Events and Exhibits

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. 

We are happy to provide tours of the exhibit for groups of 10 or more, please inquire

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, 12, 13 & 14, 26, 27 & 28

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

            August 1 & 2, 28, 29 & 30

            September 5 & 6

            October 10 & 11

            November 7 & 8

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

Ontario Society of Artists presents....Spring into Art.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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