Discover a variety of experiences and activities to enjoy with family and friends all year round. Each season brings fresh and exciting opportunities to keep everyone engaged and entertained. Join us and make the most of what Port Hope has to offer!
Culture Days is September 20 - October 13
Join us to explore some unique, fun, creative workshops for free and celebrate culture!
Discover the full schedule
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Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Port Hope is proud to participate in Culture Days. Register for one of our amazing workshops. Adult ClassesPaint NightCome out for an evening of socialization and snacks and paint the night away. You will be painting a northern lights/aurora piece.
Pumpkin Pie Making+Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own yummy pie crust? Learn how to make an amazing, simple pie crust filled with seasonal pumpkin. Each participant will go home with their own small pie as well get to same the taste of their labor during the class.
Pumpkin Stew MakingCome learn how to spice up your kitchen with the aromas of fall with learn how to make a delicious pumpkin stew. Impress your family and friends at your next gathering and spice up your home.
Register for Culture Days Workshops Children ClassesClay Creations WorkshopIs your child looking for a creative outlet? Do you have a budding Michelangelo at home? Or maybe your little one just enjoys getting their hands dirty! If so, we have the workshop for you! In this Clay Creations Workshop your child will have the choice of creating a pinch pot, a wire framed sculpture, or just about anything else their creative minds can conjure! Join our fun, creative, inclusive and welcoming environment and explore a new way to express your creative flare.
Junior Jewelers WorkshopLooking for a fun and creative activity for your little ones? Come and join our Junior Jewelers workshop this year during Culture Days. Participants will explore different creative realms of jewelry making from necklaces to bracelets and even earrings. Join our fun, friendly, and inclusive environment where we will design, assemble, and share our uniquely personal designs and wonderful creations.
Youth Jewelry WorkshopJoin us for our Youth Jewelry workshop this year during Culture Days. Participants will explore different creative elements of jewelry making. Come with just yourself or bring a friend and share in our fun and fabulous creative space where we will design, assemble, and share our uniquely personal designs and wonderful creations.
Youth – Beginner Crochet WorkshopLooking to take up a new hobby? Are you interested in making your own clothing and accessories? Are you a youth aged 12-19? If so, come join us for a fun opportunity to learn the classic skill of crocheting. In this workshop we will learn some of the basic stitches, about tension, how to properly end a row, and how to transition in a new colour of yarn into your work, amongst other skills. With this workshop you can build your beginner knowledge and before you know it you’ll have a closet full of crochet creations!
Notes: You are free to bring your own supplies, but crochet hooks and yarn will be supplied.
Family ClassesFamily Paint NightCome out as a family and create a masterpiece. You will be painting a pumpkin with a black cat for Halloween.
Family ZumbaCome see what all the rave is about. Learn to dance to easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography with your friends and family.
Family Line DanceEnjoy music and movement and experience Line Dancing as a family. Join your family and friends and dance along to repeating sequences of steps while arranged in one or more rows.
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Check out our Halloween inspired events for the whole family
We are looking for volunteers to carve pumpkins for our Halloween Events. Hours can be used toward your 40 hours for high school.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre
Email us or call before October 18, 2024 to sign-up.
Come dressed in your eerie costume, dance the night away, costume contest, snacks and more. Ages 12+. Pre-registration is encouraged but tickets will be sold at the door.
Friday, October 25, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre
Come dressed in your costume and participate in a variety of Halloween themed activities, crafts, games and more. FREE event, open to all ages.
Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Town Park Recreation Centre
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| We have lots of Halloween fun for all!
Saturday, October 26, 2024: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. Some of what we have planned include:
When you arrive, make sure to stop by the customer service desk for your Spooktacular Passport. There you will find a list of everything going on and where to find it. Important things to note:
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