Set sail for Georges Island for Family Fun Days with Parks Canada this summer! Don’t miss the chance to explore this historic hidden gem in the centre of Halifax Harbour with the whole family. Join Parks Canada for special games, a treasure hunt, guided tours of the underground tunnels, and much more! Pack a picnic or pre-order […]
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Send your kids on an educational adventure like no other where they’ll go back in time to experience the life of a child on the prairies and discover the fun and history of the west! What we offer: – Heritage Artists Day Camp: Ages 11-14 – Home on the Range Overnight Camp: Ages […]
Prescott House is excited to announce that Donna Alward (Official website for New York Times Bestselling Author Donna Jones Alward) and Michelle Helliwell (Michelle Helliwell, Historical Romance Author) are returning for the 13th year for our annual Romancing the Writer workshop! Join us under the trees at Prescott House Museum on August 24, 2024, 10 […]
Dr. Todd Smith of Acadia University will be returning once again to lead children in our annual Busy Bugs Workshop. Children will learn all about insects, their life cycle, the differences between different species and then go on a hunt with Todd to discover the buggy residents that call the gardens and grounds of Prescott […]
Kings Historical Society invites you to a Garden Party Join us for an afternoon of lawn games, live music and history. Hosted by Prescott House Museum in Port Williams. Canada’s best preserved Georgian houses and home to beautiful grounds.
Join Us and Fishing For Success at Island Rooms of Petty Harbour for a Capelin Paint afternoon using REAL capelin. This is a painting experience unlike any other with a totally unique final project!! This is an all-ages free event on a drop-in basis running from 1-3pm on July 20th. Note this event will […]
Sunday, July 14th from 1pm to 3pm we will be having lemonade in the garden. Spend an afternoon visiting the museum and learning the history of the grounds and gardens of the house. Then head to the garden to enjoy a cold glass of lemonade, visit with our volunteer gardeners and the members of the […]
Bring Your Own Binoculars and observe the night sky at David Dunlap Observatory Park! Join us at sunset to learn about star charts and basic observing techniques, then use your binoculars to follow a guided tour through the night sky. Taking place on the first clear evening on the following week: July 15 – 18 […]
Our Downtown Humboldt Past & Present Scavenger Hunt will run from July 10 to October 16. Each week, we will release a different historical photo of Downtown Humboldt on our social media channels. In each photo, at least one thing remains the same! Use clues like decorative brickwork, window placement, and neighbouring businesses to figure […]
Stop by for Second Saturdays, a free program inviting families to explore the past! On the second Saturday of every month, learn to play a Victorian-era game in the Visitors’ Centre, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour, and finish the afternoon with a craft in the attic. Drop in […]