We’re inviting our members, supporters, and community friends to join us for CAMAL’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 15 at The Cranbrook History Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM and learn more about what’s been happening across CAMAL, including our work at Fort Steele Heritage Town and Cranbrook History Centre. RSVP HERE […]
Get ready for a night of spooky fun, great music, and dancing! Join us October 16 for a Halloween Dance Party featuring music by Just Music. From 7 PM to midnight, hit the dance floor, show off your best costume, check out the themed cash bar and celebrate Halloween with an unforgettable night of music […]
All aboard… if you dare! The 5th annual Fright Train is returning to the Cranbrook History Centre for three nights only: October 21–23! Step aboard the historic Trans Canada train and follow our ghostly guides through seven railcars, each with its own eerie story inspired by folklore. But be warned… not all the spirits onboard […]
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 […]
Join us for this month's Ed Talk, a historic graveyard tour in which we will revisit the lives of those resting in Cranbrook's cemetery. October 28th 4:30-6:00 PM Meet at the Old General Cemetery on Borden Rd W. Ed Talks are free to attend, but please pre-register HERE. This Ed Talk is full. To join the […]
Big discoveries for little explorers! Join us for a morning of exploring rocks and minerals, discovering what makes them special, and creating a geology-themed craft! Toddler Tuesdays are free to attend, but please register HERE
What might you find if you wandered into the woods? Woodland Animals takes us on a playful journey through the forest to discover the animals living among the trees. We’ll hear a story, talk about some of our favourite woodland creatures, and make something inspired by the animals we encounter along the way. There are […]
Big dinosaurs, little explorers! This Toddler Tuesday, we’re exploring the wonderful world of dinosaurs with activities and crafts for our littlest paleontologists. Toddler Tuesdays are free to attend, but please register HERE
Fairy tales haven't always looked the way they do today. In this Pro-D Day Camp we'll uncover the hidden origins of familiar fairy tales and discover how old stories changed as they travelled from one storyteller to another. Along the way, we'll encounter unusual characters, forgotten details, and some versions that are very different from […]