October 19, 2024

Ages 3-10
$6 per child

Calling all witches and wizards, ghosts and goblins – this one’s for the kids! Paint your own pie pumpkin, take part in a Costume Parade around Riverfront Park (weather dependent), and then get your groove on in a museum dance party. Don’t forget to grab your treat bag!

Programs at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm.

Pre-registration required.

Sign up on Encore HERE

November 14 and 21

Kick off your holiday shopping by visiting Bowlby Bros. & Co., the museum’s famous gift shop. Featuring home and garden products, unique seasonal ornaments and fabulous stocking stuffers. The museum will be open extended hours to join other vendors in Waterford for a night of holiday splendor.

Want to be a vendor?

The Waterford Chamber of Commerce’s Starlight Shopping are two evenings geared at bringing the community together to kick off the holiday shopping season and encourage Norfolk County residents to BUY LOCAL! Several local businesses – including the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum – will be extending their open hours in the evening to promote local shopping. WHAM would like to invite vendors to use the museum space as an opportunity for local vendors to take part!

*Please note we will not be accepting vendors selling food.*

VENDOR APPLICATION FORM

Please submit completed form to WHAM either in person or via email ([email protected])

November (Date TBD)

Learn about the forgotten history of the young women who answered the call by working on the farms in Ontario – including Waterford – during the Second World War. Join author Bonnie Sitter as she shares her research and documentary highlights from Ontario Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes.

Admission by donation. 

Vintage Tractor Show at WHAM
Sunday, October 20 – 9:00am to 3:00pm

WHAM will be hosting its first annual vintage tractor show in celebration of all things Pumpkinfest. Featuring a variety of tractor makes and models on the east grounds of the museum. Have a tractor to show-off?

Registration forms are available HERE or in person at WHAM.

Saturday, September 15, 2024
2:00pm – 4:00pm

The Agricultural Hall of Fame at WHAM honours and celebrates Norfolk County’s outstanding contributions to agriculture and promotes the importance of these achievements. Join us as we formally recognize the 2024 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their accomplishments.

To see a full list of past inductees, click here: Inductees

Saturday, November 23, 2024
1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this introductory workshop to the junk journal craft you will learn how to assemble and embellish your own Christmas Advent Junk Journal. Take your keepsake journal home and fill it with your holiday memories or gift it to a friend!  Just in time for Christmas.  This workshop is perfect for beginners!  All supplies provided.  This workshop is recommended for ages 18+.

$50 per person.  Pre-registration required.

First Thursday of Each Month
Starting January 4, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am

Calling all fiber artists and needleworkers! Whether your hobby of choice is knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, felting, or any other handmade piece of art worked up with needles, thread, or yarn, bring your projects and join us at the museum on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxing morning of crafting and connection. 

Beginners welcome. Must have your own craft supplies. Pre-registration not required.

To join the discussion or to receive updates about this recurring event visit our Common Threads Facebook Events Page

Thursday, October 24, 2024
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Spiritualism was a popular trend in the Victorian era reflecting a widespread fascination with the afterlife as well as the enigmatic workings of emerging communication technologies like photography, the telegraph and telephone. Learn about the mysteries of Victorian spiritualism, and then partake in a modern day reading with medium Shannon Easton.

$50 per person

Ages 18 and up.

Note: This event is not wheelchair accessible. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Tickets available NOW!

Saturday, October 19 & 26th
Time: 7:30-9:00pm 

The Quance Mill has a dark side… 

In this tour, small groups will be guided through the mill by students from the drama department of Delhi District Secondary School at designated time slots. Hear about the ghosts and shadowy energy that built up over a hundred years of accidents and injury. 

Please note:

• Tours are approximately 10 minutes in length
• Not recommended for children under 13
• This is a theatrical production; content is not historically accurate

Click here for tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yeyteas3

Friday, October 18 – 8:30pm 

One night only – a special Pumpkinfest show! Join Inspector Wilson, the 19^th century detective, on a guided stroll through downtown to hear the true ghostly stories of Waterford’s past.

Tickets will be available on Eventbrite – $20/adult. 

Today’s Catch – A Film by Jeff Speed

Inspired by his wife’s dad, “Smitty”, who captained the fish tug Ciscoette for much of his 40 year fishing career, this documentary captures the raw beauty and grace of the fishermen/women of Port Dover.  Port Dover’s commercial fishing industry has sustained for over 150 years, with its boats matching the rhythms of the lake to harvest food for our plates.

Join us December 7 at 4pm for a premiere screening of Today’s Catch (30 mins). Q&A with Rick Misner to follow.

Admission by donation to the museum (min $5/person) and/or bring items for the Port Dover Food Bank.

Please email [email protected] or call 519-426-5870 x1037 to reserve a spot

Music in the film by House Milner

Captain’s Polar Bear Levee

January 1

Doors open at 1:00pm

Celebrate the New Year and join us at the museum on January 1st. Bring your fiddle or other instrument and join in the fun, or sit back and enjoy the tunes and company.  Doors will open at 1:00pm and the levee starts after the Polar Bear Dip! We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank. Remember, this is the perfect time to renew your membership for 2025 and support your museum!

NEW THIS YEAR- USED BOOK SALE!

Admission by donation