Planting with Purpose - Native Tree Pick Up and Watershed Awareness Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Stanley CommunityCentre, 38594 Mill Road, Varna, ON, Stanley Community Centre, 38594 Mill Road, Varna, ON, Canada
The Planting with Purpose native tree sale and Watershed Awareness Day event is on! Sales are open now through the ABCA website while supplies last. Pick-up event including vendors, booths, and nature activities will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, in Varna, at the Stanley Community Centre, from 9-11 a.m.
The tree sale initiative, called “Planting with Purpose”, encourages smaller-scale tree planting and naturalization projects and includes a new online purchasing portal for buying trees. All trees must be pre-purchased. Trees are to be picked up at the event on September 6th located at the Stanley Community Centre Pavillion, 38594 Mill Road, Varna, ON N0M 2R0.
The event is a partnership of Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) and the Municipality of Bluewater with support from the Blue Flag program and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation.
To learn more about the Planting with Purpose native tree sale or Fall tree orders visit: https://www.abca.ca/forestry/treeorders/
The Fall tree order form is available now for download at abca.ca. To shop for trees, visit: https://abcashop.ca/order-trees/
Tree species are available while supplies last.

Planting with Purpose - Native Tree Pick Up and Watershed Awareness Day, Varna
2025-09-06 09:00 - 11:00

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
The Huron County Museum is pleased to partner with No Hate in Huron and the National Film Board to present two screenings of the film Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. This powerful new documentary shares an unflinching journey through Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ history, capturing the pivotal protests and passionate voices that ignited a movement of love and resistance.
Admission: This is a FREE drop-in event. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special guest: Activist and drag performer Rico Rodriguez, featured in the film, will join us for a post-screening Q&A
About the film: Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today.
Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons—the complex history of the country’s diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we’ve fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians.
Unflinching, bold, enraging, hopeful; Parade is a vital new chapter in the queer canon.
About No Hate in Huron: No Hate in Huron is a grassroots community-led organization that formed in August 2024 in response to the emergence of hate propaganda and hate activity in Huron County. We strive for a world in which all people are free to pursue joyous lives without fear of harassment, cruelty, or violence. We celebrate and cherish diversity, inclusion, compassion, and courage. Through advocacy, education, and celebration, we send a clear message: Love Lives Here.

British Home Children in Huron County
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Join Curator of Engagement & Dialogue Sinead Cox for a presentation on the experiences of British migrant children placed in Huron County between the 1860s and the 1940s as farm labourers and domestic help.
This presentation is FREE or by donation. You can donate using the museum’s donation box in the lobby for cash and change, or via our Tip/Tap/Pay machine via card. Donations can also be made at the cash register at the front desk. Please note that seating in the theatre is limited and by a first come basis.
Please note that the stories shared may include discussion of child abuse and suicide.
This presentation and others are available as museum outreach.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Sinead is an artefact with a Huron County provenance. As Curator of Engagement & Dialogue, she leads special events, educational programs and group tours. She also offers outreach programs throughout the county. Starting as a volunteer and summer student, Sinead has worked at the museum since 2011, and she’s served quite some time in gaol with our annual ‘Behind the Bars’ night tours, occasionally as a nineteenth-century vagrant. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Leeds in Yorkshire, England, Sinead received a Master’s degree in Public History from Carleton University. The Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol featured heavily in her Major Research Essay, which examined depictions of the poor in rural southwestern Ontario museums.

Dads/Male Caregivers & Kids Night at the Museum
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Calling all dads/male caregivers and kids – we have partnered with Rural Response for Healthy Children to host a night just for you! This program features fun-filled activities, parent discussions, and social time. There will be tours of the Museum and Historic Gaol, artifact and exhibit activities, parent/child social time, healthy snacks, and games. This is a great opportunity to spend time together with your children.
This program is provided free of charge with funding from the Government of Canada. Please register a week before the program starts. Visit www.rrhc.on.ca to register online.
Thursday, Sept. 25 (at the Museum): Horses & Farm Animals! Learn all about the horse-pulled artifacts in the museum and the role they played in Huron County Farming. Please register by Sept. 24.
Thursday, Oct. 23 (at the Gaol): Halloween! Come in costume and tour around the Gaol in the dark! Please register by Oct. 22.
Thursday, Nov. 27 (at the Museum): Art Show! Learn about different styles of art in the museum and tour the new art show exhibit. Please register by Nov. 26.
Thursday, Dec. 18 (at the Museum): All About Airplanes: Learn about local air force training bases in Huron County and explore the military gallery exhibit. Please register by Dec. 17.

Huron County Author Talk
2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Huron County Author Talk returns to the Museum on Saturday, Sept, 27, with a full day of panel discussions, book fair, and writers’ workshops. Are you a writer with a story to tell? A curious reader? Get your burning questions about the publishing industry or self-publishing answered, network with other rural authors and readers, and share your experiences and aspirations.
Book Fair: Hosted by the Bayfield Village Bookshop Featuring works by local writers. Pick up a new favourite or start your holiday shopping for the readers on your list.
Workshop 11 a.m. – Turning your Book into an Audiobook with Katrina Bos Cost: $15 + HST. Pre-registration not required.
Panels & Presentations 1–4:30 p.m.
The Book Fair, Panels and Presentations are FREE. Pay-what-you-can donations to the Huron County Museum appreciated. You can donate via the donation box or tip/tap/pay machine in the lobby, or by cash or card at the front desk.
1 p.m. : Welcome & Presentation from DarkWinter Press – Suzanne Craig-Whytock is the editor-in-chief of DarkWinter Literary Magazine, an Ontario, Canada-based online publication featuring short fiction and poetry, as well as the founder of DarkWinter Press and Baxter House Editions, which publishes short story and poetry collections, novels, and novellas from authors in Canada and around the world. She’s also the author of five novels: Smile (English version 2017; international Georgian translation, 2024), The Dome (English version, 2019; international Arabic translation, 2022), The Seventh Devil and The Devil You Know (all Bookland Press), and Charybdis (JC Studio Press), two short story collections: Feasting Upon The Bones and Dark Nocturnes (JC Studio Press), as well as the humorous non-fiction publication What Any Normal Person Would Do (longlisted for the 2024 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour).
1:15 p.m.: Published! Authors’ Panel – Meet some of the amazing homegrown literary talent in & around Huron County. Local authors Curtis Campbell, MK Lobb, Sue Jaskula and Valerie Mills-Milde discuss all things publishing, including how to publish, what it’s like to work with a publisher, comparing traditional versus self-publishing, and more. Following the discussion there will be time for audience questions. Moderated by local author and librarian Hamilton Baker-Greaves.
2:30 p.m.: Coffee Break – Join us for coffee and tea, browse the book fair, and keep the discussion going! Mingle with panelists, presenters and other attendees, and get your book fair purchases signed by the authors!
2:45 p.m.: Presentation from a Publisher
3 p.m.: Q & A with Literary Agent Léonicka Valcius – Joining remotely, Léonicka Valcius is a Literary Agent at Transatlantic Agency who specializes in commercial and genre fiction for children and adults. As one of the founding organizers of The Festival of Literary Diversity in Brampton, amplifying marginalized creatives is a core part of her ethos. As a lawyer licensed in Ontario, Léonicka also launched Maud Media which offers detailed consulting and legal services to protect the creative labour and intellectual property rights of writers who do not have or want literary agents. Léonicka draws on over 15 years of sales and marketing experience and her work at multinational publishers to help her clients build sustainable and intentional careers. Learn more at www.leonicka.com/services

Huron Historic Gaol Ghost Tours
2025-10-03 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-10-03 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-10-10 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-10-17 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-10-24 20:30 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada
Is this place haunted? Decide for yourself! This is a rare chance to visit the Huron Historic Gaol after dark!
Two tours every Friday night through October, 6:45-8:15 p.m. or 8:30-10 p.m.
This guided tour shines a flashlight into the dark corners of local history. Staff share the true stories of the prisoners and staff who died inside the gaol’s walls, as well as the circumstances that landed criminals, vagrants and ‘lunatics’ behind bars. Hear about local true crime and alleged ghost encounters, and what happened to inmates after death. Includes free exploration at the end of your tour and the opportunity to use the gaol’s spirit board. Explore over 180 years of Huron County history through the tragic and sometimes strange tales of the men, women and children who lived and died at this national historic site.
Spots on these guided tours are very limited because of space restrictions! Recommended for ages 12 and up at parents’ discretion. Subject matter may not be appropriate for all ages. Please note that upper levels of the gaol and attached Governor’s House require stairs and there is no elevator on site. Requires standing, as spaces are confined and places to sit at the gaol are limited. Guests are asked to dress for the weather, as the tour includes outside yards.
Tickets*:
$11 + HST
Discounted $7 + HST available for students and members
*This is a special event outside of regular hours or daytime admission rates. Admission with a Huron County Library card does not apply. If purchasing a discounted student or Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your student card or membership card on entry.

PA Day Camps
2025-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Get ready for an adventure like no other! The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol PA Day Camps invite young explorers to dive into a world of discovery where history and imagination come to life. Each day is packed with exciting games, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Perfect for children ages 5-10, the Museum’s day camps offer a fantastic blend of learning and fun in a safe and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience and register your child today!
Registration is now open for the following camps – sign up for one or all:
Oct. 10: Art Adventures: Unleash your creativity with a day of hands-on art activities, inspired by the Art Show on display at the Museum.
Nov. 21: Wild Things: Go on a wild safari through the Museum as we discover the critters and creatures that call Huron County home.
Jan. 30: Dream Builders: Imagine, design, and build! Using different materials create amazing items inspired by objects and machines from the past.
April 24: Pirates & Shipwrecks: Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with treasure maps, shipbuilding, riddles, and a Museum treasure hunt.
June 5: Dino Dig: Travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs with hands-on excavations, fossil fun, and prehistoric games.
Day Camp FAQ:
Open to children ages 5 – 10
Day camp programming runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day camp morning drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m.; pick-up ends at 4:30 p.m.
Museum members receive day camp discounts! Become a member!
PA Day Camp: $40 Non-members | $35 Members
REGISTRATION: To register, please complete and sign the registration form. You can drop off the completed form to the Huron County Museum front desk or email to museum@huroncounty.ca. Museum staff will confirm there is space available for your registration either at the desk or by a follow-up email. There will be a waiting list once capacities are filled.

PA Day Movie: Superman
2025-10-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Join us on the PA day for a family film in the museum theatre!
Included with regular admission (FREE with your Huron County Library card for for museum members).
Oct. 10th at 10:30 am
Superman (2025)
129 minutes, rated PG
Please note that seating in the theatre is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Snacks are allowed in the museum theatre, but please do not take drinks or snacks into the gallery spaces. Pop, popcorn and candy sticks are for sale at the front desk. Please help us to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone by thinking of visitors with food allergies. Peanut and tree nut allergies can cause a more immediate threat to life than other food-related allergies. For the safety of all visitors, the Huron County Museum asks visitors to not consume nut or nut based products inside the museum or gaol. Please note, however, that the Huron County Museum cannot guarantee that our sites are entirely nut-free, as we are open to the public and snacks are prepared at offsite facilities.

Artsy Afternoon
2025-10-18 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
This fall, creativity takes center stage at the Museum during the Huron County Art Show (October 4 – December 14)!
Drop in to the Museum on select Saturday afternoons from 1:30–4 PM for fun, hands-on crafts for young visitors. Each week features a different project—so there’s always something new to make and take home!
Crafts are included with regular admission– FREE with your Huron County Library card or museum membership. All supplies are included and available as supplies last, just bring your imagination. All crafts are drop-in while supplies last, no registration necessary.
October 18 – Fuse beading
October 25 – Mini pumpkin painting
November 8 – Remembrance Day art
November 15 – Mini easel paintings
November 22 – Shaving cream bookmarks + marble painting
November 29 – Fish art
December 6 – Mosaics
December 13 – Ornaments

Gaol CLOSED to public
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-22 | Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada
The Huron Historic Gaol will be CLOSED for a private function on October 21st and October 22nd.

Huron Historic Gaol Pop-up Boo-tique
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada
Celebrate the magical season by dropping into the Huron Historic Gaol on Saturday, Oct. 25, for our second annual Pop-up Boo-tique featuring local vendors selling mystical merch and services including astrology and tarot card readings. Access is included with regular admission or FREE with a Museum membership or Huron County Library card.
We are thrilled to welcome the following vendors:
Indigo Soul Cat from Wonky Frog Studio
Through the Veil
Crystal Eden
JMR Collections
Kelly Stevenson
The Crows Key
Penelope’s Glow
Please note: The Huron County Museum is not responsible for the results of astrology or tarot card readings provided as part of the Gaol Pop-Up Boo-tique program.

Halloween at the Museum
2025-10-31 15:00 - 19:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Young trick or treaters and their guardians are invited to join us Friday, Oct. 31, 3-7:30 p.m., for Trick or Treating at the Museum! Hosted by museum staff & volunteers. Stop by in costume to warm up & ring the ghost train bell on Huron’s haunted indoor Main Street. Trick-or-treaters are invited to enjoy apple cider and candy sticks on the way out.

Artsy Afternoon
2025-11-08 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
This fall, creativity takes center stage at the Museum during the Huron County Art Show (Oct. 4 – Dec. 14)!
Drop in to the Museum on select Saturday afternoons from 1:30–4 PM for fun, hands-on crafts for young visitors. Each week features a different project—so there’s always something new to make and take home!
Crafts are included with regular admission– FREE with your Huron County Library card or museum membership. All supplies are included and available as supplies last, just bring your imagination. All crafts are drop-in while supplies last, no registration necessary.
Oct. 18 – Fuse beading
Oct. 25 – Mini pumpkin painting
Nov. 8 – Remembrance Day art
Nov. 15 – Mini easel paintings
Nov. 22 – Shaving cream bookmarks + marble painting
Nov. 29 – Fish art
Dec. 6 – Mosaics
Dec. 13 – Ornaments

Death Cafe
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Presented in partnership with Huron Hospice, join us each month for coffee, tea, cookies and conversation about death and dying.
Runs the third Thursday of each month:
Sept. 18
Oct. 16
Nov. 20
Dec. 18
Ages: 18+
Registration: Please register by emailing sally.brodie@huronhospice.ca or calling 519-525-6331.

The Beatles & Beyond Charity Concert
2025-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Wingham Town Hall Theatre, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, Canada
• The finest GRAMMY, Hall of Fame, & internationally awarded musicians fuse music and art with jaw-dropping talent. Artist Paul Murray uses unorthodox and comical ways—painting MUSIC ICONS in mere minutes —even BLINDFOLDED. An inspiring and unforgettable experience FOR ALL AGES. Live art proceeds are giving back to area charities and Community Living Wingham & Region.
• “Bringing this depth of talent together ensures a rare fusion of passion, precision, and pure magic.”
• “I was mesmerized by what I saw, the genius of the musicians, and Paul Murray’s out-of-this-world painting techniques. I still can’t figure out how he does it.”
• For 1 NIGHT ONLY, global talents merge; veterans of Carnegie Hall, The Queen’s Hall, The GRAMMYs, the JUNO’s, Hall of Fame, Letterman, & Leno.
• FAMILIES/CHILDREN: Encouraged students/children SAVE 30%- 50%.
• Discounted seats for Community Living clients.
