The Village at Black Creek

05/30/2026

Thinking about how to spend your summer? Choose a summer camp at our one-of-a-kind campus at The Village at Black Creek! Here at The Village, your campers can:

😎 Soak up the sun as they explore heritage buildings, gardens, and natural spaces
🐑 Meet farm animals like sheep, horses, and chickens
🍞 Bake on historical stoves and follow 19th-century recipes
🧵 Try hands-on techniques and crafts like wool carding, weaving, and heritage trades

Join us this summer for nine weeks of unforgettable adventures! Click here to learn more and to register:

2026 summer camp bookings are NOW OPEN. Travel in time this summer! With their own log cabin base and the entire Village as their playground, campers and

05/29/2026

This Museum Month, we’re proud to join the OMA in celebrating the meaningful experiences museums create. Today, we’re spotlighting the artists we collaborate with at The Village, including our ongoing partnership with through Animating Historic Sites.

This program supports artists, collectives, and arts organizations by offering space to research, create, and share work that brings history to life. Applications for the 2027 program are now open! https://bit.ly/3oiyHGa

05/28/2026

Make something with your hands this June at a Village workshop!

Spin your own yarn with fleece from our sheep in our Learn to Spin Workshop on June 13. Stitch and assemble a leather pouch from scratch in our Leather Pouch Workshop on June 21.

Leave with something you made by hand! Visit https://blackcreek.ca/events/

05/27/2026

Are you looking to get your high school volunteer hours this July & August? The Village at Black Creek is now accepting applications for summer day camp volunteers. Gain leadership skills and experience working with children in a fun and supportive environment. 🌞

Go to https://bttr.im/jb4o4 to register!

05/25/2026

From farm animals to historic crafts, give your campers a summer they'll never forget! Join us at The Village at Black Creek for nine unforgettable weeks filled with outdoor adventures & hands-on history.

New this year: Heritage Arts & Crafts Week! Crafty campers will learn the skills that went into creating beautiful textiles, keepsakes, and artwork in the Victorian period and create a portfolio of handmade treasures.

Click here to learn more and to register: https://blackcreek.ca/things-to-do/summer-camps/

05/23/2026

Step back in time at The Village at Black Creek THIS WEEKEND on Saturday and Sunday for Doors Open Toronto! Wander through 19th-century buildings, watch heritage trades like tinsmithing and printmaking, and meet heritage breed animals! While you're in the neighbourhood, make a day of it! Check out other nearby sites, including TRCA's Administrative Office Building, the Archives of Ontario, and 3 sites at York University, including the Nursing Simulation Lab, Scott Library, and Goldfarb Gallery.

We're open 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - see you there!

05/22/2026

This Museum Month, we're joining the OMA to celebrate the valuable experiences that museums offer for hands-on, immersive education. At The Village, our education programs engage students, community groups, and corporate groups with interactive activities that connect with heritage trades, crafts, and food. This summer, we're bringing education to the farmyard.

"Meet the Farm Animals" is all about our heritage breed animals and how we take care of them. Meet the sheep, horses, goats, bunnies, and more who call The Village home and discover the unique role they play in our communities both past and present.

Heritage takes many different forms – explore many different kinds this Museum Month!

05/19/2026

On the first Saturday of every month, The Village becomes a stage for contemporary creators. Indigenous artists. Visual makers. Performers reshaping tradition. Step into a historic place that makes room for today’s voices. Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for Storytelling with Qu**rs in Your Ears! https://bit.ly/3Q2fdAw

05/18/2026

Make history at The Village this summer! A summer of discovery and adventure is unfolding through our nine weeks of summer day camp - watch as curiosity grows and confidence takes root in your campers as they explore our entire Village, learn new skills, and have fun.

There's something for every camper at The Village this year, so check out our website to find the perfect camp for you: https://blackcreek.ca/things-to-do/summer-camps/

05/16/2026

Once upon a time, stories lived in books. Now, they live in the streets of The Village! THIS WEEKEND, The Village transforms into a world of folktales and imagination. Wander through live performances and historic buildings and discover tales from cultures around the world.

Join us TODAY on May 16 and TOMORROW on May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.!

Click here for more details: https://blackcreek.ca/things-to-do/once-upon-a-time/