Enjoy a summer evening listening to local talent while enjoying a premiere view of Burlington’s Downtown Waterfront! Join us on the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum on July 10 & 24 and August 7 & 21 for our "Music from the Rooftop" series. Each evening will feature a performance by a local musician, beginning at 7:30pm. Doors will open...

Think you could be a Victorian? Find out! Each month, How to Be a Victorian takes on a different part of everyday life in the 19th century — from getting dressed and going to school, to surviving winter, and celebrating Christmas. Explore historic objects, try your hand at Victorian skills, and tackle the everyday challenges of life before modern conveniences....

Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 - 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for...

Step back in time and visit Ireland House Museum for our Heritage Fibre Festival on September 26, 2026 from 10am to 3pm. Learn about the rich world of fibre arts as we showcase techniques and traditions that would have been popular among the Ireland family—and still are today! During the event, attendees can explore the grounds of Ireland House Museum...

Interested in learning how to knit? Join our Heritage Workshop: Knitting - Level 1 to learn the basics! This workshop will cover casting on, knit stitch, and casting off as you knit up a dishcloth. Registration includes all materials and a virtual follow-up session to address any questions. Enjoy the the Heritage Fibre Festival after your workshop, a special event...

Gather on the grounds of the historic Ireland House Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating the importance of growing and eating local in the past, present, and future. Join us for our signature fundraiser on October 3, 6pm-11pm, Farm to Table: Harvest Dinner. The event will celebrate the harvest season with a four-course farm-to-table menu, featuring food grown and harvested...

Celebrate the fall season with a day of harvest fun! Discover how families prepared for winter long ago through historic games, autumn crafts, and cooking, inspired by life at Ireland House Museum. Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House, draped in mourning, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Dates: October 16, 23, 30

Join us at Joseph Brant Museum for Storytime, Craft, & Book Signing for "Nina and the Missing Night," a new children's book written by Burlington author Natalia Paruzel-Gibson. Enjoy her reading of the story, then participate in some themed crafts. Natalia will also have her book available for purchase, and signing. All activities included with general admission (free for museum...

Celebrate the magic of winter! Explore holiday traditions from around the world through festive crafts, seasonal games, hands-on activities, and museum discoveries. Campers will learn how different cultures celebrate this special time of year while creating memories of their own. Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Escape the winter chill with a tropical adventure! Campers will enjoy island-inspired games, colourful crafts, music, dancing, and fun activities while learning about Hawaiian culture and traditions in a festive luau celebration. Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Dig into the amazing world beneath our feet! Inspired by Ingenium's Soil Superheroes exhibition, campers will uncover the hidden heroes living in the soil through exciting experiments, nature exploration, games, and creative crafts. Discover why healthy soil is essential for plants, animals, and people. Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Can you survive in the great outdoors? Build shelters, learn basic survival skills, tackle teamwork challenges, and discover how people relied on nature to meet their everyday needs. It's a day packed with outdoor adventure, problem-solving, and hands-on fun! Camp is for ages 5-12 and runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm.