Events

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All Aboard the Winter Carnival Express!

Take a ride on the Winter Carnival Express train.

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Barefoot Bushcraft

You will have the opportunity to learn more about your world, connect with yourself and the earth, as well as learn valuable the wonders of nature while enjoying hands-on activities in the great outdoors.

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Big Foot Race

Join us in front of the stage for a big foot race. It's similar to a three legged race, but it requires three people working together using a single pair of long feet.

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Black Creek Pioneer Village

Hands-on History: Pick up century-old artifacts, including the gizmos, gadgets, and tools of yesteryear, and gain a richer understanding of life in the 19th century

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Carnival Button Draw

Help support your Winter Carnival by purchasing a $3 souvenir button. Buttons can be purchased  at the Mill Pond during Carnival. Each Carnival button has

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Circus Jonathan

Circus Jonathan is an award winning unicyclist, juggler, and circus performer. His performances have been enjoyed across Canada and in 12 countries around the world.

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Colouring Contest

The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Committee has two colouring pictures for students. You can choose which one you want to colour! If you do both, only one will be judged. If you'd like, you can choose to draw your own Carnival Ookpik picture instead! Each artist must attend a school in Richmond Hill and be in either Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3.

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Homesteading

Come and enjoy an educational walk-through pathway about every step of keeping sheep.

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Igloo Village

We have a three igloo village for our younger Carnival visitors. 

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Kids Crafts & Face Painting

Our young Carnival visitors will enjoy the opportunity to make crafts in the cozy Carnival tent.  To add a magic touch to your day, you can have your face painted too.

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Learn the Art of Origami

Jackie Han and the team from Origami Canada will teach you how to create a masterpiece. 

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LuminEssence Music in the Tent

LuminEssence Music is a musical duo who will be performing perform during Saturday evening's spaghetti dinner.

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Ninja Warrior Climbing Tower

With an impressive height of 24 feet and a variety of climbing routes, climbers of all ages are invited to see how high you can climb.

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Pancake Breakfast Feast

There is no better way to celebrate a Sunday morning in February than joining us for our famous Pancake Breakfast in the big tent. Pancakes, sausages, peameal bacon, hot chocolate and coffee. Generations of Richmond Hill residents have made this an annual event, so come on and join the fun. Served up fresh by the Richmond Hill Rotary Club.

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Paracord Survival Bracelet

Join Andre in the Carnival tent for your opportunity to make yourself a paracord survival bracelet.

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Partycade Video Game Trailer

This year at carnival we have a 24' trailer featuring an exciting, fully furnished interior for up to 16 video game enthusiasts.

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Spaghetti Dinner

Brand new to Winter Carnival we have a Saturday evening Spaghetti Dinner.  We start serving at 5pm and last call is at 7:30. 

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Speaking of Wildlife

Join us at the Carnival stage and meet several native Ontario wildlife ambassadors and their interpreters.

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Stars United Baton Club

We welcome Stars United Baton Club to the Carnival stage. Baton is a highly athletic sport that blends dance, gymnastics, and provides performance opportunities.

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The Ben Show

His show is complete with high energy vaudevillian balance feats, stylish juggling and endless circus stunts.

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The Dark Knight

Brampton Batman will be joining us at Carnival this year!  And he’s not taking an Uber to Carnival, he’s arriving is style in his shiny

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Wing Eating Contest

Eight hungry attendees will be selected from all of the applications submitted by noon on Saturday, February 3rd 2024. Be sure to get the info and register ahead of time! All contestants must 19 years of age or over.

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Wood Carver Frank Vandermey

Take a trip over to the Gazebo to see wood carver Frank Vandermey. WIth a chain saw and chisels in hand Frank creates one-of-a-kind works of wooden art.

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Zoosemobile

It's a mobile rhythm machine.  It's a mobile art installation.  It's a an interactive journey that can be enjoyed by all generations.

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Times and events are subject to change.