As an added bonus, proceeds from admissions contribute to the upkeep and programming at 34 conservation areas. During the the Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival Craft Show and Sale, there is a wide variety of activities for all ages to enjoy. Living history demonstrations are presented in and around on-site heritage buildings. One of the most interesting is Aboriginal Traditions with interpreter John Sharp. A tour of the grist mill, Ball Homestead, blacksmith shop, Fairchild-Secord cabin and St. George's Church also give an exciting visual presence to local history.
Autumn makes driving in the Niagara Region a feast for the eyes.
Children enjoy their own hands-on activities in the Kidz Tent. An outdoor raptor display promises to keep their attention. Pony rides and machinery displays attract the courageous and curious. Food is available, but line-ups tend to be long at lunch time. Or you could snack your way through the Country Store Tent where jams, jellies, sauces and chocolates tempt.