Family friendly activities at the Oakville Museum starting in November

Take part in the Oakville Pumpkin Parade on November 1 and other holiday festivities

Get into the holiday spirit at the Oakville Museum with the following special activities, programs and attractions offered in November and December 2024. 

Oakville Pumpkin Parade

Bring your jack-o-lanterns to the Oakville Museum for the annual pumpkin parade, story time and treats on Friday, November 1, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.  

Winter Craft and Tour 

Experience Christmas traditions of the past, take a guided tour, and make a simple old-fashioned ornament at Erchless Estate on November 29 and 30, December 27, 2024, and January 3, 2025. 

Visit with Santa 

Santa is coming to the Oakville Museum! On November 23, visit the Oakville Museum to write a letter to Santa, tour Erchless Estate, check out the Instrument Petting Zoo, and meet Santa himself. 

Explore an exhibit

Take a break from the holiday chaos and discover the museum’s exhibits including the new exhibit Be Our Guest which explores social gatherings and the norms and etiquette surrounding them. 

Museum Christmas Tour and Treat

Enjoy a glimpse into Christmases past and visit a featured historical exhibit at Erchless Estate on December 7. End your tour with a festive treat and holiday beverage. 

Window Dressing

Take a stroll through the grounds of Erchless Estate, even outside of Museum opening hours, and enjoy the festive window display from November 15, 2024, until the end of January 2025. 

For more details, visit the Oakville Museum’s Programs and Events page.