Events

Clean Up Day
Bring your gloves and rakes to help us get the Village ready for the spring season! A great way to give back & for youth to get volunteers hours.
Community Volunteer Day

Opening Day
The 66th Regular Season runs from May 17 to October 13, 2025.
Come explore the Heritage Village, see inside the buildings, and watch history brought to life during opening weekend!
Regular Admission


Kids 1st Day
Join us, and over 50 sites around London for Kids 1st Day! Children can visit the Village for Free!

Day on the Farm
This Father's Day, spend your day at the Village! Learn about life on the farm!
BBQ lunch will be available for purchase!


Anne of Green Gables(TM) Day
Spend a day and experience the beloved world of Anne of Green GablesTM, as brought to life by Fanshawe Pioneer Village.

Emancipation Day Celebration
Join us this year for our Emancipation Day Celebration!
FREE admission

Irish Heritage Day
Discover Irish culture as you explore the Village with the Irish Benevolent Society!

Doors Open
Fanshawe Pioneer Village excited to be taking part in Doors Open London! A day where museums, heritage sites, and businesses open their doors for FREE for visitors!

Thanksgiving Day
Getting Ready for the Fall Harvest! Join us for the Last Day of our Public Season and learn how early settlers prepared for the winter months.

March Break: Family Drop-In Days
Join us during March Break to visit the new Exhibit “A Model Village” and discover mystery artifacts and try hands-on activities in the Community Gallery!
Free by Donation

The Christmas Truce
Experience the unique story of the Christmas Truce, and life during World War I. In partnership with the History Matters Association

Christmas at the Village
CANCELLED: Due to Extreme Snow in Heritage Village
Join us for Christmas at the Village and learn all about how people in the 19th century enjoyed the holiday season! St. Nick may even be there!

Pancake Breakfast
CANCELLED: Due to Extreme Snow in Heritage Village
Join us for a pancake breakfast at the Spriet Family Visitor Centre before entry into the Christmas in the Village event!

Holiday Market
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! Spend your day at a festive Holiday Market inside Fanshawe Pioneer Village.

The Abandoned Village
ByronScaryHouse has transformed the Village into a place of nightmares once again!

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving meal at Fanshawe Pioneer Village!

Stories and Song with Denise Pelley
Join musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz in a lecture and listen series about Famous Black Canadians. Our second edition focuses on Portia White, opera singer, and Fergie Jenkins, baseball player.

Eagle Flight Singers
Join us on Wednesday July 24 at 1:30 for a visit with Eagle Flight Singers!

AlvegoRoot Theatre: County Fair
Join us for Summer Theatre with AlvegoRoot as they take you on a journey to the County Fair! Play by Kydra Ryan and Directed by Adam Corrigan Holowitz

Stories and Song with Denise Pelley
Join musical artist Denise Pelley in a lecture and listen series about Famous Black Canadians. Our first edition focuses on Viola Desmond, Civil and Women's Rights Activist, and George Elliott Clarke, Poet.


Paint Workshop with Stephen Maracle
Find your love of painting at this afternoon workshop!

What We Wore... The 1890's
A seminar looking into the early fashion industry of London Ontario during the 1890’s.
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Homeschool Days
Homeschool days are aimed at families and learners of all ages. Visit the Village to explore the houses, discover artifact stations, and ask questions along the way.

Homeschool Days
Homeschool days are aimed at families and learners of all ages. Visit the Village to explore the houses, discover artifact stations, and ask questions along the way.

Homeschool Days
Homeschool days are aimed at families and learners of all ages. Visit the Village to explore the houses, discover artifact stations, and ask questions along the way.

Virtual Town Hall
A discussion with the community on potentially relocating the Fugitive Slave Chapel to Fanshawe Pioneer Village

The Bicycle Play
A thrilling theatrical exploration of our city’s relationship and history with the bicycle.

Pirates of Long Point
A hilarious swashbuckling melodrama! There are pirates on Long Point, but they don’t have a boat, instead from shore with a false beacon they are luring unsuspecting ships aground!

Arts and Leisure Days
Handicrafts, the arts, leisure, and pastimes will be the topic of the day!

Trades Days
What kinds of trades did the early settlers do? How did they learn their skills? Find out during Trades Days when all of our trades buildings will be manned!



Metis Symbols Virtual Workshop
Join the Métis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program for a virtual workshop via Zoom.
During this workshop participants will learn about the significance and use of Métis symbols, historic artifacts, animals and traditional food through a game of BINGO. This activity is fun for all ages!

Arts and Leisure Days
Handicrafts, the arts, leisure, and pastimes will be the topic of the day!

Trades Days
What kinds of trades did the early settlers do? How did they learn their skills? Find out during Trades Days when all of our trades buildings will be manned!

A visit with the 1st Royal Scots Grenadiers
Visit while the 1st Royal Scots Grenadiers are working on drills and formations!
Learn if you have what it takes to go to war in 1812?

Trades Days
What kinds of trades did the early settlers do? How did they learn their skills? Find out during Trades Days when all of our trades buildings will be manned!
