Events

Before cars and highways, there were the rails! Kids will explore what life was like on the rails, from the early days of steam trains to the role railways played in […]

Maps, mysteries, and a whole lot of exploring! In this camp, kids become explorers as they “travel” across different landscapes and environments. Along the way, they’ll learn how to read maps, understand […]

Do you have old family photos, documents, or treasured keepsakes you're not sure how to preserve?   Join us for our FREE August Ed Talk as Fort Steele Heritage Town […]

Get ready to turn back the clock and dance the night away at the Cranbrook History Centre's 90s Remix Dance Party! Featuring unforgettable beats brought to you by Just Music, […]

Inspired by one of the most unusual stories in Cranbrook’s history, this Toddler Tuesday is all about elephants, adventure, and getting a little curious about the world around us. We’ll explore some fun elephant-themed stories and activities designed especially for our youngest visitors, with plenty of opportunities to look, listen, create, and play together. Come […]

What happens when an elephant escapes from a travelling circus and ends up wandering through the streets of Cranbrook? You get one of the wildest stories in our local history! Join us for a day discovering the true story of Cranbrook Ed, the young elephant whose unexpected adventure became a memorable part of Cranbrook's past. […]

All aboard! There’s an adventure waiting down the tracks. Train Adventures invites little explorers to discover the sights, sounds, and excitement of the railway through stories and a creative hands-on activity. We’ll look at what makes trains so special, think about the people and places connected by the railway, and have some fun imagining our […]

Pumpkins, autumn leaves, and a whole lot of fun! Pumpkins & Play brings all the best parts of fall together for a morning of seasonal stories, playful exploration, and creativity. Little ones can discover pumpkins, talk about the changing season, and make something special to take home. Whether your favourite part of fall is pumpkins, […]

The forest is full of trees, plants and animals—but according to folklore, it might also be home to some much stranger creatures! In this day camp, kids will explore forest creatures from folklore and legend, discovering the stories people have told about mysterious beings, unusual animals and creatures said to lurk among the trees. From […]

Hidden creatures are hiding in the stories of our forests! From Sasquatch to mysterious beings found in folklore around the world, there are plenty of strange creatures that people have wondered about, talked about, and passed down through generations. Hidden Creatures invites little explorers to step into the world of folklore with a playful story […]