SUMMER

May 26 - September 3, 2012

It is highly recommended that you purchase your Huckleberry Railroad train tickets early as they do sell out in advance. For your convenience, summer, Halloween and Christmas tickets are sold year round.

Wednesday through Sunday, Holidays - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Village is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except holidays.

Ticket Ages

Adult: 13 years – 59 years
Seniors: 60 years & older
Children: 25 months to 12 years
Children: 24 months and under are free

Ticket Sales end at 4:30 pm Wednesday-Sunday, and Holidays.
Ticket booth sales start 15 minutes before the village opens.

  

Crossroads Village Regular Summer Season

 

 

 
Regular Price
Group Discount for 20-249 People
Group Discount for 250-1499 People
Group Discount 1500 + People
Adult:
$10.00
$8.50
$8.00
$7.50
Seniors:
$9.00
$7.65
$7.20
$6.75
Children:
$8.00
$6.80
$6.40
$6.00
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Free

 

 
Regular Price
Group Discount for 20-249 People
Group Discount for 250-1499 People
Group Discount 1500 + People
Adult:
$13.00
$11.05
$10.40
$9.75
Seniors:
$12.00
$10.20
$9.60
$9.00
Children:
$10.00
$8.50
$8.00
$7.50
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Free

 

 
Regular Price
Group Discount for 20-249 People
Group Discount for 250-1499 People
Group Discount 1500 + People
Adult (13-59):
$16.00
$13.60
$12.80
$12.00
Seniors (60 and older):
$15.00
$12.75
$12.00
$11.25
Children (25 mos. - 12 yrs):
$12.50
$10.65
$10.00
$9.40
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Free
Genesee Belle Tickets
Added on to combination ticket, purchased in conjunction with free admission only pass: Tickets: Adult & Senior: $3.00 and Child: $2.50

Ticket Prices Apply to Everyone Age 25 mos. and older
No Other Discounts Apply

Amusement Ride Tickets
Amusement Rides: Carousel, Ferris wheel, Venetian swing, miniature mechanical pony cart, miniature mechanical train, and wheelchair swing.

$1.25 each or 4 for $4.00
 

 Stroller or Wagon Rental (All Seasons)
$3.00 each

Summer Train Departures:

May 26 - September 3, 2012:
Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
Sat. & Sun.: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
On selected and busy days additional trains may be added.

Genesee Belle Village Departures:

There’s a surprise waiting for you at the Village dock.  It’s the beautiful Genesee Belle, a replica of the paddlewheel riverboats that were popular during Mark Twain’s time, and you’re invited on board for a scenic 45-minute cruise around Mott Lake.  

Not available until May 26, 2012.
Departure times from May 26 to September 3, 2012:
1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm; Departure times exclude Wednesdays in July:
Every Wednesday in July departures are: 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.
July 4th there will not be a 1:00 pm departure due to the parade.
During our Day Out With ThomasTM Event there will be an additional departure at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.

The Genesee Belle does not depart from Crossroads Village on Mondays and Tuesdays since the Village is closed on these days.

 Note: The Village will be closed beginning September 6. Come back and visit beginning October 6 when we reopen to celebrate Halloween!


Commercial Photography, Filming, Testing Fees & Rental Fees
Crossroads Village
$500 minimum per day
Huckleberry Railroad
$3,500 Minimum, Non-Operating Day
$600 Minimum, Operating Day
Off-Season Charter
1 Locomotive, 6 coaches
8 hr. on Railroad
$3,500 Minimum
Add second locomotive
$1,500
   
Crossroads Village Gazebo
$100 per 3 hours - A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time the reservation is made.
Carousel Ride (whole building)
$150 per hour
Coldwater Road Chapel
$300 per 3 hours
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time the reservation is made.

Activities and Events -- Summer

 

                                                          2012 Special Events
 
Remember Men and Women of the Armed Forces May 26 & 27
Veterans and active duty military are admitted free this weekend! All visitors are invited to honor a special veteran by making a quilt square for our “Remembrance Quilt.” Kids can make a flag. Enjoy patriotic music and plenty of old-fashioned cake and pie.
 
Memorial Day Fun
The Village is open for business as usual, and our Village people will enthusiastically welcome you to the 19th Century!
 
Happy 100th Birthday to our Carousel June 2
Celebrate the centennial birthday of our beloved 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel! Band organs big and small will be brought in from all over the country and delight you with their lively old-time music. And you’ll love the display of table-top-sized carousels. Get a free admission coupon from our website at geneseecountyparks.org.
 
Family Fun and Fitness in the 19th Century June 9
Stay fit and have fun the 19th Century way. Join in a game of baseball, laugh your way through a
three-legged race and…remember jumping rope? This is an exciting and active day for the whole family!  
 
Home School Days June 20, 21, and 22
The lives we lead today are a direct result of something that happened in history. Whether it is a Village interpreter cooking on a wood burning stove, the experience of a one-room school house, a special craft activity, or learn about steam power in the 1800s, students will learn the impact of history on their lives as part of their Home School Days experience. All home schooled kids and teachers will get the $5.00 admission rate for village only or $7.50 for train and village. You can substitute the Genesee Belle boat ride for the train if you prefer the water. The Village is open 10 am to 5 pm all three days.
 
Emancipation Celebration June 23
Immerse yourself in the music and stories of the 1800s. Tour our houses to learn about the Underground Railroad, and board our Freedom Ferry, the Genesee Belle, to learn what it might have been like to grab for a chance at freedom.
 
Independence Day July 4
Enjoy this mid-week holiday by joining in the Village’s traditional parade and ice cream social. Kids can get their faces painted and accompany our clowns in the parade. Take part in our first stilt-walking competition and help crown a king and queen stilt walker!
 
Who Dunnit? July 7 & 8
If you love a good mystery and want to be the next Sherlock Holmes, this is the weekend for you! Investigate the “scene of the crime,” then interview village suspects, and help us finger the guilty party.
 
Huckleberry Hustle and Little Berry Dash July 12
We’ll close the park at 5 p.m. and re-open in the evening for the only race in Michigan that begins at an historic trail and ends in one of the happiest places on earth! This popular, rugged backwoods race challenges even the most dedicated runners and walkers. It is preceded by the Little Berry Dash, a totally fun “dash” for treats for kids six and under – our runners of the future! Download race forms at geneseecountyparks.org.
 
Artisan Weekend July 14 & 15
Try your hand at traditional craftsmanship using simple materials. Classes will be held all weekend. Talented villagers and local artisans will inspire you as they demonstrate their skills. Quilts from the Village’s historic collection will be on display in our homes, and two visitors – one each day – will win a handmade quilt!
 
Literary Magic July 21 &22
This weekend, characters from beloved 19th Century books come to life! Will you have tea with Alice in the garden? Perhaps you’ll help Tom whitewash a fence! Meet old friends as they step from the pages of your favorite classic books.  
 
Prairie Days July 28 & 29
Remember the simple life of the Ingalls family? Come to the Village in your favorite prairie dress or overalls this weekend and experience life as they knew it. Visit a log cabin. Attend class in a one-room schoolhouse. See the sawmill where Pa might have worked. Enter your dress-up picture on our Facebook page for a chance to win four free passes or "Best Look-a-Like of Nellie and Laura Contest" on our Facebook page for a chance to win four free passes to the Village.
 
Railfans August 4 & 5
It’s a weekend dedicated to trains and train lovers! Celebrate our famous Huckleberry Railroad with tours, demonstrations and model trains galore, plus special photo runs and shop tours that are only held on this all-train weekend.
 
The Village in Motion August 10-12
Come enjoy the activities of this busy village! Watch artisans use their century-old tools to practice their trade. Feel the rumble as the gristmill’s massive water-powered stones grind grain into flour. See our 100-year old printing presses in action. Enjoy a make-it and take-it craft project.
 
Day Out With Thomas™ August 17 - 19 and August 24 – 26
Calling all Sleuths! Help our favorite No. 1 engine find clues and solve a mystery! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into Crossroads Village for Day Out with Thomas™: Mystery On The Rails Tour 2012. Thomas and his friends bring six full days of fun, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Train rides are scheduled on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Celebrate the Harvest September 1 & 2
Come to an old-time country fair complete with festive music, seed spitting, a pie-tasting contest and plenty of good old-fashioned fun!
 

Labor Day September 3
This day is our way of thanking Genesee County residents for their support of Crossroads Village. Bring family and friends and enjoy an old-fashioned picnic at old-fashioned prices. Admission to the village is only $1 per person. Food specials and amusement rides are just $1.00 too! Visit our beautiful shops, historic homes and trades buildings one last time before we close for the summer.

 

Food

Feeling hungry?

Three casual dining options in the Village offer everything from tasty snacks and beverages to soups and sandwiches. The large, air-conditioned Mill Street Warehouse has a cafeteria and plenty of seating for large groups.

There are also lovely areas throughout the Village where you can relax and enjoy your own picnic.

Crossroads Café

Hours of operation are from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

Click here to view/download 2012 Summer Menu.

Lakeside Grill

Hours of operation are from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

Click here to view/download 2012 Summer Menu. 

Horton-Colwell Opera House Events

Colwell Opera House Times:
May 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 - 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - Senior Power Day - 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30
May 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 9, 10, 13-17 - 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00
May 30, 31, June 1, 6-8 - 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30