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Fall programs

Culture Days at the Museum

October 3, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Free event, all ages

Celebrate creativity everywhere, everyway with Culture Days! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on art activities including:

Shibori Indigo Bandanas in the Coach House (Registration opens September 25)
Botanical stamped cards in the Old Post Office (Drop-in)
Crepe paper flowers at the Museum (Drop-in)
Garden eco-prints on the West Porch (Drop-in)

Plus, view an exhibition by Grace Tanton-Nuxoll, an emerging artist and Sheridan College Illustration student. Grace will present works created during her summer artist residency at the Museum.

Learn more about Culture Days at the Museum

Friday, October 16, 17, 29 and 30 at 7 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 7 and up
Tickets: $7.31 plus tax

Step into the shadows this October… if you dare.

Join the Oakville Museum for a unique Halloween experience where history and Halloween come together inside the beautifully preserved Erchless Estate. Wander from room to room as your guide reveals the curious origins of Halloween traditions, from eerie Victorian mourning customs and ghostly superstitions to fortune telling, jack-o’-lanterns, witches, cats and bats, and of course tricks as well as treats.

Along the way, take part in a themed scavenger hunt as you search for hidden clues and surprises throughout the historic home then solve the riddle and get a special Halloween treat to take home as part of your evening adventure.

Packed with history, mystery, and sprinkled with just the right amount of seasonal magic, this one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for curious minds of all ages who want a Halloween outing with a playful twist. This spirited tour is sure to leave you enchanted.

History has never been so haunting!

Buy tickets for Haunted Happenings: Candlelight Tour

Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tickets: $15 plus tax
Capacity: 50 per session
All ages

New Special Haunted Happenings Family Event – October 24

Gather the whole family for some charming old-fashioned Halloween fun at the Oakville Museum! Young visitors can follow their very own Halloween Passport as it guides them throughout the historic estate and grounds to take part in festive activities, crafts, outdoor games, and seasonal surprises.

Travel through centuries of Halloween traditions on a delightfully spirited guided tour of Erchless Estate. Enjoy a bit of creative mischief with a festive Halloween craft. Settle in with complimentary popcorn and warm apple cider as you enjoy a delightful selection of classic silent movie shorts and vintage Halloween cartoons at the Coach House. Wander over to our enchanted gingerbread cottage to collect a sweet treat and have your fortune told by our resident friendly witch.

Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed as your favourite ghost, goblin, or storybook character and join in the festive spirit. It’s a magical mix of nostalgic entertainment, historic charm, and family-friendly Halloween memories sure to delight visitors of every age.

*Artwork by Laetitia Wong

Buy tickets for Haunted Happenings: Tricks, Treats & Traditions

Museum tours

Oakville Museum guided tours

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

General admission by donation

Join our expert staff for a fun and fast-paced guided tour of the beautiful Erchless Estate. Learn about the Chisholms, Oakville's founding family who called the museum home for six generations. Gain insight into the history of the town and Oakville's Black History.

Walk-in visits and guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us to confirm group rate and availability. Group tours must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.

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