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Pickering Museum Village

Programs and Events

Our programs and events begin May 2025!

Check out our virtual programs while you wait.

Blacksmith Workshop - Forged Floral

$125.49 plus Tax per Person

Join us in the historic Blacksmith Shop for an unforgettable experience where you will learn the art of blacksmithing from a skilled Blacksmith. In this hands-on workshop, you will create a beautiful bearded iris, which can serve as a plant support, a charming garden decoration, or a lasting keepsake. Whether you are looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, date activity or simply want to try your hand at blacksmithing, this workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity, history and hands-on fun! Come and forge memories that will last a lifetime!

Beginner friendly program, suitable for ages 16+.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00am

Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00am

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Blacksmith Workshop - BBQ Skewers and Steak Flipper - NEW!

$125.49 plus Tax per Person

Ignite your creativity in this exciting blacksmithing workshop, where you will create your own BBQ skewer and steak flipper under the guidance of a professional blacksmith. Whether for your own BBQs or as a unique Father's Day activity, this workshop teaches you valuable blacksmithing techniques and gives you the opportunity to create lasting, functional tools.

Beginner friendly program, suitable for ages 16+.

Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10:00am

Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 10:00am

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Family Adventure Day: The Amazing Museum Race

$31.50 plus Tax per Group

Gather your loved ones and join us for a day filled with excitement and family bonding at the Pickering Museum Village! Celebrate and kick off summer by embarking on an unforgettable journey across the museum grounds, racing against other families to complete fun and engaging challenges. Test your creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork through a variety of scavenger hunts, heritage games and challenges with a prize to the fastest team! Activities for all ages.

What better way to celebrate the end of the school year than with a thrilling day of family adventure?

This event runs between 10-3pm; last recommended entry is 2pm to ensure you are able to enjoy the full experience!

Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:00am to 3:00pm

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Refund Policy

A full refund will be issued if the City of Pickering cancels the program. The City reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration. Withdrawals and transfers completed through the customer portal on ActiveNet do not incur administration fees. Instructions to withdraw or transfer online are listed below. Withdrawals, transfers, and refunds for ticketed programs are granted when participants meet the criteria outlined in the Pickering Museum Village Registration Policy.

 

Withdrawing or transferring from a registered program - Online Eligibility

  • Must be 48 hours before the program start date.

 

Withdrawing or transferring from a registered or ticketed program**

  • Participants can withdraw or transfer through the customer portal online at pickering.ca/activenet up to 48 hours before the start date of programs for full refund/transfer with no administration fee.
  • Participants can withdraw/transfer from the program(s) within 48 hours of the start date for medical reasons with doctor's note only. An administration fee will be applied.
  • Once the 48 hour online withdraw/transfer window is closed, museum program requests for refunds/transfers must be done using the withdraw/transfer form.
  • The form can be filled out online, or a PDF copy can be requested from the Museum Booking Coordinator at museum@pickering.ca. If submitted after business hours, forms will be processed the next business day.
  • Refunds are calculated on a pro-rated basis, based on the date the written request is received and are subject to an administration fee.
  • Refunds will not be issued once a museum program starts unless accompanied by a doctor’s note.•Refunds will not be rewarded for COVID, unless medically supported.
  • Missed programs will not be made up or refunded.
  • **Registered or ticketed program - public program, workshop or event

 

Administration Fees

  • If a client withdraws from a program with museum staff within the 48-hourwindow, an $11.50* administration fee will apply.
  • Debit and cheque registrations will not be refunded to the ActiveNet account.
  • Cheque refunds are available upon request and take approximately 4 - 6 weeksto reach you by mail.
  • *HST will be added to applicable programs.

 

Instructions to withdraw from a program online (up to 48 hours before program start)

  1. From a desktop, laptop, or full site view from a mobile device – Log into your ActiveNet account at pickering.ca/active
  2. Click on My Account
  3. Open Payment and Management Order
  4. Click on Transaction and Payment History
  5. Scroll to the correct activity and click on withdraw.
  6. In the pop up Withdraw Details window click on the (down arrow) beside the word Account to select for credit card if used for the transaction
  7. Click on the green Withdraw button.
  8. Click on the green Finish button.
  9. You should now see the confirmation screen that shows your receipt and indicates that the withdraw transaction is complete.

 

Instructions to transfer from a program online (up to 48 hours before program start)

  1. From a desktop, laptop, or full site view from a mobile device – Log into your activenet account at pickering.ca/active
  2. Click on My Account
  3. Open Payment and Management Order
  4. Click on Transaction and Payment History
  5. Scroll to the correct activity and click on transfer.
  6. Search for a new activity and click on green Transfer button.
  7. Choose participant and add to Cart
  8. Finish the transaction
  9. You should now see the confirmation screen that shows your receipt and indicates that the transaction is complete.

Contact Us

Pickering Museum Village
3550 Greenwood Rd.
Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0

905.683.8401

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