Celebrate the Humber & Rotary Frog Race
Sep
1
11:00 AM11:00

Celebrate the Humber & Rotary Frog Race

Join the fun and celebrate the annual Humber Frog Race! Watch teams try to win the coveted event, and enter your own Frog and compete along the Humber River. This charity drive helps support the and Woodbridge Rotary Club and our charity partner this year, Waves of Changes for Autism

We will have vendors, food, music, games and more all day, as we celebrate the Humber River, a Canadian Heritage River. At 3:00, the Frog Race starts, as we drop 1500 plastic frogs off the bridge at Woodbridge Avenue.

For more information, contact Jamie Maynard at 905-851-0690 or jamiemaynard@bellnet.ca

WALK BEGINS AT HISTORIC WALLACE HOUSE AT 1:00PM

FROG RACE STARTS AT 3:00 PM

WHAT: River Walk followed by the Frog Race

WHERE: Nort Johnston Park snd the Humber River

TIME: 11:00am - Activities Start + 3:00 pm - Frog Race

ROTARY FROG RACE

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge has been holding the Humber Frog Race for over 20 years. In that time, they have raised almost $50,000 for various charities.

Funds raised this year will support the Waves of Change for Autism

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Remembrance Day Open House
Nov
11
11:00 AM11:00

Remembrance Day Open House

Join us at the annual Remembrance Day service at the Woodbridge Cenotaph located on Wallace Street.  The parade will march along Woodbridge Avenue from Market Lane to the cenotaph located on Wallace Street, commencing at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Following the service all are welcome to the Wallace House Open House for refreshments.

Woodbridge Cenotaph (Wallace Street, south of Woodbridge Avenue)

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Christmas In The Village
Nov
30
to Dec 1

Christmas In The Village

Take a step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas all weekend-long at Christmas in the Village, at the Historic Wallace House! Filled with old-fashion Christmas-inspired activities, sights and sounds, our community open house is holiday fun for the whole family to enjoy.

DATES: Saturday November 30th & Sunday December 1st, 2024
HOURS: Sat: 12 Noon - 8 pm | Sun: 11 am- 5 pm

Rediscover the magic of small-town traditions with family and friends at our outdoor event all weekend-long!

ACTIVITIES include:

o Tree Lighting Ceremony @ 5:30 pm Saturday
o Wallace House Memory Room
o Selfies with Santa & Santa's Corner
o Carolers & Live Music
o Letters to Santa
o Mrs Claus Story Time
o Community Outdoor lounge & Firepit
o Food Trucks & vendors
o Pop-up Christmas market
o Old fashioned Horse & Wagon rides
o Holiday treats, hot chocolate and cookies
o Kids Holiday crafts
o Ice Sculptures
o Food Drive - in support of Vaughan Food Bank

ADMISSION IS FREE. Donations to the Food Bank and The Wallace House will be accepted.

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Halloween Crafts & Village Night Walk
Oct
26
6:30 PM18:30

Halloween Crafts & Village Night Walk

Join us at the Wallace House for some scary fun! We will have crafts for kids, scary stories, snacks, and spooky decorations! Of course, the highlight is our Haunted Halloween Walk. Bring your lantern or flashlight and join us for our guided walk, where you will learn about some of the spooky history of Woodbridge!

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Spring Arts and Craft Sale
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00

Spring Arts and Craft Sale

Come out to the Wallace House on April 6th for our Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Sale! 

Things get underway at 10:00am and we wrap things up at 4:00pm.

On sale will be 

artwork from local artists, jewellery, knitting, quilting, maple syrup, honey, and much more  

Rotary Club will be selling hotdogs.

Donations will be made to the Vaughan Food Bank, Canadian Cancer Society, and Covenant House.

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Easter Food Drive
Feb
25
to Apr 13

Easter Food Drive

Help support this great cause for Easter! Kindly drop off any Non-Perishable Food Items at the Wallace House On Woodbridge Ave between March 4th- April 13th. All Food will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank! A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS!

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Christmas in the Village
Dec
1
to Dec 2

Christmas in the Village

Take a step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas all weekend-long at Christmas in the Village, at the Historic Wallace House!  Filled with old-fashion Christmas-inspired activities, sights and sounds, our community open house is holiday fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday December 1st & Sunday December 2nd, 2018
Sat: 12 Noon - 8 pm | Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Join us and share in the holiday traditions of the Victorian era!

  • Food Trucks

  • Photos with Santa & Santa Selfies

  • Carollers & Live Music

  • Lantern Walk

  • Mrs Claus Story Time

  • Official Tree Lighting ceremony

  • Horse & Wagon Rides

  • Pop-up Market

  • Handcrafts

  • Community Lounge

  • & Much More

ADMISSION IS FREE.  Donations to the Food Bank and The Wallace House will be accepted.

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Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale
Nov
17
10:00 AM10:00

Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale

Get a jump on your Christmas shopping at our Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale!

We will be featuring:

  • artwork from local artists, jewelry,

  • knitting, quilting, maple syrup, baking,

  • honey, scented candles, handcrafted body care

  • products and much more...

The Rotary Club will be selling hotdogs. Donations will be made to the Vaughan Food Bank, Canadian Cancer Society, Covenant House and MS.

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Hallowe'en Crafts & Village Night Walk
Oct
27
6:30 PM18:30

Hallowe'en Crafts & Village Night Walk

Join us at the Wallace House for some scary fun!  We will have crafts for kids, scary stories, snacks, and spooky decorations!  Of course, the highlight is our Haunted Hallowe'en Walk. Bring your lantern or flashlight and join us for our guided walk, where you will learn about some of the spooky history of Woodbridge!


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Humber Frog Race
May
27
1:00 PM13:00

Humber Frog Race

Join the fun and celebrate the annual Humber Frog Race!  Watch teams try to win the coveted event, and enter your own Frog and compete along the Humber River.  This charity drive helps support the Wallace House and Woodbridge Agricultural Society. 

The event will began with an interpretive walk along the river, learning about some of the natural history of the area. Following the walk, gather at the Woodbridge Avenue bridge to watch over 1500 plastic frogs pour over the railing, and into the river below. An intense floating down the river competition follows, and first frogs crossing the finish line at the Highway 7 bridge win! 

For more information, contact Jamie Maynard at 905-851-0690 or maynard.insurance@on.aibn.com

WALK BEGINS AT HISTORIC WALLACE HOUSE AT 1:00PM
FROG RACE STARTS AT 3:00 PM

WHAT:       River Walk followed by the Frog Race
WHERE:    The Wallace House  & Woodbridge Avenue Bridge (137 Woodbridge Ave.)
TIME:         1:00 pm - Activities Start + 3:00 pm - Frog Race
MORE:       Come visit the LIVE TURTLES display at the Wallace House, PLUS enjoy a BBQ, do some CRAFTS and learn about the Humber River!  New this year, the Woodbridge Library will have nature displays and scavenger hunt!


ROTARY FROG RACE
The Rotary Club of Woodbridge has been holding the Humber Frog Race for over 20 years.  In that time, they have raised almost $50,000 for various charities.  

Funds raised this year will support the Toronto Power Wheelchair Hockey League.

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Spring Arts & Crafts Sale
Apr
14
10:00 AM10:00

Spring Arts & Crafts Sale

Come out to the Wallace House on April 14th for our Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Sale! 

Things get underway at 10:00am and we wrap things up at 4:00pm.

On sale will be...

artwork from local artists, jewellery, knitting, quilting, maple syrup, honey, scented candles, handcrafted body care products and much much more…..

Rotary Club will be selling hotdogs.

 Donations will be made to the Vaughan Food Bank, Canadian Cancer Society, MS and Covenant House

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