Events & Programs

Mestizo Academy

Join Maria of Mestizo Academy for a fun and vibrant workshop series celebrating Mexican cuisine! Huevos Divorciados, Street Corn, Tacos Dorados and much more!
A bowl of colorful Mexican sauces or soups with a spoon and fork beside it, accompanied by tortilla chips and a napkin. Overlaid is the "Mestizo Academy" logo featuring two chili peppers wearing a chef's hat and the text "Mexican Culinary Traditions.

Craftastic Saturdays

Join us for Craftastic Saturdays! This series of creative, hands-on crafts is perfect for young visitors - or the young at heart. Crafts tie into our current exhibits, special events, or the season. Best of all, Craftastic Saturdays are included with regular admission and free for members!
A row of Halloween-themed DIY crafts displayed against an orange background with bats, spiders, webs, and skulls. From left to right: a scarecrow face made from folded paper with googly eyes and an orange hat; a purple bag with black cut-out shapes forming a witch's face; an orange bag with a jack-o'-lantern face and green leaves; a black bag featuring a green spider and white web; and a brown paper bag decorated with colorful autumn leaves.

Fall Lecture Series 2025

We are excited to present our lineup of lectures for the 2025 edition of our Fall Lecture Series. Lectures are held on Tuesdays between October 21 and November 18. Lectures are presented in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre.
Tall tree with vibrant autumn leaves viewed from below, overlaid with an orange banner reading '2025 Fall Lecture Series' and the Grey Roots Museum & Archives logo.

Fright Night - Cabin in the Woods

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Enjoy a frightfully fun screening of The Cabin in the Woods - a clever, self-aware horror-comedy from 2012 that turns every scary-movie trope on its head. Starring Chris Hemsworth, this brilliantly twisted film delivers laughs, shocks, and surprises you won’t see coming.
Poster for The Cabin in the Woods showing a distorted cube-shaped wooden cabin against a misty forest background.

Fall Workshops presented by Niv With Her Whisk

November 21st, 2025 - November 28th, 2025
Dive into delicious workshops with Niv Menon-Saberi, a talented baker from Season 7 of The Great Canadian Baking Show! Whether you're looking for a hands-on solo experience or a fun bonding activity with a little baker, these interactive workshops offer the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and delicious treats.
Two images of pink macarons, beise two pictures of chocolate and chocolate making. Very pink, and sprinkley vibe.

Moreston by Candlelight 2025

It's that special time of year again, and we are pleased to invite friends and families to our beloved holiday tradition: Moreston by Candlelight. Moreston by Candlelight runs on two evenings, December 6th and 13th, from 4-8 p.m.
Illustrated candles against a backdrop of falling snow.