SUMMER

May 25 - September 2, 2013

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 (13-59):
$10.00
$8.50
$8.00
Call for rates
Seniors (60 and older):
$9.00
$7.65
$7.20
Call for rates
Children 25 mos. - 12 yrs):
$8.00
$6.80
$6.40
Call for rates
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Call for rates

 

 
Regular Price
Group Discount for 20-249 People
Group Discount for 250-1499 People
Group Discount 1500 + People
Adult (13 - 59):
$13.00
$11.05
$10.40
Call for rates
Seniors (60 and older):
$12.00
$10.20
$9.60
Call for rates
Children (25 mos. - 12 yrs):
$10.00
$8.50
$8.00
Call for rates
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Call for rates

 

 
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
Call for rates
Seniors (60 and older):
$15.00
$12.75
$12.00
Call for rates
Children (25 mos. - 12 yrs):
$12.50
$10.65
$10.00
Call for rates
Children (24 mos. and under):
Free
Free
Free
Call for rates
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 2013 Food Service Menu

Summer Train Departures:

May 25 - September 2, 2013:
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 25, 2013.
Departure times from May 25 to September 2, 2013:
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.

During our Day Out With ThomasTM Event there will be an additional departure at 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 3. Come back and visit beginning October 5 when we re-open 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
   
 
 
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

 

                                                          2013 Special Events

 

A Summer of Fun!

 

 

 

School Days May 15 - 17, 23 and 24 (10 am to – 3 pm) 

May 29 – 31 and June 5 & 6 (10 am to 5 pm)

 

 

Teachers and students, these specially scheduled days are just for you! History comes alive when you roll up your sleeves and take part in the every-day activities of a 19th century community. Tour the historic homes, shops and trades buildings that date back to the days of Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman. Take a spin on the one-hundred-year-old vintage amusements and enjoy a show in the Colwell Opera House! Call 800.648.7275 (PARK) for information about special ticket prices for schools!

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Men and Women of the Armed Forces May 25

 

 

Veterans and active duty military are admitted free this weekend and receive a complimentary train or boat ride plus an “I served” button.  All visitors are invited to honor a veteran by making a quilt square for our “Remembrance Quilt.”  Kids can make a flag, and you can brighten the smile of a hospitalized vet by making a greeting card. Lots of patriotic music throughout the day!

 

 

Kaleidoscope FREE Family Fun Day! June 1

 

Mark your calendar! In partnership with United Way of Genesee County, Genesee County Parks presents Kaleidoscope 2013. Admission is FREE today from 10 am to 2 pm with the coupon you’ll find on our website or in the Genesee County Parks Family Fun Guide!  Bring your family and enjoy special activities you can do together. Any child who completes the Scavenger Hunt will get a free ride on one of the vintage amusement rides. Tickets for a 40-minute ride on the Huckleberry Train will be $4.75.

 

 

Emancipation Celebration June 15

 

Immerse yourself in the music and stories of the 1800s.  Tour our historic houses to learn about the Underground Railroad and what it may have been like to make the complicated and dangerous journey to freedom.

 

 

 

 

Home School Day June 21

 

 

We offer an enthusiastic welcome on this day to home-schooling teachers and their students!  Learn your history lessons first hand as you tour the 19th century homes, shops and businesses that have been moved to Crossroads Village from cities and towns throughout Genesee County.  Special ticket prices with reservations.  

 

 

 

Independence Day Celebration July 4

 

Enjoy the holiday with patriotic music and an old-fashioned ice cream social.  Try your luck at the carnival midway and participate in the second annual stilt-walking contest! All vintage amusement rides are only fifty cents today!

 

 

Who Dunnit? July 6 & 7

 

If you love a good mystery, this is the weekend for you!  Investigate the “scene of the crime” and interview village suspects. Help us finger the guilty party! Saturday is geared for adult sleuths, and on Sunday we let the kids figure it out!

 

 

Huckleberry Hustle July 11

 

We’ll close the park at 5 pm 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 fun “dash for treats” for kids six and under – our runners of the future! Register online or download race forms at geneseecountyparks.org.

 

 

Prairie Days July 13 & 14

 

Step back into the simple life in a town similar to Laura Ingalls’ beloved Walnut Grove. Pa might have found work at a saw mill or blacksmith shop just like those in the Village. Explore an authentic log cabin and attend class in the one-room schoolhouse moved here from Genesee Township.

 

 

Artisan Weekend July 20 & 21

 

Try your hand at traditional craftsmanship using simple materials.  Talented villagers and local artisans will inspire you as they demonstrate their skills.

 

 

Literary Weekend July 27 & 28

 

Characters from our favorite 19th century stories come to life this weekend!  Meet old friends such as Alice, Ebenezer Scrooge and Captain Ahab as they step from the pages of classic books

 

 

Railfans Weekend August 3 & 4

 

This weekend is dedicated to trains and train lovers!  Celebrate our famous Huckleberry Railroad with tours, demonstrations and model trains galore. Special photo runs and shop tours are held during this all-train weekend.  Kids can visit the hobo camp and sing songs of the rails.

 

 

Huckleberry Weekend August 10 & 11 

 

 

Your little huckleberries will love this special weekend geared just for them with games, pony rides for those under 80 pounds and other fun activities.   

 

 

 

 

 

Day Out With Thomas™ August 16 - 18 and 23-25

 

Spend a day of family fun with Thomas the Tank Engine on his Go Go Thomas tour! Meet Thomas and his friends, including Sir Topham Hatt who is straight from the island of Sodor! Take a Thomas train ride and join in a variety of children's activities.  The Village will be open from 9 am to 5 pm every day, and train rides are scheduled on the hour from 10 am to 3 pm.

 

 

Grange Fair Auction August 31

 

Celebrate the unofficial end of summer by attending an old-fashioned auction featuring artwork by local artisans.  There will also special games and activities for kids and adults.

 

 

 

 

Labor Day Sept 2

 

Admission is only $1 per person on this day! It’s our way of thanking you for your support of Crossroads Village.  Amusement rides are just $1 too, and you’ll find tasty food specials as well! Bring family and friends and enjoy the Village shops, historic homes and trade buildings one last time before we close out 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.

Lakeside Grill

Hours of operation are from 12:00 - 3:00pm.

Horton-Colwell Opera House Events

Colwell Opera House Times:

To be announced...