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
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
PHS Speaker Series: 125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough Presentation by Elwood Jones Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Join us Tuesday September 15, 2026 from 7:30-9:00pm for Elwood Jones’ Presentation ‘125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough.’ Elwood Jones will be presenting … Read more
Book Launch: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming by John Boyko Sunday, June 7, 2026 2-4 pm Join us in celebrating the life of Sir Sandford Fleming with the launch of John Boyko’s new book In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming on June 7 from 2-4 pm … Read more
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
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
Celebrating International Women’s Day with artist Don Stuart Sunday March 8, 2026 1-4 pm $5 for PHS and Friends members; $10 for non-members Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day, on Sunday March 8, 2026 from 1-4pm with a special talk with artist Don Stuart creator of the ‘Homage’ Exhibit currently at Hutchison House … Read more
PA Day Camp: Make your own journal Friday January 30, 2026 9:30am-12pm In this workshop children will create their very own hand crafted journal. Your child will not only feel satisfaction for making their own book and personalizing it however they would like, but it will also make a great space for them to store … Read more
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, 7:30 p.m. D’Arcy Jennish, Bea Quarrie and Beth McMaster “Peterborough Theatre Guild a Behind the Scenes Tour” ‘History buffs, theatre goers and area residents will get a rare treat next week on Tuesday Jan.20 at 7:30 pm: A chance to tour backstage ad the Peterborough … Read more
HOGMANAY AT HUTCHISON HOUSE JANUARY 1, 2026 1-3:30 p.m. The Scots have been celebrating Hogmanay since the 16th century. Before the Reformation, the Scots celebrated a wide range of festivals from Christian, Norse and Celtic traditions. At the time of the Reformation, the Church of England cancelled all festivals except the most important feast days … Read more