Friday, February 3
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

P.A. Day Workshop – Introduction to the New Museum and Community Centre
Come and spend the day exploring our new facility!  Get a behind-the-scene look at your Museum while participating in an assortment of hands-on activities, crafts, cooking and games.  Just perfect for children aged 8 – 12!
Pre-registration is required and participants must bring their own nut-free lunch.  Cost $40.00 ($32.00 for Museum members) 

Click here to see the flyer for this event.

Monday, February 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Family Day
Drop in and create some heritage crafts to take home.  Tour the buildings.  Visit the gift shop.  A great family experience!
Admission: $2.00 per youth.

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Saturday, February 25
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

History Hands-On (H2O) in Winter
A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago!  Visit the Log Cabin and try your hand at some Pioneer chores.  Help prepare treats in the Farmhouse Kitchen.  Complete your lessons on a slate in the 19th century classroom.  Activities change with the season.  Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted.

Click here to see the flyer for this event.
 

Sunday, March 25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pancake Brunch
Welcome the first signs of spring at this delicious event hosted by the Founding Friends of the Museum.  Enjoy a pancake and ham brunch, topped off with locally-produced maple syrup.  Cost:  $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12.

Saturday, April 14
Tour times
available between
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

REACH Day for Girl Guides
What was Ontario like during the 1800s?  Brownies and Guides will participate in a series of unique hands-on activities that will provide them with the opportunity to Really Experience Authentic Cultural Heritage and earn badges!  Activities will take place in the Museum’s historic buildings and can be used to meet various badge requirements. Each troop will participate in a program that will run for a minimum of 1½ hours. Admission: $4.00 per participant. Please call for a start time for your group or for more information. 

Saturday, April 28
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

History Hands-On (H2O) in Spring
A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago!  Visit the Log Cabin and try your hand at some Pioneer chores.  Help prepare treats in the Farmhouse Kitchen.  Complete your lessons on a slate in the 19th century classroom.  Activities change with the season.  Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted.

Friday, May 18

Switch to Summer Hours
The Museum switches to its summer schedule:  Wednesday- Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 27
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Volunteer Work Bee
The annual work bee to prepare the gardens, clean up the grounds and open the barn.  Lunch provided for all volunteers.

Saturday, June 2
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville
FREE ADMISSION!  Spend the day exploring the heritage, culture, and the community of Whitchurch-Stouffville.  Each attraction will offer a unique experience.  Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, activities, and more.  For more information or a complete list of this year’s sites, please go to www.doorsopenontario.on.ca or www.doorsopenws.ca

June

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre Grand Opening Celebrations
Please refer to our website for updates: http://www.townofws.com/museum.asp

Sunday, August 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

39th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show

Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique & classic cars.  Food available in the Tea Room or hot off the BBQ.  Historic buildings open with heritage demonstrations, children’s activities and live entertainment.   Rain date: August 19th.  Admission: $7.00 (children under 7 free); $17.00 per family of up to 4.

Wednesday, September 5

Switch to Winter Hours:  Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 22
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

History Hands-On (H2O) “Fall Fair”
Experience a traditional turn of the century school fall fair. 

Sunday, October 21
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Volunteer Work Bee
The annual closure of the Barn and other assorted projects.  Lunch provided.

Saturday, October 27
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

History Hands-On (H2O) Harvest
Learn how to make rope in the Cabin and try some heritage board games.  Practice rug hooking in the farmhouse Parlour and help prepare pumpkin and squash treats in the Kitchen.  Really experience life as it was 100 years ago! 

Saturday, December 1
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Happenings Workshop for Children
Children ages 8-12 will participate in an assortment of hands-on crafts and heritage cooking appropriate for the season.  The cost is $15.00 per child (Members’ rate $12.00) – includes all materials and snacks.  Pre-registration is required.
 

Friday, November 23
Seating Times:
12pm, 2pm

32nd Annual Victorian Tea
Enjoy a delicious taste of Christmas Past hosted by Museum staff and the Founding Friends of the Museum.  The Museum Gift Shop will be open for those hard-to-find heritage games, toys, and books!  Please call to reserve your preferred seating time.  Adults:  $15.00, Children under 12:  $7.50

Saturday, December 8
6:30 and 8:00 pm

A Candlelight Christmas
Join our costumed staff on this enchanting evening tour!  Explore the development of Christmas traditions while sampling 19th-century foods, entertainment and decorations in our Pioneer Log Cabin and Victorian Farmhouse.  Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride and then warm up with hot apple cider and traditional baking.  Book early as there is limited space for this event.  Adults:  $15.00  Children under 12:  $10.00