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GROUP ITINERARIES


Whether you’re visiting with a tour, a class or with a group of family and friends, more people means more fun! Complete your group’s visit to Stratford with an exciting lineup of events, workshops and local attractions.

These itineraries are suggestions on how to make the most out of your trip to Stratford. We encourage you to mix and match different performances and events to create your ideal trip!


Schools

Elementary Schools

Prologue: A Wrinkle in Time
October 17 at 11:00 a.m.
A Wrinkle in Time
October 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt
October 17 (post-show)

 

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals! 

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

Middle & High Schools

Prologue: King Lear
October 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Student Picnic Lunch from Festival Cafe
October 12 at 12:00 p.m.
King Lear
October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Theatre Store
October 12 (post-show)
Dinner in small groups downtown
October 12 | Kid and group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*
Frankenstein Revived
October 12 at 8:00 p.m.

 

Need help booking your trip? Visit our Schools page for more information.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals! Reservations are highly recommended.

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 


*Reservations are highly recommended.

 

Universities & Colleges - September 8 to 9

The Real Wrinkle in Time: Adam Gopnik with Lee Smolin
September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Student Picnic Lunch from Festival Cafe
September 8 at 12:00 p.m.
Rent
September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Theatre Store
September 8 (post-show)
Dinner in small groups downtown
September 8 | Group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*
Wedding Band
September 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Evening in Stratford
September 8 | Explore the late-night scene at one of Stratford's local pubs or bars.
Overnight stay
September 8 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.
Monty Python's Spamalot
September 9 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Need help booking your trip? Visit our Schools page for more information.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.

 

Tour Groups

Tour Operators - October 16 to 18

Avon Ghost Tour
October 16 at 9:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
October 16 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.
Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
October 17 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.
Visit the Festival Theatre Store
October 17 (pre-show)
Les Belles-Soeurs
October 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner on your own and explore downtown
October 17 | Group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*
Visit the Avon Theatre Store
October 17 (pre-show)
Goblin:Macbeth
October 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
October 17 (overnight)
Much Ado About Nothing
October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner on your own and explore downtown
October 18 (evening)
Rent
October 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
October 18 (overnight)
 

 

Need help booking your trip? Visit our Groups page for more information.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.

 

Families

Galactic Adventure

Lunch downtown
October 1 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*
A Wrinkle in Time
October 1 at 2:00 p.m. - Get $5 Kids Tickets**
Visit the Avon Theatre Store
October 1 | Pick up a galaxy-themed memento from the Theatre Store!
Avon River
October 1 | Enjoy the fall colours with a walk along the Avon River (playground optional!)

 

 

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.

**When you buy one adult-priced ticket, you can get up to four kids tickets for only $5 each!

 

 

FALL FAMILY FUN

Stratford Farmer's Market
October 7 at 10 a.m. | Check out one of Ontario's oldest Farmer's Markets
Lunch downtown
October 7 at noon | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*
A Wrinkle in Time
October 7 at 2:00 p.m. - Get $5 Kids Tickets**
Avon River
October 7 | Enjoy the fall colours with a walk along the Avon River (playground optional!)

 

 

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.

**When you buy one adult-priced ticket, you can get up to four kids tickets for only $5 each!

 

 

Social Groups

CBC IDEAS WEEK - July 18 to 23

Monday Night Music: Where We All Meet
July 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Overnight stay
July 17 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.
Richard II
July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner in small groups downtown
July 18 | Group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*
Overnight stay
July 18 (overnight)
CBC Ideas - The Year 1919: Dividing the Spoils
July 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
July 19 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.
King Lear
July 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner in small groups downtown
July 19
Overnight stay
July 19 (overnight)
CBC Ideas - The Year 1938: The Winds of War
July 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Visit the Avon Theatre Store
July 20 (afternoon)
Lunch in small groups downtown
July 20 (afternoon)
A Wrinkle in Time
July 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner in small groups downtown
July 20 (evening)
Monty Python's Spamalot
July 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
 July 20 (overnight)
CBC Ideas - The Year 1963: Social Revolutions
July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch and Shopping downtown
July 22 (afternoon)
Wedding Band
July 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
July 21 (overnight)
CBC Ideas - The Year 1973: The Dictators
July 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
July 21 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Rent
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner in small groups downtown
July 22 (evening)
Women of the Fur Trade
July 22 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
July 22 (overnight)
CBC Ideas - The Year 1989: Uprisings and Downfalls
July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch in small groups downtown
July 23 (afternoon)
Shakespeare Dramaturgy
July 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Avon River
July 23 | Enjoy a walk along the Avon River
Tastes from Turtle Island
July 23 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.

 

Theatre Club - August 13 to 16

Les Belles-Soeurs
August 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner downtown
August 13 | Enjoy a meal and good conversation at one of Stratford's local restaurants*
Overnight stay
August 13 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.
Explore Stratford, Perth County
August 14 (day)
Ron Sexsmith Concert
August 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Overnight stay
August 14 (overnight)
Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe 
August 15 (noon)
Visit the Theatre Store
August 15 | Find the perfect memento of your visit!
Much Ado About Nothing
August 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner by the river
August 15 | Grab dinner to-go and take a stroll by the Avon River
Wedding Band
August 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Evening in Stratford
August 15 | Explore the late-night scene at one of Stratford's local pubs or bars
Overnight stay
August 15 (overnight)
Meet the Festival
August 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe 
August 16 (noon)
Richard II
August 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner Downtown
August 16 (Evening)
Grand Magic
August 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Overnight stay
August 16 (overnight)

 

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

 

*Reservations are highly recommended.