Events and Exhibits

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.

Are you a local artisan? Castle Kilbride would love to hear from you! Contact us.

It is not a cupola, and it isn’t a widow’s walk….it is a belvedere!

Translating to “beautiful view” in Italian, this unusual architectural feature adorns unique homes across North America. 

Visit Castle Kilbride to see other homes with beautiful views!

On display until November 9, 2025, in the Belvedere Gallery!

Pet owners are encouraged to bring their costumed pets to the front lawn of Castle Kilbride for a parade around the heart-shaped driveway and the block!

Show off your furry friend at this community event! Rain or shine.

Kindly sponsored by TLC Pet Foods and County Depot (Baden Feed & Supply).

Cost: Free

Pre-register your pet

Come dressed in your favourite costume and help Castle Kilbride’s Fairy Godmother create a magical spell to prepare Cinderella for her magical Halloween Ball!

Explore the Castle for magical supplies, paint your very own pumpkin coach and meet the one and only Cinderella!

Fairy Godmother wishes to welcome as many children as possible to this kid's only event. Tickets required in advance.

Ages: 5 - 12

Cost: $17 (Child-only event) 

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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, then make a themed based craft to take home!

Upcoming Dates

October | To be announced

November 22 & 23 | Kirigami Snowflakes (paper cutting)

December | To be announced

Whimsical Weekend Tickets

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 Walk's most active. Tour with costumed guides as they present an out of the ordinary tour, in partnership with Ghost Walks.

Upcoming Dates

October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; November 1

For tickets, visit ghostwalks.com and click on the Castle Kilbride tile. 

Christmas at the Castle is the most wonderful time of the year to visit. The halls and rooms of the Victorian mansion are beautifully bedecked with trees, ribbon and garland just as the Livingston family did over one hundred years ago.

The Castle will be fully decorated from November 19 until January 4.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm.

Extra holiday hours

December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4

This display will transport you to Victorian England at Christmastime.

Inspired by locations from Dickens novels, this enchanting miniature village features and array of tiny homes, shops, British landmarks and figurines.

Created and kindly loaned by David Herner and family. On from November 19 until January 4 in the Belvedere Gallery with regular admission.

Note: Stairs are required to access this display.

Story time with Father Christmas, photo with the jolly man himself and tour of decorated Castle.

Tickets are required.

Cost: $12/adults or $8/child

Father Christmas Tickets

Help Elsa get ready for Christmas by touring through Castle Kilbride to find the best decorations for her Christmas tree!

Explore the Castle for festive decorations, create your very own take home ornament and meet Elsa herself!

Elsa wishes to welcome as many children as possible to this kid's only event. Tickets required in advance.

Ages: 5 - 12

Cost: $17 (child only event)

Tickets

Warm yourself in the glow that emanates from every room of the decorated Castle and imagine yourself as a guest of the Livingston family Christmas in 1895. A self-guided tour with costumed staff in rooms.

Entertainment by Local Vocals. Finish your tour with shortbread and warm cider. Tickets are required.

Cost: $12 adult/$7 child

Castle by Candlelight Tickets

A yuletide tour of the decorated mansion by a costumed guide followed by treats of cranberry/white chocolate scone, shortbread cookie paired with “gingerbread house fruit tea.”

Tickets are required.

Cost: $22/person

Sugarplum Tickets Coming Soon

Homeschool Days include a guided tour of Castle Kilbride decorated for the holiday season, 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.  

Cost: $5/person

Homeschool Day Tickets

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