Special Events

A Visit with St. Nicholas

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
07-Dec-2019 - 9:30 am to 15-Dec-2019 - 4:00 pm

Join St. Nicholas for pancakes and sausage, and take a beautiful winter horse-drawn wagon ride around the Village! Breakfast includes 3 pancakes and 2 sausage and visitors can help themselves to orange juice, coffee, and tea, with a gingerbread cookie for dessert.

A select number of buildings will be open and will have activities for visitors to participate in.

Sittings offered at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. each day.

Note: No refunds or rain checks on purchased tickets.

The Christmas Truce of 1914

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
22-Nov-2019 - 6:00 pm to 23-Nov-2019 - 10:00 pm

In 1914, a brief, unofficial, truce took place at Christmas along parts of the Western Front. Soldiers from opposing sides came together to mark the season as strains of Silent Night echoed in the dark. Experience a WWI Christmas Story as you embark by foot on a journey through time to experience a significant moment in history at our replica trench.

Presented in partnership with the History Matters Association.

The Halloween Haunt: Danger from the Dead

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
17-Oct-2019 - 7:00 pm to 30-Oct-2019 - 11:00 pm

Something seems to be going awry in the Village of Fanshawe. None of the villagers can explain it– not even the doctor.

Will you make it out intact?

Be sure to purchase tickets in advance for this sell-out halloween, ghost walk style, event and arrive 15 minutes prior to your performance.

Shows begin at 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. each night , and 10:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, as well as October 27th and 30th.

Written by Adam Corrigan-Holowitz, directed by Adam Corrigan-Holowitz and Victoria Nicholls, stage-managed by Victoria Nicholls.

Thanksgiving Day

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
14-Oct-2019 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Finding things to keep the family entertained during the Thanksgiving long weekend can be a challenge! Get everyone out of the house and enjoy the lovely fall weather at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Stroll through the Historic Village, sample apple cider (while supplies last), grind corn to help feed the chickens, and discover how families preserved fresh fruit and vegetables to make them last through the long winter.

Thanksgiving Day will be the last day Fanshawe Pioneer Village is open for the regular public programming season, join us from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Day for the Dogs

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
22-Sep-2019 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Bring your four legged family members to meet dog groomers, rescue organizations and local services for your pet. Vendors will showcase a variety of doggy toys, fashion, food and more!

Demonstrations by Crusin’ Paws Agility will be hosted throughout the day.

Lure course by Run Spot Run (extra cost).

More information coming soon!

Keep checking back for information about mini-sessions by Woodgate Photography.

Doors Open London at Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
14-Sep-2019 - 10:00 am to 15-Sep-2019 - 4:00 pm

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is celebrating our 60th anniversary during 2019! Discover the history of the Village as you visit. Try to complete our Anniversary Challenge, and help us recreate photos from our past! Design your own pioneer village, recreate the village at different points in time using our mini-buildings, and work together to build a giant Lincoln Log House.

During Doors Open London Fanshawe Pioneer Village will be closing at 4:00 p.m. each day.

Fields and Forks: Fanshawe Agricultural Fair

Enter at 1424 Clarke Road
17-Aug-2019 - 10:00 am to 18-Aug-2019 - 4:30 pm

Celebrate our rural roots during Fields & Forks: Fanshawe Agricultural Fair! Try herding a balloon sheep, help make butter, feed the chickens, experience cooking demonstrations, see how things were done ‘back then.’ Enjoy Line Dancing at Purple Hill Loyal Orange Lodge from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day.

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