Times and events are subject to change.
We have many scheduled activities for kids and families, and many that are not scheduled (like kids games and rides, and lots of food). Come on out and have fun!
We have many Events that are ongoing throughout the weekend.
| Saturday | |
| Time | Event |
| 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | 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. |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Barefoot Bushcraft – Discover, Connect, and Explore! Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with hands-on activities in the great outdoors. Gain a deeper understanding of the world, connect with yourself and the earth, and uncover the magic of the natural world around you! |
| 11:00 am | The Ainsworth Band The Ainsworth Band delivers a great mix of rock'n'blues, southern and northern rock, old country, and folk songs. |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Learn the Art of Paper Folding with Origami Canada! Drop by the tent and discover the ancient craft of paper folding! Origami Canada will guide you in creating your very own paper friend—it's a fun and creative experience for all ages! |
| 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Artifact Discovery Join the Richmond Hill Heritage Services to learn more about history. Challenge your local history knowledge with the 'mystery box'. Learn about several artifacts from the Richmond Hill Artifact Collection Storage. You’ll find your artifact team in the Carnival tent. |
| 12:30 pm | Carnival Welcome Ceremony, Featuring Ookpik & Local Dignitaries Join us at the Carnival Stage to formally kick off the 2026 Richmond Hill Winter Carnival. Local dignitaries will join Ookpik and friends to get things started. We'll highlight events of the weekend so you don't miss a thing! |
| 1:00 pm | Birds Of Prey Come to the Carnival stage and see birds of prey up close and personal. |
| 1:30 pm | Wing Eating Contest: Are You Up for the Challenge? Eight hungry attendees will be selected from all of the applications submitted by noon on Carnival Saturday. Test your appetite and speed in this fun, fiery, and competitive wing-eating showdown! Only the fastest (and messiest) will claim victory! |
| 2:00 pm | Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train are a blues rock band known for their powerful and dynamic sound with their music taking listeners on a journey through the Mississippi Delta, with stops at Detroit, Motown, and the funky sounds of Philadelphia. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Make a Bird Feeder with Bird Friendly Richmond Hill Bird Friendly Richmond Hill will be helping carnival-goers make a simple, eco-friendly bird feeder from a pinecone, suet and some bird seed with some cord to hang outdoors. |
| 3:00 pm | Birds Of Prey Come to the Carnival stage and see birds of prey up close and personal. |
| 4:00 pm | Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train are a blues rock band known for their powerful and dynamic sound with their music taking listeners on a journey through the Mississippi Delta, with stops at Detroit, Motown, and the funky sounds of Philadelphia. |
| 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Spaghetti Dinner We start serving spaghetti at 5pm and last call is at 7:30. Dinner includes spaghetti, meat balls, a drink and desert. All for $15. Vegetarian option available—meatless for $13. Drink & dessert included. |
| 5:30 pm | Live Music with The Honeys Not only do we have a delicious spaghetti dinner for you, we also have a terrific local band performing in the tent. |
| Sunday | |
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | 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. |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Pancake Breakfast Feast Celebrate a Sunday morning by joining us for the famous Pancake Breakfast in the big tent. Pancakes, sausages, peameal bacon, hot chocolate and coffee – gather up the family and come on down on Sunday morning. |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Barefoot Bushcraft – Discover, Connect, and Explore! Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with hands-on activities in the great outdoors. Gain a deeper understanding of the world, connect with yourself and the earth, and uncover the magic of the natural world around you! |
| 10:00 am | Musician Meep Moop Meep Moop is a versatile vocalist and sings in many styles. Her a positive attitude and energy will fill the carnival air. |
| 11:00 am | Birds Of Prey Come to the Carnival stage and see birds of prey up close and personal. |
| 12:00 pm | The Lou Moore Band Local legend Lou Moore Band is back by popular demand. Lou and the band play bluegrass and country. |
| 1:00 pm | Birds of Prey Come to the Carnival stage and see birds of prey up close and personal. |
| 2:00 pm | The Lou Moore Band Local legend Lou Moore Band is back by popular demand. Lou and the band play bluegrass and country. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Create Your Own Paracord Survival Bracelet Head to the Carnival tent and join Andre for a fun, hands-on activity! |
| 3:00 pm | Birds Of Prey Come to the Carnival stage and see birds of prey up close and personal. |
| 4:00 pm | Live Music with Billik Back on the Carnival stage by popular demand is Billik. The band covers everything from Pop Rock, R&B, and Funk. |
| 5:00 pm | Carnival Button Draw – Win Awesome Prizes! Grab your $3 collectible button and show your support for the Winter Carnival! |
Times and events are subject to change.