Programs and Events

June 26, 2025 – Special Presentation - Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon

Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Family Games in the Garden - 1PM to 4PM 

Bagatelle, Spillikins, Quoits, Graces, Bilboquet, and so much more! Here at Glanmore, we love games from the Victorian period and want to share that joy with you!  Bring the family and join us for an afternoon of “unplugged” play on the museum’s grounds. There will be all sorts of activities to try – carnival games, optical toys, games of chance and strategy too. Bring along a picnic lunch in true Victorian fashion! Outdoor activities are FREE as part of “Historic Places Days” (Admissions for indoor tours apply – or Free admission if you hold a Family Membership!). Please note, this is not a “drop off” program; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, July 21, 2025 – 2PM to 4PM - Play Time: Toys and Amusements from the Past!

 Enjoy an afternoon playing and learning about toys and games from the past. You’ll play with old-fashioned toys, see antique toys and games from our museum collection and make a simple toy to take home. Suitable for children 6+. Pre-registration required. Please note this, is not a drop-off program, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Monday, August 18, 2025 - 2PM to 4PM - Play Time: Toys and Amusements from the Past! 

 Enjoy an afternoon playing and learning about toys and games from the past. You’ll play with old-fashioned toys, see antique toys and games from our museum collection and make a simple toy to take home. Suitable for children 6+. Pre-registration required. Please note this, is not a drop-off program, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Doors Open Belleville - 10AM to 4PM

Glanmore National Historic Site is just one of many sites participating in Doors Open Belleville. Enjoy FREE admission to Glanmore, as part of this celebration of Belleville’s built heritage. Try your hand at some heritage games while visiting! One of several fascinating stops in the city. Organized by Heritage Belleville.

September 19, 2025 – The Quiet Room with Andy Forgie and Kris Tishbein - 7PM

The Quiet Room is back at Glanmore! Talented Belleville musicians Andy Forgie and Kris Tischbein present the Quiet Room, an intimate musical performance that includes original songs and compositions from both musicians’ careers as well as a few songs that they wish they had written. Doors will open at 6:30PM – arrive a bit early to explore Glanmore before the show! Tickets required.

September 27, 2025 – 12PM to 1PM - Porchfest Opening Ceremonies 

Friday, October 24, 2025 – 5:30PM to 8:30PM - Family Night at the BOO-seum! 

Don your costumes and join us for an evening filled with family-friendly Halloween fun! Watch some spooky-ooky silent films, enjoy craft activities, indoor trick or treating and discover some bizarre curiosities from our historic collections. Timed-entry tickets required. 

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - (tentative- times TBD) – Spirit of the Season & Pre-Parade Activities  

Planning to watch the Santa Claus Parade? Bring a non-perishable food donation to Gleaners Food Bank to enjoy FREE admission to Glanmore National Historic Site before the parade passes by the museum site. Celebrate the spirit of the season, with a self-guided tour through Glanmore’s beautiful Christmas exhibits and make a simple ornament to take home for your Christmas Tree.

Wednesday, December 17 – 5:30 to 8:30 - Glanmore Aglow

Glanmore National Historic Site is decked out in its finest for the holiday season. To see it after dark, in its full festive splendor, is a sight to behold. Chat with our docents and learn about the museum’s amazing toy collection and traditional Christmas décor. Make a Victorian inspired ornament to take home! Some special guests will be joining us as well! Timed-entry tickets required.