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Christmas Market

Saturday November 28, 2026 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese … Read more

Haunted Halloween For Kids

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 1pm-3pm 270 Brock Street, Peterborough (705) 743-9710 www.hutchisonhouse.ca The month of October would not be complete without the Halloween tradition. Look out for young ghostly ghouls and goblins on Saturday, October 31st from 1pm – 3 p.m. when Hutchison House Museum will host Halloween tours of the museum. Enjoy a … Read more

PA Day Camp: Halloween Beaded Wall Hanging

Monday October 26, 2026 9:30-12 A hands-on activity, children will love making their own Halloween beaded wall hanger.  The Camp is Monday October 26, 2026 from 9:30am – 12pm and is suitable for children ages 6-12. The cost is $25 per attendant and pre-registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own peanut free snacks. … Read more

PA Day Camp: Kaleidoscopes

Kaleidoscopes were being mass manufactured by 1874, this day we will be learning about the different types and creating our own kaleidoscopes. Have fun with this PA Day Camp on Friday April 17, 2026 from 9:30am-noon. Cost per child is $25. Children are required to bring their own peanut free snack. Registration is required. This … Read more

March Break

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 12:00 p.m. on March 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free … Read more

Christmas Market

The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 22 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our … Read more