Throw a party that will go down in history! Our pioneer-themed birthday parties will have you baking on a wood burning stove, making fun crafts and having a good ol' time.

Experience our unique setting while you celebrate with loved ones. We encourage parties to book 6 weeks in advance to avoid disappointment!

Preschool Pioneer Party (Ages 4-5)

Children will have a great old time trying on old-fashioned costumes and playing party games of yesterday. They'll bake delicious cookies (gingersnap or sugar), make a craft (beeswax candle or puppets) and try their hand at pioneer chores such as washing Mr. Walter's wool socks or carding wool.

Preschool Pioneer Party Birthday Information Package

Ages: 4-5
Program Length: 1.5 hours plus 1 hour room rental
Fee: $260
Maximum Group Size: 12 people, including parents and siblings (a minimum of 2 adults must stay with the children to assist with supervision)

Christmas Birthday Party (Ages 5-13)

Enjoy a unique party for your child’s holiday birthday. Bake some goodies on the wood burning stove and play old-fashioned games. Discover what Christmas was like for the Walter family and make your own holiday craft to take home.

Christmas Party Birthday Information Package

Ages: 5-13
Program Length: 1.5 hours plus 1 hour room rental
Fee: $260
Available: November 5 - December 24
Maximum Group Size: 12 people, including parents and siblings (a minimum of 2 adults must stay with the children to assist with supervision)

Pioneer Birthday Party (Ages 6-13)

Jump back in time and throw a party that goes down in history! Make a sweet treat, build an old fashioned toy and play some games from the past.

Choose 1 activity from each list:

Food Items Craft Items
Ice Cream Beeswax Candles
Brownies Puppet/Doll
Cupcakes Planting Craft
Cinnamon Buns  
Sugar Cookies  


Pioneer Party Birthday Information Package

Ages: 6-13
Program Length: 1.5 hours plus 1 hour room rental
Fee: $260
Maximum Group Size: 12 people, including parents and siblings (a minimum of 2 adults must stay with the children to assist with supervision)

Tea Party (Ages 6-13)

Join us for a tea party to celebrate your birthday! Party like it’s 1901 and learn about tea traditions from around the world. We’ll make a sweet treat, mind our manners as we play some games, and dress-up for a fancy lemonade tea party. You’re sure to have a tea-riffic time!

Tea Party Birthday Information Package

Ages: 6-13
Program Length: 1.5 hours plus 1 hour room rental
Fee: $260
Maximum Group Size: 12 people, including parents and siblings (a minimum of 2 adults must stay with the children to assist with supervision)

Party Booking Information

  • You will have a party room to use for the entire duration of your booking
  • The first portion of your booking is 90 minutes of activities guided by your human history interpreter. This includes a baking activity and a craft activity of your choice.
  • The second portion of your booking is 1 hour of time for you to spend in your party room eating and opening presents. During this time, we ask that you are respectful of the house as our guests and cautious around our delicate artifacts. An interpreter will be in the house at all times.
  • The minimum number of adults (2) required for each party must stay with the group at all times to assist with supervision
  • All fees must be reserved and paid in full at the time of booking. No refunds will be accepted once the booking has been placed.
  • Program dates and times cannot be booked or held until payment is received

Book Your Party

Birthday parties are available year round, but space is limited. We recommend parties be booked at least 6 weeks in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment! Payment for the program must be made at the time of booking.

If you have any questions about our birthdays, email: artsattractionsbookings@edmonton.ca.

Cancellation Policy

  • You are required to provide written notice of cancellation of the birthday party via email at artsattractionsbookings@edmonton.ca.
  • Programs cancelled with 30 days notice or more will not be charged the program fee or cancellation fee.
  • Programs cancelled with 8-29 days notice are subject to be charged 50% of the program fee.
  • Programs cancelled with 7 days notice or less, the full program fee will be charged.
  • Programs run rain or shine. In the event of poor weather, you must email artsattractionsbookings@edmonton.ca if you are not coming.