The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information.

COLBORNE LODGE    South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.

Regular Admission: Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children $2.65 (plus tax)

Limited free parking  clodge@toronto.ca  416-392-6916

Haunted High Park

Visit Colborne Lodge and its grounds at night and hear about legends and ghost stories that have been told about the Lodge and High Park. Period refreshments included.

18 years & Up: Friday, October 24, Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31 at 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Pre-registration required. $17.50 plus tax.

Families, Children: Saturday, October 25 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m.

Pre-registration required. Adults: $12.50 plus tax, Children $7.50 plus tax

(Not recommended for children under 8 yrs. of age)

Time Travel with Colborne Lodge

MAP Family Saturdays at Toronto Public Library

Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mount Pleasant Branch

Time travel with Colborne Lodge: Enjoy games and toys from more than 150 years ago. Share your favourite riddle and listen to a story or two. Fun for the whole family! Free.

FORT YORK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE   250 Fort York Blvd.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular Admission: Adults $7.96, Seniors/Youth $4.87, Children $3.76 (plus tax)

Children 5 years and under are free. On-site parking available. fortyork@toronto.ca  416-392-6907

Fort York After Dark: Lantern Tours

October 24 & 25, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tour the grounds of Fort York at night, and hear stories about this national treasure and the history that surrounds it. From the haunted lighthouse to the bloody Battle of York, the lantern tour should not be missed. You will also visit two military cemeteries near the Fort. This event is not recommended for under 8 yrs. Complimentary refreshments.

Pre-registration is required. Please call 416-392-6907 ext. 221 for more information or to pre-register. $12.50 plus tax per person.

Historical Cooking Class: Pastry Making Part II

October 26, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join us in the 1826 Officers’ Mess Kitchen where participants will prepare (and sample!) a variety of delicious 18^th and early 19^th century dishes

$75 + HST Pre-registration and payment required.

For class information please call: Bridget Wranich at 416-392-6907 ext. 225

To register 416-392-6907 ext. 221

MACKENZIE HOUSE  82 Bond Street

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular Admission: Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children: $2.65 (plus tax)

Children (4 and under): Free.

machouse@toronto.ca  416-392-6915

Spirit Walk

Saturday, October 25

 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.

Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.

Let your imagination take over as we lead you through downtown alleys and laneways to discover some of Toronto’s reputedly haunted buildings ….

Return to gas-lit historic Mackenzie House, and soothe your goosebumps with mulled cider and biscuits as you hear about the ghost stories associated with the house!

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Adults (16 yrs. & older):$12.50 plus tax; Children 8-15 yrs.: $10.50 plus tax.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather.

For further details, please call 416 392-6915

THE MARKET GALLERY 2nd Floor, South St. Lawrence Market, 95 Front Street East

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday. Paid parking in the area  416-392-7604  marketgallery@toronto.ca

Toronto’s Great War Attic

Saturday, November 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Bring your WWI stories and treasures to participate in Toronto’s Great War Attic.

This “pop-up” museum-style event, happening at many historic sites and other venues, documents your family stories and heirlooms to upload them to the Canadian Encyclopedia website. The special section of the website pays tribute to the sacrifices made during the Great War on the battle front and at home. Toronto’s Great War Attic will create a legacy for Torontonians for generations to come. This program is a joint initiative created by City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services, Historica Canada York University’s History Department and the Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario.

MONTGOMERY’S INN   4709 Dundas Street West at Islington Avenue

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., Closed Mondays & Holidays.

Tearoom Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Regular Admission: Adults $5.71, Seniors/Youth $2.86, Children $1.90 (plus tax)

Free parking   montinn@toronto.ca   416-394-8113

Montgomery’s Inn Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from, 2 to 6 p.m.

Buy direct from local farmers and food artisans. Organic fruit and vegetables, organic wine, cheese, bread and prepared foods as well as ethically raised meat, honey and more! Free.

Tea Time at the Inn

Sunday, November 2, 1 to 4 p.m.

Come to our special monthly tea in our community room. Choice of sweet plate, cheese plate or seasonal feature with a different theme each month. $5 plus tax.

Video Biography Workshop

Thursday, October 23, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Have you ever considered how wonderful it would be to have a video biography of your parents or grandparents? Join us for a fun night at the INN where Ernie Cavallin, Video Biographer, will provide a do-it-yourself demonstration. He will explain all the details involved in creating a professional-looking DVD that is heartfelt, entertaining and informative; a priceless treasure for generations. Free. Refreshments will be served.

Solfeggio Music Series at Montgomery’s Inn

Sunday, October 26, 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us for classical music at the museum in partnership with Neapolitan Connection. Tours of the museum and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Adults $25 plus HST, children under 12 $12.50 plus HST. Tickets available at http://www.neapolitanconnection.com/.

Thirsty Thursday Tavern Night

Thursday, October 30, 7 to 10 p.m.

The last Thursday of every month is Thirsty Thursday at the Inn. Enjoy a glass of beer, wine or a Thomas Montgomery specialty in our restored 1847 barroom! Fresh baked bread. Live traditional music. Admission is free!  Cash bar. $5 for a bowl of Irish stew, while supplies last.

SCARBOROUGH MUSEUM   1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park

Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday Noon to 8 p.m., Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.

Regular admission is pay-what-you-can.  shm@toronto.ca  416-338-8807

October Weekends  – 12 to 4 p.m.  

Come on in and celebrate World Food Day this October at Scarborough Museum! Sample hot apple cider and scrumptious pumpkin muffins. Bring in your favourite recipe and swap it with popular museum favourites!   Admission is Pay What You Can.

Movember Weekends – 12 to 4 p.m.  

Things are getting hairy at Scarborough Museum! Make your own moustache or bake one and sample it with some freshly potato soup. Admission is Pay What You Can.

SPADINA MUSEUM  285 Spadina Road
Hours:  Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
Regular admission: Adults $7.96, Seniors/Youth (13-18 yrs.) $5.75, Children (6-12 yrs.) $4.87 (plus tax), Children (5 and under) Free. Paid parking next door at Casa Loma
416-392-6910 spadina@toronto.ca 

Toronto’s Great War Attic

Sunday, October 26, 1:30 p.m.

Bring your WWI stories and treasures to participate in Toronto’s Great War Attic.

This “pop-up” museum-style event, happening at many historic sites and other venues, documents your family stories and heirlooms to upload them to the Canadian Encyclopedia website. The special section of the website pays tribute to the sacrifices made during the Great War on the battle front and at home. Toronto’s Great War Attic will create a legacy for Torontonians for generations to come. This program is a joint initiative created by City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services, Historica Canada York University’s History Department and the Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario.

TODMORDEN MILLS HERITAGE SITE

Bottom of Pottery Road, East of Bayview Avenue, West of Broadview Avenue

Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Regular Admission: Adults $5.31, Seniors/Youth $2.65, Children 6 to12  $1.77 (plus tax)

Children 5 and under free. Free parking   todmorden@toronto.ca    416-396-2819

In the Papermill Gallery:

October 22 to November 2 – Hungarian Artists

November 5 to 16 – Toronto Watercolour Society

In the Papermill Theatre:

East Side Players present The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow.

October 23 to November 8

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with non-stop laughs. Tickets available at http://www.eastsideplayers.ca or 416-425-0917.