Events & News

The Ferndale Heritage Society coordinates several annual special events throughout the year. Some of the events are in conjunction with the Old Settlers Association, the city of Ferndale, and the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce. Pioneer Park’s historic cabins are opened for public viewing during the Old Settlers Weekend, the last weekend in July. Other opportunities to view inside the log cabins for admission are during the summer tour season (May 15 through September 15) and during the Olde Fashioned Christmas event (first weekend in December) at the park. Special tours can be arranged by contacting the society. Heritage Society members volunteer during these events.

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Pioneer Village

“Star Light, Star Bright, visit Pioneer Village Tonight” during the first weekend in December. Located at Pioneer Park in Ferndale, the log cabins will be aglow like shimmery stars.  Costumed volunteers will open the log cabin doors to greet you, so you feel the holiday cheer as it drifts into the winter air. Guests stroll around the ADA compliant sidewalks while enjoying Christmas music and over 90,000 lights that light your path. Inside the pavilion will be Santa, crafts for children, and refreshments. Adults $5, Children $3, Under 1 Free.

Non-member volunteers are welcome to help at the OFC setup sessions every Wed & Sat 9am-noon from now until the Event on the 6th.

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Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village

Fri, December 13, 2024 5:00 to 8:00PM
Sat, December 14, 2024 5:00 to 8:00PM

Fri, December 20, 2024 5:00 to 8:00PM
Sat, December 21, 2024 5:00 to 8:00PM

Free

Admission

Volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society will again host a “Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village” event. This free event is a “giving back to our community” labor of love. The second and third weekends in December, Pioneer Village will be open Friday and Saturday evenings, 5-8pm.

Kids of all ages can participate in the Scavenger Hunt, in hopes of finding all the “Stars” around the stroll. Look hard and earn that prize at the end of the stroll.

2025 TBD

Plant Sale

Sat, TBD, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm

Annual Ferndale Heritage Society Plant Sale.
Selling vegetables, annuals, perennials, garden decorations, trees, and berries. Best prices you’ll find anywhere.

Spring Fashion Show

TBD 2025

TBD 2025

2025 TBD

Old Settlers Picnic at Pioneer Park

Fri, Jul TBD, 2025 12:00 PM
Sat, Jul TBD, 2025 12:00 PM

Celebrating our 129th Old Settlers Picnic in Pioneer Park on TBD, 2025.

See official website.

2022 - A Year in Review

February 16, 2023

Dear Mayor Hansen & Council Members

2022 saw the Ferndale Heritage Society being able to revive some programs and continue some projects that had been on hold because of the pandemic. The Education Program under the Supervision of Julie Aamot was able to begin again in a small way. . . .

Learn about Volunteer and Membership opportunities.