Huron Historic Gaol Ghost Tours
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, 2025-10-31 18:45 - 20:15, 2025-10-31 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

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.

Dads/Male Caregivers & Kids Night at the Museum
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-27 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 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, 2025-11-22 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 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.

PA Day Camps
2025-11-21 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.

SOLD OUT - Wild Ontario: Meet Wild Birds!
2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
This event is now SOLD OUT.
Get wild this PA day!
Based at the University of Guelph, Wild Ontario uses live birds-of-prey to teach about science and nature. In this one-hour program you’ll have the opportunity to learn about some of Ontario’s most incredible hunters, and to meet the birds up close. A face-to-face encounter with a hawk or owl is something you will never forget! This program is great for all ages.
Regular Admission: $10 + HST
Admission for Museum Members: $5 + HST
Children 5 & under: FREE
Reserve your tickets below!
Please note that capacity in the museum theatre is limited and all attendees (including children under 5) require a reserved ticket. This is a special event with limited space and is not included with regular admission or a Huron County Library card.

Letter to my Tribe: Filmmaker Q&A and Screening
2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Join us for a screening of the film LETTER TO MY TRIBE, followed by a Q&A and discussion with filmmaker b.h. Yael.
“Letter to My Tribe started with a question: Why do more Jews and Israelis not speak out about Palestine? Over many years my mother, who represents a more messianic perspective, and I have had numerous arguments, some recorded, some not. These form the backbone of this video essay in which Israelis and Jews, journalists, activists and a rabbi are interviewed, and in which documentation of actions on the ground are woven with more personal family histories and journeys to Iraq and to Poland.”
Screenings at 2pm or 7pm. Runtime 97 minutes. Language: English, translated Hebrew and Arabic.
Coffee and light refreshments will be available while they last!
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER: b.h. Yael is a Toronto based filmmaker and installation artist. Yael’s films have exhibited nationally and internationally, and have shown in various settings, from festivals to galleries to community and activist groups, as well as at various educational venues. She is a recipient of numerous arts grants and awards. Yael’s work deals with the many intersections of identity and family; it has focused on activist initiatives in Palestine/Israel, as well as apocalypse, geopolitical and environmental urgencies. A book about her work, Family States, released in 2021, edited by Mike Hoolboom and published by ConverSalon is available for download at www.bhyael.ca Her films are distributed by Vtape and the b.h. Yael collection streams online through Cinema Politica. Yael is Professor of Integrated Media at OCAD University, where she co-programs Art Creates Change, an arts and media lecture series.
This event is FREE to attend. If you would like to donate to the museum, you can do so using our donation box or at the front desk. Seating in the theatre is limited and not assigned.

Blyth Friday
2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen Street, Blyth, Ontario, N0M 1H0, Canada
Come out to Blyth for an evening filled with Holiday Cheer & Community Spirit! From 5-9 PM on November 28th the town will be bustling with activity as downtown merchants stay open late with special deals, activities and guests. Support the less fortunate in our community by stopping by the Touch a Truck/Tractor event in partnership with the Blyth Lions Club Food Drive, stop into the Memorial Community Hall for a break and to find food, art, community organizations, crafts and some time with your neighbours. Not sure of you’ve missed anything- find the Blyth Friday Newsies who will be roaming the main street with maps to tell you all about what’s going on and all the locations you need to drop by to enter to win the gift baskets filled with items donated by local businesses and organizations. Start the Holidays right by supporting local and building community this holiday season. Check out Blyth Friday 2025 on Facebook and Instagram for all the event details.

Holiday Open House
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
FREE admission to the museum.
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with live music, refreshments and family activities and crafts!
Team Gingerbread Decorating – Huron County Museum : Can you make Huron County’s best Gingerbread house? (reservations required because of limited space)
Session 1: 1:30 PM
Session 2: 2:30 PM
Session 3: 3:30 PM

Holiday Open House: Team Gingerbread Decorating
2025-12-07 14:30 - 15:15 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Team Gingerbread Decorating at the Huron County Museum: it’s gonna be sweet!
Can you make Huron County’s best Gingerbread house?
Get into the holiday spirit with a creative family activity at our Holiday Open House! Gather your team of friends or family and design your very own gingerbread masterpiece. The sessions are facilitated by Gourmet Cookie Factory. Includes tips & feedback from the expert guest instructor.
Participating teams can choose to share a photo of their final creation to the museum’s social media for a public vote to decide Huron County’s best gingerbread house!
Teams will bring their creations home with them.
How it works:
Sign up as a team (up to 4 people)
Cost is $15 +HST per group for your team’s kit and instructions – all supplies included (Museum Members: $10 + HST)
Scroll down on the event page to reserve your spot. You only need one kit per team.
The gingerbread building and decorating will take between 30-45 minutes. Bring your creativity and holiday cheer for a sweet time that’s perfect for all ages. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Allergy Aware: Please note that we cannot guarantee the gingerbread was made in a nut free facility. The Huron County Museum is allergy aware! 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 offered during programs and special events are prepared at offsite facilities.

Death Cafe
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Presented in partnership with Huron Hospice, join us on the third Thursday of each month January-June, 2026 for coffee, tea, cookies and conversation about death and dying.
This free event is an open conversation about death and its impacts. The museum will share items from their collection related to death and dying at the beginning of each Cafe for discussion. Coffee and baked goods provided!
Runs the third Thursday of each month, except for March when the cafe will be on Thursday, March 26th.
Ages: , 18+
Registration: Please register with Huron Hospice by emailing sally.brodie@huronhospice.ca or calling 519-525-6331.
