Fanshawe Pioneer Village

06/02/2026

We are excited to welcome AlvegoRoot Theatre Summer Theatre back to the Village for their presentation of "Take the Big Picture" June 10th to 14th, 2026.

"Take the Big Picture" is written & directed by Adam Corrigan Holowitz, and based on the novel by James Reaney.

Tickets and more info: https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/summer-theatre-at-the-village

A family road trip like no other! Complete with car washes run by supercomputers, vehicles madly careening through traffic jams and even a Sasquatch!

The Delahay family is more than a little off balance and seventeen year old Colin is doing everything he can to keep his family heading in a somewhat logical direction. The chaos devised by his little brothers, “The Terrible Triplets”, sends his mother into a nervous breakdown and their grandmother banishes the rest of the family to British Columbia. Safe from the temptations of the modern world Colin begins reforming his brothers and pressures his father into learning to drive. Now the family is racing down the Trans-Canada back to London, before their house falls in the river and the frayed ends of their lives unravel beyond repair.

‍Historic London collides with the modern world in James Reaney's hilarious and mischievous epic which is perfect entertainment for the whole family!

05/29/2026

If you a looking for a small wedding without having to do a lot of event planning, Pop-Up Weddings at Fanshawe Pioneer Village are a great option! Our Pop-Up packages include;
- 2-hour timeslot for ceremony, photos, and reception in our Village Barn with 30 guests
- Officiant for Ceremony
- Seasonal floral bouquet and boutonniere
- Photography
- Personalized ceremony music
- Individual charcuterie boxes
- A cake for cutting
- Champagne/sparkling wine for a toast
- Non-alcoholic punch
All coordinated by our team. For more information visit https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/popupweddings

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars, Friday, May 29th is Kids 1st Day! Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village during this annual citywide event. The Village will be open from 10:00-4:00, with free admission for children ages 0-16.

Come in to visit 19th century homes and buildings, watch demonstrations, and see history brought to life! Family friendly activities will be going on throughout the day in the Village! Make sure to bring your own picnic lunch with you to make a full day of it.

Please note that minors must be accompanied by their guardians while visiting.

For more information, please visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars, Friday, May 29th is Kids 1st Day! Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village during this annual citywide event. The Village will be open from 10:00-4:00, with free admission for children ages 0-16.

Come in to visit 19th century homes and buildings, watch demonstrations, and see history brought to life! Family friendly activities will be going on throughout the day in the Village! Make sure to bring your own picnic lunch with you to make a full day of it.

Please note that minors must be accompanied by their guardians while visiting.

For more information, please visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day

Investing in Children

05/16/2026

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for "Stories & Song with Denise Pelley"!

In their fifth performance in this series, award-winning musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz will share the biographies of singer-songwriter Salome Bey and writer Lawrence Hill, as well as sing a selection of titles inspired by their stories. (Please note that Lawrence Hill’s biography will be shared, but he himself will not make an appearance.)

Beautiful music is paired with stirring stories of famous Black Canadians at this special afternoon event in the restored 1848 African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Tickets to this performance include admission to the Heritage Village, which is open from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

To secure your tickets, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/event.

🎵 Stories & Song with Denise Pelley
🎵 June 7th, 2026
🎵 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎵 Includes regular admission for the day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
🎵 Ticketed Event ($20.00 + taxes + Eventbrite fees)

05/16/2026

Our 2026 exhibit is officially open in the Trillium Community Gallery in the Spriet Family Visitor Centre!

To commemorate London’s bicentennial this year, come in to learn more about the lives of ordinary Londoners whose extraordinary stories and experiences helped shape the Forest City into the place it is today.

For open days and hours, visit our website at www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/exhibits

05/08/2026

Come celebrate Opening Weekend at Fanshawe Pioneer Village May 16th through 18th!

The whole weekend will be full of history and fun, but Victoria Day will feature special programming, including:

🌷 Spring Sprout Sale: Find the perfect plant for your garden at this cash-only fundraiser organized by our wonderful Volunteer Gardeners.

🌷 Live Folk Music: Listen to traditional folk music from Canada and the British Isles, as performed by Hunter's Corners (Bill Nesbitt and Brad McEwen).

🌷 Croquet on the Lawn: Play croquet with special guests from , London's oldest residence.

🌷 Discover the United Empire Loyalists: Learn about this fascinating group of early Canadian settlers with the London and Western Branch of the U.E.L.

🌷 Visit Our New Exhibit: Learn about the regular Londoners who shaped our city in "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Forest City". (This exhibit actually opens on May 16th!)

🌷 Opening Remarks: Come hear our special thank-you for helping the Village celebrate our 67th Season, as well as all the great things coming up in 2026!

To learn more about Opening Weekend, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

See you there!

*Please note that activities are subject to change.

05/01/2026

Mark your calendars for Spring special events coming up at Fanshawe Pioneer Village!

🌸 May 10: Mother's Day Tea (TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!)
Sip tea and stroll through the Village grounds together.

🌸 May 16-18: Opening Weekend
Celebrate the start of our 67th Season with games, demos, music and more.

🌸 May 29: Kids 1st Day
Play and learn at this PA Day event where kids 0-16 get in FREE.

Learn more at fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

04/22/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we're sharing our gratitude to all of our amazing volunteers! Thank you to our historical interpreters, gardeners, curatorial assistants, maintenance volunteers, costumers, special event helpers, and folks who do a bit of everything! We couldn't do what we do without your energy and dedication.

Want to learn more about volunteering at the Village? Join us for Clean-Up Day this Saturday, April 25th to chat with staff about our Volunteer Program. If you're so inclined, stick around to help get the Village grounds and gardens ready for our 67th Season. All are welcome, including students looking to fulfil their high school volunteering hours.

For details on our Volunteer Program, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/volunteer-opportunities.

To learn more about Clean-Up Day, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events (link in bio).

04/21/2026

Join us to celebrate the start of Fanshawe Pioneer Village's 67th Season on Victoria Day Long Weekend!

Learn about the history of Middlesex County from costumed historical interpreters and enjoy games and demonstrations. Plus, take part in special programming on Victoria Day (May 18th), including:

🌷 A Spring Sprout Sale presented by our Gardening Volunteers.
🌷 Folk music performances by the duo Hunter's Corners.
🌷 Croquet presented by the staff of Eldon House, London’s oldest residence.
🌷A display on the United Empire Loyalists presented by the London and Western Ontario Branch of the U.E.L.

Please note that activity details are subject to change. Regular Admission Rates apply.

To learn more about this and other special events, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

We can't wait to see you!

🌼 Opening Weekend
🌼 Saturday, May 16 - Monday, May 18, 2026
🌼 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
🌼 Regular Admission

There is always something happening at the Village! Find out what Enhanced Programming and Special Events we have in the works.