2025 NC Heritage & Culture Events, Exhibitions Program Guide

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM

Confederation Marine Modellers JUN 21 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Three in the Round in Concert MAY 1 – 7:00 pm

Join the Hamilton Confederation Marine Modellers in Riverfront Park (or inside the museum if it’s raining) to learn more about the group and see their amazing boat models on display and in action! Admission by donation.

Three in the Round: The Single Malt Sessions are back at Port Dover Harbour Museum! A seasoned musical trio, Three in the Round is made up of Gwen Potter, a sought-after English session musician, singer and viola d’amor player: John Harris, a gifted guitarist, mandolinist and singer from Nova Scotia; and Bob MacLean, an East Coast singer/songwriter with a penchant for Celtic guitar. For their Single Malt Sessions, the group brings together the very best folk/ trad song and tune selections from the British Isles, France, and Atlantic Canada for a special performance “in the round” at PDHM . Tickets $25. Pre-registration is required.

Annual Fun Car Rally SEP 27 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Buckle up! Our 8 th Annual Fun Car Rally is returning for 2025. During this fun family event, support the Port Dover Harbour Museum while cruising Norfolk’s scenic country roads! Drivers, navigators and friends will travel on a secret route while answering questions about what they see along the way. See you at the finish line! Must have minimum 2 participants. Completed answer sheets must be handed in at the last stop by 3 pm $25 per car. In-person registration at Port Dover Harbour Museum 10:00 am – 11:00 am

(From left) John Harris, Gwen Potter, Bob MacLean

Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop MAY 3 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come to the Port Dover Harbour Museum for a beginner friendly macramé workshop! In this two-hour class, Cori of CoriMai Fibers will teach participants how to create a gorgeous wall hanging that will add a touch of boho chic to any home. Multiple colour options will be available to personalize your projects. All supplies will be provided. $70 per person. Pre-registration required.

Pumpkin Painting Party OCT 18 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Kids! Join us for the perfect pumpkin painting party. Paint your own pie pumpkin and take part in a museum dance party in our wheelhouse! Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Ages 3- 10. Programs at 10:00 a.m, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm $6 per child. Pre-registration required.

Hockey Night in Port Dover MAY 8 – 7:00 pm

Arbor Dog Races - Generously sponsored by The Arbor JUN 14 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Calling all Dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Third Annual Arbor Dog Races! Weenies will race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have Heinz 57 race or two for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier. Don’t forget to test your pet’s agility on our new course. Registration not required but appreciated. Register in advance by emailing portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca biter of a series. This 27-minute colour recap with original sound – including narration by Alex Trebek – has been recently digitized at the highest quality. With play-by-play by Bill Hewitt and Danny Gallivan, it features some of your favourite players such as our own Red Kelly, Tim Horton and Henri Richard. Admission by donation (min $5/person). Pre-registration is required. We hate to bring this up, but do you know the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup? In 1967, the last of the Original Six era games saw Toronto beat the Montreal Canadiens in a Centennial nail

Glass Christmas Ornaments with Ingrid Zyma-Irvin NOV 22 & 29 – 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Create delightful one-of-a-kind glass ornaments and trinket dishes just in time for holiday gifting. All supplies provided. $50 per person. Pre-registration required.

Christmas Crafternoon DEC 6 – 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

New this year, the Port Dover Harbour Museum is hosting a Christmas “Crafternoon” for all those creative kids that love the holiday season as much as we do! We’ll be spending the afternoon making 3 cool Christmas crafts for the kids to take home. Drop off program. Ages 5-10. $20 per child. Pre-registration required.

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