Events & Exhibits

The Town of Penetanguishene offers a few different options when it comes to beaches for enjoying the warm weather. Rotary Champlain Wendat Park and Huronia Park all offer sandy beaches, great swimming areas along with other amenities including playgrounds, pavilions, washrooms and much more. Accessible by foot or by car these beaches are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

2026 Events & Exhibits

Museum Tots Program

  • Date: April 8th, 22nd, May 13th & 27th, June 10th & 24th.
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
  • Come on a different themed adventure every session with crafts, games, sensory play and more fun!
  • $5 per child (2-4 years of age)
  • Pre-registration is required.
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March Break Fun

  • Date: March 16th to 20th
  • Timeslots: 9:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Join us every morning for themed crafts and a scavenger hunt. Themes include Under the Sea, St. Patrick's Day, Backyard Fun, Radical Robots & Spring Flowers
  • $ 5 per child, adult supervision required
  • Registration is required.
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Under the Sea Slime Workshop

  • Date: Tuesday, March 17th
  • Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Kids will mix, stretch and swirl their own ocean-inspired slime.
  • Facilitated by Tiny Fun Parties
  • $15 per child (ages 4+)
  • Registration is required.
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March Break Magic Show

  • Date: Wednesday, March 18th
  • Timeslots: 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
  • Join us for a magic show from the Amazing Frank at the museum! $5 per attendee.
  • $ 5 per person
  • Please note that both children and adults must be registered in order to attend.
  • Registration is required.
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Hat Decorating Workshop

  • Date: Thursday, March 19th
  • Timeslots: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Participants will design and decorate their own hats using fabric markers, patches and more. Plus, they'll make a trendy hat chain to complete the look.
  • Facilitated by Tiny Fun Parties
  • $15 per child, (ages 7+)
  • Registration is required.
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Easter Eggstravaganza

  • Date: April 4, 2026
  • Timeslots: 9:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Complete an egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, receive a goodie bag and enjoy crafts and games!
  • $6 per child, adult supervision required
  • Registration is required.
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Toy Making Workshop

  • Date: April 24, 2026
  • Timeslots: 10AM to 11:30AM
  • Create an old-fashioned toy and learn what children did in their free time long ago
  • $10 per child (age 5+)
  • Registration is required. (opens March 17th)
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Paint Afternoon

  • Date: Wednesday, April 29th
  • Timeslots: 12:30PM to 3:30PM
  • Join Lori Ewert for a fun beginners paint afternoon creating a gorgeous highland cow painting. All supplies included.
  • $50 per person
  • Registration is required.
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Tea & Tarts

  • Date: Saturday, May 9th
  • Timeslots: 2PM to 4PM
  • Enjoy delicious tea, sweet treats and conversations while interacting with local hand‑spinning artist, who will be demonstrating their craft and sharing insight into this traditional art form.
  • $15 per person
  • Registration is required.
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Downtown Historical Walking Tours

  • Date: May 14th or July 23rd
  • Timeslots: 6PM
  • Take a walk downtown Penetanguishene and learn about the history of local homes and businesses.
  • $7 per person, 12 and under are free
  • Registration is required.
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Rotary Champlain Wendat Park Walking Tour

  • Date: June 24th or August 13th
  • Timeslots: 6PM
  • Take a walk in the park and learn about the Indigenous and Franco-Ontarian history of our area.
  • $7 per person, 12 and under are free
  • Registration is required.
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The British Home Children: Canada's Forgotten Legacy

  • Date: Saturday, May 23rd
  • Timeslots: 10AM to 12PM
  • Join the President of Home Children Canada, Lori Oschefski, for a powerful talk about this part of our history.
  • Free for members or admission by donation ($) for non-members.
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Introduction to Beading

  • Date: Saturday, June 6th
  • Timeslots: 1PM to 3:30PM
  • Join Noopimiing Creations for this beginners workshop and create a beaded pin. All supplies included.
  • $30 per person
  • Registration is required.
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Penetanguishene Centennial
Museum & Archives
13 Burke Street,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 1C1
T: 705-549-2150
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