Doon Heritage Village Grand Opening
Doon Heritage Village Reopens July 1
We're heading back to the Village!
Doon Heritage Village is open to visitors seven days a week through July and August, starting July 1!
There will be animals, costumed staff, food, and new stories to tell! Bring the whole family to experience this magical day full of music, food, and an old-fashioned 1914 good time! Plus, for one day only, you can experience Doon for Free!
Enjoy entertainment throughout the Museum and Village, including music from Errol Blackwood and Injah Band, Jesse T, and The Vaudevillian. Join us for lessons with Guys N' Dolls Square Dancing, or get your face painted by Busy Bee Face Painting.
Don't miss a full day of activities in Doon
Visit historic buildings and barns:
- Train Station – Receive a replica train ticket
- Martin House – Learn to play crokinole
- Weavery – Weaving demo and finger weaving
- Dry Goods Store – Sample saltwater taffy (while supplies last)
- Harness Shop – Receive a leather tag (while supplies last)
- Post Office/Tailor Shop – Receive a postcard
- Meat Market – Enjoy a cured meat sample
- Seibert House – Try doing laundry manually
- Church – Listen to a cappella 1914-era songs and hymns.
- Sararas House – Sample pickled vegetables
- Blacksmith Shop – Blacksmithing demonstration
- Shuh Barn – Visit pigs, a donkey, and goats
- Bricker Barn – Visit cattle and sheep
Info Booths
- Costco – Membership
- Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI)
- Region of Waterloo Water and Wastewater Services
- Region of Waterloo Library
- Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives Membership
- 91.5 the Beat Radio Station
Timed Activities
11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Music from Jesse T under the shade structure.
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Hotdogs (meat & vegetarian) are available for purchase on the patio. Hazel’s Snack Bar will be open with snacks like popcorn, ice cream, drinks, and pretzels for sale.
12 to 3 p.m. - Tractor Rides
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. - Hear music from The Vaudevillain in the Shuh Barn.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Dance Lessons with Guys and Dolls square dancing in the foyer.
1:45 to 2:30 p.m. - Music from The Vaudevillain in the Shuh Barn.
1:45 to 4 p.m. - Music from Errol Blackwood and Injah Band under the shade structure.
3 to 3:45 p.m. - Music from The Vaudevillain in the Shuh Barn.
All Day - Facepainting with Busy Bee Face Painting.
