Summer Solstice Family Night

Here at Ellis, we love celebrating the changing seasons by bringing our community together outdoors. Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration, a family-friendly afternoon & evening event from 4-10pm. Guests are invited to enjoy a variety of nature-themed games, including egg-and-spoon races, cornhole, Mega Jenga, our migration and bird beak adaptation games.

Visitors can also take part in seasonal crafts, creating sun wheels and sun catchers. Be sure to stop by our goat photo booth for a fun, memorable snapshot, and visit our café, which will be open throughout the event offering a selection of sandwiches, salads, drinks, and tasty treats.

This is a free celebration and is open to both pre-registration and drop-in, making it the perfect way for families to gather, play, and enjoy the longest day of the year!

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 4-10pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: free
Reg + drop in

Soap Making Workshop – $80

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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Summer Job Position: Barista & Server

We are seeking an outgoing and efficient individual to join our Moonshine Cafe and Ellis Teahouse Collaboration! The Moonshine Cafe is a bustling hub for delicious homemade meals, met with warm hospitality. In this position, you will be the face of Moonshine Cafe, greeting guests with a warm smile, crafting specialty drinks, and serving their famous homemade meals.

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