Upcoming Events & Programs

Some events and programs require registration for attendance. Please check specific event or program details for registration requirements.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions!

Annual Events

These events occur every year at the Greater Sudbury Museums.

Anderson Farm Museum 

WinterCarnival

Walden Winter Carnival

The Walden Winter Carnival is Greater Sudbury’s longest running winter carnival and one of the longest running carnivals in the north! This amazing event is run entirely by volunteers. It features indoor and outdoor events at multiple sites – truly something for everyone! 

Easter Egg Hunt

Community Easter Eggstravaganza

The Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society, in partnership with the Walden CAN and the Walden Community Garden, and sponsored by Ward 2 Councillor Eric Benoit, is excited to host the Community Easter Eggstravaganza!  Join them on Saturday, April 19th, from 10AM to 12PM for a fun-filled event.  Stay tuned for more details.

  • Date: April 19, 2025
Rock the Farm

Rock the Farm

This summer concert series and farmer’s market is held every Wednesday evening in August. Join us at the Anderson Farm Museum from 4-8 p.m. to check out free live music by local artists and peruse the booths of produce, craft, and hot food vendors.

Please Note: If you are interested in participating in this event as a vendor or exhibitor, please contact the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society directly.

This event is organized and operated by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society, with support from the Greater Sudbury Museums and local sponsors.

  • Date: 2025 to be determined
  • Email: afmhsinc@gmail.com
  • Details: Check back in summer for the list of bands that will be performing in 2025.   
Annual Creighton Reunion

Annual Creighton Reunion

Once a year, former residents of the ghost town of Creighton Mine and their families are invited to gather at the Anderson Farm Museum to reconnect and reminisce.

This event is organized by volunteers. For more information, please contact Erna Fex.

Fall Fair

Fall Fair

Held most years on the second Saturday in September, this event is a free day of fun for the whole family! Visit well over 100 vendors selling crafts, produce and hot food, check out tons of free activities for kids and the classic car show, enjoy live music all day long, and much more!

Please Note: If you are interested in participating in this event as a vendor or exhibitor, please contact the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society directly.

This event is organized and operated by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society, with support from the Walden Seniors and Pensioners, the Greater Sudbury Museums, and many more local sponsors.

AFM Tree Lighting

Anderson Farm Museum Christmas Tree Lighting

This event is held on a Saturday evening in early December from 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Anderson Farm Museum to see the big tree be lit for the season and to enjoy Christmas carols, free hot chocolate, cookies and milk, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a fire truck, vintage toys and trains in Santa’s Workshop (the Walden Seniors and Pensioners Woodworkers Woodshop), and much more! 

This event is organized and operated by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society, with support from the Greater Sudbury Museums and local sponsors. 

Copper Cliff Museum

CCM Tree Lighting

Copper Cliff Christmas Tree Lighting

This event is held on a Sunday evening in late November or early December from 5-7p.m. Join us at the Copper Cliff Museum to see our big tree lit (with thanks to Greater Sudbury Hydro for the installation of the lights!). Enjoy free hot chocolate, candy canes, cookies, games, a chance to meet Santa Claus, and much more! 

This event is organized and operated by the Copper Cliff Community Action Network, with support from the Greater Sudbury Museums and local sponsors.  

  • Date: 2025 to be determined