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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Restoring the Past
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what Ireland House looked like before it became a museum? Join us to uncover the story of how a settler family home became the museum we know today. This After Dark session explores the careful restoration of Ireland House into three distinct time periods\, each representing a generation of the Ireland family and their evolving lives on the land. Through guided discussion and immersive storytelling\, discover how historians and curators piece together the past—from architectural clues to everyday objects—to bring over 150 years of history back to life. \nTickets include a guided tour and light refreshments. Tours are available at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-restoring-the-past/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Indoor
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SUMMARY:Heritage Workshop: Knitting Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to knit? Join our Heritage Workshop: Knitting – Level 1 to learn the basics! This workshop will cover casting on\, knit stitch\, and casting off as you knit up a dishcloth. Registration includes all materials and a virtual follow-up session to address any questions. A tour of Ireland House is included\, and will happen prior to the workshop from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/heritage-workshop-knitting-level/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T184043Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Board Game Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Family Day at Ireland House Museum for a Victorian Board Game Café! Try playing games that the Ireland family would have enjoyed during the Victorian era\, like chess\, checkers\, snakes & ladders\, and cribbage. \nVictorian parlour games will also be available to play throughout the historic home\, and families can take turns trying old-fashioned children’s toys. There will also be games from the historic collection on display as you tour the museum. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying these games for the first time\, staff and volunteers will be on site to help explain the rules and get you started. \nBeverages and baked goods will be available for purchase in the Oakridge Interpretive Centre. Ticket includes admission to Ireland House Museum and access to all available games. Pre-registration is recommended. There are two timeslots available to book: 10am and 12pm.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/victorian-board-game-cafe/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Family Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20251026T095604Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T095604Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20250930T211230Z
CREATED:20250930T211230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211230Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Workshop Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of needle felting figures by shaping wool into a cheeky Gnome ornament! Fibre artist and instructor Cathy Disbrow will teach you how to wrap wool into a cone shape on a skewer\, properly attach the beard locks\, how to sculpt wool to create a nose and stab attach it on. These gnomes are fun decor and perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Gnome is approx. 3.5” tall. Wool and 2 felting needles are included in the cost. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately. Participants will have the option of touring Ireland House Museum before the workshop (12pm). Light refreshments included. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/heritage-workshop-needle-felting/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T190000
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T210000
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CREATED:20251007T094740Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T140000
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SUMMARY:Tricks for Treats at Ireland House
DESCRIPTION:Visit us on October 25 at Ireland House Museum for some Hallowe’en family fun! Try your hand at some tricky old-fashioned games for some treats while touring the historic home. There will be pumpkin spice scones on the hearth and you can try pressing your own apple cider in the Summer Kitchen. Children will also have the opportunity to decorate their own trick-or-treating bag. Regular museum admission applies.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/tricks-for-treats-at-ireland-house/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T210000
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Workshop: Halloween Cookie Decorating and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Sugar and Stuff to learn the basics of sugar cookies and decorate 6 Hallowe’en-themed cookies to get in the mood for spooky season! The 1.5 hour workshop will include piping practice with Royal Icing\, information about the best ways to decorate sugar cookies\, and will cover the general concepts around dough and icing. Everything you’ll need is provided in class – just bring a smile (and maybe an apron). You’ll leave class with a great understanding of the basics of sugar cookies\, your set of 6 beautifully decorated cookies\, and a Sugar and Stuff cookie to enjoy during class. Participants will also have the opportunity to take a tour of Ireland House Museum decorated in mourning\, while learning all about Victorian funerary traditions after the workshop (3:00pm). Light refreshments included. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/heritage-workshop-halloween-cookie-decorating-and-tour/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T210000
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CREATED:20251007T094740Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20251026T095604Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland House After Dark: Victorian Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House\, draped in mourning\, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death\, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments. Choose from tours at 7:00-8:00\, 7:30-8:30\, or 8:00-9:00\, October 10\, 17\, 24
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ireland-house-after-dark-victorian-mourning/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Halloween
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T140000
DTSTAMP:20250825T102315Z
CREATED:20250825T102314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T102315Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Fibre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Culture Days and visit Ireland House Museum for our Heritage Fibre Fest!  Explore the rich world of fibre arts\, showcasing techniques and traditions that would have been popular among the Ireland family—and still are today! \nThe event will feature live demonstrations in the historic house and a market offering a variety of fibre art-related products. There will also be a children’s activity station\, where kids can make their own spool knitting and weaving creations. Admission is pay-what-you-may.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/heritage-fibre-festival/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20250623T214648Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T214648Z
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SUMMARY:Classic Cars & Carnival at Ireland House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the grounds of Ireland House Museum during our Classic Cars & Carnival event! Enjoy a nostalgic array of classic cars\, play carnival games\, and treat yourself to timeless treats like popcorn and candy apples. There will be family friendly entertainment throughout the day\, a food truck\, and tours of the historic house will be available for booking (regular tour rates apply).\n \nAdmission to the event is by donation. Suggested donation of $5/person. All proceeds from the event support the development of our education programs and management of collections at Ireland House Museum. Tours of the historic home can be added on\, regular admission rates apply. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/classic-cars-carnival-at-ireland-house-museum/
LOCATION:Ireland House Museum\, 2168 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7P5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Planes, Trains and Vehicles
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