy a delightful, guided tour of Castle Kilbride and the Vogue Voyages exhibit by costumed staff. Afterwards sip on lemon chiffon tea while you indulge in a taste of tea menu items from around the world (British scones and baklava). Teas will be served on the front lawn, in the event of inclement weather (rain or heat) teas will be held indoors. Sorry we cannot accommodate food restrictions.

Tickets required. No refunds

High Seas Teas Tickets

Various Dates May to November

Vogue Visits

Date: Select Weekends (Fri, Sat & Sun) throughout the year

Time 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $8.25/Adult, $5.25/Child, $25/Family (in advance)

Theme: A guided tour by costumed guide of the exhibits the Trip of 1936 and Vogue Voyages: Fashion on the High Seas Travel Clothes 1912 – 1939. Afterwards create a fabulous fascinator or brilliant bow tie.

Dates: May 29, 30 & 31

June 5, 6 & 7, 26, 27 & 28

July 3, 4, 5, 17, 18 & 19, 24, 25, 26 & 31

August 1 & 2, 18, 29 & 30

September 5 & 6

October 10 & 11

November 7 & 8

Vogue Visit Tickets

Thursdays June 25 to August 27

Castle Concert Series 2026

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 25- Kelvis and the Burnin Love Band

July 2- Duende feat. Juneyt

July 9- Kitchener Musical Society

*Saturday July 11- Uptown Swing at 7 p.m. for Garden Party at Castle Kilbride

July 16- Dolinar, Dosman, and Dunn

July 23- Eric Jackson and the Willow Band

July 30- Rescue Junction

Aug 6- Unleashed

Aug 13- Dana K and the Remedy

Aug 20- York Street Thought Process

Aug 27- Cabin Fever

Saturday July 11, 2026

Evening Garden Party with Castle Concert

Date: Saturday July 11

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Cost: Admission by $ donation

Where: Front Lawn of Castle Kilbride

Concert: Uptown Swing 7-8 p.m.

The fun continues with Tours and games from 8 until 9 p.m.

The Livingstons were known for their lavish garden parties, especially in the early 1930s. Join us as we recreate these popular parties featuring their favourite activities; tour of Castle, the Vogue Voyage and Trip of 1936 exhibits, lawn games, lemonade, music, and contests. Concert featuring Uptown Swing from 7 - 8 p.m.

Friday July 17, 2026

Princess Party at Castle Kilbride

Date: Friday July 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $15/pp (tickets required)
Where fairytales come to life, it’s a Princess Party at a Castle! Make a magic wand, then have an enchanted evening with Belle and Ariel as they sing and dance to their signature songs, afterwards tour the Castle.
· Each character will perform a song for the children.
· An interactive story featuring the more popular story between the two characters.
· A fun dance-style game where the characters teach themed moves and play in an inclusive way that encourages everyone to participate.
· Pre-autographed colouring sheets for the children to take home as a special keepsake.
· Plenty of time at the end for hugs and photos with the characters.

Princess Party Tickets

August 17 - 21

Castle Camp- History's Mysteries

Castle Kilbride is calling all Super Sleuths to help uncover history’s secrets at our History’s Mysteries Summer Camp! Campers will dive into the mysteries of the past by becoming junior detectives.

Each day will present new secrets to solve from around the world, from Ancient Egypt to Greece to Medieval Europe and even Cryptid creatures!

Spend the week solving history’s biggest mysteries in fun and creative ways!

Dates: August 17 - 21

Ages: 8-12

Theme: History’s Mysteries Monday– Dino Day, Tuesday-Egypt, Wednesday-Mythical Creatures, Thursday-Pirate, Friday– Super Sleuth Detective Day

Cost: $275/week

Register for Castle Camp

Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built

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