Christmas by Candlelight

Sunday, December 8th ~ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas, and learn about the origins of Christmas traditions we celebrate today. Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season with us!

Featuring:

  • Horse & wagon rides
  • Visit with Father and Mother Christmas
  • Listen to traditional hymns on the pump organ and participate in a carol sing in the Glen Alda Church
  • Ham and savoury on a bun served in PCAHB ($)
  • Stories, traditional shanties, and Christmas songs performed by Glen Cardus and Fiddling Jay
  • Learn about traditional Christmas treats in the Milburn House and try some Turkish delight
  • Discover the history of the Christmas tree and stocking
  • Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
  • Sample some sugar plums as you listen the story of the nutcracker and how he defeated the Mouse King
  • Participate in a traditional holiday toast at the Fitzpatrick house
  • Try your hand at some reindeer games including wooden tandem skis, snowshoes and sled races
  • Learn the history of the toy maker in the Carpenter Shop
  • Learn the history behind the classic Christmas story T’was the Night Before Christmas
  • View a wide selection of Christmas shopping options from the 1900s at the General Store
  • Witness a holiday census and Town Hall party
  • Christmas craft
  • Fencing demonstrations (timed)
  • Hot chocolate, cookies and treats for sale ($)
  • Learn about the history of the yule log
  • Christmas Raffle ($)

In the giving spirit of the season, please consider bringing one or more non-perishable food item(s) to donate to the Otonabee-South Monaghan Food Cupboard.

Admission: Adults- $15, Students & Seniors (60+) – $10, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $7, Children Under 5 Years of Age – Free, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $40

Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis.