Events

Family activities and crafts at the Grimsby Museum!

Friday January 19, 2024

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

REGISTER HERE Pre-registration required

Admission by donation in support of The Grimsby Museum. *When registering on Eventbrite please type in the the amount you wish to donate during the registration process.

Registrants can drop-in any time between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm

All ages are welcome. Pre-registration required. Registration will be cut off once capacity is reached.

Parents and guardians stay with their child(ren) for the program. Children can not be dropped off.

IMPORTANT:

REFUNDS MAY BE REQUESTED 48 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT START TIME. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LESS THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR DUE TO PLANNING COSTS INCURRED BY THE MUSEUM.

***SOLD OUT*** contact us to be added to the waitlist

Saturday January 27, 2024

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

At the Grimsby Museum (6 Murray Street)

All levels welcome, ages 12+. All materials provided. Participants get to take home their pens and nibs, some ink and all paper materials.

$ 40.00/person

Registration deadline: January 20, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Limited space available.  

Save the date! Thursday February 1st 

Details to be announced. Don't want to miss it? Sign-up to receive the Grimsby Museum newsletter to be notified. 

Wednesday February 7, 2024

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

REGISTER HERE Pre-registration required

Monday February 12th at 6:00 pm

Limited tickets! REGISTER HERE

Hosted by the Grimsby Museum at The Olive Board Grimsby (376 Winston Rd, Grimsby, ON L3M 0H2)

Perfect for a girls night, friends gathering or date night! Everyone is welcome!

Each Ticket includes:

• 1 glass of wine/mocktail (more can be purchased at event)
• Wide selection of charcuterie
• Paint on your own wine glasses. Each registrant will be given 2 wine glasses to paint and take home.
• Simple paint instruction and materials provided. No experience necessary. Paint instruction provided by Corina Baron. Or paint your own design if you wish.

Ages 19+ only

******Registration deadline: February 5th, 2024****** Pre-registration is required. REGISTER HERE

IMPORTANT:

REFUNDS MAY BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 5th AT 12:00 AM. REFUNDS REQUESTED AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO PLANNING COSTS INCURRED BY THE MUSEUM.

Friday February 16, 2024 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE

PD Day fun! Museum detectives activities and crafts!

Ages 7-12

Pre-registration required. Registration will be cut off once capacity is reached.

A waiver form required for children being dropped off. A waiver form will be sent after registration is complete.

Contact The Grimsby Museum for any questions: 905-945-5292

IMPORTANT:

REFUNDS MAY BE REQUESTED 48 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT START TIME. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LESS THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR DUE TO PLANNING COSTS INCURRED BY THE MUSEUM.

Monday March 11th to Friday March 15th 2024

Online pre-registration is required for all March Break programs. Please visit the Grimsby Museum eventbrite page for program details and registration  

Save the date Friday May 3, 2024. 

Details to be announced. Don't want to miss registration? Sign-up to receive the Grimsby Museum newsletter to be notified. 

Monday July 1, 2024 

11:30 am to 3:00 pm

FREE Admission

Face painting, bounce castles, Museum exhibitions, photo booth, DJ and other entertainment. BBQ provided by Grimsby Lion’s Club 

The museum is pleased to offer summer camp at our location in partnership with the Town of Grimsby Community Services. For details and registration please contact the Community Services Department: 

T. 905-945-1288

Email recreation@grimsby.ca

website

The museum is pleased to offer summer camp at our location in partnership with the Town of Grimsby Community Services. For details and registration please contact the Community Services Department: 

T. 905-945-1288

Email recreation@grimsby.ca

website

Save the date: September 21, 2024 

Details to be announced 

2 Tour Dates:

Wednesday October 9th at 6:00 pm

Wednesday October 23rd at 6:00 pm

Tour St. Andrew's graveyard by lantern light and hear true eerie stories of past Grimsby residents.

Pre-registration is required online through eventbrite. Limited space available. Groups are kept small to ensure a quality tour.

Tours are approximately 1 hour

Recommended for ages 12+

4th Annual Spirits with Spirits presented by the Grimsby Museum

Pre-registration required online through eventbrite

Thursday October 17th at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Southward Park, Grimsby (indoor only)

Ages 19+ only

$ 75.00/person

What is included in your ticket cost:

• Spiritual group reading with psychic medium, Keven Whitaker (*please note, not everyone is guaranteed a reading, this is a group presentation).
• Delicious cocktails and food catered by Smoke and Moonshine. Ticket price includes full dinner, dessert and 1 cocktail (alcohol or mocktail options available). Additional drinks may be purchased at the event.
• Live music by Josh Coulter
• Event proceeds benefit valuable museum functions including community education programs and artifact collection care.

 Visit eventbrite registration page for details and more important information. 

Saturday October 19th 

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Ghost hunt in the museum galleries, glow in the dark disco party and crafts! Take home grab bag included. Costumes encouraged, but are completely optional.

Pre-registration required online through eventbrite. Limited capacity. Registration will be cut off once capacity is reached.

Ages:0-12, Parents and guardians must stay with their child(ren) for the program. Children can not be dropped off.

$15/child (plus tax and eventbrite fees)* Children 1 year of age and up require their own ticket. Infants are welcome with siblings.

An Evening of Music Talk with Alan Cross

Thursday November 7, 2024 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

presented by the Grimsby Museum at Southward Park, Grimsby (indoor only)

Pre-registration required online through eventbrite. 

$ 20.00/person (plus HST and eventbrite fees)

Cash Bar and snacks available for purchase (not included in ticket price)

Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker.

Saturday November 9th at 1:00 pm

at The Grimsby Museum (6 Murray St.)

REGISTER NOW Limited space. Online pre-registration highly recommended to secure your spot.

Free admission, donations in support of the Grimsby Museum appreciated. Everyone is welcome. 

In partnership with the Memory Project, a program of Historica Canada, we are honoured to have Veteran Kevin Wadden, Master Corporal speak at the Grimsby Museum on Saturday November 9^th at 1:00 pm.

Kevin is a Master Corporal and third generation Veteran local from Beamsville who has kindly volunteered to share his experiences and knowledge. He will also speak about the historical significance of Remembrance Day. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions.

Free activity booklets and learning resources available courtesy of Veteran’s Affairs Canada (while quantities last).

More information please contact the Grimsby Museum:

museum-events@grimsby.ca

905-945-5292

2024 Ceremony

The 2024 Ceremony will take place at the cenotaph at the Grimsby Museum and is open to all members of the public. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 127 Grimsby for organizing the ceremony. 

Date: November 11th 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Grimsby Museum - 6 Murray St. 

Information about the Remembrance Day ceremony 

Thursday November 28^th to Sunday December 8^th

at the Grimsby Museum (6 Murray St.) 
 
Weekdays 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays
Free admission
 
In 2024, the Rotary Club of Grimsby is celebrating 25 years of hosting the Fantasy of Trees, transforming the Grimsby Museum into a winter wonderland of dazzling trees, cheerful door wreaths and lots of donated items.
 
Come see amazing trees, wreaths, decorations and donated items in person, join the raffle and don’t forget to join our online auction and browse the Grimsby Museum gift shop! 

For details and more information please visit: Fantasy of Trees website

Thursday November 28^th to Sunday December 8^th

at the Grimsby Museum (6 Murray St.) 
 
Weekdays 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays
Free admission
 
In 2024, the Rotary Club of Grimsby is celebrating 25 years of hosting the Fantasy of Trees, transforming the Grimsby Museum into a winter wonderland of dazzling trees, cheerful door wreaths and lots of donated items.
 
Come see amazing trees, wreaths, decorations and donated items in person, join the raffle and don’t forget to join our online auction and browse the Grimsby Museum gift shop! 

For details and more information please visit: Fantasy of Trees website

Saturday December 14th at 1:00 pm

at the Grimsby Museum

REGISTER NOW Online Pre-registration required. Limited capacity. Registration will be cut off once capacity is reached.

All cookies will be professionally pre-baked by Chocolate Tales who will also do the dishes and clean up the mess! Enjoy a delightful mix of baking and art. Cookies make great homemade Christmas gifts! 

Contact The Grimsby Museum for any questions:

museumevents@grimsby.ca

905-945-5292