Events and Exhibits

Between Picturesque and Surrealist Audacities

March 3 – May 31, 2012

Featured 2012 Local Artisan

Between Picturesque and Surrealist Audacities- by Artist Ion Georgescu-Muscel. 

Romanian artist and poet. His paintings translate movements of his soul in images and lyrics.

Located in the Belvedere Gallery

The Whitehorse Photographer- Ephraim Hamacher

June 1 - November 10, 2012

 Whitehorse Photographer- Ephraim Hamacher

Hamacher was born in Wilmot Township in 1857.  In the summer of 1900, he arrived in Whitehorse following in the footsteps of the Gold Rush photographer, E.A. Hegg.  Hamacher never left the Yukon and his photographs have become priceless treasures from a by-gone era.  He will always be known as the “Whitehorse Photographer.� 

In partnership with the Yukon Archives.

The Mysterious Masons & Maccabbees Exhibit

May 1– December 30, 2012

 

The Mysterious Masons & Maccabees James Livingston, owner of Castle Kilbride, was a Mason who obtained the 33^rd degree and was a charter member for the Wilmot Lodge No. 318 (established c.1874.)  The Livingston daughters were members of a women’s benefit society called the “Ladies of the Maccabees.�  At least five daughters were charter members of the Baden “ Livingston Hive No.2" 

Intrigued? Find out more in this exciting new exhibit.

Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012

All mothers receive complimentary admission on this day

Father’s Day

June 17, 2011

All fathers receive complimentary admission on this day.

Maids of Kilbride Tea & Tour

Dates offered: June 18 – 23 and June 25 – 29, 2012

Time: 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Guests will be treated to an in-depth tour of the Castle. Then be indulged while the maids of Kilbride serve you tea and goodies outside. Offered to groups or individuals. Pre-registration is required.  * Teas can be made available in July and August please inquire.

Cost: $15 per person

Summer Castle Camp

July 9 - 13 or July 23-27

Cost: $30 per day or $140 per week

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages: 5-11

Pre-registration is required

Theme: The Royal Treatment!

King or Queen for a day, Dragons, Castles, King Midas and Festival Day.

Download July Camp Parent's package »

Download Registration Form July Camp »

Wonderful Wednesdays

August 1, 8, 15 & 22

Wonderful Wednesdays

Every Wednesday in August

August 1, 8, 15, & 22

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per day

Ages: 5-11

Pre-registration is required

Join us every Wednesday in August for frolic and fun. Each week has a different theme. Come for one Wednesday or sign up for all four!

August 1- Private “eye� (Detective day)

August 8 – Painter of Castle Kilbride

August 15- Pirates

August 22- Pioneer Party

Download Parent's Package Wed »

Download Registratin Form Wed Camp »

Summer Concert Series

Thursday evenings in July & August

Summer Concert Series – Concerts at the Castle

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Dates:  July 5 -

July 12- 

July 19-

July 26-

August 2-

August 9-

August 16-

August 23-

Castle Kilbride - 135th Birthday Bash

September 23, 2012

Complimentary admission if your name matches a Livingston (with identification) James, Louise, Elizabeth, Peter, Caroline, Barbara, Agnes, Rebecca, John Peter, Henry (Harry), Alice, Edna, Laura Louise, Harris or Sherry! $5 admission.

Old Tyme Children’s Christmas at Kilbride

Sunday Nov. 25, 2012

 

Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $7 per person

Kindle your holiday spirit and step back in time and re-live the magic of an old tyme Christmas. Tour the grand home fully decorated in Victorian Christmas splendour, pay a visit with Father Christmas, enjoy gingerbread and cider...and come face to face with real reindeer! Cost: $7 per person or $25 per family.

Relive the magic of an old tyme Christmas at Castle Kilbride!

Paying a Call: Yuletide Evening Tours

December 6, 2012

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person *advanced tickets not required.

During the Victorian era, paying a call was a popular custom. Paying a call meant to visit someone in their home.

For one night only, visitors can marvel at the glitter and glamour of the decked out 1877 home at night. Live entertainment will bring the house to life. After your tour, enjoy a cup of good ol' fashioned hot apple cider or try traditional Wassail punch. Looking for a special present to give? Place a bid on one of our fabulous silent auction items.