2010
Feb 1 Catholic School P.A. Day Ground Hog Day
9:30am -4:00pm
Great indoor and outdoor activities at the Museum for Groundhog Day. This Catholic school P.A. Day features groundhog crafts, a morning and afternoon snack and unique games for your children.
Feb 6 Mar 6 Marshall Family Album: Black History Exhibition
Tues Sat, 10:00am 5:00pm
The Marshall family lived in Woodstock from the 1880s through to the 1990s when the last local family member Leroy Marshall died. Leroy (or Roy) participated in the Oxford Rifles in WWII, several local bands and worked at Thomas Organ. Ordinary life or extraordinary? Come look at Roys family photo albums and learn more about local Black History.
Feb 15 Family Day
1-4pm, FREE family activities for all ages, food and entertainment. On Family Day come test your Black History knowledge, travel on the underground railway, and take part in the entertainment and food.
Feb 26 - Homeschool Day
1-4pm
Mar 15-19 March Break Day Camp Knights of the Round Table
Mon Fri, 9:30am 4:00pm
Do you solemnly swear to be a good Knight of the Round Table of Camelot? If so, join us for a week of medieval quests at the museum. Learn about King Arthur and monuments like stone hedge. Test out your jousting abilities, your knowledge of horses and we may just save a princess or two! You may have heard of Sir Lancelot, but have you heard of the others?
April 1 Sept 11 Answering Natures Call
Tues Sat, 10:00am 5:00pm and from Victoria Day to Labour Day we will also be open on Mondays as well from 10:00am 5:00pm.
Join us at the Woodstock Museum for an educational experience on mankinds ever-evolving response to Natures Call! Learn about how our ancestors did their business, and how new technology is helping to make our lives cleaner and kinder to the earth. Using historic artifacts imagine what the privy was like without privacy, and how one used the water-closet without running water!
Exhibit Opening April 1, 7-9pm
April 23 P.A. Day Great Explorers
9:30am 4:00pm
Who sailed the ocean blue in 1492? Learn about him and other great explorers on this fun day at the Woodstock Museum!
June 25 - Doors Open Launch
At the Woodstock Museum.
June 26 Doors Open
The Historical Society will be conducting guided walking tours on Sat. June 26 at 10:00 am, noon and 2:00 pm starting at the Museum.
June 30 P.A. Day Mermaids and Sea Monsters
9:30am 4:00pm
Under the sea, under the sea! Darlin its better, down where its wetter. Take it from me! Learn about all the mythical creatures at this P. A. Day!
July & Aug Summer Day Camps
Mon Fri, 9:30am 4:00pm
July 5-9 Ages 5-10
July 12-16 Teen Camp
July 19-23 Ages 5-10
July 26-30 Ages 5-10
Aug 9-13 Ages 5-10
Aug 16-20 Teen Camp
Aug 5-7 - Sidewalk Sale Days
Museum Tent out front in Museum Square Free Activities for all
Aug 14 Cowapolooza
10am to 4pm
Museum tent at Southside Park Free Activities for all
Sept 24 Nov 13 Oxford's Own 168th Exhibit
Tues Sat, 10:00am-5:00pm
Oct 23 Woodstock Fleece Festival
8:30am-5:00pm, Woodstock Fairgrounds
Admission: Adults: $6.00, 15 & Under: FREE!
This is an annual event that provides workshops and demonstrations from various fibre artists. Booths will also be set up to sell everything from raw fibre to finished goods.
Nov 19 Winterlights
6:30pm, Museum Square Christmas lighting
Nov 20 Santa Claus Parade
6:00pm, Dundas Street
Nov & Dec - Christmas Program and Exhibit
Exhibit - Nov 17 - Dec 23
Dont delay book today for a trip into Christmas past!
Call ahead to book your group.
Nov 17 - Dec 17 - School Programs
Dec 31- Kids Countdown
10:30am - 12:30pm
Are you to old or too young to stay up until Midnite? Join us at the Woodstock Museum to make your own noise makers, usher in the New Year 12 hours early and enjoy a cup of "Family Friendly" cheer.
