2025 EVENTS AT WESLEYVILLE VILLAGE
April 2025
April 3: Annual General Meeting​ ​
April 19: Easter Egg Hunt & Games ​
April 22: Earth Day Clean-up
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August 2025
Aug. 16: Indigenous Cultural Heritage Day
Weekends: Step Around Wesleyville
May 2025
May 23: Deadline to apply for Historic Village Technician position
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September 2025
Date TBD: Member Appreciation event
June 2025
Sunday, June 1: Country Market, Baking Auction, and Nature Fest​
June 18 & 25: Outdoor Pop-Up Music
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October 2025
Saturday, Oct. 25: Annual Ghostly Visit
July 2025
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Outdoor Pop-Up Music
Saturday, July 26: Keynote BBQ​
Weekends: Step Around Wesleyville
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December 2025
Friday, December 5: Yuletide Carolling
Free Outdoor Pop-Up Concerts at the Schoolhouse
Wednesday evenings, June 18th through July 30th, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Rediscover the simple joy of summer evenings spent outdoors with friends, enjoying live music in the open air. Bring a lawn chair and settle in front of the schoolhouse for an evening of music from a variety of genres — perfect for singing along, tapping your feet, or catching up with neighbours.
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These free, family-friendly concerts are open to all — come by for a song or stay for the whole evening! Bring your own chair, refreshments, and bug spray. Please dress according to the weather: the event will move indoors in case of rain. The concerts are free, but donations are always welcome in support of Wesleyville Heritage Village!
Lloyd Johnson: Stories & Songs of Canada
JUNE 18 • 6:30 to 7:45
Angie Robinson Austin & Winnie Finnie
JUNE 25 • 6:30 to 7:45
The Stonehill Fiddlers
JULY 9 • 6:30 to 7:45
Clara Capkun: Melodies from the Silver Screen
JULY 16 • 6:30 to 7:45
Eric Lambier: Classic Rock, Blues, Country, R&B
JULY 23 • 6:30 to 7:45
Folk Music - Bev and Ewanna
JULY 30 • 6:30 to 7:45
Step Around Wesleyville Weekends in July and August 2025
Take a leisurely stroll through Wesleyville Village every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm this summer. Bring your grandkids, meet a friend, or stop by to learn more about the heritage of this unique rural village. Volunteers are often on hand to share stories and answer questions, or help you explore the historic buildings and peaceful natural setting. No registration required, just drop in.
Please note that the Y-House, located centrally on the property, functions as a private residence and is not open to the public. Building tours are dependent on a guide being present, so stop in at the reception area located on the east side of the Y-House (next to the lane) to check for availability.
Friends of Wesleyville Village Keynote BBQ
Saturday, July 26th, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm • Price: $40 per ticket
We're already looking forward to our fan-favourite annual Keynote BBQ! This beloved fundraiser features a classic menu of hamburgers, veggie burgers, corn, salads, tea, coffee, and desserts, and live, local talent, as always. Come together with family and friends on Saturday, July 26th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm to enjoy dinner, music, door prizes, and raffle items in the beautiful setting of Wesleyville Village.
In case of rain, the BBQ will be moved to New Hope United Church, 4651 County Rd 2, Welcome. Watch this space for ticket information, coming soon. For any questions, please email friendsofwesleyvillevillage@gmail.com or call 905-376-8270.
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Day
Saturday, August 16th, from 10 am to 4 pm
Join us for a day of education, sharing, and Anishinaabe culture, presented by the Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre​
We're proud to welcome back members of the Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre and beyond, as they offer displays and Sharing Circles about First Nations subjects in a land-based learning environment. All are invited to attend, learn, and join the path to reconciliation. This event takes place at Wesleyville Village, 2082 Lakeshore Rd., Port Hope. Admission is free.
Members' Appreciation Event
Early fall 2025, date TBD
Our first members' appreciation event in 2024 was a success, and we're looking forward to hosting it again in 2025!​ Our annual members and supporters are the backbone of our organization, helping to ensure that Wesleyville Village remains open and thriving for generations to come, and that's worth celebrating! In 2024 we hosted members and supporters in the schoolhouse for a first-peek — and taste — as we launched Generations of Flavour, a book of recipes from families who have resided in the Wesleyville area for generations. It was a fun and social way to thank our close-knit community for their continued support.
Stay tuned for information about our 2025 members' event!
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Annual Ghostly Visit
Saturday, October 25th, from 6 pm to 8 pm • $5 per child (cash only)
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This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the historic Wesleyville Village Schoolhouse, with parking located at 2082 Lakeshore Road. Admission is $5 per child (cash only). Families will be greeted by ghostly characters as they enjoy a haunted forest walk, pumpkin decorating, marshmallow roasting, crafts, and fortune telling. This annual event gives local residents the opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Wesleyville Village, making it the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season with spooky, family-friendly fun!
Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and be mindful of ticks, which are present in the nature trail.
Yuletide Carolling
Friday, December 5th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
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Join the Friends of Wesleyville Village for an evening of festive spirit at our annual Yuletide Carolling! On Friday, December 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., come together with friends and family at New Hope United Church, 4651 County Road 2, Port Hope, for a joyful night of Christmas carols, led by Maestro Randy Mills.
Warm up with light refreshments and bring along a non-perishable item to donate to the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank. Whether you're a seasoned caroller or just in the mood for some holiday cheer, this family-friendly event is a wonderful way to ring in the season. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Come ready to sing, celebrate, and share your Christmas spirit!
A ROUND-UP OF COMPLETED 2025 EVENTS
Annual Country Market and Nature Fest
Thank you to our generous bakers, vendors and volunteers for your support of our Country Market!
We truly couldn't have done it without you! Held on Sunday, June 1st, and featuring a fun baking auction with baked goods made by our own local celebrities, this event was a ton of fun. Visitors to the market were able to browse local crafts, plants, baking and collectibles, and enjoy a peaceful spring stroll through the nature trail. It was a lively day of food, fun, and local flavour that raised over $2,000 in support of the village.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Games
April 19, 2025
Sunshine, fresh air, and a dash of old-fashioned fun… the Wesleyville way.
This year’s Easter celebration reminded us how powerful simple joys can be: an egg-and-spoon race, pin-the-tail on the bunny, giant bubbles, and a walk along the nature trail brought families together and sparked community connections. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the most of a beautiful spring day with us!