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March Break For Kids

Looking for fun creative activities for children this March Break? Hutchison House hosts a variety of fun crafts and activities over the spring break. Day camps will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a … Read more

Hogmanay

Hogmanay Meal to go order deadline: December 28, 2022 Hogmanay Meal to go pick up: January 1, 2023 12pm to 2pm. One of the biggest changes to the Hutchison House event line up is our popular annual Hogmanay event. Unfortunately despite several options presented, a variety of factors, including ongoing road construction, will once again … Read more

Annual Christmas Market

The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27 from 10am-12pm. Baked Goods, Jams and Jellies, Pies and more! In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our most popular items for pre-ordering as … Read more

Snowflake Tea and Dessert

In addition to the Christmas Market Hutchison House volunteers will host a Snowflake Tea on Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27 with sittings at 1pm and 2:30pm. Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by the Fire in the Keeping Room for $15 each. There is limited seating and pre-registration and payment is required.  Items … Read more

Fireside Stories: A Christmas Carol

Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 11thfrom 2-4pm. We will be listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee will be served. The cost … Read more

Haunted Halloween for Kids

The month of October would not be complete without the Halloween tradition. Look out for young ghostly ghouls and goblins on Saturday, October 29th from 12pm – 4 p.m. when Hutchison House Museum will host Halloween tours of the museum. Enjoy a spooky tour of the museum, make a fun craft, have your fortune told, enjoy … Read more

Peach Tea

Back by popular demand, Hutchison House will host the 30th annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 18th   from noon to 4pm.  Enjoy the feeling of an old time summer social, as you indulge in an afternoon of home-baked scones served with fresh peaches and whipped cream or ice cream, topped with blueberries.  Tea, iced tea, … Read more

Summer Workshops

Join in on some summer fun at Hutchison House. We will be running our summer workshops where kids can experience a morning learning a new craft or participating in a historic cooking activity. More information below:

Games Day

Enjoy a laid-back day at Hutchison House Museum on Fridays in the summer. Play board, parlour, or outdoor games at our scenic historic house. Regular admission applies and refreshments will be served. See more information below: