Saturday, April 20 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 pm Sunday, April 21 and Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm Brougham Community Hall
One hundred years ago early feminists in Manitoba were embroiled in a battle to win the right to vote for women. Nellie McClung and the Political Equality League challenged the Legislative Assembly using intellect, logic and humour. This wonderfully funny play is based on actual historic events that changed the rights of women forever. Backwoods Players is pleased to present 'Nellie! How the Women Won the Vote!' written by Diane Grant, with permission from Playwrights Guild of Canada. Tickets on sale March 22, 2013 and cost $18.00. Pay by credit card via the eStore or purchase in person at the Pickering Museum Village Gift Shop.
Duffins Creek Spring Fair
Sunday, June 9, 2013 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Entertainers, music, kid's activities, and steam show are all a part of this heritage fair set in our quaint pioneer village. Backwoods Players will present, "The Beasts' Lament", written by Angela Steyn and Julie Oakes. Enter the 3rd annual Beard and Moustache Competition with a heritage twist! Get the Rules and Registration form online!
A Spirit Walk
September 13, 14, 20 and 21 September 12 & 19 Students only
Join Backwoods Players for this award winning dramatic play of events that led to a history altering uprising. Discover how Pickering took part! Ticket cost is $18.00 each. Onsale August 16. Teachers book your class now.
Fall Family Festival
Sunday, October 6 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Annual fundraising event for Pickering Museum Village Foundation. Event features music, children's activities, rubber duckie race and much more, fun for the whole family. Admission is free. Watch this short video for a sneek peek of what to expect!
Tricks and Treats!
Season Pass Holders Only Event Saturday, October 26 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
New Event! An exclusive afternoon of ghost stories, traditional hallo's eve treats, fortune telling, games and ghost photos for the first 24 guests! You must be a Family or Twin Pass Holder to be admitted. One more reason to become a Season Pass holder now!
Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods
December 8, 2013 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Visit with village inhabitants as they prepare for the holidays. Enjoy Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions and Victorian English Christmas. Stop to visit Father Christmas on the porch at the General Store, join the dance at Squire Jonathan's Christmas Ball and cheer up some early settles struggling to stay merry in the woods! Watch "A Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant" presented by Backwoods Players, free with admission. View the 2012 Christmas in the Village video on YouTube.